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by ant
Wed May 07, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: another scootrs question!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8628

Re: another scootrs question!!!!!!

I run scootrs anti dive with no dampers and don't have any issues at all. Progressive springs in forks. Tax disc is now bolted to top damper bracket. And I do go round bumpy corners as well.....
by ant
Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:31 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: T5 won't start!
Replies: 6
Views: 3589

Re: T5 won't start!

I had a similar problem with an LML 125 - turned out to be a blockage in the fuel pipe where it entered the carb. It wasn't blocked completely so it could fill the carb float bowl but not quick enough when running. After a few minutes would start again and then cut out again once float bowl emptied....
by ant
Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:21 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: calling all taffy mk4 owners
Replies: 8
Views: 2585

Re: calling all taffy mk4 owners

13 stone, LI S3, TS1 225 straight out of the box, 30mm VHSH with yam reed block & boyesen reeds, AF flywheel, LI150 gearbox 17/46 giving 4.6 final ratio. IIRC Sticky's book suggests 4.5 - 4.7 for Taffy Mk4 pipes so 4.6 seems spot on.