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Post by CR3richard on Apr 15, 2022 15:00:33 GMT
Whilst changing the seat on my 2011 Vespa PX150 the socket fell off & into the air intake. Doh!
In trying to get it out it fell further down. Double Doh!
Can I get to it by removing the bellows? I would have tried but noticed the bellows have started to perish & therefore needs to be replaced.
Is there any issue with riding with the socket where it is?
Regards Richard
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Post by adrian on Apr 15, 2022 18:18:05 GMT
The only thing that could happen is the socket might jam the throttle open or closed, would probably be a good idea to rescue the socket. When you buy new bellows get a quality replacement, I bought a cheap one and it fell apart in less than 2 months 😒 . Bought another from ve UK and its still good after over a year
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Post by adrian on Apr 15, 2022 18:19:42 GMT
Also if you take carb box top off, you might see the socket 👍
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Post by CR3richard on Apr 16, 2022 6:23:45 GMT
Thanks.
Will definitely try to retrieve the socket.
I replaced the bellows a few years ago, there's cracking on the rim where it connects to the frame, apart from that looks OK. Think I got it from All Styles Scooters or Ron Daley.
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Post by adrian on Apr 16, 2022 6:34:31 GMT
That's about the time bellows should last, and they are both dealers that sell good quality products 👌
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Post by CR3richard on Apr 16, 2022 9:57:37 GMT
OK, thanks.
Just been to All Styles Scooters to get some bellows & a few other bits as I was in the area.
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Post by shaunbond on Apr 16, 2022 18:51:21 GMT
Just lift the tank, 10 mins and you'll have retrieved it.
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Post by CR3richard on Apr 17, 2022 7:22:25 GMT
Thanks.
I did wonder whether that was an option.
If I can't retrieve it when I replace the bellows then I'll lift the tank.
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Post by adrian on Apr 17, 2022 7:42:07 GMT
I always remove the tank when doing the bellows, just to help get it on the frame properly
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Post by CR3richard on Apr 23, 2022 16:23:27 GMT
Had to remove the tank to retrieve the socket.
Not being very mechanically minded the thought of removing the tank was a bit scary. A few YouTube videos & Haynes manual I managed to do it without much hassle, hardest part was getting it back in especially the fuel tap. With the help of a bit of string it was soon back in place.
Fitted the new bellows with aid of some washing-up liquid!
Thanks for your help.
Richard
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Post by ironsloth on Apr 24, 2022 15:36:24 GMT
After reading that I could only think of the Hammers song: ‘I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles’… 😎
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Post by CR3richard on Apr 24, 2022 16:20:05 GMT
😂😂😂
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