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by Joe shields
Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Small frame Xmas tree turning blue when heated
Replies: 1
Views: 1305

Re: Small frame Xmas tree turning blue when heated

Yes you will probably softened it but it all depends on how long the heat was applied for I'm guessing if it turned blue it was quite a while, although you have softened it there should be no massive affect on the strength but it will now be less durable hope this helps
by Joe shields
Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Rear wheel rubbing
Replies: 4
Views: 2576

Re: Rear wheel rubbing

i havnt checked the frame i have now loctited the cones in position and changed the 100/90 tyre and its stopped rubbing just a bit close and the wheel is a little off cock to the frame but not much
by Joe shields
Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:20 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Rear wheel rubbing
Replies: 4
Views: 2576

Rear wheel rubbing

My series 3 li has an rb 20 in, i have just taken it out and serviced it but when it all went back in the scoot the rear wheel was rubbing against the panel rollers, I have checked the engine mounts they are fine the cones are all ok I have replaced the rear tyre and it is an s1, checked the rear hu...
by Joe shields
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: help starting
Replies: 5
Views: 2037

Re: help starting

if your carb needs setting up there is a good guide here:
http://www.lambretta.co.uk/downloads/carbsetup.pdf
it may help, my lambretta was doing the same when i had a 175 kit on i put it down to the float needle as you had to run it off when it was hot.
by Joe shields
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: fixing offset cones
Replies: 10
Views: 4695

Re: fixing offset cones

hi for the threads in the frame i would either put helicoils or timeserts in just incase the thread gets damaged you can always pull them out and replace them if needed just a thought though :)
by Joe shields
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: LI 150 Series II tank capacity ...
Replies: 9
Views: 7651

Re: LI 150 Series II tank capacity ...

i think with the standard fuel tap it is 8 litres full capacity and 0.7 litres reserve :)
by Joe shields
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: can anyone identify this for me?
Replies: 1
Views: 1353

Re: can anyone identify this for me?

i think it might be a mazzucchelli crank shaft because i dont think the mec have the window machined out not 100% though :? hope this helps

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