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by 1960split
Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:06 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: how to make a DL 125 faster
Replies: 14
Views: 5260

Re: how to make a DL 125 faster

Mate,there are still dealers that sell good iron 175 kits that will bolt straight on and you can still run the 20mm carb,up gearing to 5.2 and run an AF bigbore.Not an expensive conversion and it sounds like all you need.Will be reliable if setup good like any engine. like this ? http://lambretta.c...
by 1960split
Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: how to make a DL 125 faster
Replies: 14
Views: 5260

Re: how to make a DL 125 faster

thanks for the replies as for how fast i want to go i want to get it sorted so i can ride at about 55MPH to keep up with modern traffic i dont want to mess with it too much as it starts 2nd kick everytime and runs nice just seems to run out of steam in 4th gear is it worth checking the jetting to se...
by 1960split
Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: how to make a DL 125 faster
Replies: 14
Views: 5260

how to make a DL 125 faster

these may be stupid questions i have a DL125 and its top speed only seems to be 47 mph(GPS). everything is as standard will any of the following achieve a better top speed and cruising speed as the acceleration is ok 1) fitting a 42mm AF clubman exhaust 2) fitting a bigger carburettor 3) changing th...
by 1960split
Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: DL 125 speed
Replies: 15
Views: 3948

Re: DL 125 speed

thanks for the replies
the speedo shows 90kmh unfortunately the GPS shows 47mph :(
by 1960split
Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: DL 125 speed
Replies: 15
Views: 3948

DL 125 speed

how fast should a standard DL 125 go
stickys book says 57 mph but in mark haines unofficial lambretta manual update it says 45 mph because of the gearing.


thanks