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by Modlife
Wed May 02, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TS1 engine problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2883

Re: TS1 engine problems

Hi Gaz, Dean I managed to have a look at the various parts of the carb, they are as follows main jet- 320 pilot- 20 slider- 6.0 needle- 55 I tried the circlip on the third notch down, which didnt make any real difference, so tried it on the second notch down, which has improved things. I'll keep che...
by Modlife
Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TS1 engine problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2883

Re: TS1 engine problems

Hi,pop the needle out and move the e clip up one notch towards the top then take it for a short run to see if its any cleaner (no motor way road tests tho)sounds rich to me,got a few friends that have had the same as you and that's what we did to sorted both bikes. Dyno check after would be advisab...
by Modlife
Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TS1 engine problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2883

Re: TS1 engine problems

sounds like one of those mikuni devils.... also, the varitronic ignition has hardly any weight to keep a regular tickover Yes your right, it is a Mikuni 35mm. Do you think I would be better going back to a standard stator? or wouldn't it make any difference. I thought I had left the choke on at fir...
by Modlife
Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TS1 engine problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2883

TS1 engine problems

Hi all, Ive just purchased my first Lambretta TS1 225 and I think there's a problem when the engines running at low revs it feels like it's miss fireing until I get the revs up, it then goes like a rocket putting a big smile on my face. Is this a common thing with tuned engines or is there something...
by Modlife
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:55 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Vespa indicator problems
Replies: 4
Views: 3066

Vespa indicator problems

Hi, Does anyone know what causes my indicators to stop working whilst the engine is revving high. They work fine when the scooter is on tick over. My first thought was a problem with the voltage regulator, but I have since changed this and still have the same problem, I have also changed the flasher...