Solution to problem

I've been trying to find best way to approach the broken exhaust bolt on the engine, and I think I have found the simplest way to do it:

In Norwegian these are called "Skrueuttrekker" or "Grisepikk" (Loosely translatable to:"Screw-undriver" or "Pigs dick", don't ask. I believe its titulated as a screw extractor. )

Idea is that you drill out center of the stubborn bolt, then screw on of these fellas into the hole and twist out the bolt.

Good thing about it: It can be done with the engine in the scooter. Bad thing: Drilling freehand in the centre of a bolt will be demanding. The extractor can also get stuck.

I think I'll give it a go. Soon.

Puncture and season retirement

Friday morning did not start good for me. Going in to Stavanger centrum for an appointment, I had a puncture with Yosephine just beside the local theater.

I had to run for my appointment, and afterwards, I got hold of the missus and our car. Going back home, I fetched some tools and a fresh, spare wheel.

Back at the theater, I started dissassembly of the rear wheel, only to find the bolt that the exhaust hangs in to be totally impossible to loosen. The Polini exhaust needs to be taken off for getting the wheel off. After a lot of swearing, only option I had was to transport the scoot home in the car. Got some celebrity help loading the scoot, Morten Abel just passing by more than willingly gave me a hand getting it into the car without a scratch. Thanks Morten!

Back home the lawn made it easier to work with the rear tire. Got the Polini pipe off by wiggling it off.

Stubborn nut holding the exhaust.

The engine and surroundings look very good considering that its been over 10 years since her restoration!

Underbody looks whole.

Front as well.

With pipe off wheel change is easy.

The stubborn bolt eventually broke off. This probably means that Yosephine is retired for the season. This might be a good time to start thinking about an engine rebuild, with among others a new clutch and an upgear. To be continued...