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by Gsvespa
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Grimeca Brake Shudder
Replies: 1
Views: 1445

Grimeca Brake Shudder

Looking for the possible cause of a front brake shudder. I have an old sstyle Grimeca 16mm.....using a PX style headset with master cylinder....I am running a Bitubo shock, Michellin S83's. When I grab the brake under moderate to fast speeds...it stops as expected......but when I grab the brake ligh...
by Gsvespa
Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Piaggio or MecEur?
Replies: 2
Views: 1590

Piaggio or MecEur?

I need a new driveshaft for my T5....SIP sells both a Piaggio one & a MecEur one. The price difference is $50.00 USD....not much..but still enough to make me wonder if the Piaggio quality is worth that much more. I have used MecEur products in the past & they have all been of high quality. A...
by Gsvespa
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta End Plate Stud Failure?
Replies: 5
Views: 3376

Lambretta End Plate Stud Failure?

Hello... I have a question about the issue of the endplate studs failing when using a GP end plate on a tuned engine. Are there stud/bolt kits available to fix this quickly...or is it advised to do the conversion to an LI end late and tap the holes for the ramp on the GP side? I am new on Lambrettas...
by Gsvespa
Fri May 14, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Yamaha R1 Shock Question?
Replies: 6
Views: 2130

Re: Yamaha R1 Shock Question?

Thanks for the help!

I've got the Clauss studio nylon bushings...not metal....

Is there a rule of thumb for the amount of play you want between the nut & shock top?
by Gsvespa
Thu May 13, 2010 6:14 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Yamaha R1 Shock Question?
Replies: 6
Views: 2130

Yamaha R1 Shock Question?

has anyone heard of the r1 shocks snapping or breaking when fitted to a lambretta? I recall reading about them being a problem, but can't find that info now?

I am a pretty Fat b@5t@rd & don't want to take any chances.

Thanks,

Bill
by Gsvespa
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 185 No Name Kits?
Replies: 11
Views: 4672

Re: 185 No Name Kits?

crap as in the ports need chamferring & cleaning up? If so That's not a problem.
This barrel is going on a series II engine runnign a stock exhaust....just looking for a bit more power than stock.
by Gsvespa
Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 185 No Name Kits?
Replies: 11
Views: 4672

185 No Name Kits?

Anyone have any experience with the 185 Aluminum Lambretta (Steel lined barrels) that some shops are selling......

Are they decent? Any info on them?

Thanks