rods
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Post by rods on Oct 26, 2007 6:54:41 GMT
Hello there
Can anyone tell me if you can use that emergency tyre inflator / sealer stuff on tubed tyres? I have just picked some up and it says on the can that you can, but I have heard some people say that it won't work.
Thanks in advance
Rods
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Post by Rudi on Oct 26, 2007 13:20:43 GMT
you can use it only if the puncture is tiny there is no danger in using it. it wont melt the tube, just maybe mess the rims inside a bit with that rubber like residue
even if it works and seals the puncture, you are advised to replace the tube asap
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Post by rods on Oct 26, 2007 22:18:01 GMT
Thanks, Its just in case, as I cant fit mt spare to my scoot at the moment. I hopefully wont need it but better safe than sorry eh! I was just going to use that stuff to get me home. Thanks
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Post by Feed Your Head on Oct 27, 2007 14:41:26 GMT
Moving the subjct slightly off course but still applicable, My mate has just got a T5 Classic and attached to the engine at the back, is a little stand that can be pulled down and raises the back wheel off the ground, making the back wheel easy to remove. ( it also helped when he was stripping down the scoot and needed to gently remove the engine). anyone esle got one of these, seen one or Know where to get one??
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Post by Robjack on Oct 27, 2007 15:14:04 GMT
Moving the subjct slightly off course but still applicable, My mate has just got a T5 Classic and attached to the engine at the back, is a little stand that can be pulled down and raises the back wheel off the ground, making the back wheel easy to remove. ( it also helped when he was stripping down the scoot and needed to gently remove the engine). anyone esle got one of these, seen one or Know where to get one?? I also saw one of these on (I think) the green custom PX 'picture me gone' at Rhyl and was also intrigued. I want one. I have been advised to carry a screwdriver around to prop up the back end by sticking it between the rear shock and the engine case to raise the wheel off the ground. Anybody got any experience or advice? My Father in law says he used to do it all the time in the 60's when he had a bike shop. I've not attempted it yet so can't personally vouch for its effectiveness. Ironically I got a rear puncture a couple of weeks ago, just as I was passing Barry Turners scooterwarehouse (its a karma thing) and Barry helped me raise the back end while I changed the wheel. So thanks to Barry.
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Post by bryno on Oct 27, 2007 18:18:00 GMT
Not seen that, sounds useful.. Lambrellas come with one, works on same principal, slot into a hole in the engine casing, pull scooter back and it raises it enough to get the wheel off. Have to have a look at my T5, see if I can make one..
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Post by Feed Your Head on Oct 27, 2007 19:32:43 GMT
will try get a photo of it next time i see him and post it on here.
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Post by dto79px on Oct 28, 2007 17:30:50 GMT
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Post by Feed Your Head on Oct 28, 2007 18:14:24 GMT
thanks dto
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Post by Devo McDuff on Apr 1, 2008 14:06:07 GMT
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Post by bryno on Apr 2, 2008 8:14:11 GMT
Looks like a Lambrella prop to me.. how does that fit on a Vespa then??
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Post by Devo McDuff on Apr 2, 2008 9:45:20 GMT
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Post by Devo McDuff on Apr 7, 2008 17:33:18 GMT
Anyone speak Italian?! ;D
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Post by Big Al on Apr 8, 2008 9:07:26 GMT
Ooh - definitely in the market for one of those as i'm sick of using my usual car jack/couple of bits of wood combo wedged under the back of the frame! Does it attach directly to the engine, and if so can anyone tell me where? I'd also be keen on getting a non-chrome one so I can spray it red to match the scooter...
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Post by Devo McDuff on Apr 8, 2008 13:38:55 GMT
Not overly sure where it is mounted yet, haven't had a chance to take a good look at it. Would be a tad easier if the instructions were in English!
You might struggle to pick up a non chrome one, seems as it's a specialist part from Italy that only a few UK vendors sell.
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Post by mark on Apr 8, 2008 14:25:57 GMT
Looks like it fastens to the crankcase studs on either side of the gear selector box and the bottom suspension mounting point .
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Post by Devo McDuff on Apr 8, 2008 19:09:24 GMT
Ta Mark. I'll take a decent look when the sky stops chucking that 'orrible sleety stuff at me!
One thing that does concern me is that it won't be compatible with some non-standard exhausts as I'll be getting a different pipe at some point. Might just go on to come off again anyway, will try it out and see how good it is.
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Post by joey on Apr 8, 2008 20:03:43 GMT
The stands you're all on about fasten to the casings and give a small clearance to take your tyre off, but you still have to take any after market expansion pipe off first. The tyre inflating stuff that started the thread can only be used on a fresh or repaired tube, I personally wouldn't advise to use it on a damaged tube even with slime, or equivalent, in the tube. The best all round solution is to always carry a spare, and even with an expansion there's no reason why you can't. All you need to do is space the spare tyre out to give better clearance from the pipe. All I use is 2 of the cylinder cowl spacer nuts and 2 M8 bolts at the top, and a longer M8 bolt with a few nuts on the bottom to space my spare out away from my PM. I'll take photo and post it if anyone needs it.
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Post by Lucia on Apr 14, 2008 18:21:47 GMT
I tried the translation Babelfish on our homepage, and the translation came out like this: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Indispensable for the substitution of it rotates posteriroe of the vespe. Studied appositmente er to avoid of coricare the Vespa to earth rendering the laborious and harmful operation to the auto body. Where it is applied 1 - on the bolt inferior of the ammortizarore 2 - on the two bolts of Carter of the hidden motor remaining therefore from the lateral bag as it works In case of it needs to stop the motor and to posizionare the Vespa on the normal support. And indispensable that it is in perfect conditions, rilveabile from the fact that rotates front trovera to 2/3 cm. From earth. To remove the lateral bag. To unscrew the bolts partially of rotates. To begin to make to come down the additional support till when avra not touched earth, to this point to help slightly raising the Vespa from the posterior part. In this way the scattera support to automatically fine race thus completing its position. Now that to the vespa and very it stops, does not remain that to remove rotates, favoring of the escape tilting slightly the Vespa.
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Post by Spence on Apr 14, 2008 18:54:54 GMT
Eth eth eth eth eth, eth eth eth eth eth. Boutros boutros gali.
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Post by Lucia on Apr 14, 2008 19:05:02 GMT
Do you think it just means 'bolt it on the Vespa and it won't fall down'?
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