... The engine mounts have now arrived here in the UK, I will post an update on how they perform. They are a different design to the originals, but do look...
Hey gang, just looking for a few parts. 23779: Channel distribution of cooling air, the thing that's on the engine cases for non-widebody Vespas. I know the...
... That might work, but there's no better way of getting to know somebody than walking 5 miles back home while pushing a GS150 because the battery gives out...
I finally got this together. I have it timed right, and the points are set. I can get it to fire but the thing won't tick over. It just cuts out and dies. My...
I recently picked up a '63 GS. The guy I bought it from says he was the second owner and that it's pretty much completely original... The key can't be removed...
Hi Mike Column has to be locked before you can remove the key. Same key should operate glove box, so at some time your box or it's lock has been changed. Glyn ...
Glyn Johnson
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Aug 12, 2004 7:33 pm
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First, be sure to check the simple things. Do you have good fuel flow? On one of my rebuilds, I had a kink in my fuel line because it was a little too long....
Glyn speaks the truth. It has to be locked to remove the key. If the different glove box key bothers you, remove the lock and take it to a locksmith and have...
I recently refurbished a GS160 mk1 steering lock, it to is the type that only allow removal of key once locked. The glove box lock unfortunately had to be...
if you get it to start up and then try to open the throttle, it dies off? maybe that jet is too big. pull the plug and see if it's all wet and black-ish. ...
hi ,when starting up a warm engine (90ss)after a couple of kickstarts it will on the rare occasion backfiire thru the exhast and on the next kick it always...
checked the timing today spot on 19 degrees btdc,plug looks correct colour, when cold seems to kick start either first or second timebut no sign of any back...
If the timing is OK, I would look at replacing the points and condenser. Electrical components tend to exhibit faults especially when they get hot. The...
Hi Darren Thats got to be your condenser.They are weird beasts and cause all sorts of strange maladies on two strokes, including the problem you have...
Glyn Johnson
glyn@...
Aug 15, 2004 7:05 pm
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just looked it up. backfiring is caused by unspent fuel in the exhaust. -jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I'm putting together as SS180 from scratch piece by piece (it never was together) and am new to this... I can't find this anywhere. Which cable on the gear ...
since neutral is in between 1st and 2nd, grab the shifter (located at rear of engine on the right side) and turn it (might need to have the back wheel off the...
James if your electrical system is not performing perfectly you will get missed events in the two stroke cycle causing unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust ...
Glyn Johnson
glyn@...
Aug 16, 2004 7:02 pm
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Hi Peter as you look at the scooter from the rear it is the left (inside)cable terminal which selects the higher gears, so if you then take this up to the ...
Glyn Johnson
glyn@...
Aug 16, 2004 7:20 pm
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Many thanks, Glyn, for your clear answer! Peter ... Hi Peter as you look at the scooter from the rear it is the left (inside)cable terminal which selects the...
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whoa! i think i may have come across wrong...i was unsure, so i spent pretty much the whole day at work looking up info on backfiring two-strokes...well, in...
Hello, nice to find this Group I pic up an 1980 vespa/sport with the 100cc two stroke motor. the motor seems pretty good and body here have one? that can help...
James ok, no problem, we all get there sometime! These can be elusive to solve and there are many reasons on an old scoot. You have to keep a sense of the...
Glyn Johnson
glyn@...
Aug 18, 2004 7:02 pm
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Hi there Ron Where are you? There are enthusiasts in Europe who would kill for your scooter!! Parts are rare and much sought after and a complete machine is...
Glyn Johnson
glyn@...
Aug 18, 2004 7:07 pm
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All along I thought this forumns was for the GS/SS & sporting type bikes.....never thought it could have been created just for that particular smallframe...
So neat they are now at apremium in Europe! As for the site... well they were sporty little critturs so we can forgive em coming up on this site....can't we ? ...
Glyn Johnson
glyn@...
Aug 18, 2004 7:35 pm
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it's been said before, but the internet is a great place to misunderstand people. somebody needs to invent a keyboard with INFLECTION. i think that would...
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