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8910
Hey, I know its a long shot, but I have a set of the ulma 207 trim for a gs 160. One side is very badly damaged. Does anyone have a set, or just one side? I...
Aaron Cribbs
artbornerror81
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Oct 1, 2008
9:53 am
8911
Try getting the trim restored... Cost me £35 on my SS, but came out like new. All work undertaken by London Chroming....excellent! Trying to find this stuff...
David Dry
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Oct 1, 2008
11:21 am
8912
Hi, At the expense of bringing up a bit of an old chesnut, could we all pool our knowledge on the matter of improving the braking systems on the above...
Dave Dry
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Oct 1, 2008
11:34 am
8913
Hi Dave, My stock brake systems (both front and rear) are effective enough to make clear brake signs on the road. I was involved in an accident on my GS last...
pal_mog
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Oct 1, 2008
12:09 pm
8914
Hello Dave and Palmog, Nice topic and interesting. I've been having trouble with my rear brake and to be honest I don't even have a front brake! The rear brake...
siinoi
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Oct 1, 2008
2:00 pm
8915
Hi Siinoi, I'm claiming the stock brake systems are effective enough when adjusted/tuned properly. The front brake of the GS/SS is more effective then the rear...
pal_mog
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Oct 1, 2008
3:22 pm
8916
Thanks Palmog for the response. Since you mentioned that the drum hold important part as a whole of brake system.....is there a way to "recondition" it? And...
siinoi
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Oct 2, 2008
1:39 am
8917
Hey, The deal is that I have the trim, one side is scratched up....but very fixable. The other side is bent, twisted, kinked and cracked. Seriously f**ked up....
Aaron Cribbs
artbornerror81
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Oct 2, 2008
3:15 am
8918
Try: Craig. www.scooterworks-uk.com I've actually seen this pile of trims in the cellar of his shop in Waterloo. No promises, but he just might have the...
David Dry
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Oct 2, 2008
8:00 am
8919
Hi Siinoi, here are photos for your interest. Brake drum: http://www.megurolining.co.jp/img_works/2_200150.jpg Brake shoes: ...
pal_mog
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Oct 2, 2008
2:14 pm
8920
Hi Aaron, I have 1 side ( on the left as you sit on scoot )of Inox 207 stamped trim. It is slightly damaged but I think easily repairable. Let me know if you...
mods1968
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Oct 2, 2008
4:14 pm
8921
Hey there all! I'm restoring a VNA vespa, but it does not have the small aluminum plate that says Piaggio, made in italy, Model vna........ Does anyone know...
david
vespaboy1968
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Oct 2, 2008
5:42 pm
8922
do you need an electronic kit that fits and works dave? ... From: david <vespaboy1968@...> Subject: [vespa-sports] piagio plate To:...
paul casey
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Oct 2, 2008
8:22 pm
8923
Paul, I'm yet to find out. I'm doing the body restoration first, and then I'll be picking through the scraps of three motors to make one, and then a grab bag...
david
vespaboy1968
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Oct 2, 2008
11:17 pm
8924
I'm not sure Paul...I'm starting with the body work, and then I'll be working on putting one motor together out of three mystery motors. From there, I'll move...
david
vespaboy1968
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Oct 2, 2008
11:17 pm
8925
I need the right side, as you sit on the scooter. Darn! How much do you want for that left side though? yours might be in better shape than mine. I am finding...
Aaron Cribbs
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Oct 3, 2008
12:53 am
8926
I'm posting a new album so you guys can see what I'm up against! Wish me luck! -David...
david
vespaboy1968
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Oct 3, 2008
1:33 am
8927
Thanks for the pics, Seems you have good tools to recondition it. I guess I've to wait until someone post more tips and clues. I may try a new workshop next ...
siinoi
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Oct 3, 2008
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8928
I was under the impression that turning ("cutting") the drums was not possible because the inner surface is just a thin insert of steel fixed into the aluminum...
Paul Barnes
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Oct 3, 2008
5:24 am
8929
Hi Paul B., I didn't have my brake drums `cut' by the machine shop yet. I am sorry if it is not clear. I was guessing that the `meat' of the drum would be...
pal_mog
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Oct 3, 2008
5:56 am
8930
Hi, I had a drum 'skimmed' by an engineering shop. The amount removed, and I quote was, 'a reference cut'. I actually don't think it made that much...
David Dry
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Oct 3, 2008
8:18 am
8931
yes, ourĀ  uk made kit is done, it fit and works , ... From: david <vespaboy1968@...> Subject: [vespa-sports] Re: piagio plate To:...
paul casey
psc22dec
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Oct 3, 2008
4:31 pm
8932
ive got nos set and nos switches how much you got, what colour switch you want and what make have various, ... From: Aaron Cribbs <artbornerror81@...> ...
paul casey
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Oct 3, 2008
4:35 pm
8933
What are the pieces in the kit and how much? -David...
david
vespaboy1968
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Oct 3, 2008
8:54 pm
8934
everything you need, @200 quid see previous posts for descriptions ... From: david <vespaboy1968@...> Subject: [vespa-sports] Re: piagio plate To:...
paul casey
psc22dec
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Oct 3, 2008
9:38 pm
8935
How much for the NOS set? also the switch I need is the black siem switch. I can get the switch from motorsports scooters for $69.99 NOS. That is if they have...
Aaron Cribbs
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Oct 4, 2008
7:38 am
8936
Hi, The thickness of the inner steel insert(?) is only about 1 mm. It would only be able to peel/grind really slightly. ...
pal_mog
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Oct 4, 2008
8:48 am
8937
I think those motorsport switches are repros...--- In vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com, ... switch from motorsports scooters for $69.99 NOS. That is if they have...
irvin_swervin
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Oct 4, 2008
11:55 pm
8938
Paul, as I previously told you, I'm interested but I don't have the money for the moment, it will be for the end of the year but I'd still like to have a...
oups_67
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Oct 5, 2008
12:33 pm
8939
Oliver & Paul, because I'm working now on the body and not the internals of my scoot- it will be a while before i even get close to needing this kit, so if ...
david
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Oct 5, 2008
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