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by hat
Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:38 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Agreed Value Insurance
Replies: 5
Views: 3994

Re: Agreed Value Insurance

my SX150 has an agreed value with carole nash of £8000. They didn't ask for any verification other than supplied photos of condition. i realise thats well above market value
by hat
Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Gear Box Oil
Replies: 2
Views: 1458

Re: Gear Box Oil

could be several things. pour it into a clear container & let the sediment settle. check if its gritty or soft (metal or rubber seal). do you have a magnetic drain plug - if so, what's stuck to it? if it were mine i'd be taking the side casing off & having a good look inside
by hat
Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stuttering & four stroking
Replies: 29
Views: 9105

Re: Stuttering & four stroking

good news, thanks for letting us know. amazing how tiny alterations can make all the difference some times
by hat
Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:19 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Daily touring mileage
Replies: 21
Views: 15396

Re: Daily touring mileage

bear in mind as well, on a std tank you're doing 50 miles or so before you hit reserve so even a 200 mile day is probably 4 fuel stops As one of our group often says " no point having a 100 mile tank when I've got a 60 mile arse" We usually aim for around 70 miles between stops I like tha...
by hat
Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Daily touring mileage
Replies: 21
Views: 15396

Re: Daily touring mileage

bear in mind as well, on a std tank you're doing 50 miles or so before you hit reserve so even a 200 mile day is probably 4 fuel stops
by hat
Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stuttering & four stroking
Replies: 29
Views: 9105

Re: Stuttering & four stroking

Could try backing off on the mix screw a touch as well, maybe quarter to half a turn leaner
by hat
Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stuttering & four stroking
Replies: 29
Views: 9105

Re: Stuttering & four stroking

How come the hot weather doesn't affect my p200 Could be his engine is marginal in ideal conditions, so any change like the hot weather immediately makes a difference. Or it could well be worn carb components 4 stroking generally means its over rich and the engine sounds like its making 2 beats for...
by hat
Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Wasted Tuning?
Replies: 32
Views: 18174

Re: Wasted Tuning?

so are you saying there isn't enough room to make enough of a difference, or if 43bhp can be acheived with no matching, are the ports already bigger than they need to be - has a margin already been built in? good article
by hat
Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:47 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Vespa clutch castle nut ☹️
Replies: 10
Views: 5142

Re: Vespa clutch castle nut ☹️

definitely replace it with a flanged/ k-nut & washer once it's off. the castle nut is a tw@7 to tighten, even with the correct tool
by hat
Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: Scooterotica Tuning & Maintenance Information
Topic: Lumpy tickover with PHBH
Replies: 9
Views: 6567

Re: Lumpy tickover with PHBH

Hows fuel flow rate into the carb?