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6691
Hi all, I'm aware of the standard needle settings for the carb. - three notches 'in' for early VS5s, two notches for later models with the redesigned head. In...
gransport150
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Sep 2, 2007
11:53 am
6692
hmm, tricy one this, how the 2stroke dellorto works is;idle works off the idle system ,slow running jets etc on tickle[thats verry small amount of throttle]its...
paul casey
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Sep 2, 2007
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6693
Thanks Paul; it's funny that you say 'how do you drive the bike' because it's generally wide open throttle, which means it runs perfectly! Only when being...
gransport150
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Sep 2, 2007
1:31 pm
6694
try going down 2 or 3 on the pilot jet with needle in std positon , may help gransport150 <gransport150@...> wrote: Thanks Paul; it's funny...
paul casey
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Sep 2, 2007
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6695
I found a few posts here from years ago and just wanted to see if there is any new info out there. Most people seem to tape up the under surface area where...
gransport150
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Sep 3, 2007
1:49 pm
6696
Does someone esp. in UK know what manuals they are selling? Just Xerox copies of the Piaggio/Douglas manuals (which can be found at scooterhelp?), or something...
pal_mog
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Sep 3, 2007
2:25 pm
6697
Just fitted the trim to my SS... Didn't bother with the tape. I'll bet they didn't at the factory, either. I think that the main problem is if the trim was a...
David Dry
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Sep 3, 2007
3:37 pm
6698
do you have the original ulma inox trim [inox is italian for stainless apparently]the way i have fitted these trims onto legshields that dont seem to match...
paul casey
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Sep 3, 2007
4:46 pm
6699
have just tried to fit my headlamp rim to my new1000 pound paint job headset, it wont go on, have spent 4 hours cleaning off the excess paint with800 grit wet...
paul casey
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Sep 3, 2007
7:34 pm
6700
Paul quite right on this one... Sometimes better to run a file around the headset where the headlamp surround fits to make the fit somewhat looser. Obviously,...
David Dry
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Sep 4, 2007
8:22 am
6701
Hi, Just gave this company a ring... These are reprints of the original books or booklets, not photocopies. They are reproductions of the originals, in a...
David Dry
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Sep 4, 2007
8:56 am
6702
Hi Dave, perfect information! I know the Lindbergh. Thank you for your kindness. -Palmog ... photocopies. They are reproductions of the originals, in a close...
pal_mog
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Sep 4, 2007
2:14 pm
6703
[FYI] Here is a list of the Ulma number for trims. 107 GS150 VS2-VS5 (if my memory works) 207 GS160 I don't know the number for SS180, someone can help? ...
pal_mog
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Sep 4, 2007
3:24 pm
6704
I only found this thread on the BBS now. http://www.scooterbbs.com/board/DCForumID1/45932.html So, I need to recheck the numbers. Sorry. -Palmog...
pal_mog
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Sep 4, 2007
3:32 pm
6705
Thanks Palmog (and everyone else). The stainless trim on ebay would be great but I wasn't too sure I would be comfortable straightening them to fit (if I won...
gransport150
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Sep 4, 2007
9:37 pm
6706
Vespa SS 180...044 Dave ... From: pal_mog To: vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [vespa-sports] Re: Fitting...
David Dry
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Sep 5, 2007
8:29 am
6707
SS180 trim is '044'. I do have a misc. trim that appears to be the same essentially that is marked '202'. Not sure what it's from. Clinton ... From: pal_mog ...
Clinton Knight
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Sep 5, 2007
9:16 am
6708
This could run and run.... So, does every Vespa have a specific trim and numbering sequence....It must? And these are Ulma (One assumes that Ulma were the only...
David Dry
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Sep 5, 2007
9:38 am
6709
As I found real problems finding the trim for my SS, another very pertinent question might be : Why are these parts so rare? I have a friend who has paid the...
David Dry
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Sep 5, 2007
9:42 am
6710
Are you sure, Clinton? The number 044 is for Rally 180's. In this case, the trims can be share both SS180 and Rally 180 possibly Rally 200. Cheers, -Palmog ...
pal_mog
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Sep 5, 2007
4:01 pm
6711
O.K. I am planning to visit Salzburg, Austria, the last week this September. I have an option stop over in London area about 12 hours, what should I visit in...
pal_mog
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Sep 5, 2007
4:11 pm
6712
Easy. People don't know what parts they need. People don't realize the parts is still available even now. -Palmog PS: the original Rally trims (i.e. SS180?)...
pal_mog
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Sep 5, 2007
5:12 pm
6713
i have some double legshield trim, the kind that look like they have 2 handles on them, as fitted to jim mcabe\andy harris \steeve groves red 160 that are off...
paul casey
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Sep 5, 2007
5:17 pm
6714
Do you want to meet at Heathrow? Now there's a nightmare place to meet someone! It's huge!! Can do, but need to know just where? Midday would be handy, ...
David Dry
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Sep 5, 2007
5:35 pm
6715
Know of one set of SS and one set of GS 160 trim, but this doesn't mean that they're currently for sale. I thought that the £125 wanted for the SS trims was...
David Dry
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Sep 5, 2007
5:49 pm
6716
i have nos 160 trim bid me or trade? David Dry <david.dry@...> wrote: Know of one set of SS and one set of GS 160 trim, but this doesn't...
paul casey
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Sep 5, 2007
6:34 pm
6717
pal mog are the trims at local dealer nos ulma inox ss180 if so i want some pal_mog <pal_mog@...> wrote: Easy. People don't know what parts they...
paul casey
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Sep 5, 2007
6:34 pm
6718
Agree, Rally 180 and SS 180 have the same legshield profile. Dave ... From: pal_mog To: vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 4:56...
David Dry
david667910
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Sep 5, 2007
7:27 pm
6719
i bought mine from scooterworks, it says cuppini though on the plastic wrap....but after i put it on i don't really like it because this one is the one tube...
siinoi
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Sep 5, 2007
9:33 pm
6720
Yes, I am sure they are from my SS180. (044) - And to add to what David said, the SS180 and Rally 180 are essentially the same frame. Clinton ... From: David...
Clinton Knight
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Sep 5, 2007
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