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32031
I admit I didn't use a torque wrench, but I know for a fact that I am putting more than 62 lbs on it. I will get my hands on a torque wrench when I redo it,...
Jason White
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Jul 1, 2007
3:42 pm
32032
Common, trim the cylinder to clear. John ... From: chipcook1975...
John Collier
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Jul 1, 2007
4:21 pm
32033
Hi Max, so what front rim do I use to make it wider on my ETS? I bought the gs160 set from you for the rear. thanks! Jeff ...
CT Carbs
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Jul 1, 2007
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32034
Hi, hope someone can help. Just fitted a new clutch to a primavera - standard 3 plate spec with new standard spring. Engine is reassembled but it won't turn,...
Mark
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Jul 2, 2007
1:12 am
32035
Thanks all. I tried to just sand down some of the metal, as opposed to cutting off the fin. In the end, it was best to just cut the fin off. Thanks! Chip...
chipcook1975
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Jul 2, 2007
3:02 am
32036
Ok, I have a very stupid question on timing. I just installed a new Malossi 135 kit for my VMA1 ('66 Sears Smallframe). Now, I know the timing BTDC should be...
chipcook1975
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Jul 2, 2007
4:41 am
32037
... yes. stator you mean, not flywheel. ... the actual timing required is dictated by the porting etc of the kit. otherwise degrees is degrees. n....
the model citizen
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Jul 2, 2007
6:26 am
32038
You should be able to use the same setup on the front....
Max
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Jul 2, 2007
3:31 pm
32039
Ok, so I went down and bought a torque wrench, put the new woodruff key in my crank, aligned the clutch and started tightening the nut. Got to about 45 lbs and...
Jason White
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Jul 2, 2007
3:50 pm
32040
It's somewhere in the neighborhood of 65 ft-lbs, but I'll double-check. Your Pal, Tedford...
Tedford Juachon
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Jul 2, 2007
4:00 pm
32041
The torque is 4.0 to 4.5 kg m or 28 to 32 ft lbs. The clutch nut is the same. John ... From: Jason White Ok, so I went down and bought a torque wrench, put the...
John Collier
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Jul 2, 2007
4:17 pm
32042
whats the difference with GS 160 wheel rims? - you've put them on a PK ETS? ... ETS? I ... ...
rawcliffehank
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Jul 2, 2007
4:29 pm
32043
Well, there are not many of us here, but I'm up in the NW corner of the state. I've found two other vintage vespa owners in the area, but they are not "Vespa...
prospect_house73
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Jul 2, 2007
4:49 pm
32044
Thanks for the correction, John. Your Pal, Tedford...
Tedford Juachon
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Jul 2, 2007
5:05 pm
32045
you can use the one side of a gs160 to make the PK rims wider overall. I really don't want to do that in the front as it off sets the wheel a bit. ... From:...
CT Carbs
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Jul 2, 2007
5:23 pm
32046
Ouch, no wonder I stripped it. I probably got to 45 or 50 lbs J.A.S.ONe FCSC From: "Tedford Juachon" <tedfordj@...> Reply-To:...
Jason White
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Jul 2, 2007
6:43 pm
32047
Hi there, Just starting to decide what to do with my 50 special engine, I'd like a setup which can cope going two up and still keep up with bigger scoots if I...
modman1965
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Jul 3, 2007
8:48 am
32048
but if youre doing it at the back only, are you not putting the wheels out of line anyway? i've put 90/90 tyres on mine, but theres very little clearance ...
rawcliffehank
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Jul 3, 2007
12:54 pm
32049
yes that is correct about the tires being off but why make both off? Certainly there's a rim set with the correct offset? Maybe off of a px? It seems I have...
CT Carbs
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Jul 3, 2007
2:52 pm
32050
A genuine 60 mph/100kph two up is a tall order for any scoot. 50 mph/80 kph would be a more realistic goal. On my kitted smallframe I am absolutely burying the...
John Collier
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Jul 3, 2007
2:57 pm
32051
Thanks for the reply, I realise these type of questions have been asked hundreds of times; I've tried to read through old posts as much as I can though! Ah...
Roger Green
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Jul 3, 2007
3:52 pm
32052
12v doesn't make much of a differnece unless you are going to an HO stator. Though 12v bulbs are easier to source. It's the exhaust that makes the two stroke...
John Collier
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Jul 3, 2007
5:04 pm
32053
Because making both of them off makes them right. Having proper tracking with the tires in line with each other provides for better control as well as proper...
Tedford Juachon
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Jul 3, 2007
7:59 pm
32054
i was reading through past messages and saw something about using a lml stator with a pk rotor. Could the person who posted this give me some details ie, is it...
stu raphello
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Jul 3, 2007
8:53 pm
32055
Quick one, is the later smallframe flywheel puller tool the same size as the PX tool? (Need a tool for my 1980 50 special and not sure which one to buy/borrow...
modman1965
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Jul 4, 2007
10:35 am
32056
So the engine is finally in and, lo and behold, once everything was torqued down nicely there was no movement. Runs beautifully and is pretty damn peppy. Now...
metavespa
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Jul 5, 2007
12:03 am
32057
Ok, Just about to purchase these items, does it look like a fairly good setup, obviously not going to be blistering speed but hoping for just a tad more than a...
Roger Green
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Jul 5, 2007
10:39 am
32058
Hi, I m inquiring for a friend as I am no more into tuning,,,,and hardly into vespas anymore. I used to have a full tuned m,alossi135 kit and the whole...
flemarbre
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Jul 5, 2007
10:59 pm
32059
Ok... this is where I have arrived at: I have a head light and tail light, and a horn. I can't seem to find a way to make the brake light not ground the...
metavespa
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Jul 6, 2007
2:45 am
32060
Can you run them without a battery? Near as I can see the battery only powers the brake and running lights at a stop. John...
John Collier
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Jul 6, 2007
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