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by ForemanBob
Fri Nov 15, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Glasgow Lambretta
Replies: 13
Views: 8397

Re: Glasgow Lambretta

I live local to Glasgow Lambretta. Davie who runs the show is a one man band, and is extremely busy. I've never had any issue with him.

PM me if you'd like me to pay him a visit to help you sort your issues out.
by ForemanBob
Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:46 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Overheated blue crank
Replies: 5
Views: 2575

Re: Overheated blue crank

will be OK as long as you have not blued a bearing surface...
by ForemanBob
Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: DC System and sip speedo issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2719

Re: DC System and sip speedo issues

You are simply suffering from low voltage... I dont like optimates... they eventually overcharge the battery.

Change the battery for a new one, run the scooter regularly and you shouldnt have any issues...
by ForemanBob
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:54 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Rapido Race 225 exhaust and gearing recommendations
Replies: 3
Views: 2096

Re: Rapido Race 225 exhaust and gearing recommendations

4.8 final drive or there abouts should be perfect for those pipes....
by ForemanBob
Mon May 13, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: 60mm crank
Replies: 2
Views: 2759

Re: 60mm crank

If you dont change the rod length you may have the piston skirt hit the casing, and you need to trim it. Using a 110mm rod with your 60mm crank gives you lots more flexibility with tuning etc
by ForemanBob
Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:19 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Portable Scissor Jack for Lambrettas
Replies: 9
Views: 4095

Re: Portable Scissor Jack for Lambrettas

love that... well done
by ForemanBob
Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Action cams
Replies: 3
Views: 2013

Re: Action cams

I'm using a drift HD... only trouble with it is wind noise pick up from mic... wee bit of fur elastic banded over it eliminates that though...

Best results from a helmet mount vs a frame mount
by ForemanBob
Sat May 26, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Leak down test spark plug
Replies: 6
Views: 2818

Re: Leak down test spark plug

I'd try a new plug an crush the washer down to suit.

Failing that a little grease to try to create a seal...

But if its that bad i'd be looking to get the seat machined flat..
by ForemanBob
Thu May 03, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: High Revving - air leak - failed gasket
Replies: 15
Views: 6140

Re: High Revving - air leak - failed gasket

The marks on your piston tell me that you have had heat seize issues or stuck piston rings... you need to take the top end off and check these out...

Anything else is putting lipstick on a pig, IMHO
by ForemanBob
Tue May 01, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: High Revving - air leak - failed gasket
Replies: 15
Views: 6140

Re: High Revving - air leak - failed gasket

I would doubt whether a leaking exhaust gasket has caused that much damage.

I would suspect that you have bigger problems elsewhere.

You really need to strip to investigate. Are you in a local club? If not reach out to some of the local guys from the Falkirk Steeple etc to assist you