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Post by rds on Feb 16, 2019 12:05:51 GMT
Hello after gratefully using the info on this forum to diagnose my sudden lack of speedometer i managed to extract the worm and there it was, partly stripped.
Thinking that there must be good, bad and indifferent replacement qualities, i decided to play it safe and look for a new OEM plastic one. Ebay had a listing from a noted Vespa parts supplier showing the manufacturer as "Piaggio" but on confirming this with the supplier they told me it wasn't!!
Anyway, is there an OEM replacement or are they all the same crap plastic so i might as well get the cheapest?
Do the "real" ones come in Piaggio bags etc? How else can i tell?
Ideally i'd like to fit over the next few days so early replies welcome!!
Cheers
RDS
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Post by mijapxman on Feb 17, 2019 4:37:26 GMT
Never really thought about all your questions 😚.
As long as the Speedo drive is the correct one, I just fit them.
Mij☺
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Post by rds on Feb 17, 2019 11:02:25 GMT
Hello Mij
Thanks for that but the last few words are telling! Ie "I just fit them" I want a longer term fix with good components and do it once, especially given that this tiny job takes two people, one to put weight on the front and the other to attend to the 8mm bolt and withdraw the assembly then, if you have a worm in stock, reassemble. I don't have a worm in stock nor a helper handy when I want to work!
All I want is good quality parts. Pattern parts are generally inferior.
Anyone know if there is an oem one?
Cheers
RDS
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Post by ironsloth on Feb 17, 2019 12:26:17 GMT
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Post by ianmartin40 on Feb 17, 2019 12:39:48 GMT
i would contact a franchised piaggio dealer and ask them for genuine parts, I fully understand your dislike for pattern and poor quality parts, however the reason for such parts existing is because piaggio choose not to support parts for older machines. Probably worth a phone call to Ron Dealey or Midland scooter centre first or visit your local franchised dealer and ask them. Another genuine parts stockist is A J Sutton. I often use pattern parts but try to buy parts that are Italian made as they are usually half decent.
It is hard to beat face to face conversations at your local shop/dealer.
Good luck with your search and report back with your progress.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Feb 17, 2019 12:41:35 GMT
the link from Ironsloth looks good to me and buzzsolo try to only supply decent quality parts.
Ian
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Post by mijapxman on Feb 18, 2019 11:38:07 GMT
Hello Mij Thanks for that but the last few words are telling! Ie "I just fit them" I want a longer term fix with good components and do it once, especially given that this tiny job takes two people, one to put weight on the front and the other to attend to the 8mm bolt and withdraw the assembly then, if you have a worm in stock, reassemble. I don't have a worm in stock nor a helper handy when I want to work! All I want is good quality parts. Pattern parts are generally inferior. Anyone know if there is an oem one? Cheers RDS I have fitted Speedo drives that are still going strong 10-20 years later, (not all tho😱) I have always fitted them alone. I also do a modification to the hole that the Speedo cable exits through on the fork, that I've mentioned on here before. Is that telling enough for you bud ?!! P.s I've also seen quite a few brand new PX's that have had their Speedo drives fail in under 500 mls 😱. Mij☺ |
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Post by rds on Feb 18, 2019 16:42:28 GMT
Sadly Ian, that was the supplier that confirmed to me that they ARE NOT genuine Piaggio! Thanks for trying. |
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Post by rds on Feb 18, 2019 16:43:45 GMT
Mij, how did you get the clearance alone? can you also point me to the modification? cheers RDS |
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Post by rds on Feb 18, 2019 16:47:53 GMT
i would contact a franchised piaggio dealer and ask them for genuine parts, I fully understand your dislike for pattern and poor quality parts, however the reason for such parts existing is because piaggio choose not to support parts for older machines. Probably worth a phone call to Ron Dealey or Midland scooter centre first or visit your local franchised dealer and ask them. Another genuine parts stockist is A J Sutton. I often use pattern parts but try to buy parts that are Italian made as they are usually half decent. It is hard to beat face to face conversations at your local shop/dealer. Good luck with your search and report back with your progress. Ian <iframe width="24.200000000000045" height="5.159999999999997" style="position: absolute; width: 24.200000000000045px; height: 5.159999999999997px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 15px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_2239944" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.200000000000045" height="5.159999999999997" style="position: absolute; width: 24.2px; height: 5.16px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1132px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_82463136" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.200000000000045" height="5.159999999999997" style="position: absolute; width: 24.2px; height: 5.16px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 15px; top: 197px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_44435663" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.200000000000045" height="5.159999999999997" style="position: absolute; width: 24.2px; height: 5.16px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1132px; top: 197px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_89524036" scrolling="no"></iframe> Hello Ian yes, that's why i was a bit frustrated to find that the worm wasn't a real Piaggio item. Off to Agius for me then and speak to Claude. If not joy I;ll call the others you mention. Piaggio is one of "those" companies then..... At the back of my mind there is a European Directive that requires motor manufacturers to produce enough spares to see each model through 20 years after production ends. I may have dreamed this though.... cheers RDS |
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Post by mijapxman on Feb 19, 2019 8:05:51 GMT
rds, videos on YouTube showing how to, I believe or Google.😉
The modification is simple, the hole in the fork that the Speedo cable comes out of, gets enlarged and widened, using a round file or a rotary burr, on the inside and slightly more angled, as lots of speedo cables bind or break at that point.
Harder to describe than do, hope that makes some sense.😉
Mij☺
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Post by rds on Feb 19, 2019 18:46:25 GMT
Hello Mij
I've extracted the worm thanks, now have piaggio replacement and hope to fit this week. As long as I didn't get a ticket on way to supplier.
Yes thanks for the modification info!Cheers
RDS
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