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32423
... sorry for the late response... the cylinder head's a side plug head. the engine has a vforce reed intake, rather small reed (vforce for minarelli engines)...
rasputin_50cc
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Sep 1, 2007
11:18 pm
32424
Hi everyone, Can anyone out there point me to instructions on how I can inspect my reed valves? I checked smallframes.com and scooterhelp.com but couldn't find...
Campbell Fairweather
camfairweather
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Sep 2, 2007
11:41 pm
32425
Can anyone give me some info on this. I have a 1963-65 90cc vespa. I've already split the casings and I'm replacing used parts. The piston is hard to get...
Charlie Parker
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Sep 3, 2007
10:15 am
32426
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motorcycleguy18
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Sep 3, 2007
5:27 pm
32427
there's been various threads on this board, trying to find out what gearing the PK80's have. If anyone needs to know its as follows: PK80 1st, 16.61 2nd, 11.05...
rawcliffehank
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Sep 3, 2007
10:13 pm
32428
what are you trying to do? you usually have to take the reed cage outta the reed block and check the sealing of the reed petals against the cage - gaps aren't...
The Model Citizen
citizen72
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Sep 4, 2007
4:15 am
32429
feels like the brake is jammed on. Heavy resistance in all gears including neutral and burning smell. Any ideas before I start taking it apart?...
gtproud2
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Sep 4, 2007
8:19 am
32430
Can anyone tell me how loud the PM40 pipe is. Does it attract attention from the noise police. Is it a Race pipe or Uk Road Legal? Thanks M...
chorltonsnapper
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Sep 4, 2007
9:38 am
32431
I think I have the early pistons in stock, but I could be wrong. To put a newer style piston in, you need to change out the crank to the newer style crank that...
Max
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Sep 4, 2007
3:21 pm
32432
Take the rear wheel off and look at the brakes and drum for signs of dragging. Also chake the brake cam operation. -Max...
Max
macks37
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Sep 4, 2007
4:01 pm
32433
Hi Max, If I change the crank is there anything else required? Is the crank compatible with the cylinder? I noticed the conrod was a little bit longer....
Charlie Parker
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Sep 4, 2007
5:15 pm
32434
... 2007, ... ITS OK WE'VE SORTED IT OUT NOW!!!...
vespa50fl
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Sep 4, 2007
5:32 pm
32435
I'm having trouble starting - it's just no firing. Compression tested, spark plug replaced and tested, carb rebuilt following the procedures on...
Campbell Fairweather
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Sep 4, 2007
8:56 pm
32436
Anyone?...
chorltonsnapper
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Sep 4, 2007
9:14 pm
32437
What intake valve? It's a two stroke! There should be some suction. John...
John Collier
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Sep 4, 2007
10:09 pm
32438
there should be a decent amount of suckie suckie with your palm against the carb mouth, that's the primary compression at work (no primary compression = no gas...
The Model Citizen
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Sep 5, 2007
4:49 am
32439
Did you look at this website? http://www.scooterhelp.com/tips/tips.html ph:+44 (0)7887 533 585 w: http://www.fatpirate.net ... From: vespa50fl...
Charlie Parker
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Sep 5, 2007
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32440
Well, I have a Vespa 100 and yesterday it decided to pack up. I was in third gear (it's top gear) and had been for about 10 or so minutes, then suddenly the...
pipthemod
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Sep 5, 2007
10:15 am
32441
Hi folks, Im in the middle of building a polini 133 engine, however I am not sure whether a crank i bought on ebay will be ok or not. Its a mazzuchelli race...
peter crichton
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Sep 5, 2007
11:19 am
32442
Classic two stroke piston seizure so pull the top end and have a look. John...
John Collier
johnboydcollier
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Sep 5, 2007
1:05 pm
32443
That one should be fine. The only problem would be if it was meant for a 50cc bike, but those cranks are few and far between....
Max
macks37
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Sep 5, 2007
2:30 pm
32444
I know this group is all about helping each other out and everybody has a different degree of knowledge about working on their scoots, but some folks are just...
Jason White
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Sep 5, 2007
3:59 pm
32445
I have a PM40 and like it, but I don't know about noise regulations in europe. It may be a bit noisier than the Polini banana pipe I used before, but it is...
Scott Baxter
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Sep 5, 2007
7:56 pm
32446
Pip, Also, because you mentioned problems with the gears and did not mention pulling in the clutch when it seized, try pulling in the clutch -- can you roll...
Scott Baxter
eyesquash
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Sep 5, 2007
8:08 pm
32447
jerk!...
teamblimp
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Sep 6, 2007
5:09 am
32448
Thanks for that. What engine are you running with it. I'm planning the DR130 and 19/19 carb. Want something with torque but plenty of reliability and I will...
chorltonsnapper
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Sep 6, 2007
9:43 am
32449
I disagree. It would be better if people could at least do some cursory investigation before asking questions. All too frequently we are treated to variations...
John Collier
johnboydcollier
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Sep 6, 2007
12:47 pm
32450
A PM40 pipe on a DR top end with a 19/19?! Why not just add nitrous to an otherwise stock 50? ... Seriously though, get a better top end and intake before...
John Collier
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Sep 6, 2007
1:06 pm
32451
Can anyone tell me in laymans terms, the correct set-up for the wiring in a 1980 Special headlight unit? I don't want to blow several bulbs by using trial and...
gtproud2
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Sep 6, 2007
1:22 pm
32452
... if ... This is my setup to a T, except that it's an ET3 engine in my case, so no points. Honestly, I don't know that performance is much better than with a...
Scott Baxter
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Sep 6, 2007
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