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Hey MV,

I tore into the 150 and the cylinder walls have seen better days. Found this kit on eBay from India, anyone know if it'll work or not?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vespa-VBB-VLB-VBA-Bajaj-Chetak-2-Port-Cylinder-Piston-Kit-Brand-New-MGE-/251583409286?hash=item3a938a2c86:g:wrsAAOSwE3BXFcyq&vxp=mtr

I know I could bore out the cylinder, but if $70 will get a new top end, then..?
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It's actually $95 with shipping.

To be on the safe side you can purchase from a well known source and get a oversize for $45 more with shipping.

http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-Parts/Cylinder-Assembly/97230O

Someone here may have a good used one for sale. It is just a hit and miss with Indian parts on ebay.
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andyblahblah wrote:
Hey MV,

I tore into the 150 and the cylinder walls have seen better days. Found this kit on eBay from India, anyone know if it'll work or not?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vespa-VBB-VLB-VBA-Bajaj-Chetak-2-Port-Cylinder-Piston-Kit-Brand-New-MGE-/251583409286?hash=item3a938a2c86:g:wrsAAOSwE3BXFcyq&vxp=mtr

I know I could bore out the cylinder, but if $70 will get a new top end, then..?
It's better to get the parts from a well known source.Majority of spares from India are 'cheap stuff' though very few are of good quality which you may get if luck favours.
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Got it, thanks guys.

That will also mean replacing the head and rejetting, etc.. Prob looking at ~$250 for a new top end. I'll give it some time to forget how much I just spent on an order from SIP.
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$250? Standard 57mm 2 port top end at Mercato is only $119 but out of stock. Just get their oversize 61mm setup for $132. It's aftermarket, not Piaggio but I just put one on a motor and the quality was pretty good. Don't forget to upjet if you do.
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V oodoo wrote:
$250? Standard 57mm 2 port top end at Mercato is only $119 but out of stock. Just get their oversize 61mm setup for $132. It's aftermarket, not Piaggio but I just put one on a motor and the quality was pretty good. Don't forget to upjet if you do.
Sorry, $200.
Kit + Head + Jets + Tax + Shipping = >$200
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