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Post by rob1967 on Oct 18, 2013 12:11:57 GMT
Bonjour Philippe I reccommend going into a good newsagent and buying a copy of "Scootering". That will have lots of insurance information. Personally I use M.C.R. The policy includes breakdown and recovery (most important when riding a 30 year old vehicle!). As for specialised garages, I don't know first hand but I have seen one place advertised in "Scootering" which may be what you are looking for. Try "Retrospective Scooters". www.retrospectivescooters.com/Bon! Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Oct 18, 2013 10:35:54 GMT
Of course it will "drag you around". Remember, it is not about the speed, it is reaching a higher level of awareness and self realisation!
Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Jul 30, 2013 9:46:55 GMT
On mine it is left side by the spare wheel. On yours I wouldn't know. It is a matchbox sized box with three terminals on the top.
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Post by rob1967 on Jul 29, 2013 20:23:49 GMT
Just replied to your original post
Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Jul 29, 2013 20:21:57 GMT
Hi, on point 1, have you looked at the indicator relay? (small plastic box with three terminals on). Does the LX even have one?
I have had the same problem with my P200E and I don't even have a battery on mine! How very old fashioned!!!
Hope it helps
Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Jul 9, 2013 9:06:55 GMT
Sometimes the answers are staring me in the face!
Many thanks
Will keep you posted!!
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Post by rob1967 on Jul 8, 2013 21:42:11 GMT
Is there a 'proper' length for a speedo cable? Mine has been on and off for a while and today I had time to look at it. It measure 103.5cm. Doesn't look worn at the business end but it will only spin if pushed right in. When it is brought out even by a mm it stops. Have I got a dud?
Many thanks
Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Jun 6, 2013 12:34:50 GMT
Went to the Wrexham Club day and ride out last Sunday. Never missed a beat! Bloody Vespa is laughing at me!!!
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Post by rob1967 on May 28, 2013 14:26:32 GMT
Congrats on fulfilling the dream.......................now where's that picture??? You're making it sound like an adult site!
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Post by rob1967 on May 28, 2013 14:13:03 GMT
Erica Sorry to hear of your plight. With regard to your plight of selling the scoot, have you tried contacting T.A.S.S. in Margate? They may let you sell it there for a fee? At least you will know it is going to a scooter person if they sell it. I am not saying they will but if you don't ask you won't know. www.t-a-s-s.co.uk/Good luck Rob
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Post by rob1967 on May 25, 2013 14:07:22 GMT
Ten miles travelled. Never gave me any trouble!
Why do I still NOT trust it??
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Post by rob1967 on May 25, 2013 10:56:36 GMT
Changed CDI and put brand new plug in (must remember to buy spare!)
Started fine. Having coffee now then we will see!
Stay tuned!
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Post by rob1967 on May 25, 2013 7:50:10 GMT
Thanks for tip on not covering exhaust too often.
Not tried electrical stuff. White mans magic!
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Post by rob1967 on May 24, 2013 18:26:00 GMT
Remember me?
Well, someone said give it a week and say that, well it has been a couple of months and my dear machine is farting and spluttering again. Since last episode it has taken me to work and back (50 mile round trip) on numerous occasions and no problems. This morning it even went to have MOT and got there and half way back again, no problems. Then fart time!
Nursed home, checked fuel flow, spark plug and carb. No problems. Leave for ten minutes and it idles fine. Get on road and fart etc. this time though I noticed smoke/fumes coming from underneath??
Got home, ran it on idle and covered exhaust but it kept on running. Shouldn't it stall??
Couldn't see smoke/fumes coming from elsewhere though??
Help me obi wan..........
Rob (eating humble pie!)
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Post by rob1967 on May 15, 2013 10:21:31 GMT
Check me out! I helped someone out!!!
I should open a workshop!!!!!
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Post by rob1967 on May 8, 2013 12:35:23 GMT
I take it you have removed the headset top and un-screwed the speedo wire to get the whole top off?
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Post by rob1967 on Apr 2, 2013 18:35:36 GMT
You'd know if you'd seen Mark. He was from Whitsatable but Margate was his hang out. Last I heard from him he bought my old T5 off me for a steal.
If anyone knows where he is tell him he owes me a beer.
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Hola!
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Post by rob1967 on Apr 2, 2013 18:32:16 GMT
Ah Rob. You're a pessimist................... but a logical thinker too!!!!! A pessimist is never disappointed!
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Post by rob1967 on Apr 2, 2013 18:27:59 GMT
Come back in a week and say that! Nearly been a month since mysterious curse. Fingers crossed still running. And how! I am like the wind!!
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 26, 2013 10:36:40 GMT
Are you in North East Kent? Is there a fella around called Mark Anderson? About 7ft tall and into his scooters. Used to hang around TASS if memory serves me right.
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 25, 2013 14:05:35 GMT
MCE for me.
107 quid for 15 months on a 1982 P200. Including breakdown, helmet, leathers and something else that memory has let me down on!
I don't wear leathers but if a claim goes in I will claim like I dress like the "Gimp" in Pulp Fiction!!
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Hola!
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 19, 2013 14:40:39 GMT
It is running for now but I am always suspicious that it will fukc me over when I am equidistant from any form of help and with no phone signal!
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 10, 2013 20:10:58 GMT
Rob here on 1984(ish) P200. Mid life crisis as I used to do this when I was younger, more stupid and skint. Now I am older, stupid and able to afford it!
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 10, 2013 20:07:17 GMT
A little harsh. However, it should not be ruled out!
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 7, 2013 16:13:03 GMT
Not checked woodruff key. But as it wouldn't start and now does would the woodruff key be the problem? ie Has it the power to let me run the engine when it wants to?
Need to get flywheel extractor anyway so cannot look at woodruff key! Was going to buy off an ebay shop for about £6. Is this a decent price? I have no scooter stockists nearby and do not really "hang out" with a club (prefer the mystical lone wolf persona!) to borrow one. Who do you use for tools on tinterweb?
Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 7, 2013 6:39:11 GMT
Update!
Father in law (proper mechanic) came round and looked at my scoot. Cleaned carb out again (I hadn't done it properly!) emptied tank (likewise) cleaned spark plug (as before) put fuel in kicked it over and 3rd kick it started!
What can I say? I'm an idiot or he has a Midas touch?
Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 5, 2013 21:18:03 GMT
Thanks. Will look at weekend. Life is getting in the way at the moment!
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 4, 2013 18:25:36 GMT
I hope it is not a key of any description! I will drain the fuel tonight and see if that helps. I will keep you posted (just in case anyone is hanging on my every word!) Thanks Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Mar 3, 2013 20:54:20 GMT
My dear P200 was brought out of the garage yesterday as the roads were dry and the sun shining. It has been indoors since November but I have been out to start it and run it every couple of weeks so it has not been completely 'idle'. Got on the road and after about a mile it started to cough, splutter, backfire and fart! Stopped and with a bit of revving the engine kept going but didn't want to know when trying to actually ride it! Ended up walking back with it to the house. Cleaned carb and plug, checked fuel was getting through (it was) but when trying to get it running just got the backfire treatment and a rather nasty puff of smoke! Any clues as I have run out of ideas. Many thanks Rob
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Post by rob1967 on Apr 29, 2012 15:45:25 GMT
Me again! Piston still working fine! However, new issue for you to ponder. When I bought the scoot it only had the one key. Finally got round to getting a spare and no one seems to have the right duplicate! Is there a secret Vespa key cutting society that I am unaware of? I am in North Wales so whilst I appreciate that the local bloke in Falmouth has loads........... You see my point I hope! Thanks Rob
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