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by scoothappy
Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: li/tv kickstart shaft?
Replies: 10
Views: 3208

li/tv kickstart shaft?

What's the best kickstart shaft for a tuned tv200? i keep bending my indian ones! :evil:
by scoothappy
Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: strange noise in chain case!
Replies: 11
Views: 4260

Re: strange noise in chain case!

the layshaft race was just the first problem i have found. magnet drain plug not too dirty but kinda. need to go through the box very carefully for other damage. building a lambretta gearbox from scratch, so much fun! :cry:
thanks for the feedback.
by scoothappy
Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: strange noise in chain case!
Replies: 11
Views: 4260

Re: strange noise in chain case!

I think it was the end plate layshaft race. it was not completely seated in the end plate. and was slightly cockeyed in the end plate. does anyone have any expeirience with this sort of thing. when i used a feeler gauge to check the gearbox shim it was slightly loose on one side and tight on the oth...
by scoothappy
Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:51 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Horizontal spare wheel holder & rack
Replies: 4
Views: 1552

Re: Horizontal spare wheel holder & rack

If your talking about this kind http://scootrs.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=1590, i have one in stainless and seems pretty good! Not many miles with it yet though. :oops:
by scoothappy
Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Sloppy Gear Cables - Seized Horncast - Hair torn out
Replies: 6
Views: 1303

Re: Sloppy Gear Cables - Seized Horncast - Hair torn out

you might be able to get at them by taking the head set top off. thats how i do it if they come out of the head set base.
by scoothappy
Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Tuned scoot with standard forks and brakes etc
Replies: 17
Views: 4649

Re: Tuned scoot with standard forks and brakes etc

i run a ts1 with a bitubo rear, italian front dampers, gp rear brakes and stock front disc both with upgraded pads. works good for me but hydraulic is better. just need to keep your eye open for collisions! :shock:
by scoothappy
Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:41 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Rear axle not turning
Replies: 17
Views: 3154

Re: Rear axle not turning

Do you have brake shoes in it? if so then might be them.
by scoothappy
Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: badges
Replies: 5
Views: 1645

Re: badges

Hey scooterrestorations is best. think they use casa badges. but whatever you do don't use scootrs badges :!: they make some good stuff but badges are not one of them.
by scoothappy
Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:50 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: strange noise in chain case!
Replies: 11
Views: 4260

Re: strange noise in chain case!

seems to be gear selector rubbing on the side of gears in neutral. when in gear with clutch pulled sounds goes away. since everything is brand new in gearbox thinking of just letting it break in. any advise? :?: :D
by scoothappy
Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: strange noise in chain case!
Replies: 11
Views: 4260

Re: strange noise in chain case!

definitly got oil in it. i tried engaging the kickstart while idling, that seems fine, but a loose sprocket and using clutch to isolate problems will help.
thanks