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by Meds
Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Wiring help please!
Replies: 2
Views: 1772

Re: Wiring help please!

Orange is usually the headlight switch feed.
Find a wiring diagram ( back of sticky's book) To work out what's gone wrong. You might need to bell it out to be certain
by Meds
Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Carello Rear Light
Replies: 4
Views: 3600

Re: Carello Rear Light

It's aluminium and can be polished to a really good shine.
Check the lamp holder works befor you invest time and effort in getting a shine.
by Meds
Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:20 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Garage door security
Replies: 17
Views: 42784

Re: Garage door security

I use one of these
https://www.screwfix.com/p/squire-garage-defender/79478
And park the car so they can't get at it easily.
It's not foolproof - but it's a decent start.
by Meds
Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:58 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Tools to cary
Replies: 18
Views: 6887

Re: Tools to cary

Think about it this way 2 miles from home is a bloody long push If you can fix it in 10-20 mins using tools and spares available it's better than waiting for the AA or someone to bring the kit. If you built it you know the spanners, Allen keys and screwdrivers you need . M7 nuts and a spare set of l...
by Meds
Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: What's you BGM RT 195 set up?
Replies: 23
Views: 23499

Re: What's you BGM RT 195 set up?

Watch what crank you buy- sometimes the casings need a trench put in them to get the crank to fit (My MEC 60x110 did). Have look at wasp performance for the Dellorto I'm running a similar set up with 30mm delly, my gearing is around 4.9 and pulls really well up hill and into the wind. I have a 4 pla...
by Meds
Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Which quality Crank?
Replies: 5
Views: 2934

Re: Which quality Crank?

Read this, it might help with deciding what crank to choose.
https://www.mbscooters.co.uk/info/mb-*- ... ts+89.html
The MEC 60x110 might need the casings trenched as the big end eye can sit proud of the webs.
by Meds
Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: What Do I Call It?
Replies: 11
Views: 5118

Re: What Do I Call It?

You may not be able to ride Dave forever but you could give it a bloody good try.
Personally I give mine female names
Clara- stylish and beautiful, great to be seen with
Rusty- a proper puttanesca , may not be the prettiest in the world but built for riding and leaves you with a big grin.
by Meds
Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: POLICE MOBILE DYNO
Replies: 9
Views: 4949

Re: POLICE MOBILE DYNO

Great idea
As mines registered as a 225 but badged as a125
get stopped , honest officer it's a 125
While your at it what's the jetting like?
by Meds
Mon Aug 21, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Sprint Rack Rubbers ??
Replies: 5
Views: 2485

Re: Sprint Rack Rubbers ??

I use big rubber tap washers
by Meds
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: AC vs DC stators and electronic kits.
Replies: 26
Views: 10783

Re: AC vs DC stators and electronic kits.

The my loom is pretty simple- go to their website and its on there.
The ststor wiring is included in the pack.
There's plent of help around for wiring.