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3367
I just put in a brand new Battery and it's fully charged. How can I test the rectifier? THe bike is running even worse now, it seems like the flywheel may have...
eltimboloco
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Jun 1, 2004
3:47 pm
3368
I replaced my factory rectifier with a "Full Wave Bridge" from Radio Shack. I hid it inside the original factory rectifier housing. It only cost $2 or $3 so...
Vespaholic
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Jun 1, 2004
9:36 pm
3369
At a rally this past weekend a guy had a scooter that he claimed was an SS, yet nearly everything I could see screamed "Sprint." I believe it had a round...
kaelsewell
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Jun 2, 2004
12:39 am
3370
You are right, the guy is uniformed. Jim 66 180ss 59 VBA-150 ... http://us.click.yahoo.com/Z1wmxD/DREIAA/yQLSAA/9rHolB/TM...
James Donohue
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Jun 2, 2004
1:54 am
3371
Hi- I'm new to the group with the addition of an SS 180 (still apart during full restoration) and a US Spec VS 5 in original condition. It's a Cushman badge...
Bob
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Jun 2, 2004
3:19 am
3372
Get a "Full Wave Bridge" from Radio Shack & use it in place of the original rectifier. It's so small you can hide it inside the original rectifier case. ... ...
Vespaholic
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Jun 2, 2004
4:07 am
3373
Sounds to me like it was a "125 t.s.". It's basically a Rally with a 125 engine. See it at: ...
Hugo Cardoso
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Jun 2, 2004
8:39 am
3374
I took a look. I think you're right on. The guy just added some aluminum fender trim and there you have it! Thanks, I was unfamiliar with that model. Any idea...
kaelsewell
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Jun 2, 2004
8:39 pm
3375
I have no idea what TS is. Supersports also begin with VSC on the ID. That's the sure way to tell. Offer him a hundres dollars if it doesn't run. Or you can...
James Donohue
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Jun 2, 2004
9:11 pm
3376
what do you want for the vba and where are you located? i'm shopping for a friend...and it's becoming a habit. -jim James Donohue <shoerjim@...>...
JAMES FOWLER, III
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Jun 3, 2004
2:20 am
3377
I'm in Petaluma, CA. not quite sure what I want for it yet. I wasn't really looking to sell it but you never know. My 180ss is not even close to being done....
James Donohue
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Jun 3, 2004
4:05 am
3378
It's not a common model. My guess is that most of the production stayed in Italy and was never exported. TS means "Turismo Sport", I think. Vrrooom vrrooom!! ...
Hugo Cardoso
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Jun 3, 2004
12:52 pm
3379
Hi all, first time poster...but been lurking for a week or so. The TS is a rally body with a 125cc engine, never imported to the States. Pretty cool bike (and...
Wynn, Brad
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Jun 3, 2004
1:00 pm
3380
oh, a beater...just what the doctor ordered. not sure if you care, but i'm shopping for this older gentleman who contacted me...apparently, i'm the vespa...
JAMES FOWLER, III
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Jun 3, 2004
5:29 pm
3381
"but not an SS, of course." ha ha...do i sense a bit of super sport snootiness? i mean, i have it too and all... -jim [Non-text portions of this message have...
JAMES FOWLER, III
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Jun 3, 2004
5:30 pm
3382
SS 180? What's the matter...you couldn't find a GS160?!?! Now that's Scooter Snootiness!! ;) Bill...
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Jun 3, 2004
6:02 pm
3383
No, I own a rally and a VNB too, both of which I love, I just think SS' are pretty boss... -Brad ... From: JAMES FOWLER, III [mailto:jimfowler@...] ...
Wynn, Brad
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Jun 3, 2004
6:51 pm
3384
What rally was it at? If it was Orange Crush, it was probably my super sport. I've got a silver super sport (VSC1T) with a round headlight, rally fork, and...
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Jun 5, 2004
4:51 pm
3385
hey hey, just thought id tell you guys about this free debt consolidation site that reduced my monthly payments by damn near half, no more worries about bills!...
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Jun 8, 2004
8:25 am
3386
Well you guys might think the GS160 was THE ultimate scooter, but at the time we didn't think so!! First it rattled...piston...rings callit anyway you will but...
Glyn Johnson
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Jun 8, 2004
8:08 pm
3387
Okay, to settle the argument: When I finish rebuilding my SS, I'll truck it up to Sacramento and have a showdown with Billy on his GS160. Just you and me,...
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dkopf
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Jun 8, 2004
10:16 pm
3388
You forget Dave....Tony had a serious go at my cylinder & piston & Cyl. Head with his porting tools before I built it......so, ok...wanna put some money on it?...
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Jun 8, 2004
10:29 pm
3389
Yeah, but I got him hopped up on several cups of homebrewed chai and bribed him to sabotage your big end bearing when you weren't looking. May your ignition...
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dkopf
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Jun 8, 2004
11:00 pm
3390
Ohh...that's brutal, Dave, just brutal...... You should come to Tahoe & ride the Super Sport..I am bringing the GS again this year, I think. We could race...
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Jun 8, 2004
11:26 pm
3391
Man, if I can finally get up to a Worshipping the Beast, I will definitely race you -- for your impertinance! heh heh heh...
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dkopf
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Jun 9, 2004
1:00 am
3392
Hey Guys can I put money on the SS? who is running the book? SS 11-2 on fav.If it loses...it's a fix! Glyn ; ) ... From: <davidkopf@...> To:...
Glyn Johnson
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Jun 9, 2004
7:38 pm
3393
Well... I guess I need to fess up...I am actuallty running an ss180 barrel & piston.....but, Dave's got me by about a hundred pounds less.....so I need the...
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gsvespa
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Jun 9, 2004
8:14 pm
3394
Well... I guess I need to fess up...I am actuallty running an ss180 barrel & piston.....but, Dave's got me by about a hundred pounds less.....so I need the...
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Jun 9, 2004
8:16 pm
3395
Glyn was right -- the fix is in! You swine! Tell you what, let's race Rhino on his T5 and we'll get Alexi to get his VS4 running. Then we can have a...
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dkopf
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Jun 9, 2004
8:49 pm
3396
Hmmm...... I don't really want my scooter torched...but I could use a good set of steak knives.....I'm in! SOLID! Bill...
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Jun 9, 2004
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