Vespa-Ciao.nl | Dea_944t | Activiteit https://vc.dev.rickgroen.nl/leden/dea_944t/activity/ Activiteit feed voor Dea_944t. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:57:40 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= nl-NL 30 hourly 2 a2d168b523f755a37b02ed97c6dcdf51 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Expected top speed? in het forum Motorisch https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/expected-top-speed/#post-775030 Wed, 30 May 2018 20:02:49 +0200 I was under the impression that no modifications were needed on the Speed Engine crankcase?

]]> 3eea05645b8d5718b543ca253b87fd36 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Expected top speed? in het forum Motorisch https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/expected-top-speed/#post-774951 Mon, 28 May 2018 19:26:33 +0200 Thanks, I had some hopes it might be better as it performed as well as the Leovinci SP.

I asssume that the Proma City Power is about the same as well?

]]> 997b6636544c4ed44e2e680738ee88be Dea_944t heeft het onderwerp Expected top speed? aangemaakt in het forum Motorisch https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/expected-top-speed/ Mon, 14 May 2018 20:01:42 +0200 I have the following eninge configuratino on my 1973 Ciao

Polini Speed Engine
Polini 46mm cylinder
Origiginal moped crank
13/13 mm carb
Polini air filter with extra holes according to Polini spec
Sito Plus 45kmh/ exhaust (ref nr 0248) possibly also called Sito Citypower

I started with a fairly low gearing as I wanted quick acceleration, giving a…[Lees meer]

]]> 343a2b4da09a7fe6a2106b271d77b34a Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Exhaust for Polini 46mm on Polini Speed Engine? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/exhaust-for-polini-46mm-on-polini-speed-engine/#post-146915 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:37:11 +0100 Do you have a picture of it?

]]> b102cfd214e0d9be531e19b2812b5453 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Top Racing crank? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/top-racing-crank-2/#post-146913 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:47:15 +0100 Point taken… I’ll try to find an original one in good shape or a Nuovo Mazuchelli

]]> 21fc9de47dcc10b19c8df1ca4a64716f Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Top Racing crank? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/top-racing-crank-2/#post-146910 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 19:53:33 +0100 ~40 Euros, still pretty cheap

Had a Top Racing in an engine two years ago and it broke so I’m a bit hesitant….

Haven’t been able to find any original moped cranks in good shape, but maybe I should go for a Nuovo Mazuchelli instead

]]> d25a14351c91e7c4e1b0213c708b6d7b Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Flywheel and coil combinations? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/flywheel-and-coil-combinations/#post-123596 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:26:51 +0200 Strange, I run the old-timer coils with the 991790 flywheel to the right in the bottom picture and it works fine?

The 990955 flywheel to the left does not work with the old-timer coil or the “green” coils in the bottom picture due to the larger outer wall thickness, it has to use the smaller coils in the bottom picture.

I probably have an…[Lees meer]

]]> 5b2a5c73265beb2ad38a6e42f1d39a7e Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Lights problems in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/lights-problems/#post-123595 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:22:06 +0200 Update
Changed to the correct coils for the flywheel I have and now both the tube lamp, 5W/12V, and the tail lamp, 4W/12V, works fine ๐Ÿ™‚
Still don’t understand why the head lamp that is 15W/6V survives and actually is’t that bright….

Update
The tail light lamp broke again… The problem could be that I’m using an old-timer coil with a…[Lees meer]

]]> 75864297c96678f76cbff66109c5c7e7 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Lights problems in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/lights-problems/#post-123588 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 10:41:34 +0200 Ok, but I guess I can keep the headlight bulb 6V (the P26s) as that one does not break?

]]> 7e5be1de8fa929c922216e703206319a Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Lights problems in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/lights-problems/#post-123586 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:30:42 +0200 They are all 6V

]]> 2de16e4a2cc5891de249f08b4ed16cc6 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Polini Speed engine, strange sound in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/polini-speed-engine-strange-sound/#post-146883 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 06:10:52 +0200 I changed the clutch disc (to another used one, should probably get a new one) which solved 95% of the problem.
Still have more transmission sounds than I want but it hasn’t changed since the change, ~500 km

On the coils they fit with the thin walled flywheel, 21 mm wall width.
How many flywheel variants are there?

]]> 93849480526fde3197f2abb789ee581e Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Pedal brake on Ciao Arcobaleno 1973? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/pedal-brake-on-ciao-arcobaleno-1973/#post-123584 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 05:48:20 +0200 In this case it’s a metal rod that I unfortunately lost when moving to my new garage….

Has anyone got a picture of how it looks without pedal brake?

]]> 441b9cfb44357e8907b2b666a2c11fc8 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Oil mix? in het forum Opvoeren https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/oil-mix/#post-203195 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 11:25:56 +0200 Thanks!
I used 3% during break-in the first 500 km but did have a feeling it was unnecessary to continue with.

Main point for running Alkylate is there is less carbon build-up and soot in the engine, also more or less zero smell…

]]> 408edf7f517b891a13bc845806ba9f5c Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Vario starting issues/tips in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/vario-starting-issues-tips/#post-146870 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 15:38:22 +0200 Did you find any solution to the problem?

]]> 7f6d08f23924daa3dafa84591938428c Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Polini Speed engine, strange sound in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/polini-speed-engine-strange-sound/#post-146868 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:57:15 +0200 Removed the flywheel but there were no obvious issues.

[URL=http://forumbilder.se/G8LB5/moped-ignition][/URL]

I did however find some suspiciuos things:

The flywheel contact area with the cranskaft is not optimal. As can be seen on the picture below the flywheel seems to “vibrate” or “move” causing…[Lees meer]

]]> d68c1a29ddf46dc192f31809e2d3caee Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp 46 mm Polini, no stamped arrow on piston?? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/46-mm-polini-no-stamped-arrow-on-piston/#post-146856 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 04:42:11 +0200 Thanks!

Update: started and runs Ok ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> 649f5bb01a6e477a7a507799df8a0e7a Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp 46 mm Polini, no stamped arrow on piston?? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/46-mm-polini-no-stamped-arrow-on-piston/#post-146854 Sat, 25 Mar 2017 16:38:28 +0100 The piston ring-ends does not run in any ports regardless which way the piston is put in.

First I put it so that the two small holes in the piston matched the transfer ports in the cylinder, this way there is no holes in the piston matching the exhaust port, this is the way all other tuning cylinder pistons (like DR) are mounted. But then I…[Lees meer]

]]> b748544ff1bfff02342f121d26bef931 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Lateral movement of the crank shaft in het forum Problemen oplossen https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/lateral-movement-of-the-crank-shaft/#post-242768 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 05:03:22 +0200 Finally dismantled the engine and it was excessive wear on the carter, I could easily remove the bearings without heating the carter.
Inspecting the carter it looks like it was sandblasted which probably removed to much material in the bearing seat.

]]> dcf8d2818d7b3891d5709ef4ba146c2f Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Changing the big end bearing on the crankshaft? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/changing-the-big-end-bearing-on-the-crankshaft/#post-146792 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:23:00 +0200 Is there any description or how-to available anywhere?

]]> 121b68c10cac8aa3049fcbb5bd416a7e Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Best cylinder for original Belgian carter in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/best-cylinder-for-original-belgian-carter/#post-146192 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 13:17:38 +0200 Which has best low-end torque?

]]> 35d3caa5be1ba65fbf69d0fbd21f3c02 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Broken piston pin circlip? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/broken-piston-pin-circlip/#post-146785 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:26:44 +0200 Thanks, ordered the other type of clips for my Speedengine build.

/Dea

]]> 61f2b659a3cd87d58fa5e22b38827c87 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Broken piston pin circlip? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/broken-piston-pin-circlip/#post-146777 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:38:46 +0200 Hard to say, but it dropped out when I removed the cylinder.
The inlet and the crank are both ok.

The “scratch” is 1 mm deep so I had exhaust gas recirculation which explains the poor running

]]> 154ee1dc65e818a14605cdbbde3d3837 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp What engine type features this intake? in het forum Opvoeren https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/what-engine-type-features-this-intake/#post-202449 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 07:53:49 +0200 Ouch… I completely missed that it was the plastic part from the carb….. :D, I thought it was a completely different inlet type that was thinner…. (I actually don’t have the engine yet, it’s on its way by mail)

/Dea

]]> f19f3e85b7af0b775ff05ef251c60077 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp What engine type features this intake? in het forum Opvoeren https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/what-engine-type-features-this-intake/#post-202443 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:26:15 +0200 But the alu-part of the inlet doesn’t look to be 13 mm?

/Dea

]]> f96b1c8b8217f6640f37276ba7638061 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Best exhaust for 63-73 cc? in het forum Opvoeren https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/best-exhaust-for-63-73-cc/#post-202339 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:34:27 +0200 Great list, thanks!

I’ve seen many Simonini exhausts called “Racing”, do you have a link to a shop?

]]> 1740a4d224f3479c385b91c5abb3a029 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Best exhaust for 63-73 cc? in het forum Opvoeren https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/best-exhaust-for-63-73-cc/#post-202320 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 06:15:14 +0200 THanks!

Will the Gianelli Fire or Leo CC give decent low-end torque?

Has anyone tested Simonini Calibrata?

/Dea

]]> c747546115f1358b7aa596d93e6dad7e Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Really bad brakes... in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/really-bad-brakes/#post-146647 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:06:16 +0200 I’ve already tightened the cable as much as possible, any more and the wheel won’t be able to run freely.

The brakes has benn getting worse and worse the last couple of weeks and now they are simply dangerous…. I degreased very carefully but I guess my only option is to open the hubs again and check.

]]> 275a2d80f071b0d32948f45b9dceadbf Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Best exhaust for 63-73 cc? in het forum Opvoeren https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/best-exhaust-for-63-73-cc/#post-202314 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 16:54:39 +0200 Forgot to mention that I don’t have a vario, that’s why I need decent low-end torque and not only high-rpm boost.

/Dea

]]> 9922a79aeda9f79fffdfc8821963170a Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Really bad brakes... in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/really-bad-brakes/#post-146645 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:47:27 +0200 Yes, I sanded that braking surfaces lightly and then cleaned them.

The adjusters are set so that the brake shoes make contact almost at once, the problem is just that they don’t give enough friction no matter how hard I press…

]]> e3f7bec40ffa5ed87625d4a5a31105b5 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Ferodo vs. Newfren in het forum Mechanisch https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/ferodo-vs-newfren/#post-176024 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:51:21 +0100 Are ferodo available for the front wheel as well?

Just changed to Newfren but I’m not impressed with the braking

Available but hard to find.

]]> bb7360a29ba6aae3964853c2506f606b Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Liquid metal for orig carters - DR EVO 43 in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/liquid-metal-for-orig-carters-dr-evo-43/#post-146641 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:13:32 +0100 Any differences between the port size in the cylinder and the port size in the carter will led to air turbulence and less efficient flow.
When using the DR cylinder the cylinder port will be smaller at the middle of the large transfer ports so the air going up to the cylinder will hit “a wall” and cause turbulence.

The best solution is to fill…[Lees meer]

]]> db4dd2f1f620655cfadd22c6a2568481 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Crank timings, original and modified? in het forum Opvoeren https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/crank-timings-original-and-modified/#post-202274 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:23:22 +0100 Agreed but since it’s the combination of crank timing and inlet opening that gives the complete timing it would be very interesting to get measurements on other original and tuning cranks.

Where can I find the timing calculator?

]]> dcf11d5e2e5e5471091f18f41baacb7a Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Polini Speed engine, DR43mm or Polini 46mm? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/polini-speed-engine-dr43mm-or-polini-46mm/#post-146631 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 09:18:50 +0100 EDIT:

Just disregard the part below, I confused the moped/brom cranks and the mofa/snor cranks….
“”
I will measure the cranks and put up some pics on how I plan to modify them, if it doesn’t work I will try to get hold of a a moped crank (unfortunately almost impossible in Sweden as only the mofa version was sold here) or get a good quality…[Lees meer]

]]> c92d9f1dcda2b004398e80f55bf8ec8d Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Polini Speed engine, DR43mm or Polini 46mm? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/polini-speed-engine-dr43mm-or-polini-46mm/#post-146629 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 18:53:11 +0100 I couldn’t decide so I’m building two engines ๐Ÿ˜€
One with the Speed engine carter and the 46 mm Polini and one with a “belgian” carter and the DR Evo 43 mm.

I opened the engines I had and the only moped crank was an old one without needle bearing…..
Looking at the difference it should be possible to change a mofa crank into something that…[Lees meer]

]]> 45a76936da638453384a03acee78639f Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Sito Citypower? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/sito-citypower/#post-146628 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:52:42 +0100 Thanks for the comments! this really is a great forum.

I’m building two new engines:

1) Polini Speed engine + modified “brom” crank + Polini 46mm + Dellorto 13/13 + Polini airbox

2) Belgian carter + modified “brom” crank + DR Evo 43mm + Dellorto 12/12 + Polini airbox

Low end torque and “original looks” is most important, not top speed…[Lees meer]

]]> 7c149d7b9acf2ed0ffffa8faeb1d7a54 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Softer edges needed on this inlet port? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/softer-edges-needed-on-this-inlet-port/#post-146623 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:29:48 +0100 This engine will get a DR Evo 43mm and a 12/12 Dellorto so it seems to fit perfectly.

]]> fc9f09bbfa2b21e86d3e8bfdb567da9c Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Softer edges needed on this inlet port? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/softer-edges-needed-on-this-inlet-port/#post-146616 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:33:00 +0100 Interesting, the “brom” carter version was never sold in Sweden.

I think the inlet is 12 mm.

/Dea

]]> 1d39d2949485cdebc18a0e1041306b0d Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Polini Speed engine, DR43mm or Polini 46mm? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/polini-speed-engine-dr43mm-or-polini-46mm/#post-146560 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 20:03:15 +0100 Interesting, I didn’t even know that there were different versions of the crankshaft… I have a couple of original crankshaft in my garage, let’s hope at least one of them is for moped…

I thought that low-end torque increased if the opening intake timing was increased slightly?

I want torque ๐Ÿ™‚ no variator and a lot of hills where I…[Lees meer]

]]> cd86ab52723f40721d04536494904619 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Polini Speed engine, DR43mm or Polini 46mm? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/polini-speed-engine-dr43mm-or-polini-46mm/#post-146606 Sat, 10 Jan 2015 14:13:00 +0100 Thanks! great info, Iรคll use the 43 mm DR Evo.

What versions of the original crankshaft, if any, works in the Speed engine?

/Dea

]]> 7d15423b8308a6dd761a59ff82fc2a58 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Start shoe problems :-( in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/start-shoe-problems/#post-146594 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:39:45 +0100 Removed the springs and now it works ๐Ÿ˜€
From time to time I still have to run a few meters before the start shoes engage.
All washers are in place and the clutchhousing has been degreased and the surface roughed up a bit.
Still not sure why they started sticking but I will file the inner sides of the start shoes and use some high-temp grease to…[Lees meer]

]]> cb4e1b5650707a21720ada3d9ae15cf9 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Start shoe problems :-( in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/start-shoe-problems/#post-146591 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:03:40 +0100 Just checked and the shoes are (unfortunately…) mounted correctly.

/Dea

]]> 3f77c6a0a9ee383da102d2449c3eed9c Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp How to: complete motor tunen voor 43DR evo in het forum Oude topics https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/how-to-complete-motor-tunen-voor-43dr-evo/page/5/#post-144051 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:42:09 +0100 I’ve already practised when I did my 50cc Athena/Eurocilindri, was just hoping for some pictures.

/Dea

]]> 7d4538f10b1ffbb6d52f2d1968f3608e Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp How to: complete motor tunen voor 43DR evo in het forum Oude topics https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/how-to-complete-motor-tunen-voor-43dr-evo/page/4/#post-144049 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:18:14 +0100 All the pictures are gone and I’m just about to modify my carter for a 43mmm DR Evo….. does anyone have the pictures available?

/Dea

]]> 68c9f89f2ac44838440a18d8efd05091 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Best allround exhaust system? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/best-allround-exhaust-system/#post-146564 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:48:53 +0100 Thanks for all the advice!

I’ll get a Sito City power to compare

]]> decb4aa8ce7f73560f8fbd40250d1a9f Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Which cylinder manufacturer? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/which-cylinder-manufacturer/#post-146563 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:46:57 +0100 After 1500 kms with an Athena/Eurocilindri 50cc I’m going back to the Olympia 65cc cylinder.
Performance was similar but the Olympia 65cc has much better low-end power.

]]> 88f6bed1a610654312e5982b853875ec Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Jettning an Athena 50cc cylinder? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/jettning-an-athena-50cc-cylinder/#post-146562 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:39:28 +0100 Problem found (and hopefully solved….)

The carburator started leaking fuel so I replaced it with a 12/10 carb with a 62 jet instead and suddenly my idle was back and the engine ran better.
I lost a little torque and power but max speed was just ~3 km/h lower so obviously there was something wrong with the 13/13 carb.

Closer inspection of…[Lees meer]

]]> 04ee0a91eec198c43f923905facad343 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Jettning an Athena 50cc cylinder? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/jettning-an-athena-50cc-cylinder/#post-146544 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:27:11 +0200 Hi,

I followed Malossis recommendation and only increased the height of the intake window so sealing shouldn’t be a problem.

The low top speed is due to that I kept the original rear pulley, I testeed with a slightly smaller rear pulley and it reached 65 km/h without any problems, but since I don’t have a variator I want to keep the original…[Lees meer]

]]> 301e4557ec3f11e9499d712c24b6e988 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Broken crank? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/broken-crank/#post-146556 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 15:14:11 +0200 Nice catch, I didn’t put this engine together myself so I just assumed it was the original crank….
Good to hear that the original crank is reallly strong, on my other engine I modified the original crank instead so hopefully it will hold-up better.

/Dea

]]> bede22d7e227bf25df94262346f0bcd5 Dea_944t reageerde in het onderwerp Which cylinder manufacturer? in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/which-cylinder-manufacturer/#post-146553 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 10:15:29 +0200 Thanks!

Is it considered to be a good cylinder?

/Dea

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