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by TurboTrev
Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: 22/2 GP200 1970 Frame
Replies: 2
Views: 3828

Re: 22/2 GP200 1970 Frame

It should have a battery tray if British from new. The very last batch of 1971 electronics came in without them.
by TurboTrev
Fri Nov 08, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Winter model headlight rims
Replies: 6
Views: 3023

Re: Winter model headlight rims

What type of headlight does a Eibar Winter have? Is it the round one like an Italian LI?
by TurboTrev
Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Engine case bead blasting BUT NOT bead blasting
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

Re: Engine case bead blasting BUT NOT bead blasting

Sounds like a ball polished finish? Here it is on an alloy wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ97eFP4tVs
by TurboTrev
Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:14 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Scootering credit where its due
Replies: 15
Views: 7679

Re: Scootering credit where its due

*** I can't edit my above post (which seems a bit daft) so I'm having add this update in a new post, but I've just seen elsewhere on the site that yours is even later than mine!
by TurboTrev
Wed Jun 28, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Scootering credit where its due
Replies: 15
Views: 7679

Re: Scootering credit where its due

*** About 5 weeks from the end of production. White and red, UK reg from new. Yours?
by TurboTrev
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Scootering credit where its due
Replies: 15
Views: 7679

Re: Scootering credit where its due

SX150 and all GP/dl abandoned the mushroom baffle and the tailpipe design was changed also. I'm trying to find evidence that the last SX150s did indeed have the same silencer as the GP/dl - do you by any chance have any evidence that backs this up (it's for my current late SX150 resto). I have seen...
by TurboTrev
Sun May 21, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Standard Rear Shocker Strip?
Replies: 8
Views: 3748

Re: Standard Rear Shocker Strip?

Still looking for someone/company that can rebuild an original shocker for me. Any leads appreciated.
by TurboTrev
Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:34 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Rebuilt Engine
Replies: 1
Views: 1333

Rebuilt Engine

I have a newly rebuilt standard lambretta engine that is not now going to be used in a scooter for a couple of years (possibly more) so I need to store it and as it's not in a scooter it won't be getting started. Should I put oil in it or leave it dry? Advice please!
by TurboTrev
Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: New white or hawthorn
Replies: 21
Views: 7037

Re: New white or hawthorn

Thanks! Now residing in America I believe.
by TurboTrev
Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: New white or hawthorn
Replies: 21
Views: 7037

Re: New white or hawthorn

If it helps, here is my old SX150 painted in its original colour of biancospino/hawthorn white code 8082. It is a creamy white.
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