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Hi all
Feb 15, 2012 20:24:34 GMT
Post by matty4113 on Feb 15, 2012 20:24:34 GMT
Hi all, I'm Matt from Surrey/Hants area.
Wanted to say hi and seek some advice as I have entered the Vespa world due to fate!
A family friend's partner passed away a couple of years ago and only now has she started to have a clearout of the garage. Lurking in the corner was a 1992 Vespa PK 50. Now the MOT and tax ran out in 2009 and in all honesty I don't think it has been started since then.
I have been asked to sell it for her to raise some funds but am thinking about buying it myself if I can get it running, however I know nothing about scooters in general at all. I cannot find the battery anywhere! Does it even have one?, a quick inspection of the fuel tap reveals it is blocked solid (would the carb be the same?) Does it have electric start or just kick? I have ordered a new tank because on closer inspection of the old one, it reveals it is covered in some sort of hard plastic like sealant inside. I am worried the carb could be blocked too but wouldn't know where to start with that.
If anyone is local and could point me in the right direction that would be great. Any help is much appreciated, I think I am going to be spending a lot of time here.
Many thanks in advance,
Matt
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Hi all
Feb 16, 2012 18:12:02 GMT
Post by jackthekipper on Feb 16, 2012 18:12:02 GMT
hiya pal & welcome..don't know owt' about PK 50s me'self but i'm sure someone on here will
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Hi all
Feb 16, 2012 20:25:18 GMT
Post by matty4113 on Feb 16, 2012 20:25:18 GMT
Thanks for the welcome
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Hi all
Feb 16, 2012 21:01:50 GMT
Post by Lucia on Feb 16, 2012 21:01:50 GMT
Welcome aboard - still waiting for the techie experts to spot this thread
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Hi all
Feb 16, 2012 22:00:11 GMT
Post by matty4113 on Feb 16, 2012 22:00:11 GMT
Thanks Lucia, got it going now, put my current small problem in the appropriate section now.
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