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me too :confused: When you mentioned top end - strangely I was hoping it was that as it would be a simple fix, 4 bolts, few pipes to remove,...
Plenty of info on youtube and other websites - just google it. Get a Haynes manual - should have all the info to strip and rebuild an engine....
Thx for your replies. Yes, I realise running with no oil is a catastrophic idea - but the capacity difference between the max and min mark on...
Thanks for your reply. I've removed my seat and am checking bits & pieces. The noise doesn't seem to be coming from the cylinder head, I've...
Hi Guys, Today my Majesty 180 started making a knocking type noise and I wanted to ask for advice on it... This morning I set off on my...
How long is '2 long'? I decided to have a look, took the starter motor out and as soon as I took the armature out the bushes sprung out. They...
Hi Guys, I have a 2012 Direct Bikes DB50QT which I have owned for 8 months and has been used Mon-Fri for commuting twice a day without issue....
Hi Guys, In a moment of weakness I bought a used 2012 Directbikes DB50QT-11 Sports (ha ha ha ha) Scooter with 1400km on the clock. Looking at...
Cool, thanks! So 10.6 x 14.7 = 155.82. My engine is showing 155-160 on the compression tester after 5 seconds of cranking - so my engine...
Thanks for the reply. You might be surprised to learn I have tried google and found nothing - well, I'm here in an attempt to avoid spending £20...
....oops, my comments about the tent were light hearted... 7 PSI lost over an hour - does that really count as 'losing compression' or a blown...
Thx for your reply. I redid the compression test, WOT and cranking for 7-10 seconds: 6:30pm - 167 PSI 7:30pm - 160 PSI A tent is a poor mans...
I have measured the compression, WOT (carb removed) and am getting a consistent 155-160 PSI with 5 seconds of cranking. Is that...
Hi, Does anybody know what the factory spec cylinder compression (PSI) for the following engine should be? 1998 Piaggio Liberty 125cc 4 stroke...
UPDATE I left it standing for a week and when I came to start it it took about many attempts cranking it and varying the throttle. A couple of...
sure. Do any of you guys know; 1. A supplier for keenly priced full Piaggio gasket set? 2. Someone who does engine casing refurb/painting? (my...
ok, that sounds like a full rebuilt - will need to have a think about doing that :rolleyes:
unfortunately the lady of the house is my landlady and we only have a dining room table and if I put anything on there not involving a coaster or...
ok, unfortunately I don't have a garage or other suitable working facilities. I think I'll just ride it until the insurance expires and then scrap...
Thanks for your reply. Is this an engine out job or can it be done in situ? The base gasket - is it part no 2 in THIS DIAGRAM?
