Vespa-Ciao.nl | Giuseppe | Activiteit https://vc.dev.rickgroen.nl/leden/giuseppe/activity/ Activiteit feed voor Giuseppe. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:57:40 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= nl-NL 30 hourly 2 c1c46329d5ce946d2f30fcef2e4fdf63 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp Vespa Si Finally Completed in het forum Projecten https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/vespa-si-finally-completed/#post-485780 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:03:16 +0200 Hi Friends

thank you for all your comments on my Si.
it gives me great satisfaction knowing that the style i have chosen for my project is well received.

Hansieb i don’t have a video now but i will get hold of a camera and do one for you.
it does also sound very nice, more like a 125 than a 70cc.
Edjuh the dogs danglees indeed !! i always…[Lees meer]

]]> fca4d95c660e00d4c0b3dfeb86f2ecb2 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp Vespa Si Finally Completed in het forum Projecten https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/vespa-si-finally-completed/#post-485748 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:11:36 +0200 Thank you friends
yes i put a lot of time and effort into the build, lot’s of nights in the garage.
Yes it is an original mono version from 1983.
cheers
giuseppe

]]> aba1fc22c2d8e99638f1b5d6336827e0 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp Vespa Si Finally Completed in het forum Projecten https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/vespa-si-finally-completed/#post-445613 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:12:17 +0200 Hi Edjuh
Glad you like it as it took a lot of time and effort getting it like that.
I got the clutch bell from ciaocross as you may know already.
Cheers
Giuseppe

]]> f0331c2951882d225bd0e3f1d56634ce Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/3/#post-148142 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:03:20 +0100 Hi Edjuh
yeah i do get called joe aswell.
ok i will go down to a maximum of 75 and see.
Yeah finally good news hey about time.
cheers
Giuseppe

]]> 24eae1e052d77f8c3851376cf641edfa Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/3/#post-148140 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:54:13 +0100 Hi Guys i am very glad to report that putting in some 6.6g rollers tonight things started to work. After warming up i gave it some WOT and i could see that the vario started to work and in turn opened the rear clutch disks up too, which i am very pleased about.Now i have to look at the carb again as with a max jet of 90 i am still far too rich as…[Lees meer]

]]> f9bdf5e34b1622d8e639f520e2f3ba75 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/3/#post-148138 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:18:58 +0100 mmmmmm strange why i’m getting all these issues then.
Oh well will have to keep trying.
many thanks
Giuseppe

]]> b59556e0db3553cef00c7b5d386e871e Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/2/#post-148136 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:12:27 +0100 Ok Niek i got the red triangles on anyway but just thought i would check.
Hi Edjuh no i never used the plastic bit as i was told was not necessary.
I will try and use a heavier roller combination tonight and see how it goes.
i’m gonna try 6.6’s and 7.6’s tonight as last night i only tried the 6.1’s.
Did you guys have these issues also when…[Lees meer]

]]> 168a4795ddaef246792eb78ce31fc1bb Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/2/#post-148133 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:46:07 +0100 no problem.
I was intending on taking some pictures this weekend and then i will post them up for you to look at.
I take it the black vario front plate can only go on one way can’t it ? in other words i don’t think you can fit it wrong.
Do those red things have to be installed, i got them on now but i suppose can try without if possible…[Lees meer]

]]> d000ea37a533c09e6d7f03cae354814d Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/2/#post-148131 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:38:14 +0100 Hi Guys
Just to update on the matter.
I replaced the rollers with heavier weights last night and even though the engine sounds better shall we say the vario still does not open, i have tried all sorts last night.
Took the clutch off checked everything all is good, cleaned up the bronze bus inside the clutch and lightly oiled it to make sure the…[Lees meer]

]]> 118ef55b6c4bdd076221e0dddb5a0d58 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp polini roller kit in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/polini-roller-kit/#post-148127 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:03:43 +0100 excellent Niek.

that’s what i wanted to hear.
I didn’t really be wanting to buy yet another set of rollers if it’s not required.
for test rollers to last so long possibly due to the covers protecting them.
i’m happy now.
cheers
Giuseppe

]]> 1dfe9d99887dc3a46f66c8b4dc65c8c9 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp polini roller kit in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/polini-roller-kit/#post-148129 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:29:56 +0100 lovely niek.
thanks for clarifying that.
yes it is the TEST kit shall we say.
hopefully once i get this sorted then i’m going to have to buy some proper rollers to fit.
why would these need covers to fit Niek ? what’s the reason for that would you know.
cheers
Giuseppe

]]> 045dead15831edcfafd91e891b388eed Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/2/#post-148124 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:50:26 +0100 Hi Niek

i have had it on the stand revving it but still nothing and i rode it for a bit no change.
it gives me good take off speed but that’s it doesn’t variate.
what do you think i should get heavier rollers ? i thought that 5.1g’s would be fine on a 75cc.
i didn’t put the 4.7g ones on because i thought they were too light.
PLEASE ADVISE…[Lees meer]

]]> 66906323343d00a18cd957ee11d71c70 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/2/#post-148122 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:31:57 +0100 Hi Guys
I took the variator off tonight and all seems to be well with the fitting, with the malossi belt off it also slides across the crank arm nicely.When i put the belt back on then it doesn’t variate.
The clutch disks are also fine as they are quite tough to open so i can’t see the problem is there, multivar definitely not working as it’s…[Lees meer]

]]> aa610013873cbd6dbcee21472eec4636 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/page/2/#post-148120 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:52:34 +0100 Hi Tnerul

yes i understand exactly what you mean on the subject.
i think the problem will lye with the variator for sure not variating at all which is what seems to be the case with mine.
I would be curious to find out from someone what the solution is – maybe to buy a new one ?
If i find everything is fitted correctly which i’m sure it is…[Lees meer]

]]> 272d56462adafa5e4d200463fbc3581c Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/#post-148117 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:39:50 +0100 Tnerual

i think you are correct in what you are saying, i heard some problems with the multivar wish i got the polini now.
i will take it off tonight just to check it’s installed properly and sliding well and if it still doesn’t variate i will speak to the shop i bought it from.
mine tends to stay in high gear will find out tonight.
thanks…[Lees meer]

]]> 2d2baa8cd79ca6de0fecf488ae4a4b78 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/#post-148114 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:30:58 +0100 ok while i have the vario off tonight i will check the disks also.
i don’t think my rollers are light do you ?
Giuseppe

]]> 951c067af6193e4a8eada3e4c460c47b Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/#post-148112 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:22:22 +0100 ok no problem.
if it variates when the variator moves then i best check that first.
do i need to move the disk with the belt in place or without it.
thanks again
Giuseppe

]]> 07c4d62371b14735545995ae0ec729b7 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/#post-148110 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:13:09 +0100 thank you for the link my friend as mine definitely doesn’t do that.
i will check the vario again to see that all is well with it.
on what throttle opening would they open like that, i don’t want to go made on the accelerator as i have to run it in you see.
many thanks
Giuseppe

]]> 43ace4f2d600a3cd97e9fa91a94ca948 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp variomatic seems to be stuck in 1st gear in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/variomatic-seems-to-be-stuck-in-1st-gear/#post-148108 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:50:28 +0100 hello guys
the rollers i have are 5.1g fitted until i run it in – do you guys think 5.1g are light then ?
oh excuse me guys i thought the vario housing could be moved by hand but obviously not then, yes the belt is sitting 1mm above the disks so that seems to be fitted correctly even though worn somewhat already.
if i prise the rear disks with…[Lees meer]

]]> 4f647c0ae7de06dd77001038679b6dd6 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp Oil for rear hub in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/oil-for-rear-hub/#post-146076 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:50:08 +0100 the proper oil to use is 80/90 gear oil.
giuseppe

]]> 541aa638ab8c70da990c5bec82d05f62 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/page/2/#post-148104 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:43:02 +0100 yes petrol flows just fine i checked that.
i have just been told that the guy i bought the malossi block from is that he may of given me the wrong reed block, so after all that could well be the cause it doesn’t want to start.
thanks
giuseppe

]]> 54b592d252192f4e9b5a4543713e55c8 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/page/2/#post-148102 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:48:58 +0100 Hi Hansieb
thanks for the information you have provided.
ok i will check everything again and see what i can do.
are you supposed to spray deodorant in the cylinder ? no surely not..
i will also check the piston just in case for some reason it hits the head.
i have noticed one thing though when i pull the decompression lever it doesn’t seem…[Lees meer]

]]> 437409da3b64f22b5b9cbbb6bdf615bc Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/page/2/#post-148100 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:02:24 +0100 Hi Hansieb
yes spark plug sparks no problem at all, a nice clear blue spark.
Yes it is a membran engine as you say and i have the manual choke connected, are these engines bad to start then ?
The carb is leaking a bit where the gasket is, just on one side though would this definitley have an effect on starting the bike ?
i can see you got the…[Lees meer]

]]> b26f699c69b47ee682e5bfe7c2b04f08 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/page/2/#post-148098 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:16:06 +0100 ok thanks.

]]> ab38b98e95b4037ec7d0e824d841fbea Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/page/2/#post-148096 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:08:37 +0100 6V or 12V please ?

]]> 202f36faf5f03f3772fbcc01949e3b84 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/page/2/#post-148094 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:01:26 +0100 Yeah then i need to buy a new one.
this is where you start spending money hey trying to find a problem.
any idea on the cdi if it’s 6v or 12v.
thanks
guiseppe

]]> d1852916932938eecc810b6f6bb67cc1 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/#post-148092 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:55:35 +0100 what i’ll do is disconnect the red, white, green cables and leave the spark plug in and turn it over.
i don’t think there’s anyway of checking the cdi is there.
are these cdi’s 6v or 12v please ?
one thing i noticed also is while pedaling i turned the lights on but no life there either, so it could be a faulty cdi not making the engine…[Lees meer]

]]> 8348b9d987594229a0602087584c435a Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/#post-148090 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:49:53 +0100 Hi There

if the CDI was faulty would the plug still spark ?

cable+cap is silicone race so brand new.
you could be right the cdi could be a problem.

]]> 5262a2d916b052853e7d170eded3c107 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/#post-148088 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:19:25 +0100 Hi Guys

the ignition is electronic so nothing to adjust there really.
yeah but you need the proper attachment to start it with the drill but i don’t have that.

Hansieb

yes i have the choke installed and been using it when i start.
i did also have a 96 jet but again no sign of life.
i have a brand new spark plug but will buy another one…[Lees meer]

]]> 38764a9b6953cf4c048f97f7b524adf5 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/#post-148085 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:51:14 +0100 Hi

i have tried pedaling and push starting which is very hard as i have variomatic transmission.
if i could by the drill attachment then i could put the drill on it but i don’t know where i can get one.
thanks
giuseppe

]]> af402352716c5a7f24edc4eb1e441a61 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/#post-148080 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:46:14 +0100 when you say ignition you mean the spark ? if it is it does spark well though.
i also tried with a much larger jet before but still nothing.
maybe i should try another carb just in case this one is a problem.

thanks
Giuseppe

]]> 4e9f0f23477678ba0659afd8ad52a481 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp engine won't start after rebuild in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/engine-wont-start-after-rebuild/#post-148083 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:27:14 +0100 well the jet i got in there now is only an 80 so not big at all considering i got a 21mm carb.
you think with the leak it should still start then.
thanks
giuseppe

]]> 8fc1d901e4e434730a5e95be675244e9 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp English site where i can buy parts? in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/english-site-where-i-can-buy-parts/#post-148030 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:37 +0100 i pm’d the guy weeks ago to give him the info but doesn’t seem to have returned.
Giuseppe

]]> f018623975b6065f251462dc73166a28 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp What a big sounds from ciao.. please reply.. in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/what-a-big-sounds-from-ciao-please-reply/#post-146027 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:01:24 +0100 cheaper to buy a good seconhand unit if you don’t want to buy new.
trouble is if you weld the hole it won’t last very long.
cheers
Giuseppe

]]> e2915fafd636b0abb7d9d958397ff4ae Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp 90mm clutch @ moparts New question! in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/90mm-clutch-moparts-new-question/#post-146019 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:37:56 +0100 i beleive you can change the tension spring but that’s about it.
better to get a second hand unit then you can change the x3 springs to malossi tight ones.
i have bought a lot of parts from moparts and are an excellent supplier, and a great bike builder.
thanks
Giuseppe

]]> 69a1f97607b254700cd8488d7a815c9a Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp Cilinder kit cleaning before fitting in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/cilinder-kit-cleaning-before-fitting/#post-148054 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:53:38 +0100 excellent guys.
thank you for all your help and advise, i know the direction to take now.
cheers
giuseppe

]]> 0a9553e5853cacf40a215bc0985cf675 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp Cilinder kit cleaning before fitting in het forum Pub talk https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/cilinder-kit-cleaning-before-fitting/#post-148051 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:43:39 +0100 Hi Martino

yes i can appreciate that all parts need to be coated with oil to ensure it doesn’t seize.
would it be necessary to clean the parts before fitting with a brush and some petrol ?
thanks
giuseppe

]]> fd21e4fbd83388f512985ef6370a1422 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp simonini altissimo rendimento / thunder in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/simonini-altissimo-rendimento-thunder/#post-145967 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:26:59 +0100 H Hi Guys
Thanks Thanks for the advise given, and a wicked video of the ciao was very nice.
Sounds awesome too.
Well i will have to make a decision on which one to go for.
thanks again
giuseppe

sss

]]> d9120fec7ce4d641f7d55bf5a2b9ffe3 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp simonini altissimo rendimento / thunder in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/simonini-altissimo-rendimento-thunder/#post-145964 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:31:38 +0100 Hi

yes mine is on a 22mm connection for the pinasco black.
my setup is a pretty fast going one so you would of thought the 100cc should perform well.
i would rather not spend the extra money but if i have to i will due to the calibrata giving higher rpm’s at top end.

oh yes of course i would need to fine tune it a little with the rollers,…[Lees meer]

]]> ef3bcdd7f5d07169710a3b18407eb3c6 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp simonini altissimo rendimento / thunder in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/simonini-altissimo-rendimento-thunder/#post-145961 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:25:35 +0100 Hi

well i haven’t tried it yet as i still have the engine in pieces because i am putting the frame together.
seeing as though i have a vario i bought the exhaust thinking it would be good for top end as i do not require it to perform on take off due to the transmission i have.

i just heard that it wasn’t a good performer on other engines…[Lees meer]

]]> 7cf02f8248677c3df0d8b4ba3b6eff05 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp simonini altissimo rendimento / thunder in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/simonini-altissimo-rendimento-thunder/#post-145959 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:20:39 +0100 lovely thank you Tnerual.
yes the 100cc it is!! sorry
looks like i did make a mistake in buying it then.
i may have to spend more money and get a Calibrata.
thanks.
Giuseppe

]]> c222fe7a7db88a21555a308908009f39 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp simonini altissimo rendimento / thunder in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/simonini-altissimo-rendimento-thunder/#post-145364 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:17:34 +0100 yes.
i think you guys know it as the simo thunder which is mounted on the simo engine.
does that help at all.
i can’t seem to put a picture on but if you google it you can’t miss it.

thanks

Giuseppe

]]> 594a378715f5469afb4a2a7da181cc9b Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp english translation in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/english-translation/#post-145948 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:51:42 +0100 Hi Guys
thank you very much for the help and advise.
i will give one of the translation software a go.
yes Edjuh i am the English / Italian from ciaocross and we haev spoken a couple of times.
you are all a helpful bunch so thank you and you have some excellent how to’s.
cheers
Giuseppe

]]> 1236afae8ea74539a0fad26840ba25e6 Giuseppe reageerde in het onderwerp english translation in het forum General questions https://vespa-ciao.nl/forums/topic/english-translation/#post-145944 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:27:55 +0100 thanks my friend.
it was just so that i can browse the how to’s and maybe buy some bits.
cheers
giuseppe

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