has this video been reedited with all the details cut out ?, i guess said detail view would be whole videos on there own.
@75hdfxeАй бұрын
To make the flanges mate square, with the pipes off bend each side of the mounting bracket by putting a pipe over it and bending it until you get the desired fitment. This was a great series to watch.
@RayCraddockАй бұрын
I owned one and, yes, I can confirm it was unreservedly the worst bike I have personally ever owned. I would agree with the comments made in your video. The stand was lethal and it would not "stand" on it anyway if there was even a slight breeze blowing. It leaked two stroke oil all over and after riding a short distance it looked like you had ridden through a tar field. The electrics were abysmal, the gearshift crude and clunky, the gear ratios were apparently engineered by someone who never passed basic math, the handling was awful even with better tires, the supplied tires appeared to be made of teflon and they never wore out! The brakes?..….. well as far as I was concerned they must have been an optional extra that werent supplied on my bike 😂 The chrome came off the bike when you washed it and the paint became so dull after just one winter that it looked like someone had sandblasted it. Although the engine mostly seemed to fire up and run just about well enough to get you around, the bike never idled, it didnt matter how you adjusted it, the idle and slow speed operation was horribly erratic. I recommend riding one only to see just how low you can go in motorcycle manufacture. Ive heard the Minsk 125 was worse, but I have never tried one and don't want to!
@masterofpatentАй бұрын
Greetings from Greece again.I have finally finish my rebuild engine and i ve started it easily after almost 20 years.My fear is that ive done something maybe not properly with the carburettor.I've changed almost everything...New cylinder and pistons new valves new seals new electronic ignition and everything is new on carburettor.i've adjust my carburettor according to a burton's video about carburettor.I've adjust my floats from seal to float dots on the centre of the floats to 18 centimetres.Results are not great .. my engine revs good but is not steady and is popping time to time.idle is not good and when i shut off the engine by closing the chock ( cause engine is on a workbench) fuel is dropping from a tiny hole under my center of the manifold.Maybe is too rich??Please need some help here.Thanks a lot for replying my older question.
@oldnutsgarageАй бұрын
Hello again, it is difficult to give an opinion over the internet but here goes........... assuming the timing is correct, were the new valves lapped in to the head, is there any wear on the carb spindles causing an air leak, was the insulator block between carb and manifold in good condition and were new paper gaskets fitted, was the primary choke flap fully closed ( wear can leave it slightly open over time ) were new gaskets fitted on the manifold, are there any exhaust leaks? Any of these can give an uneven idle and popping back. Fuel dropping is normal to a certain degree but less so when the engine has been running for a bit so perhaps the float needle is not seating properly? I cannot think of anything else at the moment, if I do I will add it later. Good luck with it !
@masterofpatentАй бұрын
@@oldnutsgarage A huge thanks for the reply and your advices.finally i have find my problem.took the carb off and adjust my floats a bit lower.ive add all exhaust pipes on and the problem is gone.now it revs and idles so smooth.Fuel dropping when i shut it off still is there but less than before.Thanks a lot and appreciate your help!
@oldnutsgarageАй бұрын
Excellent, have fun with it and drive safe
@Bjorn2GmailАй бұрын
Which Grease do you recommend
@masterofpatentАй бұрын
Hi there.iam struggling to find or order this special socket in greece and iam thinking to replace these bolts with allen bolts.what u suggest
@oldnutsgarageАй бұрын
Hello and great to hear from someone in Greece, one of my favourite countries with the friendliest people. I know that several owners have replaced the original bolts with Allen headed versions for ease of removal in the future although I have not tried it myself but I cannot see there would be a problem. Thanks a lot for watching!
@andrewowen69882 ай бұрын
Best video online for any vespa engine by far and in english Ive a px i ride and just got a pk in parts to rebuild , this is going to be my go to series when i start the engine .youve just solved a massive hole in my knowledge . Thank you
@heydas0072 ай бұрын
Hello! I have a problem and maybe you will be able to help me. How to set default valve position? I have Solex cic4 from GSA and in documentation is said that it should be 1,25 degree… I can’t find solex tool for adjusting. With radial size of valve it is 0,24mm movement. How you are doing those adjustments?
@hidelbertobrandao76552 ай бұрын
Que fantástico! Excelente trabalho.
@andiekerr18053 ай бұрын
Really useful. Mine is being treatedf to a new clutch so this is perfect. Thank you.
@xpld50173 ай бұрын
This reminds me of year 7 french and not being able to get any work done after somebody found this town on this map of France in the classroom
@phdzzz3 ай бұрын
Hi OldNut, I hope you noticed in time that the three lock nuts of the clutch spring plate are mounted the wrong way around. The lug on the plate and the slot should interlock.
@oldnutsgarage3 ай бұрын
Hi, I am not sure if I noticed or not, so will have to assume I did not and take the cover off again to check. I prefer to blame old age but stupidity probably outranks it! Thanks for letting me know.
@ellosquireproduction3 ай бұрын
No advice or info, How to import brand new motorcycle from China.
@JosephBocchino-xs9hs3 ай бұрын
Buy new one
@smolville3 ай бұрын
Those calipers squealed like crazy. I would just toss them and get multi-piston ones.
@user-jx4mg7zo1m4 ай бұрын
I watch some videos of the weirdest names of towns and cities. The Condom city it's beautiful but the name sounds funny, makes me laugh much.
@jerrybigrig94754 ай бұрын
Whats the functions of each color.. Orange.. Yellow.. Blue ..?? Ive got a 1973
@qazumi_4 ай бұрын
ME TOO IM IN CONDOM
@San-dl5um4 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that you're selling the Shovelhead, as I really enjoyed and learned a lot from your Shovelhead videos. I must also say that I agree with your assessment on the Shovelhead. Likewise, the weight issue is going to be the deciding factor for me. I have a 74 FLH and unfortunately, I don't trust it as I did my 750 Kawasaki. However, I have learned so much from watching your videos that I have the confidence in performing the tasks you have shown. Also, on other forums such as Facebook, your name has been mentioned when people get stuck fixing their Shovelheads. Much respect from Australia, hoping to see more of your videos in 2024. Finally, I and many others enjoy your take on things mechanical. Take care, stay safe.
@oldnutsgarage4 ай бұрын
Really sorry about the delay in replying but I am still rather unwell. Really glad you have found the videos of some use, I enjoyed working on the old Shovel. Enjoy your 74 and ride safe!
@Daniel-md7um4 ай бұрын
Nul
@SWATT1014 ай бұрын
lol I bought a 78 1/2 80 when I was 21...lots of good points there. But you had to be handy and keep up with the problems. I did a few motor upgrades and it ran like a champ, till 86 when I sold it... currently wrenching on low mile 82...with a few of them "mods" from years gone by...and it has better brake calipers. Nothing sounds better than a well running shovel...
@oldnutsgarage4 ай бұрын
Really sorry about the delay in replying Sheldon, have been rather ill. Great tips, enjoy restoring your Shovel and hope you make it to the UK!
@SWATT1014 ай бұрын
Im using straight gl-4 75w-90 tranny oil, which is pretty close to SAE 50 motor oil... Redline MT-90 or Penzoil works fine.
@SWATT1014 ай бұрын
I had the same problem of wet sumping...I took the pump off replaced the ball and spring. When I was cleaning it out a piece of crap came out the seat area. My first clue something was up was about 2 guarts of oil came out the closed off primary. So im in the process of taking off the primary doing the seals and primary bearing. You can also run 2 seals on the clutch rod incase oil leaks there...but there should be no vacuum if the closed off primary is vented through the chain oiler fitting...fun fun eh?....saving grace on my old shovel is the 13k miles on it...hasent been worked on very much...them rivets look like the tool you buy for boat cover snaps may work.
@SWATT1014 ай бұрын
Good refresher. Haven't been inside a shovel since about 84...restoring an 82 FLH to road worthy right now. Visiting Stroud in the next year or two from Cdn... hopefully get a ride in on a rental. Cheers
@furryfriends84334 ай бұрын
Very informative, thank you.
@ingeludvigsen78494 ай бұрын
This oil. I use redline shock proff oil on all my harley. My wide glide 83 is like a cat in the gears... I like redline products. Regards from Norway and I like your channel 🎉👍. This oil is like ketchup....
@Dadsterful5 ай бұрын
Loving learning from you. But what happened to part 4??
@oldnutsgarage4 ай бұрын
Part 4 is showing up on my list so I don't know?
@Dadsterful4 ай бұрын
@@oldnutsgarage I'll have another look!
@shakinsherlock665 ай бұрын
Great vid and explanations. Invaluable
@tomconte17655 ай бұрын
change switches and housings to the 1996 models. much better.
@consultoresramp5 ай бұрын
☕ genius
@billvandyne46855 ай бұрын
There is no clip for that older , and superior, throw out bearing. I thought that it took a different push rod, but I'm not 100% certain of that for your year bike.
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@braiden99996 ай бұрын
I agree and use the same oil in my 3 Honda cb550 s 😀
@ronwright23506 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back in the shop as I enjoy your projects and how you approach the work. Take care and hope you have a healthy 2024!
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
And all the very best for 2024 to you Ron!
@cbrider7266 ай бұрын
BTW i have the same cleaner as you have and its over 10 years old and is running very well . I only paid £120 for my cleaner and never use solvent based cleaner i use Diesle .Tractor Diesle. Then use Gunk the green stuff and it works very well to finish the job. I sold my CB1300 because of it being to heavey and have bought a 1200 Bandit and a FJ1200 to replace the one bike . I also have a Super dream for restoration .But a resortation project that i am realy looking forwards to is a 1987 CBR250 MC19.
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
You have got a great collection of bikes there, good luck with the restorations and have fun!
@cbrider7266 ай бұрын
Great to see ya back. So please get back to your streams and Good luck. Hope that your feeling well . Take care mate . 👍👍👍👍
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
Hopefully 2024 will be a better year, and all the best for the New Year to you
@cbrider7266 ай бұрын
The biker of today started out on these things like the AP50, SS50,FS1E .The rare KTM Commet Cross, Fantics , Puch Maxi GP, Malaguti and many more . Thanks for taking us back to those crazy hazy days. 👍👍👍👍
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
I just wish I could afford to buy a few and relive my youth!
@palemale25016 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable and informative - but we NEED the "money shot" of hearing it being fired up ! Did the sturdier Cosa clutch (which I understand may be bigger than earlier Vespa PXs) fit into the clutch housing without your having to Dremel off some of the webbing on its inside, or was it previously done in the past - or not needed at all ?
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
The clutch just dropped in so maybe the case had been relieved previously?
@palemale25016 ай бұрын
Seems the funny square washer at end of xmas tree shaft, (on outside next to clutch) is a retro-designed crude way to transfer away any stress on xmas tree shaft as it comes through its thin casing, onto both the final drive casing and also the outer edge of the clutch housing - for relief at gear changes etc. So it must be rotated to contact both these surfaces, before tightening.
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
Great point!
@palemale25016 ай бұрын
Apparently sometimes a small crack can develop - explanation is from a prolific Vespa German KZbinr called FreakMoped.@@oldnutsgarage
@EelingStudios6 ай бұрын
Excellent for a geriatric new to a Dyane owner! Many thanks
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!
@palemale25016 ай бұрын
After 10 minutes, I am guessing it was a soft seize after the kitting and rebuild and a lengthy run, usually due to too small a jet used, so insufficient 2 stroke oil entering the chamber - maybe he never upped both the original (smaller) jets . Love the dangerous wood chisel action lol.
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
Yep, I think you are bang on a very gentle nip up that did no real damage.
@palemale25016 ай бұрын
Love the way you plod through to the end, slow and sure to get it done
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
Plodding on pretty much sums me up I think !
@dannyrobinson93516 ай бұрын
Sir What was the oil from that you showed leaking from bottom of bike. thanks
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
It was the amount of engine oil that had drained into the case past the anti drain valve, it wet sumps quite badly.
@dannyrobinson93516 ай бұрын
VERYMUCH LIKE YOUR VIDEOS. As someone that likes to do their own work, I appreciate you working thru this shovelhead for the first time and figuring it out as you go like we would do. I especially like how you explain it. I pray your able to do this many more years.
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
Thanks Danny, much appreciated and thank you for taking the time to watch!
@vespamorelli70906 ай бұрын
Great to see you back & hope your health has improved 👌🏻👌🏻 Looking forward to seeing more vids in new year.
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, hopefully the New Year will be better in the garage!
@tomconte17656 ай бұрын
I think you did all that work and spent money for nothing. The primary will most likely still leak the fluid that you put into it. Those primary covers are notorious for leaking. A lot of those bikes get converted to belt drive to eliminate the chain/oil. So, that being said, does your still leak?
@oldnutsgarage6 ай бұрын
Hi Tom, luckily the work was successful, have a look at the video "Wakey Wakey" in the playlist. The old shovel used to drop oil every single day, now it can sit for extended periods and leave no trace so I am very happy. Now all I have to do is try and stop it wet sumping.
@tomconte17656 ай бұрын
S&S oil pump will fix that. The stock oil pumps suck.@@oldnutsgarage
@tomconte17656 ай бұрын
WTF is 23quit?
@flmulcahy7 ай бұрын
a nice tutorial.
@user-zv6mo1zg4h7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Super helpful. Thanks from Brooklyn NY. My 1973 is back in action thanks to your help
@oldnutsgarage7 ай бұрын
Really glad it was of some use and thank you very much for watching!