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32889
I have the chance to build a tuned PK and have a parmakit 135cc reed cylinder, a VSP2 pipe, ETS crank, and a Mikuni TM24 and TM28 carb as well as a PHBH 28....
brianstory5
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Dec 1, 2007
6:17 pm
32890
Parmakit isn't on hear, but it my help http://sfs.alexander-hepp.de/ ... cylinder, a VSP2 pipe, ... Has anyone run this kit?...
smallframelove
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Dec 1, 2007
6:52 pm
32891
Hey guys, I have a 100 sport with a Malossi 135 and Leo Vinci pipe and I was hoping someone may be able to suggest a carburetor for me. I have read that a...
Chad Ferguson
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Dec 1, 2007
8:53 pm
32892
The Malossi 135 kit instructions come with carb and carb jetting recommendations: http://www.scooterhelp.com/tuning/vespa.malossi.133.html John...
John Collier
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Dec 1, 2007
9:58 pm
32893
My choice would be the TM28. -Max...
Max
macks37
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Dec 1, 2007
10:18 pm
32894
We have them new, but I assume you are looking for used. -Max...
Max
macks37
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Dec 1, 2007
10:19 pm
32895
The stock 19/19 will work great with that. That's what I would run....
Max
macks37
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Dec 1, 2007
10:21 pm
32896
I've rebuilt a few classic cars so I have some technical knowledge, but this will be my first Vespa. I've had a love for Vespas for years and would really...
Joel C.
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Dec 2, 2007
9:05 pm
32897
I've rebuilt a few classic cars so I have some technical knowledge, but this will be my first Vespa. I've had a love for Vespas for years and would really...
Joel C.
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Dec 2, 2007
10:11 pm
32898
umm. well. yeah. why not rid ehte hell out of it, see what breaks, see what you can fix, carry cables and get ready to chnage them in the pouring rain. With...
so1o_m
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Dec 3, 2007
3:27 am
32899
GOME?!?!?! i like how you appear like you've been here the whole time. for those who don't know, he -along w/ me, christopher markley, francois -well of...
so1o_m
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Dec 3, 2007
3:34 am
32900
the Dellorto 24/24E is actually a downdraft carb for largeframe (P200 and the like) scoots, won't work on a smallframe....
The Model Citizen
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Dec 3, 2007
3:45 am
32901
1) good choice 2) good choice - larger taper better* 3) bad choice as this is a full race exhaust - get a Polini/Malossi banana or an ET3 banana (last longer)....
John Collier
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Dec 3, 2007
4:24 am
32902
Tom, I might have just a carb, missing jets and probably a float. I had a cracked manifold that I assume I have thrown away. Let me know if you want me to go...
Scott Baxter
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Dec 3, 2007
3:37 pm
32903
Hey John, thanks for going through my list and commenting on them individually. That was really helpful. As far as number 7 (the 4 speed converter kit) I've...
Joel C.
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Dec 3, 2007
7:08 pm
32904
Also wanted to ask, what are the real benifits of increasing from 3 gears to 4 or 5 gears, And is it something I should do while replacing the crank, carb,...
Joel C.
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Dec 3, 2007
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32905
I have a primavera 125 with a 135 malossi kit what would be the best carb size and jet size to get the best speed to keep up with the boys on T5 s?...
stephmac68
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Dec 3, 2007
9:43 pm
32906
The Malossi kit comes with carb and jetting recommendadtions in the install instructions: http://www.scooterhelp.com/tuning/vespa.malossi.133.html John...
John Collier
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Dec 3, 2007
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32907
Five gears not an option. Four speeds is a bit better but expensive if you have to retrofit. With an engine with a broad range of torque, you can get by with a...
John Collier
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Dec 4, 2007
2:48 am
32908
unless you want to shoehorn in a largeframe engine with a 5-speed box, but those boxes are iffy if not setup perfectly...wonderful ratios though, the 5th gear...
The Model Citizen
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Dec 4, 2007
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32909
John & Max, thanks again, you really seem to know your Vespas and on top of it you're so willing to share your knoledge. So, just to make sure I understand, I...
Joel C.
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Dec 4, 2007
5:09 am
32910
I started off the last post "John & Max" I ment "John & Model Citizen" No offense ment. I was just going through some of the older posts and the name Max got...
Joel C.
joel33139
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Dec 4, 2007
5:43 am
32911
no problems bro! the main issue when uber-tuning smallframes is clutch slippage, but that only starts to rear it's ugly head when you're really going for gold...
the model citizen
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Dec 4, 2007
6:32 am
32912
Take it to a machine shop and have the two pieces machined to accept a longer woodruff key. John...
John Collier
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Dec 4, 2007
1:44 pm
32913
I would change to an up-rated clutch spring. You will have to change the primary gears or else you will just get to slow very quickly....
John Collier
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Dec 4, 2007
1:47 pm
32914
Hi guys, This is my first posting. I am rebuilding a 74 vespa 90 Thinking of doing the malossi 135, 24mm d slide carb, reed manifold(in cylinder), primavera...
Alexander
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Dec 4, 2007
4:17 pm
32915
The Simonini D&F is extremely loud and extremely peaky. It makes little low end power, and the power band is narrow and high. I wasn't impressed, but others...
Max
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Dec 4, 2007
4:31 pm
32916
In that case, any recommends for an exhaust for that particular set-up? Loud is def a no. Thanks Alex...
Alexander Kozovski
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Dec 4, 2007
4:47 pm
32917
ahhh! good thinking 99!...
The Model Citizen
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Dec 4, 2007
5:16 pm
32918
I'm looking for a replacement battery for my 100 Sport. The old dead battery seems to be too wide, so the cover door does not fit properly. It has the number...
Larry Young
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Dec 4, 2007
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