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Post by citydaz on Oct 9, 2020 17:44:12 GMT
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like fun on the farm back in the old days!
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Hello
Oct 9, 2020 17:40:36 GMT
Post by citydaz on Oct 9, 2020 17:40:36 GMT
Strange Introduction?! More like a technical question.
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Post by citydaz on Oct 9, 2020 17:38:33 GMT
its a bit like foreplay!
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Post by citydaz on Sept 9, 2020 21:27:04 GMT
No, it did not seize, the rear wheel did not lock, it just slowed down. The engine still turns, but with a loss of compression on the kick start. I will get round to having a look at the week-end.
Thinking about going down the "bore out my original iron barrel to 225 and mate with a SIP road 3" route. This may be the least cost option.
thanks for your input.
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Post by citydaz on Sept 8, 2020 20:13:08 GMT
Some people could get offended by those badges.............
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Post by citydaz on Sept 6, 2020 19:42:11 GMT
Cheers, thanks for the advice. I will keep you posted. But since the vespa is now on the naughty step i will turn my attention to another of my projects that needs some of my time. Citydaz
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Post by citydaz on Sept 4, 2020 21:16:17 GMT
This afternoon whilst trying to give it the beans on the A556, only to check that my newly refurbed speedo would go up to 70mph, i heard a rattling vibration then a bang and my motor died. A friendly joiner in a van saw me and waited till i pushed it to the layby and gave me a lift home. What a hero! The motor still turns but there is very little compression. Any way, what are my options - can the barrel be bored out? Nikasil lining? new rings? since its a soft seize im hoping the piston will be OK. To be honest Im not entirely happy with the Pinasco, it never really seemed to be that smooth nor powerful. Any advice guys?
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Post by citydaz on Sept 2, 2020 18:46:28 GMT
No such thing as a Vespa (Douglas) on a 2002 plate. Doesnt matter what the log book says. When the factory closed that was it.
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Post by citydaz on Aug 28, 2020 23:13:06 GMT
Ah... the 125 TS, ive only ever seen one in the flesh so to speak, in manchester city centre a few years ago, nice scoot.
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Post by citydaz on Aug 21, 2020 22:18:02 GMT
Good news, the speedo arrived back this morning, looks like new!, fitted into the headset top like a glove, just need to sort out the wires that had been incorrectly fitted, and should be good to go tomorrow. If anyone one wants this guys details for speedo repairs please PM me. Cheers
Wires now sorted, main beam / low beam, indicator flasher, main beam light, speedo light all work and speedo works really smoothly. Scoot back to how it should be just over 12 months after my spill on the way to Llangollen! ride safe.
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Post by citydaz on Aug 16, 2020 19:58:57 GMT
Almost, the guy called Saturday morning. He has managed to roll on / crimp on the stainless steel bezel, added an extra 50 miles to the reading, given it a good service and repainted the needle tip. All for a very reasonable £82 inc. post and packaging. Should receive it next week and will give an update then. Cheers Citydaz
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Post by citydaz on Aug 12, 2020 20:00:20 GMT
Not quite there yet, fingers crossed till its fitted back in the headset!
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Post by citydaz on Aug 11, 2020 20:37:49 GMT
Good news, spoke to the guy today, hes picked up the speedo from his old premises and has a custom bezel that he will roll onto the outer body. He will perform a service on it so it will work smoothly and reapply the shiny paint on the tip and also add 50 miles to the reading to make up for a run out once when then speedo wasnt working. So far so good.............
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Post by citydaz on Aug 9, 2020 20:27:04 GMT
Yes when i replaced my rear shocker, there wasnt much thread for the nut to go on. Just about covered the height of the nylock nut.
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Post by citydaz on Aug 9, 2020 20:24:47 GMT
not sparking right? need a new CDI?
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Post by citydaz on Aug 8, 2020 19:52:26 GMT
The latest is that i found somewhere on the internet, after numerous calls and emails. Its very easy to buy replacement bezels - stainless steel, glass and grommets etc, but nigh on impossible to find someone who is willing to actually crimp them back onto the body of the speedo. Anyway it turns out i sent the speedo to the wrong address, the guy has recently moved, but didnt update his website. He said last week that he would check at the old premises, but i havent heard anything as ive been on holiday this week. I will keep you all posted........ (forgive the pun!)
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Post by citydaz on Aug 1, 2020 20:05:43 GMT
Obviously not an interesting topic!
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Post by citydaz on Jul 28, 2020 19:31:15 GMT
Been listening to Paul Weller's new album. Its really good, chilling and relaxing, theres a few different musical genres thrown in the mix but it seems to all gel together rather nicely.
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Post by citydaz on Jul 18, 2020 10:03:28 GMT
Hi, can anyone advise how to fit a new bezel onto a Mk1 P200e Speedo body? My local scooter shop has tried and failed. The bezel is stainless steel and was bought from SIP and seems to be too tough and "springy" to be crimped into position. There was a speedo repair shop i was orginally going to send it to, but they wanted £300 for a full restoration and were not willing to just crimp the bezel in place.
Cheers
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Post by citydaz on Jul 18, 2020 9:51:01 GMT
Finally, the Vespa arrived back in my garage last night after a partial respray and new CDI fitting. Not too sure on the paint scheme - perhaps it will grow on me, will post a photo later, and need a repair to my speedo. Also why did Piaggio decide to fix the Mk1 horncast badge with a dirty big screw in the middle of it? Hardly a triumph of design! Rant over............
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Post by citydaz on Jun 29, 2020 20:47:00 GMT
hello and welcome to the club
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Post by citydaz on Jun 28, 2020 18:26:43 GMT
I use a number of wooden blocks under the engine casing and the stand feet. I just add another piece of wood as i go round the two stand feet and the engine casing until i reach the required height. You can also use bricks.
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brakes
Jun 21, 2020 19:28:47 GMT
Post by citydaz on Jun 21, 2020 19:28:47 GMT
Yes they are that bad! On buying my P200E the first thing i did was buy a new front hub and brake pads. When that didnt really improve the braking situation I upgraded to a disc brake. The best scooter upgrade so far.
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Post by citydaz on Jun 17, 2020 19:13:33 GMT
hello and welcome
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Post by citydaz on Jun 11, 2020 20:08:38 GMT
My advice would be to first introduce yourself in the Introductions Thread.
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Hi.
Jun 4, 2020 20:40:37 GMT
Post by citydaz on Jun 4, 2020 20:40:37 GMT
Hi Mate, welcome to the club. Its always advisable to turn off the petrol tap when the the engine is off.
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Post by citydaz on May 29, 2020 20:47:36 GMT
my scooter is still in the shop, and is not ready yet! Hopefully i will be able to collect it next week. The Lambrettas in the garage will have to move over to make some room for the vespa!
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Hi
May 29, 2020 20:44:19 GMT
Post by citydaz on May 29, 2020 20:44:19 GMT
welcome to the forum, think of your scoot as a blank canvas - lots of improvement opportunities!
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Hi
May 29, 2020 20:42:11 GMT
Post by citydaz on May 29, 2020 20:42:11 GMT
welcome to the club, good luck with getting a Rally 200!
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Post by citydaz on May 29, 2020 20:40:46 GMT
welcome to the club mate
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