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by dapper
Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Just a nice motor
Replies: 10
Views: 29375

Re: Just a nice motor

Still mis the banter though.
by dapper
Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Winter upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 21635

Re: Winter upgrade

Maybe, but have you ever taken a magnetic drain plug out and not found it furred up with filings? As the 6004 bearing is open any of these bits could get in and cause faster wear on the bearing, hence my query about retaining the seals to stop ingress, and the AF Rayspeed rear hub bearing has both i...
by dapper
Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Winter upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 21635

Re: Winter upgrade

I mean the hose being large enough, not the drain hole.
by dapper
Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Winter upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 21635

Re: Winter upgrade

https://www.flickr.com/photos/194607535@N05/51769148708/in/dateposted-public/ Sorry for long delay in responding, but had to upload Flickr and work out how to use it. Hopefully attached are photos of my carb hose showing size and drain hole, which I think Warkton would agree is large enough. I've be...
by dapper
Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Euro tour tips
Replies: 6
Views: 9114

Re: Euro tour tips

Plymouth lad meself here and done Pompey to St Malo a few times- now, with an overnight sailing arriving around 8AM. You can sleep in the so-called reclining chairs to save money, but they are not comfortable and you end up with some fat fecker with sleep apnia snoring away all night (from personal ...
by dapper
Wed Dec 01, 2021 12:52 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Winter upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 21635

Re: Winter upgrade

Sorry for delay in responding. Looking at that, I believe the rubber bellows I have is of sufficient size for requirement, I'll take a photo to demonstrate. From your replies, I'm thinking I'm too rich on pilot and possibly main jets. (So much for going to a tuner with an attitude and being scare-mo...
by dapper
Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:28 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Winter upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 21635

Re: Winter upgrade

I concur with your views on the Dellorto carbs and the adherence of some Lambretta owners to a "known" brand and do indeed know several who swear by them and have derogatory comments for any other make of carb. I do actually run an OKO PWK carb on both of my scoots having carried out all t...
by dapper
Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:05 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Winter upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 21635

Re: Winter upgrade

Ahh, so you're referring to the old issue with Flickr and Photobucket which some users of this forum experienced. Now I understand. Not obvious from your post. I understand your concern for the structural integrity of the piston and its integral strength in regard to modifications to to its skirt wa...
by dapper
Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:25 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Winter upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 21635

Re: Winter upgrade

So sorry for the repetition, but didn't realise its had gone onto a second page. Not deliberate and trying to keep all things amicable between all parties.