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by wrecklessrobbie
Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Li150 Strange Starting Issue - Vaccuum Fuel Seal? Compression Seal?
Replies: 20
Views: 12562

Re: Li150 Strange Starting Issue - Vaccuum Fuel Seal? Compression Seal?

I had similar problems, after doing all the usual checks and changes, cdi, spark plug, ht lead. Was going to look at ring gap next but I was advised by chiselspeed to change my carb. Got them to fit and dyno a new Polini 23mm carb. Transformed starting the scooter. Starts all the time between 1 or 3...
by wrecklessrobbie
Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Adverts
Replies: 14
Views: 35836

Re: Adverts

The pop up adverts probably mean i wont log on here anymore. That wont be a great loss for what i contribute, but its nice to read what others are up to or as a source of information. Am now totally pissed off, having recieved over 60 emails in the last 24 hours from Scooterotica. All post from the ...
by wrecklessrobbie
Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta Electric start
Replies: 7
Views: 5856

Re: Lambretta Electric start

Holty,
Not sure if you have seen this, but perhaps its a starting point if you haven't.

http://scooterhelp.com/restorations/lis.elec.start.html
by wrecklessrobbie
Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:47 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta Electric start
Replies: 7
Views: 5856

Re: Lambretta Electric start

Have a look at fairspares scooters on facebook.
The guy who runs it has been experimenting with them, with a view to selling them.
Might be worth contacting him.
by wrecklessrobbie
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Casa vs. Scootopia
Replies: 12
Views: 7017

Re: Casa vs. Scootopia

Which is the better kit.
The casa or the scootopia?
Or are they much of a muchness?
by wrecklessrobbie
Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:50 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Won’t cold start/choke.
Replies: 13
Views: 6054

Re: Won’t cold start/choke.

I have a rapido 200, 26mm jettex running through the airbox. 42mm clubman built by rayspeed. Been running it...well trying to run it. Once i get it going it runs fine. Set at 19btdc on the timing. It will not always start, or once i have run it for 30 miles or any distance its a gamble as to wether ...
by wrecklessrobbie
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Carb choice?
Replies: 5
Views: 2758

Carb choice?

I am running a Rapido 200 classic With 42mm clubman, LI 150 box 15 46 sprockets. Indian webs crankshaft with new big end fitted. Running at 4%mixture. At present it has a jettex 26mm carb. I am spending more time bumping, cleaning the spark plug, stands, cdis than actually riding it. When it does ru...
by wrecklessrobbie
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Series 2 hard to kick over
Replies: 28
Views: 14166

Re: Series 2 hard to kick over

I have no idea on this. I have found however i am getting much improved results by pushing down the kickstart til it engages, then letting it come back up and feel it notch again once or twice. Then i kick it over. It seems a lot better this way its not jamming or missing the teeth. As i wrote earli...
by wrecklessrobbie
Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:19 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Series 2 hard to kick over
Replies: 28
Views: 14166

Re: Series 2 hard to kick over

https://www.scooterotica.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36779 I suspect in my case i have problems elsewhere, either a carb not fit for purpose, a poor ignition system or broken piston ring. I suspect user error can also be attached to me in that i am too vigorous in using the kickstart. If it doesnt fir...