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by PRE0ATS
Tue Mar 26, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: Decent paint supplier
Replies: 6
Views: 3149

Re: Decent paint supplier

GBCS wrote:UK based manufacturer:
http://www.specialistpaints.com
Justin who owns Specialist Paints is a top bloke - I intend using his paint on my next restoration.
by PRE0ATS
Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Fitting A 12 Litre Tank
Replies: 14
Views: 4382

Re: Fitting A 12 Litre Tank

soulsurfer wrote:Has anyone else had this problem?
Yep, got a stainless one from resurrection scooters a while back - came to dry build and could not get the toolbox and the tank in at the same time even without any rubbers! :(
by PRE0ATS
Fri Mar 01, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Spring loaded top chain guide
Replies: 39
Views: 11399

Re: Spring loaded top chain guide

Pull down tentioners or a properly engineered sprung tensioner are ways of prolonging the service life surely. Looks like MB have been working on a properly engineered sprung tensioner, which seems a much better fit: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.484910668241414.1073741825.24510619222186...
by PRE0ATS
Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: MB Race Tour cylinder kit opinions
Replies: 62
Views: 26812

Re: MB Race Tour cylinder kit opinions

So thanks everyone who replied and PMd me privately as well. It seems as if the GT kit is the preferable contestant to the RT kit, and Mugello completely out of question. The RT costs the double of what the GT retails at, but is cheramic lined alu rather than cast iron. Is there anything that anyon...
by PRE0ATS
Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: dc conversion battery
Replies: 7
Views: 2433

Re: dc conversion battery

so if i`m getting this right ....so both red and brown go directly to the battery i.e red to battery and brown to non switched supply =straight to battery also ...........or am i being really thick here :-) As I understand it, having seen a website showing the installation of vespa speedo, the brow...
by PRE0ATS
Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: SIP Lambretta Digital Speedo
Replies: 313
Views: 142939

Re: SIP Lambretta Digital Speedo

Finally got around to fitting my SIP Lambretta speedo today. I'm running a Wassell full DC system on the bike in question, a SIL GP. Testing: Initial tests show the digital speed works (once I set the input correctly) :oops: but I plan to stick the TomTom on it over the next few days to calibrate i...
by PRE0ATS
Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: SIP lambretta speedo, where the f....
Replies: 29
Views: 7270

Re: SIP lambretta speedo, where the f....

soulsurfer wrote:It'll be in stock on 15th February....
http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/produ ... +_50000800
:roll:
Make that 15th of April now.....
:evil:
by PRE0ATS
Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: Original 70's yellow Ochre Jet 200 - Time warp
Replies: 27
Views: 10108

Re: Original 70's yellow Ochre Jet 200 - Time warp

Toddy wrote:Agree lovely scooter , wheres the outside pictures taken mate ?
At a guess I'd say they look like the flats used in This Is England '86/'88 to me - Gleadless Valley, Sheffield :?:
by PRE0ATS
Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: A word from Ron Moss on the new Avanti Kit.....
Replies: 23
Views: 11513

Re: A word from Ron Moss on the new Avanti Kit.....

The Small Block This is all ready to go and should produce around 20 b.h.p out the box unfortunately this will NOT be in production until we have sold between 300-400 TT3 kits depending on how many are sold through trade outlets. Out of interest, is there any info on the size (cc) of the small bloc...