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- Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:32 pm
- Forum: Vespa Tech
- Topic: Grimeca Brake Shudder
- Replies: 1
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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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
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?
- 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
I am a pretty Fat b@5t@rd & don't want to take any chances.
Thanks,
Bill
- 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.
This barrel is going on a series II engine runnign a stock exhaust....just looking for a bit more power than stock.
- 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
Are they decent? Any info on them?
Thanks