It's official! Mark your calendars for the AmeriVespa 2009 Rally! Thursday July 2nd to Sunday July 5th Los Gatos, California Rides! Gymkhana! Music! BBQ! Show...
The brake light switch on my Vespa P200 E is the kind that the inner brake cable passes through. Just wondered how that works and also if I could easily...
My 1963 Vespa 50 dies out after running for a short time. The carb is clean and fuel fresh. Gets fuel. New plug and strong blue spark. Could it be the...
I have yet to buy a scooter and I really don't even know the brands very well. In my research so far, it seems that the bigger brands are: Vespa, Lambretta,...
Since I started parking my Rally (200) in my garage, I've noticed a small but slowly growing pool of oil next to the rear wheel every time I ride it. This...
I know that it seems elementary, but did you check to see if the drain plug is causing the leak?? Don To: 2StrokeSmoke@...:...
Don Cameron
buddiedude@...
Oct 14, 2008 11:03 pm
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Good question. I didn't look closely, but the drain plug is the one labeled OLIO, on the cowl/outer side of the motor right? I did look right at it when I was...
This happened to me too when I first got my scoot, just arrived back from service and discovered oil all over the place on the rear hub side, thought it was a...
The drain plug is at the very bottom of the engine. It's at the lowest part underneath. Don To: 2StrokeSmoke@...: owen@...:...
Don Cameron
buddiedude@...
Oct 15, 2008 12:15 am
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I the rear wheel oil seal goes so does your rear brake. Is it gone? Mick L ... From: "Don Cameron" <buddiedude@...> To: <2strokesmoke@yahoogroups.com> ...
i concur, vespa trannys r ez to overfill and after a ride the oil can leak out the FILL or DRAIN plug. is it only leaking after u ride? wipe up as much as u...
It doesn't leak out of the fill/drain plugs. There is a breather behind the airbox. It sticks up out of the top of the clutch cover, opposite to where the...
Ok, I don't mean to be a dick...but if you own a vintage Vespa...hell a Rally 200 even, and you DONT KNOW WHERE THE DRAIN PLUG IS, then you don't deserve to...
And maybe this is the way he's learning, by ASKING. Jake ... From: Aaron Cribbs To: 2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 12:05 AM ...
It's surprising how often, right after someone says, "I don't mean to be a dick," they prove themselves to be just that within the next sentence or two. I...
ahh cool, thx mick :) be safe, erik ... From: Mike Lynch To: 2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 11:46 AM Subject: Re: TSS: Time to...
... small ... ride ... and ... flywheel/cowl ... hub and ... back from ... causing ... Couple of ... the ... do all ... engines, and ... I'm up ... ~~~Does the...
My last ride on my 1980 P200e was last Friday. I'd say it was about Tuesday when I noticed a strong smell of gas in my garage. Last night I realized there...
I had this happen on my gs 160. I traced it to the faulty fuel tap, that was allowing gas to flow into the carb, even when off. I replaced the tap and...
Don Cameron
buddiedude@...
Oct 17, 2008 4:37 pm
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Hey Jake - I actually haven't checked the left side of the tire yet, been too busy so far this week to take another look. The oil that I saw was all on the ...
Okay, yesterday I took her engine side cowl off and it appeared to have an oily "spray from the base of the air box (carb box?). Where that hole is in the...
... drying of gasket or from the fuel pipe banjo connection to the carburator either from loosening of the bolt or defective gasket. Open the air box cover and...
... busy so ... the ... your ... going). ... else I ... ~~~Mike Lynch asked if your rear brake has faded, indicating oil on the brake pads. If so, a leaking...
     Well, considering all the hassles of flats (once in a while) , old style Vespas, Bajaj, and Stellas have spare wheels that can be changed in about...
TL I have an Elite and carry two cans of "Fix a flat."and the Manco Hornet the same.tbk - We cannot defend freedom abroad,by deserting it at home.....Edward R....
Actually, the modern scooters have tubeless tires, making most roadside repairs just as fast and easy as changing the tire on a classic scooter. All you need...
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