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Roadcraft / Re: Girl 27 does a 31,398 mile trip in just over a year, riding a VESPA 250 GT,
« on: May 12, 2018, 04:46:52 PM »
It's quite the blog. Colour me impressed. Sponsoring her $1 a month 
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Technical | How To / Re: Wonderfully simple little scooter
« on: May 12, 2018, 04:40:24 PM »
A huge number of Piaggio Libertys go to various postal services in mainland Europe, so I suspect that's an incentive for Piaggio to keep them easy to work on
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For Sale / Like 125 Breaking - UK
« on: May 10, 2018, 01:26:43 PM »
Hi Everyone,
I've got a Like 125, 2012, black in colour, that I'm taking apart slowly.
If there's anything in particular you want or need, send me a PM. If it's not needed for my project, I'll quote!
Thanks
I've got a Like 125, 2012, black in colour, that I'm taking apart slowly.
If there's anything in particular you want or need, send me a PM. If it's not needed for my project, I'll quote!
Thanks
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Technical | How To / Re: Higher mirrors available? (Super 8 150)
« on: May 10, 2018, 07:36:55 AM »
Hi! People have been sucessful in installing Vespa mirrors with longer stems instead, or there's quite a few mirror extenders available on Aliexpress.com that would do the trick if you'd rather keep the stock units
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LIKE 200i / Re: Problems on day one.
« on: May 09, 2018, 07:56:16 PM »Back from the dealer and they agreed the level of vibration is unacceptable. On BOTH new bikes! So, after much (strong) insistence I will be getting new tires all around, and the 600 mile services will be done for free. Seems fair enough to me...
It does seem reasonable, but also seems that they're shooting in the dark with what could be causing the vibration
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Technical | How To / Re: Minor Overhaul - Like 200i
« on: May 09, 2018, 07:09:01 PM »
**EDIT** Lost the know-how to do Youtube embeds again, so back to URLs for now.
Bit more work ongoing as the bike was put back together at the weekend. The timeline's getting a bit unclear! Hopefully I can make more progress at the weekend.
The wheel bearings at the front are 6201s. We have a quick look at the oil seal too here.
Bearings
Getting the original exhaust gasket out was an absolute sod. I'm worried I may have duffed up the outlet port a little chiselling it out, but the new gasket seems to have sealed OK.
Gasket
These are the LED strips featured in the video!
]https://www.aliexpress.com/item/12V-Auto-Lights-Brake-Lamps-12-SMD-LED-Truck-Turn-Indicators-1-Pair-Car-Turn-Signal/32801075366.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.Tcpyuw]
They come with a foam mounting pad and two screws. I think the video will, again, probably make more sense.
DRLS
New £6.50 sliders are here. I wanted to work out what weight I wanted before going for the £30 Dr. Pulleys, as I can't afford to get it wrong. I'll pop these bad boys and a new belt at the weekend!
Starting to make progress now. In the next few days I'm hoping the luggage situation will start to come together. I also need to edit up a video on the hand guards...
Bit more work ongoing as the bike was put back together at the weekend. The timeline's getting a bit unclear! Hopefully I can make more progress at the weekend.
The wheel bearings at the front are 6201s. We have a quick look at the oil seal too here.
Bearings
Getting the original exhaust gasket out was an absolute sod. I'm worried I may have duffed up the outlet port a little chiselling it out, but the new gasket seems to have sealed OK.
Gasket
These are the LED strips featured in the video!
]https://www.aliexpress.com/item/12V-Auto-Lights-Brake-Lamps-12-SMD-LED-Truck-Turn-Indicators-1-Pair-Car-Turn-Signal/32801075366.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.Tcpyuw]
They come with a foam mounting pad and two screws. I think the video will, again, probably make more sense.
DRLS
New £6.50 sliders are here. I wanted to work out what weight I wanted before going for the £30 Dr. Pulleys, as I can't afford to get it wrong. I'll pop these bad boys and a new belt at the weekend!
Starting to make progress now. In the next few days I'm hoping the luggage situation will start to come together. I also need to edit up a video on the hand guards...
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Derbyshire Commute
« on: May 09, 2018, 06:47:47 PM »
Nice commute home from work tonight across the bottom of the Peak District in the UK; Croxton Abbey and rapeseed fields looking beautiful.
The Abbey dates from the 1200s and the ruins are so quiet and beautiful.
I need to get a decent camera... but today is the first day I've really enjoyed the 52 mile ride each way.
The Abbey dates from the 1200s and the ruins are so quiet and beautiful.
I need to get a decent camera... but today is the first day I've really enjoyed the 52 mile ride each way.
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General Discussion / Re: Why a WHITE helmet?
« on: May 09, 2018, 02:17:36 PM »Wow, [emoji37]
Let me guess. ..hummm...
Bet you live in one of the Communist states. ..?
California?
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You have communist states in the US?
I'm in the UK.
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Agility 50 / Re: Front Brake Squeak/Grind
« on: May 09, 2018, 02:03:36 PM »
I think the original pads might be the problem. Mine are squeaking like hell too. I'm going to try and get them off (pins might be seized, though) and try some softer ones, and I'll report back.
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Agility 50 / Re: Kick-Start Problem
« on: May 09, 2018, 01:58:04 PM »
Hi Cristian!
It is a standard kick start shaft for 139QMB engine.
Search "139QMB kick start" on eBay and you will find.
Here is one link from a UK seller;
https://www.chinesemotorcyclepartsonline.co.uk/partno_KCKSTRTSHFT02
The length of the shaft is sometimes different, I would check if you can
It is a standard kick start shaft for 139QMB engine.
Search "139QMB kick start" on eBay and you will find.
Here is one link from a UK seller;
https://www.chinesemotorcyclepartsonline.co.uk/partno_KCKSTRTSHFT02
The length of the shaft is sometimes different, I would check if you can
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General Discussion / Re: Why a WHITE helmet?
« on: May 09, 2018, 10:52:05 AM »
Forgot to mention - if you're reading this in the EU - light modulators are totally illegal here
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LIKE 200i / Re: Problems on day one.
« on: May 09, 2018, 10:49:47 AM »
Any luck with the problems being resolved?
I didn't chip in earlier but I do recall that it's not impossible to have a rear wheel that's casted incorrectly - maybe not perfectly round.
I hope things are working out for you
I didn't chip in earlier but I do recall that it's not impossible to have a rear wheel that's casted incorrectly - maybe not perfectly round.
I hope things are working out for you
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Roadcraft / Re: Talked to my son about riding in sneakers
« on: May 09, 2018, 08:02:54 AM »
This post reminded me to adjust my backpack. A job well done!
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Technical | How To / Re: Kymco dink (spacer) 50 headlight doesn't work
« on: May 09, 2018, 07:58:35 AM »It was a switch. Loose contacts. Now works fine.
Thank you for help
Great news
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Super 8 150 / Re: Lights DIM
« on: May 09, 2018, 07:58:02 AM »I doubt it's has AC wiring.
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I doubt it too on a 150, but it's always worth asking. Common on the 50cc stuff