Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:30:01 +0000

The Dude
Too Many piles of Junk that need too much work and too much money
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The Dude
Too Many piles of Junk that need too much work and too much money
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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:30:01 +0000 quote
BRO…..this is so true. Life keeps moving forward …somehow. And NOW?!!!??!!! You've got this crazy awesome shop, while I'm up her just kicking rocks around. I love it! I love seeing the progress for everyone! Lots happening!
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:14:39 +0000

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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:14:39 +0000 quote
Patrick, that garage is huggggggge!
Crazy.
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:31:39 +0000

Nedminder
62 VBB1T Round Tail W/ leaner sidecar
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Nedminder
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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:31:39 +0000 quote
🙂
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:27:10 +0000

Ossessionato
1979 P150X, 1983 P200E, 1988 T5, 1995 PX200E, 2011 Yamaha Fazer 600 S2
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Ossessionato
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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:27:10 +0000 quote
charlieman22 wrote:
Safis is pimpin out his ride in preparation for loading more scoot parts in without damaging the bumper.
Dude, you crack me up!!!
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:36:50 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti
'15 GTS300, '86 PX125EFL, '66 VBB, '01 ET4
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
'15 GTS300, '86 PX125EFL, '66 VBB, '01 ET4
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:36:50 +0000 quote
tried to take the float out of an et4 carb and ended up with this:


the kajiit parts supply has been contacted for emergency backup
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:04:46 +0000

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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:04:46 +0000 quote
sdjohn wrote:
the kajiit parts supply has been contacted for emergency backup
if kajiit is out, I may have one.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:25:44 +0000

Sergeant at Arms
Weird 80's Vespas & Cool Vintage Lambrettas
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:25:44 +0000 quote
Johnnymule hit up the tech line earlier. wheels in motion.

Mr Owens, thanks for the back up! if kajiit well run dry it's nice to know there's another route
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:33:12 +0000

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'07 GTS250, '07 LX150, '81 P200E, '78 P200E, '64 V90 and 3 Ciaos
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:33:12 +0000 quote
Rough day. I had my Spade 150i stolen last April in Prescott. I'd loaned it to a good friend who was working at the VA up there and needed a set of wheels that would fit on the back of the family van.

Today, it popped up on OfferUp in Phoenix, all f'ed up. A friend went and confirmed it was mine, but couldn't find the VIN. He called the police, but they were not able to apprehend the seller (they ran as soon as the cruisers rolled in).

Police couldn't find a VIN either (plate pried off, numbers filed down), but agreed from comparing to prior pics that is was likely my bike. Since it was on a porch, they couldn't impound it and since they couldn't question the "owner", they had to leave it where it was.

The OfferUp user is now gone and so is the bike.

Feck.


Piglet in better times.


Piglet, all f'ed up by tweaky-ass crackheads.

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:28:51 +0000

Molto Verboso
1958 Allstate 177VMC, 2005 70cc Yamaha Vino
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1958 Allstate 177VMC, 2005 70cc Yamaha Vino
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:28:51 +0000 quote
az_slynch wrote:
Worked on my buddy's janky '05 Zuma 50.

Not thrilled with his predilection for Amazon parts from vendors who looked like they named their company by faceplanting into the keyboard

Seriously, who buys a knockoff of a Runleader? That's already the lowest tolerable spec for a tach/temp combo meter.
Do you still have that og carb? If so what idle jet size is in there? If it's a 48 or 50 could I buy it off you? My vino has a 46 idle jet that is too lean.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:42:18 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:42:18 +0000 quote
AZ, sorry about your scoot getting nicked. On the subject of people stealing sh!t, my daughter got married in South Florida last weekend. We had a great time. Came home to to find out my youngest daughter's car, a 2007 Prius, had the catalytic converter stolen. Gonna run 3gs to get it back right. I'm on the hook for the first $1,000 (deductible). but at least I didn't have a scoot taken.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:45:00 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:45:00 +0000 quote
Az, that's like having it stolen twice. Weasels. But good for you for helping out a brother in time of need.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:03:14 +0000

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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:03:14 +0000 quote
AZ... What a total bag of suck.



...and the whole cat converter thing. Just crazy. It's epidemic in Houston.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:27:12 +0000

Lucky
76 Sprint V, 63 GL, 62 VBB, 05 Stella, 66 Smallstate, 08 Stella (for now)
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Lucky
76 Sprint V, 63 GL, 62 VBB, 05 Stella, 66 Smallstate, 08 Stella (for now)
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:27:12 +0000 quote
I had my catalytic converter stolen back when I was still in Chicago. Also cost me a grand, and that was ten years ago. Cops were basically, "Yeah. Sucks to be you" when I called to report it.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:19:59 +0000

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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:19:59 +0000 quote
FridayMatinee wrote:
Do you still have that og carb? If so what idle jet size is in there? If it's a 48 or 50 could I buy it off you? My vino has a 46 idle jet that is too lean.
I think I have a few spare jets. Flying out of country for work Monday, so PM me an address and I'll drop one in the mail Saturday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:07:37 +0000

Hooked
'64 VBB, '74 BMW R75/6 airhead, 1974 Bultaco Alpina 250, Lambretta LI150 project, J50 Special
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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:07:37 +0000 quote
bollocks is right.

VBB clutch cover bolt snapped. I was only at about 9 ft lbs ... perfectly well below spec. Usually, when everything is NOT right with the world, it only strips the case threads (and I have to drill and tap up one size bolt.) I hate doing these little guys up - so easy to over-torque.

I even pre-tapped these three case threads. Sigh.



Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:04:22 +0000

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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:04:22 +0000 quote
zachyzach wrote:
bollocks is right.

VBB clutch cover bolt snapped. I was only at about 9 ft lbs ... perfectly well below spec. Usually, when everything is NOT right with the world, it only strips the case threads (and I have to drill and tap up one size bolt.) I hate doing these little guys up - so easy to over-torque.

I even pre-tapped these three case threads. Sigh.
The clutch cover gets torqued to 4.5~6 ft lbs. It's the large rubber O ring that does the sealing, so torquing the screws down harder won't do anything for leaks.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:35:35 +0000

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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:35:35 +0000 quote
whodatschrome wrote:
The clutch cover gets torqued to 4.5~6 ft lbs. It's the large rubber O ring that does the sealing, so torquing the screws down harder won't do anything for leaks.
Darn it. I shall write a letter to the publisher then! haha

You're correct. I often forget torque specs and sometimes use this book as a reference for some jobs. I wonder where he got those high numbers from? The Beedspeed chart agrees with you at 4.5 - 6, too.





Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:46:15 +0000

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Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:46:15 +0000 quote
zachyzach wrote:
Darn it. I shall write a letter to the publisher then! haha

You're correct. I often forget torque specs and sometimes use this book as a reference for some jobs. I wonder where he got those high numbers from? The Beedspeed chart agrees with you at 4.5 - 6, too.
Most M6 bolts(screws) have a max torque of 10nm...at least for all my KTM dirtbikes that's what the spec is. And that includes for major components such as the disc brake rotors. And newer KTM cast aluminum parts will probably be stronger than older Piaggio cast aluminum.
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:39:45 +0000

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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:39:45 +0000 quote
IF I were smarter, I would print out a list of the right torque values and pin it to my workbench. But that's a big if...
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:02:53 +0000

Ossessionato
2007 Stella 225
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2007 Stella 225
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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:02:53 +0000 quote
az_slynch wrote:
Rough day. I had my Spade 150i stolen last April in Prescott. I'd loaned it to a good friend who was working at the VA up there and needed a set of wheels that would fit on the back of the family van.

Today, it popped up on OfferUp in Phoenix, all f'ed up. A friend went and confirmed it was mine, but couldn't find the VIN. He called the police, but they were not able to apprehend the seller (they ran as soon as the cruisers rolled in).

Police couldn't find a VIN either (plate pried off, numbers filed down), but agreed from comparing to prior pics that is was likely my bike. Since it was on a porch, they couldn't impound it and since they couldn't question the "owner", they had to leave it where it was.

The OfferUp user is now gone and so is the bike.

Feck.
My dumb ass would have been like ok thank you. After they rolled out of eye sight, I would have rolled it off the porch and parked it on the street. Then called number on business card from them and said, it's on the street.

Does title have engine number on it? In Minnesota we track VIN and engine numbers on title.

Lesson learned, next time show up as a potential buyer push onto street to see how it rolls, then call police.
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:09:58 +0000

Ossessionato
2007 Stella 225
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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:09:58 +0000 quote
Tierney wrote:
AZ, sorry about your scoot getting nicked. On the subject of people stealing sh!t, my daughter got married in South Florida last weekend. We had a great time. Came home to to find out my youngest daughter's car, a 2007 Prius, had the catalytic converter stolen. Gonna run 3gs to get it back right. I'm on the hook for the first $1,000 (deductible). but at least I didn't have a scoot taken.
Look on Facebook market place or Craigslist for someone parting one out. Buy a used converter from them?
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:07:25 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:07:25 +0000 quote
Christopher_55934 wrote:
Look on Facebook market place or Craigslist for someone parting one out. Buy a used converter from them?
I looked around, cops looked around. The police said most of them are going out of state, but did not say where. It just knocked me down on the bucks as my oldest daughter's wedding wasn't cheap (not complaining - good time had by all!). So scooter fund is empty after selling the Stella to fund the P200 project. But everyone is healthy and happy, so no worries.
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:11:18 +0000

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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:11:18 +0000 quote
I looked into buying a used cat, but it would have been about the same as the deductible. I guess that's why you buy insurance. Meanwhile, the towing was free to the shop too, and I did not have to do anything but write a check.
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:00:53 +0000

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Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:00:53 +0000 quote
First ride in the GS after three years



Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:09:08 +0000

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1964 Allstate Cruisaire, 1966 Allstate Blue Badge Small Frame, 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
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Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:09:08 +0000 quote
Tierney wrote:
I looked into buying a used cat, but it would have been about the same as the deductible. I guess that's why you buy insurance. Meanwhile, the towing was free to the shop too, and I did not have to do anything but write a check.
$267 on rockauto?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1398611&cc=1434449&pt=5808&jsn=852
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:45:31 +0000

Sergeant at Arms
Weird 80's Vespas & Cool Vintage Lambrettas
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Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:45:31 +0000 quote
it's like a maiden voyage all over again! did you have a little magnum of champagne to break?
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:11:43 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:11:43 +0000 quote
Many won't work but a few months, some not more than a few days. They use cheaper metals. But they will usually last long enough to get thru the emissions test.
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:15:03 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:15:03 +0000 quote
oopsclunkthud wrote:
First ride in the GS after three years
Lord, that is a fine looking machine....Kudos, Patrick.
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