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GTed4LIFE
![]() '05 GT200
Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:30:22 +0000
Posts: 240 Location: Moreno Valley So Cal USA |
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 04:28:27 +0000
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I am pulling the engine on my '04 tonight. I have an appointment Thurs to flow the head. I will be flowing the head with both a stock cam/cylinder and a Malossi cam/cylinder. I plan to photo all.
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Ossessionato
![]() '06 Vespa LX150, '07 Suzuki Burgman 400, '05 Honda Metropolitan
Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 21:49:10 +0000
Posts: 3149 Location: Avon, Ohio (25 miles west of Cleveland) |
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 04:46:30 +0000
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Hey Jim, What lift is that you use? Looking to get something for the garage so I don't have to sit my old ass on the floor... Thanks! [/off-topic] |
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GTed4LIFE
![]() '05 GT200
Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:30:22 +0000
Posts: 240 Location: Moreno Valley So Cal USA |
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 05:05:53 +0000
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Lift info
Not sure of the brand, but I purchased it on ebay. I pick it up in So Cal, so I paid no shipping.
Ck with CHEYRLRHODES@HOTMAIL.COM it is an 800lb lift with removeable ramp/tail and optional air lift. |
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Ossessionato
![]() '06 Vespa LX150, '07 Suzuki Burgman 400, '05 Honda Metropolitan
Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 21:49:10 +0000
Posts: 3149 Location: Avon, Ohio (25 miles west of Cleveland) |
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 05:23:01 +0000
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Re: Lift info
Thanks!
wetspeed wrote: Not sure of the brand, but I purchased it on ebay. I pick it up in So Cal, so I paid no shipping. Ck with CHEYRLRHODES@HOTMAIL.COM it is an 800lb lift with removeable ramp/tail and optional air lift. |
Sergeant at Arms
![]() Weird 80's Vespas & Cool Vintage Lambrettas
Joined: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:59:19 +0000
Posts: 14188 Location: The state of insanity, SoCal |
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 06:49:44 +0000
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hey jim, what do you do with the body of the bike when you pull the motor?
i usually just throw an old tire under it, but was thinking of devising a "bike stand" that allows the bike to be moved around the shop. best, -greasy |
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GTed4LIFE
![]() '05 GT200
Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:30:22 +0000
Posts: 240 Location: Moreno Valley So Cal USA |
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 07:09:08 +0000
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greasy125 wrote: hey jim, what do you do with the body of the bike when you pull the motor? I use this to help with oil changes or any other time I need the center stand up and rear wheel off the ground. I also have a Craftsman motorcycle jack that I will be modifying to do motor pulls so that I dont tie up the rack. I had planed to have this done, before I pull the motor this time, but I needed it done no latter than Wed PM so I had to use the rack. When complete the attachments will be GT specific and allow the scooter to be wheeled around the shop as need with or with out a motor and/or front fork. |
Hooked
2003 ET4 150/PX 150 Serie America #232/1974 Rally 200
Joined: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:45:12 +0000
Posts: 218 Location: PONCE, PUERTO RICO |
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 11:41:04 +0000
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Hey Jim whenever you have a chance please post a picture of the sissor jack that has been modified to fit the engine cage.
Thanks! CUCO |
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GTed4LIFE
![]() '05 GT200
Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:30:22 +0000
Posts: 240 Location: Moreno Valley So Cal USA |
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 05:02:34 +0000
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It out, it apart I'm lapping valves.
OK, I got a wild hair and removed the head, cylinder, valves, and all the trans parts. I may split the case, but more on that later. I am lapping the valves tonight and headed out in the AM.
I will photo the head being flowed and post soon. I will also post photos of the GT on the rack with no engine and the jack I modified. |
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Thu, 10 Nov 2005 05:16:26 +0000
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take a pictue of a medium sized dog in the empty spot the enginge once sat
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Hooked
2003 ET4 150/PX 150 Serie America #232/1974 Rally 200
Joined: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:45:12 +0000
Posts: 218 Location: PONCE, PUERTO RICO |
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:47:53 +0000
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Re: It out, it apart I'm lapping valves.
[quote="wetspeed"]
I will also post photos of the GT on the rack with no engine and the jack I modified.[/quote] Cool! thanks Jim looking forward to the pictures. Cheers! CUCO |
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GTed4LIFE
![]() '05 GT200
Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:30:22 +0000
Posts: 240 Location: Moreno Valley So Cal USA |
Fri, 11 Nov 2005 05:29:51 +0000
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What a day...........
![]() Mike Fisher of VW fame @ Competition Engineering VW Shop in Phoenix, AZ flowing my GT200 stock cylinder, head, cam. This cobo flowed 57CFM of air @10 inches (intake) This is pleminary work and will require much more time and effort, but it will be worth it. I learned a lot today about flow benchs etc. I will be fabing a fixture for the flowbench in the photo for the Vespa Leader 200 and 250 engines. I also will be fabing a jig to help with the flow process. More info to come. I would like to thank Mike Fisher and CE owner and friend Dan Lawson for their help with this project. Check them out. |
Ossessionato
![]() '06 Vespa LX150, '07 Suzuki Burgman 400, '05 Honda Metropolitan
Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 21:49:10 +0000
Posts: 3149 Location: Avon, Ohio (25 miles west of Cleveland) |
Sat, 12 Nov 2005 01:18:20 +0000
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Re: Lift info
wetspeed wrote: Not sure of the brand, but I purchased it on ebay. I pick it up in So Cal, so I paid no shipping. Ck with CHEYRLRHODES@HOTMAIL.COM it is an 800lb lift with removeable ramp/tail and optional air lift. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-PLATFORM-LIFT-LIFTS-1000-LB-CAP-395-SALE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34284QQitemZ4588654362QQrdZ1 |
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