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28077
They should be $250 new and complete. I will look into the clutches. I've tried getting all kinds of Sensation parts out of India, and since the Sensation has...
Max
macks37
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Nov 1, 2005
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28078
Hi all. New here with my first post. I just got a '73 Primavera in decent shape. One of the first things I'm going to do is replace the exhaust, as the...
dhuntsin
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Nov 2, 2005
12:14 am
28079
I think the Polini pipe will suit you just fine. However, you might need to do a little finessing or even some cutting to get it past the battery tray. ... and...
boyaboutown76
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Nov 2, 2005
12:45 am
28080
Aha! I should have mentioned that my Primi doens't have a battery, so that shouldn't be a problem for me, but thanks for the response. I've also read that...
dhuntsin
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Nov 2, 2005
1:15 am
28081
Evaluation of a Polini on a stock engine: http://website.lineone.net/~smallframes/exhaust.htm John Collier...
John Collier
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Nov 2, 2005
1:54 am
28082
Sorry max, I have a supplier in delhi who is chasing down sensation parts for me now, seeing as I am in australia it works out heaps cheaper to buy direct from...
sam cunnigham
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Nov 2, 2005
2:38 am
28083
Thanks John. I'm assuming by your comment that the LeoVinci pipe is basically the same as the Polini. You know of any links to good explanations on how to...
dhuntsin
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Nov 2, 2005
3:30 am
28084
Hey, For what it's worth I've tried both and I prefer the Leo over the Polini. The look is cleaner and it performes a bit better, as well. Tommaso ... in...
tnscoots
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Nov 2, 2005
3:48 am
28085
I appreciate the advice. The leo is a bit cheaper in price too. I may go with it instead. I'm really just looking for a replacement and I'm not partial to...
dhuntsin
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Nov 2, 2005
5:26 am
28086
Got all my bits except for throttle cable, doh! anyway I really don't want to blow her up so casting for advice: The carb I got came off a px150 otherwise...
Greg E
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Nov 2, 2005
6:56 am
28087
That's fine. I won't have any problem selling the ones I get in. Most of the cost associated with the forks is shipping from India to us....
Max
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Nov 2, 2005
3:40 pm
28088
you'd be wise to google out there for a Keihin needle chart - at least that way you can see what the diameter and taper is of each of these needles. note that...
the model citizen
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Nov 2, 2005
8:15 pm
28089
so what about a t5 motor? How much more do those weight? That seems to be the best motor to hop up? ... __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC...
CT Carbs
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Nov 3, 2005
3:00 am
28090
hey yup. get a thin cable inner (MTB?) a wee trunnion for the handlebar end and a little nipple to solder on for the carb end (scootemotion has millions)....
Mister E
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Nov 3, 2005
4:16 am
28091
I just put a polini exhaust on a standard ss90 motor w electronic ignition and it's great. for such a little engine, very vigorous, and such a happy sound...
Mister E
yuriousg
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Nov 3, 2005
4:25 am
28092
approx same weight as a PX150 or PX200 lump, same dimensions. of course an alloy cylinder will reduce weight, but at the end of the day you notice not the ...
the model citizen
citizen72
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Nov 3, 2005
4:45 am
28093
Yeah, shipping anything with any kind of bulk to it is a pain in the ass. You might wanna try kohli auto for parts if you get stuck, they usually have most...
sam cunnigham
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Nov 3, 2005
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28094
I'm trying to figure out what to do with my ets motor, the body is pretty much done, blinkers gone rear cut, dop bars, custom front chopped fender. I guess...
CT Carbs
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Nov 3, 2005
2:28 pm
28095
I just came into a one-owner 1974 125 Primavera that has been sitting up since 1988. She is completely stock, has all the parts (many new in boxes) and even...
grahamk30096
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Nov 3, 2005
4:08 pm
28096
I think the all-round easiest thing to do would be to sell it to me... Get it running, get it sprayed, ride it. Lots. Jim ... sitting ... new in ... the ... ...
jim_watkinson
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Nov 3, 2005
6:57 pm
28097
Another newbie-ish question here for you guys. I've read that ND30 (non-detergent 30 weight) gear oil is needed for my vespa. First, is this absolutely true...
dhuntsin
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Nov 3, 2005
10:25 pm
28098
The spec is 30 weight non-detergent engine oil. You can find it at most small equipment shops. You can use motorcycle gear oil that has been designed with wet...
John Collier
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Nov 3, 2005
11:17 pm
28099
I'm new and confused. I found a 78 50 Special, with 4 speed in nice shape. I think I might buy it, but are not sure about tuning it. I read numerous old...
keithbatt
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Nov 3, 2005
11:54 pm
28100
Thanks again John. A local shop has the Motul transoil. I'll pick up some of that and change it often. Now I get to see what the current oil looks like, as...
dhuntsin
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Nov 4, 2005
12:09 am
28101
... in ... horrible. ... carb ... If you ever take off the Rectifier, let me know! i'll buy it right away!...
Felix
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Nov 4, 2005
12:49 am
28102
Cases are the same. To convert you will need the longer stroke crank, longer VMA primary gear, the cylinder kit, larger carb, and preferably some type of...
Max
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Nov 4, 2005
1:44 am
28103
That makes me much more interested in buying it, 150 or so for a carb, 200+for the cylinder/head/piston/200+ for exhaust... How much would the crank and...
keithbatt
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Nov 4, 2005
1:50 am
28104
crank 150-180 primary 80 cyl kit $200-$300 carb $119 exhaust 89 misc (gaskets, seals, bearings, etc...) $100 nice thing about 50 motors is they have never been...
Max
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Nov 4, 2005
2:02 am
28105
gear oil with detergent will munt engine seals. straight 30w oil is the best, 50w for lambrettas....
the model citizen
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Nov 4, 2005
2:24 am
28106
There are 8 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. RE: Racing a PX engine in a small frame (again!) From: CT Carbs 2. Re: Setting up my 24mm malossi...
christian damour
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