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Post by Robjack on Aug 16, 2021 10:49:46 GMT
The Pinasco split rims are top quality. You could say they're expensive, but put them next to a set of standard rims and see the difference. When you consider the safety improvement alone over the standard it's a no-brainer. Recommended.
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Post by Robjack on Apr 11, 2019 11:33:19 GMT
I've had a few interactions with Jim/Bitza over the years and he was indeed a great character and something of a one-off. There is a longer thread/tribute in the General Discussion section of that forum which underlines the affection in which he was held. A great loss the scootering family. RIP Jim.
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Post by Robjack on Dec 12, 2018 18:49:28 GMT
There is a well worn path littered with people who have regretted buying one of these death traps.
Just don't do it.
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Post by Robjack on Jun 26, 2018 23:27:36 GMT
Flintshire Scooter Centre is possibly the nearest, but even that would likely be an hour or so away as it's almost in Chester. flintshirescootercentre.co.uk/
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Post by Robjack on Mar 11, 2016 15:11:26 GMT
I've got exactly the same set up and 120 main wasn't big enough, 122 is spot on for me. I'd go with that while you run in then do plug checks afterwards to see if you need to drop a size or two.
When I had my rebore and oversize piston, I kept the throttle below three quarters for 5/600 miles then start opening up in short bursts for the next few hundred. Don't let the engine labour on hills, better to be at higher revs than do that. You will get 10 different ways to do it if you ask 10 different people, but this worked for me.
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Post by Robjack on Nov 22, 2015 15:37:39 GMT
Also, reading your first post, don't expect much more in the way of top speed. What you will get with that set up is noticeably more pulling power in the mid range and only maybe 2 or 3 more MPH.
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Post by Robjack on Nov 22, 2015 15:34:48 GMT
I'd get a 122 as well if you're ordering. 120 wasn't big enough for mine (standard PX200 with SIP Road), 122 is perfect. I've had people tell me that even 122 is nowhere near big enough! I know that they are all different, but if you are ordering one, for a few quid extra get the other as well.
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Post by Robjack on Sept 17, 2015 16:04:18 GMT
I paid £70 for a re-bore, 1st oversize piston and rings a few years ago.
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Post by Robjack on Aug 31, 2015 13:10:26 GMT
I put a short piece of tube over the stand leg, a gentle pull and it now clears it. Would also recommend ali stand feet.
The only compromise I now have to make it that the kick start can only be used with the stand down (which is the case 99 times out of a 100 anyway) Just need to remember that the kick start lever doesn't return fully if the stand is up. It's only caught me out once, but it was a trooser brooning moment having the kick start lever grounding on a right hander. Like I say, not an issue if it's kicked over under normal circumstances, but worth considering if you decide to bend it out a bit.
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Post by Robjack on May 21, 2015 14:55:54 GMT
Another advocate of replacing the whole lot with the MY version here. Cheap and easy improvement.
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Post by Robjack on May 16, 2015 14:28:27 GMT
You get a little valve key that unscrews and removes the valve middle, then you put the plastic tube over the now open valve and squeeze the bottle to put in the required amount. Put the valve back in after blowing through to clean, then inflate. The stuff coats the inside of the tube when you go for a ride.
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Post by Robjack on May 15, 2015 22:29:11 GMT
Puncturesafe. That's the stuff I use. I knew it was something like that. It's been bothering me a bit trying to think of it, but obviously not enough for me to get off my arse and go into the garage and have a look.
I can recommend it Leishy.
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Post by Robjack on May 14, 2015 19:39:54 GMT
I meant the convenience of changing tyres in your own garage, relatively easy with a split rim. I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that you need specialist equipment to get them on a single/tubeless rim?
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Post by Robjack on May 13, 2015 19:29:28 GMT
Glad you're ok Rudi.
I had a rear puncture last week and it went down slowly because my inner tubes have punctureseal in them. The convenience of split rims can still be had if you use that stuff.
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Post by Robjack on May 11, 2015 10:49:05 GMT
Thanks for the replies fellas. Whatever it was, it hopefully won't happen again as I've bought one of these so I won't have to lay it down in future.
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Post by Robjack on May 10, 2015 17:36:58 GMT
Got a rear puncture on the way home from work last week. No biggie, just laid it over and swapped it for the spare. The problem came when I tried to restart, wouldn't have it no matter how much I kicked it over. I suspected it was flooded, so took out the plug and expected to see it wet from all the kicking etc, but it was bone dry which threw me a bit (was a lovely chocolate brown colour btw). More kicking over ended in me snapping the kick start lever next to the bolt *sigh*. So I pushed it to the brow of a hill and bumped and bumped repeatedly until it eventually coughed into life and I got home. The bike is normally ultra reliable and a second kick starter from cold by the way. Also for info, it wasn't laid flat, just resting on my jacket covered helmet so it was just enough to raise the wheel.
So was it flooded or was it something else? Would you expect the plug to be wet if it was or am I mistaken here?
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Post by Robjack on Mar 22, 2015 18:42:21 GMT
If it started up, it's OK. The damage would have been done on the first stroke of the piston if it was too long. Whether it's the right plug for your set up is a different matter.
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Post by Robjack on Mar 7, 2015 0:15:42 GMT
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Post by Robjack on Oct 15, 2014 15:48:18 GMT
This pretty much covers it...
Getting the rims off the tyre can be a little challenging*, I've got a wooden block that sits in the rim while I walk on the tyre to pop it off. Swearing helps. You should also take care not to trap the tube between the two halves of the rim when you replace it. (Having said that, I've done it and only found out when I came to replace the tyre and it went flat as I split it. I'd done about 4k miles like that.) I partially inflate the tube with the rims loosely nipped up, and then 'walk' it around to seat the tube properly. No need to push the rims fully into the tyre, they will do that when you fully inflate them.
*a right b*st**d
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Post by Robjack on Oct 8, 2014 14:55:04 GMT
It's the same size, so all aftermarket bits should fit. It's quite rare though, I think mainly released in Germany?
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Post by Robjack on Oct 2, 2014 13:06:32 GMT
Caught a few out that one. Not me though. No way.
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Post by Robjack on Oct 1, 2014 15:29:43 GMT
So what is a plug chop if it isn't just checking the colour? To do it properly, you need to cut away the threaded end (hence chop) and see the colour at the base of the insulator. Most just take a look at the general colour at the end they can see. Also you need to kill the engine while the main jet is being used, ie at wide open throttle and when it's thoroughly warmed up. You can do it in third but when I've done it I've found a quiet long stretch and got it flat out in fourth then switch off, pull the clutch and coast to a stop. Then take the plug out.
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Post by Robjack on Sept 12, 2014 9:52:33 GMT
Clutch side seal has gone. It's a split the cases job so will most likely cost a few hundred quid. You should take advantage and renew other seals, cruciform and bearings while it's open as well.
It's a big job, but very doable yourself with the right tools and guidance.
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GATCH
Aug 2, 2014 19:50:16 GMT
Post by Robjack on Aug 2, 2014 19:50:16 GMT
Get a car shop to do it, it'll be a lot cheaper. And less migraine inducing.
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Post by Robjack on Jul 26, 2014 18:36:46 GMT
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Post by Robjack on May 14, 2014 18:33:28 GMT
Those mirrors won't fit through the handlebar top. Also, unless you're a stick insect, you'll not be able to see anything other than your elbows in them. 'Tis true that you have to pull your elbow in to see behind, but that's better than... a) The big sticky up things and b) Nothing The brackets were a couple of quid from local dealer.
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Post by Robjack on May 2, 2014 14:47:27 GMT
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Post by Robjack on May 2, 2014 14:44:09 GMT
I've got something similar on mine but they are attached using the bracket which bolts under the headset with rubber grommets filling the holes on the top. Much nicer, and lower, than the big sticky up ones. I got them from SIP - www.sip-scootershop.com/en/products/mirror+tnt+f1+millenium+_ac209046 - and rubbed them down and resprayed them body colour. They are also a lot cheaper than those you linked.
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Rant
Apr 8, 2014 11:01:22 GMT
Post by Robjack on Apr 8, 2014 11:01:22 GMT
Thanks.
Agreed that historical/WWII memorabilia, while questionable, can be open to interpretation, but the stall in question was selling Blood & Honour/White Power patches. There is no doubting the intentions of anybody buying that.
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Rant
Apr 7, 2014 17:06:33 GMT
Post by Robjack on Apr 7, 2014 17:06:33 GMT
Sorry Nik, you'll have to explain that one to me.
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