You can set the sort order of messages? Just click on the link in the date column. Your preferences will be remembered, so you don't have to do it again when you return.
The real reason all speedos read over is to allow for tyre wear. As the tyre wears the wheels start turning faster with the effect that with nearly worn...
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Malcolm S Mill
malcolmthemole
May 3, 2013 10:12 pm
douglass and john are making good salient points, as usual. I wonder what will be the solution in the near future.... the speedo accuracy is due to become part...
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christopherb...
May 3, 2013 10:12 pm
Michael, we do a lot of work with rolling roads, virtually all vehicles tested read 10% over. My conclusion is that most people drive just over the limit (on...
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philbernthom
May 3, 2013 10:12 pm
I'm looking for a new or 2nd hand gear shift assembly for an Aixam A751 petrol 2005/6...wondered if anyone had one spare or knew of a place where I can find...
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philipblack78@...
philipblack7...
May 5, 2013 8:50 pm
I'm still getting my wee Aixam 500 ready for the road , cleaned the rust and hammerited the engine bay , next task is to get the gearbox out and replace...
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douglas522497
May 5, 2013 8:51 pm
A couple of points again, having read all the posts. Firstly think about it - if you are travelling at a constant road speed next to an identical car with...
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douglas522497
May 5, 2013 8:51 pm
Sorry to hear that it has gone so soon - anyone been rough with it perhaps? Beware of MOT testers and garages. I always put a notice in explaining how to move...
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malcolmthemole
May 6, 2013 7:52 pm
we have a subject that is a pet hate of mine, my old landrover went everywhere including the sahara twice.... if you go south over it, you have to go back......
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Michael Slater
sallylillian1
May 6, 2013 7:52 pm
Thanks for all the responses, it is clear there is no solution, however I can say that my old Aixam Crossline was accurate, according to my GPS, as indeed is...
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Kim Ryan
kim888uk
May 7, 2013 7:40 pm
Im looking to buy another vehicle but should it be another aixam or a microcar? Not looking for anything brand new but something 1 to 3 yrs old. Does anyone...
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douglas522497
May 7, 2013 7:40 pm
Hi Malcolm - sorry to hear that you are in pain and having to get treatment. Just one other point I have noticed. Now that a lot of villages etc. have those...
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douglas522497
May 13, 2013 5:06 am
This is just me wondering but I suspect the law has changed (Malcolm will probably know). I seem to remember that, as long as you have an efficient silencer of...
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douglas522497
May 13, 2013 5:06 am
Hi Kim I have operated an Aixam sucessfully for 13 years but I can do all the work on it myself and it has taken a lot sometimes. I get the impression that...
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malcolmthemole
May 13, 2013 9:19 pm
diesel and petrol are different. diesel only needs pipe and "effective" silencer.... it must produce no smoke or produce smoke below permitted level.. petrol...
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douglas522497
May 14, 2013 7:49 pm
Thanks Malcolm - was sure you would know! So there are still restrictions on where the gasses can exit. Of course none of these regulations have ever taken...
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malcolmthemole
May 15, 2013 4:10 am
the problem with the aixam and microcar is that if you put a pipe up the side of the door pillar (I had a landrover like it) the poor little aixam / microcar...
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malcolmthemole
May 15, 2013 4:12 am
as its "summer" (at least its above freezing) I thought I'd enter the fray about towing. DVLA with VOSA and DSA have issued easier advice for those who like to...
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alistair
gilbatburton
May 15, 2013 8:31 pm
In other words get a small trailer. As Malcolm says it's the redefinition of a "car" making it clear it's NOT a trailer. I did see some wording in the...
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Kim Ryan
kim888uk
May 15, 2013 8:32 pm
MANY MANY thanks for this info. Its really helpfull to have someones unbiased opinion too. Ive never actually ''seen'' a microcar but it seems to be the better...
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Warren
warrengray32
May 15, 2013 8:32 pm
alright people, my name is warren I am an electrician by trade and ive helped out at a motorcycle service shop so I have some knowledge of bike electrics ive...
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Warren
warrengray32
May 15, 2013 8:34 pm
alright again! also does anyone know why it sometimes seems to take ages before the power (such as it is) transmited from the kubota z 482 through the drive...
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malcolmthemole
May 16, 2013 5:06 am
sorry to disillusion you... but no such definition it appears to be from a time when I learnt to drive.... my licence was for light motorcar, light locomotive,...
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John Jackson
thermalsoareruk
May 16, 2013 8:13 pm
Hi Warren, glad to hear you're taking the initiative, best way to keep these things working :) The central intake is for the heater. The ingoing side of the...
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John Jackson
thermalsoareruk
May 16, 2013 8:13 pm
Hey again, could be a worn, oily, wet or wrong belt, or even a problem with one or other of the pulleys. Mine slips a little if it has been standing a few days...
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Warren Gray
warrengray32
May 17, 2013 4:27 am
first of all, thanks for answering the questions regarding  lagging power delivery! yeah what you said makes sense , I will look into the possible causes you...
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John Jackson
thermalsoareruk
May 17, 2013 4:41 pm
The holes are probably gunged up, Warren, give the area near the hinge bottom a really good poking around. JJ. ... From: aixamandmicrocar@......
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douglas522497
May 18, 2013 7:11 pm
Very interesting as usual Malcolm! I was speaking (months ago) to someone who has a motorhome and "A frame" and small car setup and he mentioned that he would...
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douglas522497
May 18, 2013 7:11 pm
I have often wondered about this because The Flying Frog ain't got one! It is a 2000 model Aixam 500SL (SL= fake wood and leccy windows!) It has the old style...
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douglas522497
May 18, 2013 7:11 pm
Hi - just like JJ I find my car suffers if cold or wet weather gets at the belt and the cone variator. If trouble persists after it is warmed and dried check...
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malcolmthemole
May 19, 2013 10:18 pm
I'm sure I mentioned it... but it was a big posting (as usual when I'm in pain) towing with an A frame is not legal without ALL brakes in the towed vehicle...
