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i noticed that when i look from behind i see that the wheel isnt straight, but slightly twisted to the engine side, than i noticed that the mountings that hold the engine to the frame need to be replaced. am I right?
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I think we discussed this with regards to P-series scoots a long while back and concluded that some tilt is normal. What kind of angle is the wheel at?
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A slight angle on the rear wheel is normal.
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Mate, a few pics would help here. However if you are in doubt then replace them with Clauss 8)

http://www.claussstudios.com/id1.html

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They never are 100% straight. If they are somethings wrong
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ok , more questions, the kickstart lever should not be this high. also a pic of the wheel, and without the plastic fairing.
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o, and its leaking oil, could it be gearbox oil ? i know, i know, i am being a nerd here, but its my first vintage...
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Whoa one question at a time! I think I have that much tilt on my P200 wheel, doesn't look too bad to my inexperienced eye.

Is it possible your kickstart was removed by someone and re-mounted at the wrong angle?
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mmm could be, next week i am hoping to have sorted everything at my local shop, especially the clutch. i am also thinkink of changing the colour to something less dull, to be honest i would really love to shave that square rear frame to look something like a PX.
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mmm could be, next week i am hoping to have sorted everything at my local shop, especially the clutch. i am also thinkink of changing the colour to something less dull, to be honest i would really love to shave that square rear frame to look something like a PX.
The kick start looks normal to me. T5s have a different one fitted.
If you want the look of a PX then buy a PX.
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old vespas are quite rare aver here, lambrettas were more popular back then. the thing that holds me from doing so is that there are only 4, maybe 5 T5 here. and mine was restored from ground up.
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old vespas are quite rare aver here, lambrettas were more popular back then. the thing that holds me from doing so is that there are only 4, maybe 5 T5 here. and mine was restored from ground up.
Don't mess with it then! Sounds like a catch!
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Do you know what is under the arse on that. It's not just a bit of box welded to the back.
You'll be better off buying a px if thats what you want. As for the colour that has to be one of the best examples of an anthracite MK1 Ive ever seen.

If you lived over here I'd snap your hand off for it.
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i have to agree with all of you. being so rare and with so much history, it would be a big mistake shaping history to my own taste, its not fair.
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by the word rare I meant over here
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The greatest fun is pulling up beside a P2 on your MK1 they laugh at you because your on an unstylish scoot (as the uneducated seem to think). Then you open it up and go, they cant catch you. Or If they can it takes a while. Mine used to make me grin like an idiot under my helmet.

Now mine has a totally different effect on people Razz emoticon


The only thing I would do with yours is add a yankee seat
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tuning the engine will be my priority
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nope,don't like it one bit!

nope,not one bit at all!

the wheel is way off and the kickstart is a good indication that the motor is broken,don't waist your time Laughing emoticon

nothing on that t5 looks right.

i got an idea,since it's not a good bike at all,what do ya say i pay to ship that lump over to me and take that burden off your hands. Razz emoticon

i'm so sorry that you've had to put up with that THING.

you should get yourself a better bike. Wha? emoticon





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i am kidding in a big way. Nerd emoticon
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loooool thanks for all your advice

man... i love this forum
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Your kickstart is a little high. The rubber should be about level with the floorboard
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the only thing i can think is in the case there are two rubber stoppers for the kick quadrant-one of them may be missing-or floating around in there



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that could be a problemo Nerd emoticon
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yes i was talking to my friend at the shop and mentioned this rubber. by next week i ll have everything sorted out, and you were right, in traffic light its awesome, people underestimated this 'square' little geared moped. it was really fun. Razz emoticon
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yes i was talking to my friend at the shop and mentioned this rubber. by next week i ll have everything sorted out, and you were right, in traffic light its awesome, people underestimated this 'square' little geared moped. it was really fun. Razz emoticon
I would look like your Sponge Bob picture before I got to ride a kitted T5.
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yes i was talking to my friend at the shop and mentioned this rubber. by next week i ll have everything sorted out, and you were right, in traffic light its awesome, people underestimated this 'square' little geared moped. it was really fun. Razz emoticon
I would look like your Sponge Bob picture before I got to ride a kitted T5.
Shame your not over here. I'd let you have a blast on mine. Not a MK1 any more buy still plenty of smiles/hour
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yes i was talking to my friend at the shop and mentioned this rubber. by next week i ll have everything sorted out, and you were right, in traffic light its awesome, people underestimated this 'square' little geared moped. it was really fun. Razz emoticon
I would look like your Sponge Bob picture before I got to ride a kitted T5.
Shame your not over here. I'd let you have a blast on mine. Not a MK1 any more buy still plenty of smiles/hour
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yes i was talking to my friend at the shop and mentioned this rubber. by next week i ll have everything sorted out, and you were right, in traffic light its awesome, people underestimated this 'square' little geared moped. it was really fun. Razz emoticon
I would look like your Sponge Bob picture before I got to ride a kitted T5.
Shame your not over here. I'd let you have a blast on mine. Not a MK1 any more buy still plenty of smiles/hour
I'd strap some pillows on my back so when I do fucking wheelies and fall flat on my back at least it won't hurt as bad!

There was a T5 all origional for sale in Northern California back in Feb of this year..and I didn't buy it..to this day I still regret not buying it. BOLLUX MATE!!
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he s going to be somewhere on my T5 for sure, i cant imagine a kitted T5 would be like. i mean its 22 years old, imagine back than how cool it was!!
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Re: T5 engine mounting change
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i noticed that when i look from behind i see that the wheel isnt straight, but slightly twisted to the engine side, than i noticed that the mountings that hold the engine to the frame need to be replaced. am I right?
If your engine mounts were gone you'd know all about it because of the poor handling and your kickstart does look too high-could just be bent??
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^ they sway from the rear quite a bit and the whole bike will vibrate like anything. lol i still go on the motorway on mine like this...... make things interesting.... new mounts on friday though
you should be able to pick up play by using a large screwdriver to lever the engine whilst watching the bush if its toast
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