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Post by montana on Jun 1, 2015 5:09:37 GMT
Picking up my first scooter today, a black 2002 PX 125. I'll try and post a photo later, also what's the Haynes manual like, worth getting?
Thanks Richie.
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Post by leishy62 on Jun 1, 2015 6:23:59 GMT
Hey there, good work, getting the scoot, yes the Haynes manual is a pretty reasonable one to own, not as in depth as some, but if you are after basic maintainence, and how-to on general repairs, it's pretty good, if, later on you want to get into tuning and modifications, ( which you will!) there are plenty of great books, and online info, and of course, the guys on here are full of great nuggets of information too, get the Haynes, learn all you can, then when you are more confident, get something a bit more tuning orientated.
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Post by sime66 on Jun 1, 2015 6:37:38 GMT
Welcome to scootering, and our forum.
Photos always welcome.
Definitely get Haynes, also the Sausage DVDs are highly recommended; you’ll enjoy it a lot more if you have a basic understanding and knowledge of maintenance, trouble-shooting, and repairs and you’ll keep the garage bills down with some basic tools and knowledge.
After that you can get a hands-on-and-dirty as you like…………!!
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Post by henri on Jun 1, 2015 8:06:52 GMT
hi n welcome mate , def get a haynes ,even if ya good with spanners its got the tech info you need to fix n maintain a vespa , H
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Post by montana on Jun 4, 2015 16:09:18 GMT
Loving my Vespa!! Couple of things to sort out, speedo doesn't work and a new pair of handle bar grips.
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Post by henri on Jun 4, 2015 18:01:30 GMT
just dont get the sundance grips , they look good but thats all they do ,"look", H
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Post by montana on Jun 25, 2015 15:12:39 GMT
How easy it it to over fill the oil, didn't leave any room for the cap to go in! Must have looked very silly trying to clean up the mess at the petrol station!!
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Post by ronnie66 on Jun 25, 2015 22:01:23 GMT
Gazpx lmao! I guess you must use the same petrol station as me! She'd need the lube to get the jeans on?  |
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Post by montana on Jul 6, 2015 6:47:33 GMT
After over filling the oil I now have a small oil leak, any ideas?
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Post by henri on Jul 6, 2015 8:30:38 GMT
were from , 1st thought ,excess oil from over filling working its way out the bottom of frame , H
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Post by montana on Jul 6, 2015 9:22:08 GMT
That's what I thought but a week later it still has a little drop. I'll clean it all up on my day off and try and see where it's coming from
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Post by Skabone on Jul 7, 2015 16:40:11 GMT
Hi Montana welcome to the group
Not been here long myself and had loads of help from these guys
I was in exactly same situation as you 2002 px125 first scoot:)
I traced my oil leak to the connector at bottom of oiltank it was loose
The petrol tank has to come out but it's easy if you have the Haynes
You need a long long socket to get to nut inside oil filler tube (I bridged one up from a standard socket size17mm I think)
ButDONT OVER TIGHTEN THE NUT -/ the connector breaks very easily (or so I'm told cough cough)
Once I nipped mine up I added a load of sealant to be sure
Good luck
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Post by djloone on Jul 13, 2015 23:03:45 GMT
Welcome fella..im newer here than you and already can see there,s some very knowledgeble peeps here that will help  ..i have the very same machine but a couple of yr older..havnt owned a Prange since 91..its gonna be my project for the foreseeable future LOON-E |
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..i have the very same machine but a couple of yr older..havnt owned a Prange since 91..its gonna be my project for the foreseeable future