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phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
they put a liner in the actual drum?
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
OK,...I have determined that what I thought it was under was "fred's guide" in the wiki. But it's not under Fred's guide - so now I'm completely stumped.......Stupid short term memory,....thanks weed
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
have you tried the groove method as well, and comparitively determined that taking a bit off the edges has better results?
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
I couldn't find it that way either.....it must not be in the wiki. I haven't been able to find it in a thread in repair or performance either. I was almost certain I saw it here - and now it's driving me mental.
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
do you cuts the slots parallel? Or do you cut criss crossing X's?And how far apart? And how deep?Did it make a noticeable improvement over stock?Thanks!.....and thanks for the heads up on the drum'pad fit!
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
That wasn't the informationI was referring too, but I actually found that thread quite useful - and asked a response question in it. Thank you for posting that.The info I thought I saw in the wiki was about cutting actual slots into brake pads. I seem to recall it was in some special section with a guy's name,...something like "Mel's tuning tips".I'm gonna look more
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Hello all,I really enjoy my moped - the one exception being the inherently shitty drum brakes. I want to improve my stock braking. I have already installed new pads, new cables, and roughed up the drum surfaces......but it still doesn't stop too well in many situations.I know I read something here a while back about slotting the brake pads for improved friction - I thought it was in the wik
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Cool,......so I can safely mount the 3.00's on those little rims? My tires aren't going to go flying off the rims as I'm busting 45 mph down a massive hill in rush hour traffic?
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
I have 2.50's on the front right now,.....and it isn't liking the torn up Hollywood hills roads. I got caught in a rut with that little skinny tire today and it damn near threw me into a parked car.Maybe I am expecting too much, because I am used to motorcycle tires.I am cool with getting rid of the front Fender,....it will probably look cooler astetically anyway - but do you really thi
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
I have a Vespa Grande,......the pot hole filled hills of Los Angeles are really a drag with that little skinny tire on the front end.I am willing to ditch the front fender, so that I can get a max width tire between the front fork,..........but the question is, how wide of a front tire can I safely mount onto the stock rim?Can I go 2.75 or 3.00 on the front 17" rim - or is that too wide for t
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
You're in the same catch 22 I'm caught in.If I tune my bike (vespa grande) for hills,..........then it's screaming obnoxiously on flat land.If I tune it to cruise beautifully on flat land,....then it sucks climbing big hills.I'm loving my moped,......but growing up on motorcycles, the limited nature of my moped is frustrating. With only one speed, you are going to have to sacr
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
That's great advice for all us novices as well,.....thanks!
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
The 17 X 2.25 on the front of my Grande is the Sava MC11,....which is a really nice road tire. I didn't get the gazelle because the tread was too aggressive to go with the Pirelli M75 16 X 2.75 that I got for the rear.If anyone is more interested in a semi-slick mopedshop.com is selling the 17 X 2.25 MC11's for $26
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Thanks dudes,....I needed the confidence boost. The clutch intimidates me. I'm going for it tomorrow.Thanks for the tips, guys - I really appreciate it.
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Oh,...you have to grind off those nubs?Why do they put them there in the first place?
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Anybody?I want to get thos done today,......but I've been warned that if I open up that clutch that I may not get it back together without special tools.
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
So I finally got the tool to break open the clutch on my grande, so that I can install the big yellow clutch spring that came with my malossi multivar variator.Before I do so, I need to know this:I have no shop, no vice, only good handtools and two good hands. Am I going to be able to get the clutch back together with just my hands?Advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to break
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Benji does rule,......credit would be fine with me.
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
But Benji clearly had these listed as working on a Grande.Listen,...I know Benji is a great guy, but do we ask for our money back on these? I paid over $30 for these, with shipping.
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Do you think that Benji just accidentally got the springs confused and the one's he sold us weren't intended for grande clutches?
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
are you guys talking about the little tiny clutch springs (3 sets of 3 - in different colors)?I bought those from Benji too - will they not even work in a Grande clutch, as advertised?
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Have you tried the Malossi 617223 that a bunch of us are running? The place I bought it from claims that it is actually made for the bravo.My Grande starts SUPER easily with that belt (stock spring currently). I pretty much just need to walk it a few steps and it fires right up.If you haven't tried it, it might be worth the $25.
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Awesome tip,...thanks!
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Thanks everybody,......like usual, you guys answered all my questions. I appreciate everyone here that takes the time to help!
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Thanks for clearing that up.I was thinking of going and getting a nice strap wrench, in hopes that I could get my clutch apart with one. The variator is another good use for it.I am not sure I am following you on the lock washer though. My lock washer has a little tab that locks the washer and keeps in from spinning - but I don't see anything to "fold over". Could you explain? T
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
I am running the Malossi 617223 on my Grande as well - with multivar, but WITHOUT the yellow spring in the clutch. I am eventually going to get the big yellow spring installed and the little clutch springs installed, but I need to buy the tool that holds the clutch so that you can loosen the nut.Anyway, the belt is working fine for me with my current setup.
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Thanks fellas!One more quick question,.....when tightening the variator nut, I am simply holding the variator with my hand as I tighten the nut with a socket wrench. Obviously the torque I get on that nut is extremely limited using this method. Is that cool? Or do I need some type of tool that allows me to get some real torque on the variator nut?
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
I bought a Malossi Multivar variator for my Vespa Grande and I am working on tuning my bike.There is a black plastic washer that goes around the variator shaft (it sits right under the belt when in use).Is it beneficial to use this black washer/spacer? Or is it better to get rid of it?If I correctly understand the brass ring that people grind off of the stock Vespa variator,...this plastic washer
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Excellent breakdown.So if most people are running 64 jets (which seems to be the case),...I'll probably end up around a 66 jet in dry, low altitude So Cal.
phizappakrappa — 14 years ago
Thanks for those that spreadsheet guys,.....that was a big help.Paul, you said to account for temperature and altitude. I am in Hollywood - warm and dry. I'm 12 miles from the ocean, so I would guess that I am close to sea level. How exactly do I determine what effects that will have on my jetting? My guess is hotter weather would make you run richer, because everything is expanding? But