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Post by Devo McDuff on Jan 2, 2023 12:50:21 GMT
Worked a treat chaps. Thanks for the help.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Nov 21, 2022 10:26:44 GMT
Great, thanks fellas. Going to have a go shortly.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Nov 13, 2022 20:26:03 GMT
Hi all,
Was a regular here years back but been a good while since I dropped in.
I've a PX 200E Arcobaleno and gear shift has gone completely loose with no action in cables looking at the selector box end. I'm not much of a mechanic (spark plug, tyre/wheel and clutch cable change about the extent of my skills!) but took headset off and had a butchers. Thought it would be a snapped cable at first but found the clip on the pulley has sheared. Didn't notice initially as it was still completely in place, but when I touched it the bit on the outside separated completely leaving just the middle bit of the clip in the centre of the pulley. When I turn the shift the pulley doesn't turn. Hope this makes sense? Took a vid I can upload if not.
Is it just a case of fishing the bit out of the middle of the pulley with some pliers and then guiding a replacement one in? Should I be able to do this with the pulley installed as is? Any other tips appreciated!
Ta,
Dan
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Post by Devo McDuff on Mar 5, 2019 21:05:32 GMT
. For example I found out that if the vehicle is older than 10 years I don't need to ask for the vehicle approval Anyone know if this is definitely the case, or still the case? Motorcycles/Scooters aren't explicitly listed here as being exempt from vehicle approval www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/exemptions-rom-vehicle-approval but maybe they fall under the 'light goods vehicle' category? There's no other category they would fit in. If not then the only other option is the MSVA www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval but as it is older than 10 years old it isn't eligible. It seems likely it is exempt, but it is far from clear!
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Post by Devo McDuff on Mar 5, 2019 21:01:04 GMT
Hi Ian,
I'm okay with the registration, it's the vehicle approval bit which is not clear. I've found an old post on here about it so I'll reply to that. Thx
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Post by Devo McDuff on Mar 5, 2019 7:04:15 GMT
Nah, I bought it in Aus so never been registered in the UK. RE MVSA, on the site though it says ...
Eligibility for MSVA You can use the MSVA scheme for vehicles that:
are under 10 years old have not been registered before in the UK do not have ECWVTA
It is 20 years old so not eligible for MSVA it seems. The fact that the cut off point is under 10 years old and there is an exemption for 'light goods vehicles' older than 10 years make me think it might fall under the exemption, especially as there is no other option listed. Not clear though.
I've emailed DVLA and HRMC in the meantime, just wondering if anyone here has done this before though?
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Post by Devo McDuff on Mar 4, 2019 21:42:41 GMT
Hi chaps, Been an awful long time since I posted here! Anyway, I've been living in Sydney the last 10 years and am moving back to Manchester soon. I'm just tying to figure out how to import my '98 PX. Does anyone know if scooters older than 10 years old are exempt from 'approval' ? Motorcycles/Scooters aren't explicitly listed here www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/exemptions-rom-vehicle-approval but maybe they fall under the 'light goods vehicle' category? If not then the only other option I see I see is the MSVA www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval but as it is older than 10 years old it isn't eligible so I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do? If I don't have to do the approval I think it is just a case of getting it shipped with the rest of our gear and then arranging it to be dropped off at Manc address. Then sorting out reg, MOT and insurance. I don't think it will need an inspection until the MOT, will probably need the speedo swapping out to pass as only has KMH at the moment. Any steps I'm missing? Cheers, Dan
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Post by Devo McDuff on Aug 5, 2014 21:44:16 GMT
Fair enough. In the shop it goes. Not that many of them around here.
Thanks for the advice ta.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Aug 4, 2014 23:12:10 GMT
Howdy all,
My PX broke down with the Mrs on the back yesterday, I'm not saying the two are linked mind! Heard a bit of a bang then sound like something rattling in the engine, no power loss or anything but I just pulled over to check it out. Will start okay but there is definitely some sort of rattle and as soon as I put it in gear it stalls altogether. The clutch cable feels fine. Could it be the woodruff key? I don't really know what that does, just recall hearing that they can shear and cause a load of damage internally.
Also, doubt this is related but I have had a long running highly intermittent issue where I sometimes lose power usually around the 60-70KMPH mark. It has literally been happening for years and I can go a few months without it happening at all and then it can happen every day for a couple of weeks and then just disappear for a while. I have started keeping a log of when it happens but I can not find any pattern. It isn't always even at the 60ish mark, can sometime be as low as 40, though usually that would be on a gradient. Best way I can describe it is as a little nip, feels like it would if you were running out of petrol and the power drains so I have to ease off the throttle. I has never actually cut out fully but it is a right pain, especially if you are overtaking when it happens, which has been the case a couple of times.The local scoot mechanic has never got to the bottom of it and he has checked the piston and barrel. When I have had it in the shop he has never been able to reproduce the fault though because it is so intermittent. As it has been particularly bad for the last month I was going to leave it that way and take it in the shop so he can see it happening himself, rather than swap the plug which sometimes fixes for a while but even then there isn't really a pattern. Any ideas? Does it sound related to the other problem?
Ta,
Dan
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Post by Devo McDuff on Nov 3, 2013 6:48:37 GMT
Bit of WD40 at the headset end and jobs a good 'n. Ta!
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 30, 2013 10:56:53 GMT
How do,
Not been on here in a fair whack, had a new lick of paint and everything!
Got a slight problem with my 98 PX (none disc). Front brake lever is suddenly not springing back after use so the brake stays on unless I manually move it. Not had a look at it properly yet as it started happening this morn on way to work so took the car instead. Could it be a snagged cable?
Ta,
Dan
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Post by Devo McDuff on Feb 28, 2013 22:54:42 GMT
Ta chaps. The 1st link I put above was wrong, should have been www.gpsimports.com.au/products-details.php?productId=3202&search=product&productName=headlamp (Headlamp PX Halogen GB). Think there is something weird with the way their links work as they seem to change every now and again. They also have this one which is half the price, not sure what the difference is www.gpsimports.com.au/products-details.php?productId=1452&search=product&productName=headlamp (Headlamp Vespa PX200 Halogen) What's the ME type? Is it the modern Halogen one on Disc PX models? Will give the McBuff trick a go this wkend ;D Think it might be a right ball ache to replace as emailed GPS (Aussie supplier so save on postage, especially as SIP have a minimum order of 100 Euro I think) and they said they don't stock them because: "Sorry, no. We used to many years ago but they were nothing but trouble. The bezel is rolled on with a machine (you cannot seal it by hand) and we sent 3 off to a speedo specialist to do and their machine tore the bezel every time. They said the parts were too thin, much thinner material than the original, and so we gave up on the product."
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Post by Devo McDuff on Feb 27, 2013 8:13:38 GMT
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Post by Devo McDuff on Jan 30, 2013 20:54:14 GMT
Yes, I adopt the hand over clutch riding style now. Funnily enough had read on here about pulling the clutch in as soon as you start skidding, might not have occurred to me otherwise!
With the rear wheel nut thing, I'd noticed something a little off a few days before and was going to look into it at the weekend when I had time. So at least one had already gone. Was daft, I won't be delaying checks like that now!
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Post by Devo McDuff on Jan 25, 2013 2:03:33 GMT
Only ever had one flat myself in probably about 25,000KMs and that was pretty recent. Went over a big pot hole and then about half a K down the road was wobbling a fair bit, should have really have pulled over and checked straight away.
Other brown pants incidents include a heat seize on the motorway and all but one nut having worked it's way loose on a rear wheel. That was a close one, handling didn't feel good and literally just come off a high speed flyover when it felt really bad. Pulled over and it didn't take long to realise how lucky I was. Pushed the scoot forward and the rear came off the hub altogether. Nylock nuts now!
Would not fancy a major blow-out, might give the goop a go my sen.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Dec 25, 2012 23:13:20 GMT
Think you'll be in the minority with that opinion but each to their own.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Dec 17, 2012 21:13:31 GMT
I had a similar problem with my Lammy. Nasty drop of power in 1st which meant having to give it more revs than should be necessary. Never figured it out as had it kitted and bigger carb. Erm, that wasn't very useful was it!
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Post by Devo McDuff on Dec 13, 2012 20:31:07 GMT
With a fuel gauge model, how much is supposed to be left when the light comes on? 2 litres? (a quarter tank?)
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Post by Devo McDuff on Dec 11, 2012 20:42:34 GMT
I will then. Gasoline are a pile of sh*te and well known for over-charging, shoddy workmanship and generally being fly. No scooterist I know will go near them.
Once had a warped rear hub swapped by them and picked the scoot up afterwards in the rain. Going down hill put my rear brake on at low speed and was sliding all over the place. Took it straight back and had an argument with their mechanic who said there was nowt up. Asked him to ride it in front of me and use the brake then. As he was skidding and barely managing to stay upright he reluctantly said he will take a look.
PS On the cost of living thing, is offset by better wages though. No good for tourists mind!
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Post by Devo McDuff on Dec 10, 2012 21:00:28 GMT
What was the company in Sydney out of interest?
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 30, 2012 0:59:23 GMT
One of the gear adjusters is broke, new cable (may as well do both) then.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 25, 2012 22:11:26 GMT
Nik, oooh not more options! Sounds interesting though.
Rob, pics to follow!
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 24, 2012 20:29:19 GMT
Got to say mate, there is a huge stack of evidence supporting the doomsayers.
Is it worth the risk when there are genuine Vespas about in Australia at decent prices?
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 24, 2012 7:05:40 GMT
Great Kru, will have a look at adjusting the cables this weekend then. Also it sometimes locks completely, in that I try to change gear but it won't budge until I release the clutch and pull it in again. That symptom still fit?
SIP pipe and drilled air filter it is then, canny wait!
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 23, 2012 8:27:56 GMT
Thanks chaps.
It doesn't jump when I'm in gear and riding normally. Sometimes I will jump down a gear too far when I'm changing because it needs a bit of force but I just jump back to the right gear in a second before releasing the clutch.
Gears are lined up well with the handlebar position. Will have a look at adjusting etc. then. Glad that it doesn't sound like the cruciform is the issue.
Hmm, the SIP is appealing. Just had a look at the specs on their site. The noise doesn't really bother me (not sure the neighbours could say the same though!). Want a standard look so guess it is between this and the Sito and everything I'm reading suggests SIP is the way to go. Again just upjet 2 points?
With the drilled air filter thing, is there a bit of a compromise on reliability? Reliability is key for me but if I can get a performance gain without much risk then I'm keen. I read that you can buy the air filter pre-drilled, anyone know where? I'd like to keep the standard one incase I want to change back so if I'm buying a new one to drill ,if I get it pre-drilled at least I know it will be spot on.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 22, 2012 4:22:36 GMT
Recently acquired a '98 PX200E as missed having a Vespa and need something more reliable than my Lammy for work and stuff.
Gong from 2nd to 3rd and more so from 3rd to 2nd is quite hard work. Could this be the cruciform or could the gear cables just need adjusting?
Also, want to keep it quite simple for the reliability factor but was thinking of swapping out the exhaust for a Sito. Will I notice a difference? Will I need to upjet? Any other exhausts worth considering for a standard engine?
Cheers.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 11, 2012 0:42:05 GMT
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Post by Devo McDuff on Sept 13, 2012 22:56:14 GMT
Well just after going from third to fourth the other night (but pretty much revved to the max, should have been less agressive with it) I felt what might have been a small nip. It was only a one second thing and I eased off straight away and it was fine then. I'll be taking it easy for a little while longer now!
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Post by Devo McDuff on Sept 11, 2012 11:11:12 GMT
I know this isn't really the forum for it but while we're on the subject and kru251 is in the house ....
I am currently in the process of running in a Mugello 186 on my Lammy and technically I should have finished as was advised that it only needs running in for 50KM (blimey I'm speaking in KMs, been down under too long!) because of the nikasil lining. Does that sound right? Another mate said he would give it a least 200KM.
I've done ~100 miles I reckon so have been opening it up a bit more though not for stretches any longer than half a mile. Very curious to see what it can do and got it to 107KMPH this morning according to the Sip iPhone app anyway. Had a bit more in it too I think. Very inconsiderate of traffic to get in my way.
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Post by Devo McDuff on Aug 22, 2012 23:24:07 GMT
As Psychobilly goes, that is on the poppier side
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