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28908
It bolted in place with no modifications whatsoever. Set up with 100 main, 48 pilot, and pilot screw 1.5 turns out, with idle set a tiny bit fast. Bike has...
bicyclemech1
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Feb 1, 2007
11:49 pm
28909
"It bolted in place with no modifications whatsoever." I know sometimes when fitting a large carb, it is necessary to match the carb box opening with the new...
jeremyseattle
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Feb 2, 2007
6:06 pm
28910
I was anticipating some port matching, but it looked good. I will double check it tomorrow....
bicyclemech1
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Feb 3, 2007
3:12 am
28911
For sale a barely used, cobalt blue 2004 Vespa ET2 (50cc). Package includes 2 helmets, silver armored jacket and scooter cover. $2000 or best offer. Photos...
M. Lambert-Williamson
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Feb 4, 2007
9:08 pm
28912
My PX is 5 and is in need of a makeover. First up, new wheels, the old uns had the paint flaking off the rust, with new tyres, S83's & tubes. The battery is...
Mike Lynch
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Feb 9, 2007
4:20 pm
28913
Hello Mike Just going through a similar project with mine hoping to get this one way beyond 50,000 miles try Beedspeed for your parts they seem to have most of...
threewheelsuk
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Feb 11, 2007
9:49 pm
28914
I want to paint my Super, because of the cost, I'm going to paint it myself either using spray cans or borrowing a compressor. To prep, I was going to get it...
Mark R. Haag
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Feb 12, 2007
8:19 pm
28915
How rusty is it? I would just clean it up the best you can, ralle can rust paint primer inside and out and the ratle can your colour of rust paint to finish. ...
roadcapDen A
roadcapden
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Feb 13, 2007
5:39 pm
28916
Don't know about dip. Most people go for powder coat. At least that way you can mask any surfaces that should remain unpainted i.e. threaded bolt holes,...
Dan
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Feb 13, 2007
6:03 pm
28917
Rust isn't major, on the floorboard, and wherever there are scratches. Just surface rust. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't going to rust from the inside...
Mark R. Haag
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Feb 13, 2007
6:51 pm
28918
On behalf of the Vulcans...I' d like to thank everyone for coming out to Vice City 2007 - Grand Theft Scooter this past weekend. We really did put alot of hard...
Bootz
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Feb 13, 2007
6:56 pm
28919
I want to install a cylinder kit on my 2 port Super. Down the line when I rebuild the engine I will be creating the 3rd port. I heard the DR180 is the best...
Mark R. Haag
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Feb 15, 2007
4:57 pm
28920
Why not just cut the 3rd port? Enjoy, John M. Stafford...
John M. Stafford
scooteristi
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Feb 15, 2007
5:22 pm
28921
Thats what I want to do, but I figured if I split the case, I should just go ahead and do the rebuild. And right now I don't the time to do it. Mark ... ...
Mark R. Haag
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Feb 15, 2007
9:45 pm
28922
I was just told by someone that later model engines were 3 port. Is there a way I can tell without removing the head? It's a '76 Super. ... Celebrate the...
Mark R. Haag
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Feb 15, 2007
10:07 pm
28923
The only way to confirm, other than trusting that a '76 should be 3-port by default, is to pull the head, life up the cylinder and look to see whether the 3rd...
John M. Stafford
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Feb 15, 2007
11:29 pm
28924
I have a 2005 Venice LX 49cc 2-cycle scooter I just bought used. I know they are under-powered due to their size, but I find that mine to be extremely...
Doug
turtlespeed2007
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Feb 16, 2007
3:14 pm
28925
... Valves?? In a 2-stroke? How is vacuum connected to fuel delivery? You may have a fuel delivery problem, but most likely caused by dirt/crud between the...
Dan
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Feb 17, 2007
8:07 pm
28926
Full speed on that bike is 30mph. What speed are you obtaining? Lurching is either a fuel blockage (dirt or rust in tank, block air filler, bad vacuum line,...
John M. Stafford
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Feb 17, 2007
8:39 pm
28927
Hello Doug Check its exhaust, should not be choked. If its choked then bike also loseS power. Best Regards Arvinder (India)...
arvinder singh
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Feb 18, 2007
5:45 am
28928
I'm in the process of installing new inner and outer gear change cables on my 03' Stella frame that has the 200 cc LML motor in it. OE cables somehow got...
Jake Wilson
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Feb 18, 2007
5:27 pm
28929
My general response to all concerns about scooter powering up is, "Why bother? It's a scooter, fer Heaven's sake!" If you wanna go fast get a Hyabusa. ... ...
ron brewer
ramwing7
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Feb 18, 2007
6:14 pm
28930
Doug, check out www.provoscooter.com. They have performance and stock parts for 50cc scooters, including TNG. Just click on the TNG link on the left hand...
jeremyseattle
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Feb 18, 2007
6:46 pm
28931
how fast does it go now ? and how fast would you like it to go ? rgds ... mine to ... full ... "miles" ... live in ... answer...
pizza_munchin
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Feb 18, 2007
9:35 pm
28932
I've always found that it's just easier to run the cables solo without the old ones in place. Using the old cables as a guide is just a sure way to waste time...
John M. Stafford
scooteristi
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Feb 18, 2007
10:17 pm
28933
Hi, recently bought a '81 p200e. Its pretty much completely original, so unmolested but some parts are tired. If I rev it and let go of the throttle, it...
David D
david_rally180
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Feb 18, 2007
11:57 pm
28934
Does anyone know where to get the tubing that covers the wires on vespa wiring harnesses? vespanotdead....
vespanotdead
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Feb 19, 2007
2:21 am
28935
... without the ... way to ... ~~~John, The problem I'm having is, I can't get one of the old cables out. I'm pulling it from the back of the frame and it...
Jake Wilson
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Feb 19, 2007
2:36 am
28936
Hello One at either end of the cable, check the cable for rust fraying etc or just replace it. Regards Barry--- In 2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com, "David D"...
threewheelsuk
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Feb 19, 2007
8:44 am
28937
Hello The standard italian cables have the alloy bridge piece on the cables its to make sure that the right outer cable is offered up to the headset, they are...
threewheelsuk
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Feb 19, 2007
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