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by watto66
Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta series 3 fork judder when braking
Replies: 5
Views: 3333

Re: Lambretta series 3 fork judder when braking

Thanks for your help
by watto66
Sat Oct 15, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta series 3 fork judder when braking
Replies: 5
Views: 3333

Lambretta series 3 fork judder when braking

Hello All , Having a bit of a problem with front forks juddering when braking on my LI special , its a drum brake. Friends have advised its probably the steering bearings need tightening ( hit a pothole on the IOW ) I have the headset off and to be fair the two locking plates/apparatus ( one on top ...
by watto66
Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: MBD strengthened ( lightened ) clutch crown wheel
Replies: 6
Views: 2441

MBD strengthened ( lightened ) clutch crown wheel

Hello All , I need a stronger clutch centre spider to fit my Rapido 250 motor it will be going into a MB Developments crown wheel probally with a readspeed 5 plate clutch . I know the obvious would be to purchase the MB clutch spider but I can't quite stretch to it money wise at the moment can anybo...
by watto66
Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Running a Standard TV 175 S3
Replies: 23
Views: 7732

Re: Running a Standard TV 175 S3

It's fascinating lovely bikes TV,s I've been using a LI series 2 with a series 2 TV 175 barrel on it bike pretty much original it absolutely flies along it'll do 60ish all day I've used it to commute and taken it on rallies .
by watto66
Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:23 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta series 2 headset rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 2716

Re: Lambretta series 2 headset rebuild

Thanks guys


I'm rebuilding the engine over the winter so I'll change the mounts etc at 60mph it's fine at 50mph horrible
by watto66
Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta series 2 headset rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 2716

Lambretta series 2 headset rebuild

Hello all

I'm getting fed up with the vibration coming from my old worries 2 handlebars / headset at certain speeds it's quite painful after awhile on long journeys does anybody make a upgrade rebuild kit , I know MBD does a late series 3 one . Any ideas


Thanks
by watto66
Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Red funnel
Replies: 20
Views: 6600

Re: Red funnel

Yep two of my mates on lambretta 175's had problems with the angle of the ramp it sorted it self once they were left actually poor clutch plates not being manufactured very well both from the same shop/supplier manufacturer in the south west UK noted they weren't the best when fitted but thought the...
by watto66
Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta inlet manifold removal series 2
Replies: 1
Views: 2132

Lambretta inlet manifold removal series 2

Hello all I haven't done this for years and apologies if it's been covered . I'm want to fit a new 22mm scootopia carb to replace my worn 20mm dellorto I have the relevant 150 spacing inlet manifold the bike is a series 2 li 125 with a TV 175 series 2 barrel any suggestions on how to swap the manifo...
by watto66
Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta Hydraulic Brake
Replies: 1
Views: 1262

Lambretta Hydraulic Brake

Hi all many thanks to those who replied to my eralier post regarding hydraulic brakes being out of stock i was wondering how well the remade inboard original looking one performs ? its being fitted to a TS1230 that quite a fast motor ( so ive been told by a mate who races ) also is anybody using the...
by watto66
Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:09 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: hydraulic brake
Replies: 5
Views: 2299

hydraulic brake

Hello All

im pulling my hair out !! does anybody know who is stocking the Scoots RS Hydraulic brake the complete kit everywhere seems out of stock !!!

thanks

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