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by Devo McDuff
Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Seize and keys ...
Replies: 12
Views: 4515

Re: Seize and keys ...

[/quote] thats not nipping up, as coaster said nicasil cylinders dont normaly nip up and you keep going, sounds like either a fuel problem or maybe a broken ring, what carb are you running and are you running it through the airbox ??? [/quote] Ah right, my mistake. Carb is Jetex, 22 I think. I'm not...
by Devo McDuff
Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Seize and keys ...
Replies: 12
Views: 4515

Re: Seize and keys ...

Jem Booth is your man for keys just had two delivered, great fast service. If you need his contact number let me know. As for the steering lock there is a small grub screw holding the lock in place, you access it by removing the headset and a small disc which you can prize out with a stanley blade....
by Devo McDuff
Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:16 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Seize and keys ...
Replies: 12
Views: 4515

Re: Seize and keys ...

......Was well run-in I think but I have had a couple of nips when in 3rd where I was letting it get to what feels like very close to the top of it's range before changing to 4th. ............When easing off the throttle it was okay. Are you sure it actually nipped up? the reason I ask is that nica...
by Devo McDuff
Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:22 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Seize and keys ...
Replies: 12
Views: 4515

Re: Seize and keys ...

Cheers chaps regarding the keys. Found his Yahoo email address here http://www.lostsoulssc.com/news/lambretta-key-cutting .... anyone know if that is still the right one? Anyway, I've emailed him the codes of both locks so will hopefully hear back.
by Devo McDuff
Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Seize and keys ...
Replies: 12
Views: 4515

Seize and keys ...

How do, As much as love my Lammy, blimey they're a ball ache. At least I have the PX to keep me on the road, though the headlamp did fall out on that the other day haha. I've a SII LI150 that was kitted with a Mugello a good few months ago. Was well run-in I think but I have had a couple of nips whe...
by Devo McDuff
Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:55 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Locking in 1st at stop
Replies: 5
Views: 2916

Re: Locking in 1st at stop

Ta. Will speak to the shop then.
by Devo McDuff
Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Locking in 1st at stop
Replies: 5
Views: 2916

Re: Locking in 1st at stop

Haha, nope. Got a tank I can borrow?

Very high compression, shite at starting, worn shaft teeth and a bobbins kickstart meant it was getting kicked over more than it should have done and taking a right beating. That's all sorted now though.
by Devo McDuff
Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Locking in 1st at stop
Replies: 5
Views: 2916

Locking in 1st at stop

How do, Got my Series 2 Li 150 (with Mugello 186) back from the scoot shop the other day as the kickstart shaft had snapped internally. Running pretty well but since then if I try to change to neutral from 1st while at a stop it won't budge until I start moving again (or stall/kill engine). Not the ...
by Devo McDuff
Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Vespa LML T5 200
Replies: 1
Views: 1601

Vespa LML T5 200

Anyone know much about these? Have been offered one at a decent price but have never heard of it before.

So what is it exactly? Is it as quick as a standard T5?
by Devo McDuff
Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Replacement keys
Replies: 6
Views: 2298

Re: Replacement keys

I'm an ex-pat in Sydney. No joy so far with local locksmiths but will ask about the next time I see some of the scooter lads.