My brother's 180SS has lost compressio, gone from 115 psi to 92 psi. The bike runs, but has lost a bit of power. we've checked the carb mount and head nuts, is...
Was this a gradual change in compression or sudden? If it's a sudden change, it could be the seal at the base of the cylinder. It could be worn piston/rings...
pull the jug and check the piston and rings. if all is well, replace the base gasket (you can cut your own if you don't wanna wait for one to be shipped) and...
on the back of the seat on a super sport, what does the aquila badge read: 1. aquila - made in italy or 2. aquila - continentale ????????? -jim [Non-text...
I posted this on the BBS, but just to make sure. My SS180 came with its original seat and cover, and while I had to scrap the cover, I kept the Aquila badge to...
I have the following GS 150 parts for sale: headset with ignition and tubes(no key, speedo or switch) $100 engine side cowl $100 battery side cowl $50 fork and...
I'd like to let you all know that I commisioned a colleague who is a Props builder to remake this hard to find part. It is not the entire junction box - just...
damn bolt is stuck on my clutch cable, so i can't adjust it tight enough...any tricks for getting these little buggers off? the screw comes out fine but the...
It is possible and wise to bore a GS160 cylinder to 180 specs. I did this and my engine has 6000 happy miles and has wicked compression. Ask Dennis the Scooter...
Hi James The brass disc indcates your cable has probably not been replaced since new as no one ever spots them or replaces them when changing a cable. To free...
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I would like to make some more plastic bits in black, clear, tinted, or coloured Ploy- Eurethane Resin for the Vespa. I was hoping for suggestions for parts...
Paolo, As far as I know, the "o"ring seals that seal the rear brake dust plate are not being reproduced for the GS160/SS180. When I rebuilt mine, I sealed it...
See Below! Check out mine at www.vespaholic.com for a comparison. Good Luck! ... From: nate foerg To: vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 04,...
hey! thanks for the reply! is the yes answer to the first question, yes to the first part or the second?? thanks, nate. ... Cushman gs??? ... the ... and ... ...
Sorry, all had the "Made in Italy". Most fell off on their own. ... From: nate foerg To: vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 3:53 PM ...
Any suggestions for a new owner of a '61 GS150? I'm going to be overhauling it this winter and am looking for a good, complete manual. Any advice is extremely...
well...its definately a cushman gs!!. yee haw! i got a better pic in my email this morning. nice to know that its not only a GS, but a rare GS at that!!!...
I'm looking for a scooter to use in a photo shoot. Is there anyone that lives in the Frenso, CA area that could help out with this? I appreciate your...
looking for a VS5 seat frame. original taillight (or just the bridge piece) engine side cowl w intact fins. fins can be bent though. also need lots of other...
UPDATES: 1) New "Vespa of the Month": BUT... it's a sweet 100% Original Lambretta 150d! 2) New Section: "While in Italy" Vespa & Ape photos of my recent trip...
so...what are the options for tricking out a gs150 vs5 motor?? i have tricked out a rally200 motor before, so i am familliar with performance tuning. but i am...
the spot under the fuel lever??? mine may have a number where it is on 60's largeframes like the VBB. what would that number be??? also, what can you tell me...
In 1962 they went to the GS160 Mark I (w/ the glove box on the back above the taillight) RE: your VIN question, my GS150 only has the VIN under the left cowl....
