Cylinder advice needed

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Scooterdude
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Got a vespa px125 with a damaged cylinder so am looking for a suitable upgrade cylinder kit that can be bolted straight on without changing crank or anything else.
So what kit to go for and what to avoid?

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Was thinking Mallosi, bgm etc but apparently not easy bolt on and with the bgm you loose the electric start? Is that right ??

Keep the suggestions coming guys
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I'd bang a polini 177 or a dr180 on
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tony172 wrote: Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:40 pm I'd bang a polini 177 or a dr180 on
Thanks Tony. Are these direct bolt on without any other mods needed?
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Sell the engine and do a straight swap for the new Pinasco engine that would be my choice,
Other than that I agree with Tony
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DR177 will bolt straight on to a standard 125 and doesnt really require the casing to be ported either, so if your crank and the rest of your engine is ok a DR is plug and play. You will need to upjet your carb, and a 22 tooth clutch sprocket will help you make the most of the extra "grunt"*
A standard PX150 cylinder and head will also do the same job, but to be honest i'd go for the DR.
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Right unbeknown to me the chap went out and bought a kit, a Malossi 166 and brought it over with his engine, have to say it looks very well made hope it goes together ok.
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