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Post by skrappey on Oct 21, 2007 16:34:18 GMT
Just take it easy from now, your experience will warn you better that anything I could say. Keep the scoot, sod the diesel and buy crash bars. ps, Jimmy went off at Beachy Head.
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Post by skrappey on May 11, 2007 20:18:59 GMT
I've got single seats on both my vespas so I sit where my saddle dictates generally, about mid-way between front and rear, I find this most comfortable also. My feet stick out the front edge of the boards and centrally if it's windy. Having just passed my test on the LML my missus wants the full length seat back on for lifts on the pillion. I am resisting this course of action because I find riding with a passenger a pain in the arse as I have to worry about them scratching their bum and sending me into a tail spin every time they shift their weight. So, I ride solo and like a loony with my knees in the breeze, what other way is there?
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Post by skrappey on Nov 8, 2006 20:41:01 GMT
I've been told both a T5 and an LML will do. I've got both but as I live in the Isle of Man I could take it on a prim 50 and only be restricted for 1 year. (restricted to 50 mph that is.)
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Post by skrappey on Oct 21, 2007 16:40:18 GMT
Move to the IOM, two week waiting list, £26 fee and you 0nly need a Manx license and an IOM address (instant swop). Seriously, take as much time as it needs, you don't get many chances in life, protect yourself and get trained properly. Restricted access would be wise as it gives you time to get used to riding before that TS1 looms.
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Post by skrappey on Oct 23, 2007 19:10:37 GMT
At last, a use for a pretenders single apart from playing it.
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Post by skrappey on Mar 1, 2008 15:42:59 GMT
Although Guernsey is in the EU, if the vehicle was first registered there it has no conformity, therefore a certificate is needed. It's another MOT basically but more so. Just say it's a factory model and not a special, shouldn't be a problem. VAT will be payable because it wasn't when imported into Guernsey, that's the way they do things. I had the same with a bike from Guernsey into the IOM. See the thread on it elsewhere.
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Post by skrappey on Jul 15, 2007 17:20:21 GMT
I had to take the bike to the issuing office to prove the frame and engine numbers. Got the MOT with the frame number on the certificate and rode to the centre without number plates, quite legally and the long way round. Also avoided the VAT by acting dumb.
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Post by skrappey on Apr 9, 2008 15:03:23 GMT
Reggae was banned outright at my local Top Rank in the seventies, until I got King Gerry to play 'Big 5' one night, I got thrown out and he got fired. Happy days.
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Post by skrappey on Jun 10, 2007 19:28:02 GMT
Crack on old son. Glad you liked it.
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Post by skrappey on Jun 9, 2007 20:31:36 GMT
As promised, a review of the Madness/Stranglers gig at Peel on the IOM After the normal b*ll*cks of 'security' at the fence (smuggled in a 24 pack of tennants in my mates wheelchair thingy) once in the tent the atmosphere was truly electric, local bands were warming the crowd up to fever pitch with some pretty good attempts at Ska and Reggae classics, good enough to get the bar busy, even at £3.50 a pint of luke warm p*sh. Considering there were 40.000 + bikers on the island for the TT a lot must have bought Fezes with them because the arena was awash with pork pie hats and Tommy Cooper impressionists. Crowd estimate was at 7000 by about 8 pm and, in a 10.000 capacity tent, it seemed more. Stranglers started with a raucous 'Five Minutes' which segwayed effortlessly into 'Get a grip on yourself', always good for a sing song and a bit of a dance. the powerful set was continued with classics from the 80's including 'Nice, n, Sleazy' 'Always the Sun' and the great crowd pleaser 'Peaches' with a nice twist when the question of a worse place to be was answered with "on an island with 40.000 f**king greasers" by JJ Burnel, to much applause. the men in black ended their encore with a storming rendition of 'Hangin around' and the brilliant 'No More Heroes' After the shortest of breaks the lights dimmed, a spotlight went out to the centre stage to highlight some fool climbing the scaffold, but wait, he is holding a saxaphone and playing the thing!!! MADNESS ARRIVED A puff of smoke and a blast of Alto Sax and we were off on a whirlwind of noise, from the opening shots of 'One Step Beyond'. i say shots because we were attacked from all sides with noise. As they launched into 2000 decibels of 'House of Fun' the marquee erupted into a sea of nutty boys and girls stomping to the rock steady beat. Hit after hit was hurled at us from their position on the high ground; Wings of a Dove; Embarrassment; My Girl; Tomorrow's just another day and It must be love to end the first salvo from the masters of arena rock steady and a final full frontal attack by Lee Thompson on his weapon of choice, the Sax, we were spent. But no, it was not over, the first of two encores brought us 'Baggy Trousers', a surprise attack almost from behind as they snuck back in under cover of darkness. After a quick withdrawal to gather amunition it was back to the affray and the 'coup de grace' a ten minute rendition of 'Night boat to Cairo' along with the gathered forces of TC and chums with their fezzes and many many pork pie hats being thrown in the air in surrender to the better men that were Suggs and his gang. Madness Sunday was over and we were left counting the casualties. CLASSIC
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Post by skrappey on Apr 6, 2008 8:56:26 GMT
I went along, after a couple in another pub just to warm me up a bit and this is what I encountered; If you expect a 'typical' ska band you will be disappointed, I'm sure a beard and occasional pony tail were evident. However, if you expect to hear some classic ska tracks you will not be let down, the set started with Monkey Man and progressed through some favourite tracks of the scootering fraternity, The band seemed fed by the reaction of the audience, the louder they got the faster they got, plenty of action on the floor from the folk crowded into the bar. This is a fairly 'intimate' venue so the boys were constrained by the lack of space and volume due to only being 20ft from the bar but the enthusiasm for the music was obvious. The vocalist was a flurry of activity getting down low for the rhythm. All the old ones were there, plenty of Madness and Bad manners, some older ska, the likes of Laurel Aitkens and the Skatalites were paid homage to. The best version of 'Double Barrel' I've heard in ages and more than a scattering of Prince Buster. They started at 10 and apart from a fag break they were still skanking at 12, thoroughly enjoying themselves and, if audience reaction is anything to go by, could have carried on into the small hours happily and the crowd wouldn't have stopped them. A thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours which can only be improved upon in a bigger venue with the volume set at 11.
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Post by skrappey on Apr 5, 2008 18:50:17 GMT
I'm going to see them tonight at my local, always missed them before. I'll try a revue for those interested. Has anybody else seen them?
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Post by skrappey on Apr 2, 2008 16:18:44 GMT
I meant at the gearbox, under the engine where you attached the cables!
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Post by skrappey on Mar 31, 2008 16:39:31 GMT
I had exactly the same with my LML when it went back on the road this week. A good dollop of grease in the gear-change solved it perfectly. Did you lube up first when changing the cables? Either that or adjust your clutch.
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Post by skrappey on Mar 28, 2008 17:42:38 GMT
Looks ok, if you don't already have this assortment in your tool box, buy it now. Probably a bit cheaper from your local dealer, if you have one, but then no plastic baggie, then again no postage. Go figure it out.
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Post by skrappey on Mar 28, 2008 18:15:52 GMT
Only six months old and sticking already? I've had my LML for over four years and it is still fine. Take it back and demand a replacement. Free of any charges.
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Post by skrappey on Mar 27, 2008 20:28:18 GMT
Labour should be covered if it's a new bike, if it's second hand it could be different. I had this problem with a T5, took it off and laid it across the gas ring until hotish, fed 3 in 1 while it cooled and it worked a treat. Best of luck with it matey.
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Post by skrappey on Mar 12, 2008 17:09:49 GMT
You didn't mention the hubs getting hot before, follow the advice from the other posters, definitely not right.
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Post by skrappey on Mar 11, 2008 17:12:07 GMT
If you sat still with the engine running it might get a bit warm but as long as it's moving the wind will keep it within tolerances. The warmer the tyres the better when running.
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Post by skrappey on Mar 1, 2008 15:32:39 GMT
Doubt it, you'll have to buy one like the rest of us. Try your local library, usually one in the reference section. Other questions will always be answered here. Q...Why buy if you don't know the first thing about them? and when you say "with no paperwork" do you mean no documents, V5 etc;?
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Post by skrappey on Feb 17, 2008 18:46:17 GMT
I've also seen two stroke leaking from a butty box and running under the mats have the same result.
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Post by skrappey on Feb 17, 2008 18:45:06 GMT
By the way, when's the last time you topped up your gearbox?
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Post by skrappey on Feb 17, 2008 18:42:15 GMT
Sounds like it is engine oil, it could be coming from the breather pipe on top of the engine. A common problem with Vespas. I find mine does it on tickover and doesn't when the engine is running
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Post by skrappey on Jan 25, 2008 19:05:41 GMT
So, how exactly will a red lens filter out the white of a bulb? Absolute b*ll**. I use LEDs on my T5, looks great, good light without dimming and, if one 'bulb' goes out, loads of backup bulbs. This is assuming you are using 'group bulbs'
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Post by skrappey on Jan 23, 2008 19:20:27 GMT
The fuel indicator shows capacity of tank. Reserve is a little bit below the lowest point of the sender. Usually about 1.5ltrs. The LML has the same system, three point switch. The T5 has a low fuel light, you live and learn!
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Post by skrappey on Jan 22, 2008 18:51:43 GMT
I would suggest you have the wires round the wrong way, ie; when the lights are on the brake light is operating, brake light is in fact the tail light. Change the wires round. (not the earth obviously)
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Post by skrappey on Jan 6, 2008 19:10:17 GMT
I've got sebacs on both my bikes, An LML and a T5. Much better than regular fitted sho0cks, the adjustable bit is useful if you sometimes have to pull the old lady about, as i did at IOW this year, once she's off down a peg or two to regain equilibrium and climbing the mountain again at 50. On both mine, the top nut is locked in place and no removal of the tank is necessary.
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Post by skrappey on Dec 22, 2007 12:37:23 GMT
5TH GEAR DID A test recently where it was proved that fuel additives resulted in a 2% LOSS in power for all types. Seems they are b*ll**. Stick with regular petrol it works better. But as the stuff was free, crack on and see if it does work, what can you lose, apart from 2% power.
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Post by skrappey on Dec 18, 2007 19:20:56 GMT
Read the bottle first, does it suit two stroke, it will say on the packaging. Anything you put in your fuel will dilute it, this could cause problems in a two stroke. If in doubt, don't use it.
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Post by skrappey on Dec 15, 2007 18:27:02 GMT
Always try throwing it off Rottingdean cliffs. Run it in first and then see if you really want it faster. Also allows a shakedown of engine/gearbox.
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