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Post by bikeownerus on Jul 23, 2018 20:36:41 GMT
Here are a few pictures of the rejuvenated PX. I'm guessing value is somewhere around £1250, once it has an MOT? It's running better with use (careful!). Hope the DropBox technology works Doug
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Post by bikeownerus on Jul 13, 2018 20:44:26 GMT
Thanks again for your help folks - it helped stop a perfectly good little scoot rotting unloved! I'll keep you posted Doug
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Post by bikeownerus on Jul 13, 2018 20:43:28 GMT
Well - she's running and I think pretty well - although my daily ride is a 1 litre Yammie so I'm not sure what to expect?
I had to pull, strip and clean out the carb - the needle valve was solid. Similarly the fuel tap - 15 years of stagnating petrol leaves a unpleasant gunge.
I've also cleaned her up and she looks very good - the odd graze here and there but extremely solid, I guess not surprising after less than 6k miles.
Next step is to try for an MOT and also give her a decent run to clear the lungs - I'm keen to fully understand the appeal of scootering but I'm sure it will be fun.
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Post by bikeownerus on Jul 4, 2018 20:31:11 GMT
Thank you chaps …. well, I've followed your advice (minus swan vestas) and whilst I wouldn't say she lives and breathes, she did at least momentarily cough and splutter into life following an intravenous injection of petrol - hoorah!
I had to hold it virtually fully open which suggests to me that the carb is well gummed up which I guess is no surprise given that petrol's been sitting there for 15 years.
So, thank you for the youtube links, I'll remove, strip down, clean, lose bits, swear …. etc etc. I do have a mate who both loves 2-strokes and has an ultrasonic cleaner jobby - refuses to touch any of my 4-stroke stuff but will likely be persuaded in this case.
Interestingly (and this is all relative), with the filter off, I could see that the choke mechanism wasn't closing when the choke was pushed back in - that won't have helped.
I also think I've seen and smelt enough to provide sufficient confidence to buy the required battery.
Anyrate, I'll keep you posted - cheers again
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Post by bikeownerus on Jul 1, 2018 19:34:25 GMT
Thanks Mij. I have pulled the plug and given it a cursory clean to ensure there was no whisker, but haven't checked the gap. Nonetheless, checking outside showed good sparking.
I suspect you're right about stripping and cleaning carb and fuel tap ……….unfortunately :-(
I won't give up - it's far too good to disappear as a non-runner for spares.
Thanks again
Doug
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Post by bikeownerus on Jul 1, 2018 19:30:18 GMT
Somewhat frustratingly - despite fresh fuel, fresh 2T oil (primed), plug checked and giving fat spark outside and car battery via jump cables - it's spinning madly but not firing at all?? The plug appears 'wet'. I've tried on kick start but I'm guessing electric give it the best chance (particularly with a big fat battery)? I've also tried as if it were flooded (max throttle) - but again nothing.
Have I missed anything obvious - there's no equivalent of the kill switch I have on my bike is there? There's nothing more than pulling the clutch required other than switching the fuel to horizontal (does A or C translate to normal and reserve?).
Any top tips gratefully received....many thanks! I'm genuinely looking forward to riding this little beast....
Doug
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Post by bikeownerus on Jul 1, 2018 13:59:43 GMT
Excellent - many thanks Mij for your detailed, informed and utterly sensible response - just what I needed.
I'm really looking forward to having to run from my shed for fear of being overcome by smokey fumes...!
Today I've taken both tanks off the bike, drained and refitted. There was quite a bit of gunk around the petrol tap so I'm a bit concerned there may be similar in the carb itself; I'd rather not have to think about removing that. I'm hoping that if I can get it running, it will clear itself especially with some cleaner in the petrol.
Encouragingly the bike is really solid - no rust or anything!
Keep you posted
Cheers
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Post by bikeownerus on Jun 30, 2018 12:37:53 GMT
Hi,
An elderly neighbour has been storing an '01 PX125 in her dry garage for the last 15 years. It was her daughter's who disappeared to Australia in '03, so it only has about 5000 miles on the clock.
I'm a lifelong biker (although not scooters) and said I'd see if we could get it going and see how near it is to an MoT and sale - I'm also really keen to have a spin around! It seems to be really solid. I've gently turned the engine over - nothing stuck. I have also connected up an external battery and the starter spins. Tyres blown up, it rolls easily and the brakes appear fine.
Although there appears to be fuel and 2-stroke oil, I'd be happier if I could start afresh in both respects and ideally run it on pre-mix so I know it's getting what it needs.
So - any advice please on draining fuel (I think I can find this feed), 2-stroke oil and how can I easily but temporarily set it up to run on purely pre-mix - or is it just a case of draining the 2-stroke tank (presumably would need priming when reverting to auto mix?).
Thanks for any advice to this scooter newbie...…..I have a 22 year old daughter who may be lured into 2 wheels via this iconic machine!!
Doug
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Post by bikeownerus on Aug 19, 2017 21:23:36 GMT
Thank you Henri for your advice. Yes it's definitely a '99. I'm keen to drag it out of the neighbour's garage and see how close to being a runner it is. I'll stay contacted with this group as I'd rather not see her ripped off by a dealer and to seethe Vespa go to a genuine enthusiast - might even see if my daughter is interested! Thanks. Doug
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Post by bikeownerus on Aug 19, 2017 12:35:40 GMT
Hi,
Apologies ....although I'm a long term motorcyclist....I'm not a scooter rider (ignoring a Vespa 90 I rode over the local hills as 14 year old 40 years ago).
I happened upon your club doing a bit of research for an elderly neighbour. She has a T reg PX 125 in her garage with about 6000 miles on it. Her daughter bought it from new, used it for a couple of years and it has remained under a blanket in the garage ever since. Having a quick look - it seems to be fine - dusty and dirty but otherwise OK. It does appear to have some strange chrome bars on it which culminate in foot rests on the boards??
Because she knows I ride and tinker with bikes my neighbour has asked me to help sell it. I suspect (?? hope ??) that given a carb clean, oil down the barrel, fresh fuel / oil, etc - that it could be got going. It was apparently fine prior to going into hibernation.
My suspicion is that even fully cleaned up and MoT'd it wouldn't be worth a great deal (~£1k??) so it's not worth paying a professional to undertake any form of rest or work? So the alternative would be to assess the state, hopefully prove it's a runner and find an enthusiast.
So I'm seeking your advice and knowledge of the market to try and help me do the best for my neighbour.
Thanks
Doug
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