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2706
Two weeks ago my restored 1982 P150x were stolen from my garage. It was recovered, and I just finished to repaire the damage made by the vandals. Then today,...
jhaugsted
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Jul 1, 2003
4:56 pm
2707
I keep hearing about this sort of thing. It just isn't right. I hope they were insured. I'm sure there is a special place in Hell for those who steal...
Trace Killough
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Jul 1, 2003
7:34 pm
2708
That's horrifying! I'm really sorry to hear that. It sounds like maybe the same theives were involved. I hope the cops nail 'em....
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dkopf
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Jul 1, 2003
7:59 pm
2709
Okay, so i've got a 1961 VNB 125 that has a 1962 GS 160 engine in it, that is currently titled in the state of Pennsylvania, and was plated until this year....
Rick
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Jul 1, 2003
10:47 pm
2710
Hi, does anyone know the best way to order from Mauro, is it via the phone/credit card or is it ok just to email your details to him (credit card...
dotsyuk
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Jul 4, 2003
7:12 am
2711
Just an email with credit card info - they have at least one person who writes very nice english! Jan...
jhaugsted
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Jul 4, 2003
2:58 pm
2712
-thanks Jan ..thats what i needed to know. Steve T ... the...
dotsyuk
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Jul 6, 2003
2:03 pm
2713
After having my scooters stolen the police found one of my GS150, more or less demolished. Some people have seen too many american films, in which it always is...
jhaugsted
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Jul 6, 2003
2:10 pm
2714
Make shure the carb bowl is siting straight up and not on a small incline , even a little will make a diference...
erickmarciano
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Jul 6, 2003
2:20 pm
2715
man, i'm no expert, but there's really no telling what those kids did to the bike trying to get it started. you're getting a spark, so the stator's working...
JAMES FOWLER, III
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Jul 6, 2003
3:17 pm
2716
i'm pretty sure i've asked already, but does anybody have an engine cowl or fender for a SS180 that they'd like to sell? there's another cowl that will fit...
JAMES FOWLER, III
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Jul 6, 2003
3:20 pm
2717
Hi, Try here, there cheap so it's not to expensive to get it sent and they only charge the actual postal rate no handling fees or blown out postal rates,(in ...
nicholas hay
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Jul 7, 2003
11:41 pm
2718
hi trying to strip for the first time a gs/160 engine how to the bearings and seals out of the clutch side half of the crankcase .does the bearing and seal...
vespagsman
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Jul 8, 2003
12:16 pm
2719
you better make sure his web site is on a secure line before you go sending credit card info over the net. i know too many people that have had their bank...
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Jul 8, 2003
1:33 pm
2720
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=jonnyfez&sort=2& rows=25&since=-1&rd=1 Cleaning house. Bits and pieces of a VS5...
Jonathan
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Jul 8, 2003
2:11 pm
2721
hey, do NOT try to knock the clutch side bearing out the first time without a bearing puller!!!! i just made that fatal mistake sunday on jim's ss180. i tried...
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shaggyjanes
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Jul 8, 2003
2:55 pm
2722
What is the best crank to run in a very tuned, reed, 210, Vespa??? I want EVERYONS opinion please. (as long as its related to the topic) ?:^)...
Eric Woolcott
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Jul 8, 2003
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2723
Howdy all. I have a dilemma: I was originally thinking of rebuilding my VS5 engine, but have a P125X con rod installed so that I could run a small end bearing...
David Kopf
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Jul 8, 2003
6:25 pm
2724
i was just about to say... if you've never done it, get the right tool or be prepared to watch the aluminum go flying! -jim...
jimfowler
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Jul 8, 2003
6:39 pm
2725
Hi, has anybody ever changed the swing arm (rubber bush) type mountings on an SS180 , and are new ones available anywhere I belive they are encased in a metal...
dotsyuk
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Jul 9, 2003
8:23 pm
2726
rumor has it they're very difficult to remove and insert. finding cases with better bushing might be easier, but i've never tried either. -jim...
jimfowler
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Jul 9, 2003
10:11 pm
2727
i've never found an off the shelf replacement they can be made using neoprene with no need for steel shims only the tubes. this has been done before but...
David Kelly
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Jul 9, 2003
11:54 pm
2728
everything was rebuilt I have the carb set a 1 turn out for the air/fuel mix and it stills smoking to much oil not white.what can this be I have a scooter rs...
erickmarciano
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Jul 10, 2003
3:49 am
2729
Last January, I did a complete tear down on my SS180 and took it in for some serious body work and paint (needed welding, louvre replacements, and all sorts of...
David Kopf
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Jul 10, 2003
8:06 am
2730
... I have a similar problem with my Messerschmitt. I think it's the oil seal, whereas this mechanic thinks it's a problem with the carb....
Danny Mr
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Jul 10, 2003
8:57 am
2731
David, Nice job! That paint job looks great. I am planning on doing just that with mine in the fall. Was the paint and body work outrageously priced? I...
Trace Killough
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Jul 10, 2003
1:31 pm
2732
I had a top guy do it, and there was a good deal of welding bodywork required, so I may not be a good benchmark. (He does a lot of bikes for Scooter Shop in...
David Kopf
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Jul 10, 2003
3:40 pm
2733
Steve - I have removed the swing arm bushings in the past by tapping threads in the steel inner sleeve the same size as my slide hammer tool on the end. The...
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Jul 10, 2003
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2734
yeah, looks good david. how much did you spend? just curious what a shop charges. i'm doing jim fowler's ss180 right now and i'm having the original color...
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shaggyjanes
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Jul 10, 2003
8:01 pm
2735
the oil does not smell like gas . would the smoke be the same color if it came from the seal or to rich ... oil seal,...
erickmarciano
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Jul 10, 2003
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