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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 28, 2019 16:47:04 GMT
I know some online deals seem very competitive, but it is when buying a helmet I like to try several on to see which make fits the shape of my head best, I am a great believer in going to my local shop for this sort of thing, and will continue to do so.
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 28, 2019 16:40:01 GMT
fast flow tap probably a good start but maybe worth checking carb float valve and also make sure fuel line not too long or any tight bends in it that may have a kink.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 28, 2019 8:28:45 GMT
For standard lead acid batteries the likes of Varta and Yuasa tend to be better than cheaper alternatives and the makes you have not heard of, I don`t think the mail order companies are allowed to send the acid through the post anymore, therefore you will still need to go to a local shop for acid and they will probably charge plenty for it so maybe worth considering a gel battery if mail order, or buy local.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 24, 2019 22:05:28 GMT
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 24, 2019 21:56:45 GMT
I would like to think that dealer has a reputation to protect and therefore is supplying official LML built motors from the LML factory, did LML go bust? maybe old stock? The sip price must surely be a mistake, I have noticed a few sellers on ebay splitting t5 and p200 scooters as the engines make decent money, then they sell frame and rest of the parts separately as it earns them more money than a tatty scooter.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 24, 2019 17:23:12 GMT
It is a bit of grief but you can register it by using the dating cert, you will need to also have a Nova cert, then get it MOT`d and insured and do it that way, same as if it was an import, it would be a lot easier if you had an old tax disc or knew what the reg plate was, that way you could retain the original reg number. there are some people out there who specialise in this sort of thing if you do not want to do it yourself, i think it costs around £100
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 24, 2019 17:05:20 GMT
better price
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 24, 2019 17:02:44 GMT
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 24, 2019 16:54:39 GMT
The price of those engines has shot up! there are some on flea bay direct from India for £500! question is "do you feel lucky"? "well do ya"? I have always liked that quote Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 24, 2019 16:29:09 GMT
PX 125 engines seem to go for around £300 sold from a bench unproven, and hence expect the worst and needing a rebuild, a proven good engine that can be viewed before removal is worth more obviously, depending on age and miles on the scooter.
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 24, 2019 16:20:48 GMT
Clarkston
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 23, 2019 10:25:57 GMT
The drip tray is not usually a perfect seal, it does however reduce the size of the airbox/frame air space and although it may not be a perfect seal it would still act as a baffle/flow restrictor and if it works as a fix, what a cheap and easy fix! we all love those!
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 22, 2019 20:12:58 GMT
Hi GC, I am in Glasgow also, southside, welcome to the forum.
ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 22, 2019 10:48:29 GMT
Wow that is a difficult one to solve, you will be pleased to get to the bottom of the problem.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 22, 2019 7:44:51 GMT
I am sure they use the same bearings in the forks so they should fit, i assume there is no play when using the original fork, maybe worh a new bearing and seat kit.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jul 21, 2019 10:06:32 GMT
I have never heard of anyone doing what you are suggesting, A lot of people change to a T5 mudguard to eliminate the seam altogether, mudguards are not expensive to buy a new one but the cheap ones may not fit that well, possibly worth trying to source a decent second hand genuine one, unless you like a challenge.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Jun 4, 2019 21:41:09 GMT
Hey Phattanglo who has not made a mistake, silly or otherwise, so you won`t do it again and hopefully neither will any of the other forum folks, we all learn as we go.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on May 26, 2019 16:52:12 GMT
I think it is a headset top off and remove, then buy the blanking plugs for the holes, did mine years ago, i don`t think you need to completely remove the headset top just undo bolts holding it on and pull up, there was, I think enough play in wires/speedo cable etc to remove mirror mounts.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on May 23, 2019 16:40:25 GMT
why not start with the easiest of jobs, new spark plug, and then move on doing one thing at a time, plug cap, HT lead, then maybe coil or carb issue, also worth checking fuel pipe has no restrictions and is not too long and that fuel tap gives decent flow and as shaunbond says, make sure petrol filler cap breather hole is clear.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on May 23, 2019 13:17:19 GMT
You can check the seal of the float needle by holding the carb upside down and blowing in the petrol inlet pipe, if the seal is good you should not be able to blow past it, also worth checking float is not holed and filling with petrol, both cheap to replace anyway, and float needle probably a good starting point anyway. Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on May 11, 2019 13:51:10 GMT
I thought the cat exhaust was only fitted to 125 and 150 machines, also as it is 2 stroke it will probably not meet ULEZ target, remember the only reason for stopping making the px200 back in 2003 was because it could not meet emission regulations for Europe so I do not think it will meet the target readings. It was also the European emission limits that finished the 2 stroke PX, as even with the Cat on it still was unable to meet the emission levels required. Remember 2 stroke is total loss lubrication, it burns the oil so it is difficult to make a clean 2 stroke. But good luck and let us know how it goes as it is an interesting situation, some cities have discussed allowing old classic vehicles to enter as although they do not meet emission levels, they are part of our motoring history. Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on May 6, 2019 15:48:57 GMT
That does not look like a standard bracket, there is no thread inside the swing arm part of the engine, the bolt just slides straight through it into a nut on the other side of the bracket for a std exhaust, it may make life a bit easier to have the scooter raised with the stand on some big blocks and the rear wheel removed
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on May 5, 2019 21:00:12 GMT
I think your plug should be NGK b6hs
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Post by ianmartin40 on May 5, 2019 20:58:12 GMT
my haynes manual has the 125 and 150 models listed using the 20/20 carb and the 200 using the 24/24. Dellorto have not made those carbs for years and spaco is original fitment from later piaggio models. With starting issues probably worth checking jet sizes and that float needle is shutting off and not flooding carb to start with.
Ian
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Post by ianmartin40 on Apr 23, 2019 21:43:11 GMT
Even if the LML cranks are not the best, a bit of DIY porting and tuning is not going to double the BHP so it should be fine for the season, hopefully!
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Post by ianmartin40 on Apr 22, 2019 8:04:15 GMT
I fitted a FA italia 21 tooth clutch which is now up and running fine and has made the difference I was looking for, no other alterations were carried out, apart from buffing down the outer edge of the rear clutch plate as it was hitting the casing!
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Post by ianmartin40 on Apr 11, 2019 21:24:47 GMT
They had more energy than you could shake a stick at back in the day
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Post by ianmartin40 on Apr 8, 2019 16:23:02 GMT
Thanks Mij
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Post by ianmartin40 on Apr 7, 2019 20:05:01 GMT
Hi Folks, looking for a bit of confirmation, would I be correct is assuming that to make the gear ratio`s higher on my kitted PX125 motor I simply fit a 21 tooth clutch? The motor is quick and pulls really well but is very revvy, I never use first gear as i am through it is 2 seconds so always move off in second gear which the motor is fine with, I just thought it would be more relaxed riding if the gearing was higher.
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Post by ianmartin40 on Apr 6, 2019 10:20:23 GMT
The bearing race is cheap to buy, just buy another, probably cost more in postage than cost of bearing. or are you using loose ball bearings?
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