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Post by inishmore on Aug 3, 2005 12:47:50 GMT
Hi people, been away for a few days due to work  But I'm back now and starting this thread as the project will kick off from 1st of September  I've decided to start work on the PX125 and this is where I'm up to now  I've managed to source a front fork with full disc brake and have currently took it apart to clean and paint. Front hub is getting chromed soon and I'm after a headset bottom. A PX200 engine is already fully rebuilt and I'm picking that up in the end of the month ;D So keep an eye on this thread as things will start happening soon  |
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Post by Smallframe on Aug 6, 2005 21:27:44 GMT
stick it on readers scooters thread when its done
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Post by inishmore on Aug 7, 2005 9:13:25 GMT
Which one is that mate? ;D
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Post by inishmore on Sept 6, 2005 8:56:56 GMT
Well, just to give you an update and will post some pics soon as well.
Got the HP4 flywheel and I'm keeping it at one side for when the engine is ready:)
I stripped the front disc setup I got and the hub is getting chromed this saturday and I'm also getting the suspension for it. Thinking of Sebac at the moment.
Pics will follow soon:)
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Post by Lucia on Sept 6, 2005 9:05:16 GMT
email them to spence@vespa.org.uk and we'll put them on asap  |
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Post by Spence on Sept 6, 2005 15:20:30 GMT
It was your birthday while you were away wasn't it?
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Post by inishmore on Sept 6, 2005 17:38:08 GMT
Well spotted mate, it was indeed on the 25th of August:)
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Post by inishmore on Oct 24, 2005 5:47:27 GMT
I know I've been gone for quiet sometime but work has kept me busy:(
The project is still going strong I must say. Got my 200cc engine last week and its going on the scooter on the 2nd of November...one day after payday:D
Front disc is also ready with the hub chromed. Got the SIP Quick Action Throttle as well so will be putting this all together and on the scooter this week;) Ready for the engine.
Then saving time for some engine tunning and bodywork:) Will post some pics when all is done:)
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Post by Spence on Oct 24, 2005 11:58:44 GMT
International Man of Mystery inishmore returns. |
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Post by inishmore on Oct 25, 2005 6:37:37 GMT
Hehehe:) I'm getting there though! I'll soon be able to go on the motorway without fear of being runover:) LOL
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Post by Smallframe on Oct 25, 2005 20:07:00 GMT
When you stick the HP4on, run a slightly cooler plug like an NGK B8ES cos they don't cool aswell as the original fans . LED bulbs are also a consideration as your lights may not run as powerfully (bigger drop in headlight intensity when stoplight comes on). If you can hear ignition pinking when thrashing it thru the gears at high revs (and you will thrash it) , retard the timing by one or two degrees. All the quirks my HP4 had on PX
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Post by inishmore on Oct 26, 2005 5:56:35 GMT
Hi Smallframe, had the HP4 on the 125 and with that spark plug. I found that for day to day use its not worth having the HP4 as it made the ride pretty difficult in low speeds. Great fun when accelerating but cooling was another issue as well. I have decided that I will not put it on the 200cc engine unless I start racing:) When going on long rides it would have made life pretty difficult.....plus this is a fully rebuilded engine so don't want to seize it....yet:) |
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Post by inishmore on Oct 31, 2005 17:20:14 GMT
Well after a long and busy weekend the new front fork with the discbrake is on:)
wednesday now for the 200cc engine to go on and the best part of all.....insurance will cover me for a PX200 Disc as soon as I change my v5 for an extra £27!!!! well pleased:)
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Post by Spence on Nov 1, 2005 15:22:40 GMT
Good grief! How very honest and upright of you. |
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Post by inishmore on Nov 1, 2005 16:10:57 GMT
hey:) for £27 why not have the peace of mind that you are covered whatever happens?
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Post by Spence on Nov 1, 2005 16:28:16 GMT
If only more scooterists were as conscientious.
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Post by inishmore on Nov 1, 2005 17:30:21 GMT
lol mate to be honest with you if it was more expensive I would have kept quiet:)
luckily though its gonna work to my advantage even more now:) NCB on a 200cc is worth more lol
end of the day I'll be able to get on the motorway at last!!!
HAVE NO FEAR THE GREEK IS HERE
lol
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Post by inishmore on Nov 5, 2005 13:00:13 GMT
Spence
can I add pics on my reply?
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Post by Spence on Nov 5, 2005 13:12:04 GMT
Add them to the forum, or to the Reader's Scooters page?
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Post by inishmore on Nov 5, 2005 18:14:55 GMT
I was thinking on the forum, this very thread infact:) but depends where you have the space to put them on
you're the master on here, so wherever you fancy:)
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