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by EddieStone
Fri Oct 17, 2025 10:52 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Idle speed
Replies: 1
Views: 13068

Re: Idle speed

If it's suddenly started doing this, I would check things like the air hose isn't loose or is split, the carb manifold, carb clamp and carb top and exhaust manifold are all tight.
by EddieStone
Thu Oct 16, 2025 11:05 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: A solution at last for my Series 3
Replies: 0
Views: 491

A solution at last for my Series 3

I've struggled getting my Li150 Series 3 running well for quite a few years. I would be seized with enthusiasm, try some stuff, fail, and then retire it to a corner again. The problem was getting it jetted. It just wouldn't run right - being rich in the midrange and it would splutter and machine gun...
by EddieStone
Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Vespa no lights
Replies: 1
Views: 11265

Re: Vespa no lights

I had a faulty switch on mine. It had got hot enough to melt the plastic and the contacts were no longer contacting. Suspect a Halogen bulb was to blame....

Hope you fixed it by now!
by EddieStone
Tue Dec 21, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Euro tour tips
Replies: 6
Views: 22833

Re: Euro tour tips

Thanks. Waking up first is definitely a good tip.
by EddieStone
Tue Dec 21, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: A lesson learned.
Replies: 4
Views: 8548

Re: A lesson learned.

It was a very soft seize - more a loss of power, clutch in and it didn't actually stop running. The barrel is a temporary one while the main one is off being fiddled with by AF Rayspeed.

Previous seizures I've sorted with a honing tool and new rings. Always worth doing
by EddieStone
Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:02 am
Forum: Scooterotica Tuning & Maintenance Information
Topic: Li150 starting troubles - fuel related?
Replies: 6
Views: 24957

Re: Li150 starting troubles - fuel related?

My Li was difficult to start back when I bought it. Turned out to be the drive side crank seal.
Check your gearbox oil
by EddieStone
Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Euro tour tips
Replies: 6
Views: 22833

Euro tour tips

Is there a decent thread on here about touring Europe?
I'm in Devon, but the Brittany ferry is a ballache to book and expensive, so I'm thinking of Eurotunnel or one of the Portsmouth ferries.

Aiming for a Euro rally or Italy.

Any tips or routes most welcome
by EddieStone
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: E10
Replies: 5
Views: 21564

Re: E10

Good article in Scooter Nova. E5 has 0% to 5%. E10 should have between 5.5% and 10% but may have none, depending where you are. As I understand it, the ethanol causes problems with rubber bits, which are minimal on a 2 stroke scooter and easily replaced with ethanol proof ones. It also absorbs water...
by EddieStone
Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Punctures
Replies: 4
Views: 20374

Re: Punctures

I have absolutely no problem with patches on inner tubes. On scooters, bicycles or motorbikes. I use the Rema ones which are excellent. I think part of the wariness comes from a lack of understanding what the patch does. It's not stuck on there with a bit of glue, it's fused on there forever. I woul...
by EddieStone
Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: SIP in the UK & Black Friday
Replies: 0
Views: 72702

SIP in the UK & Black Friday

Has anyone used SIP in the UK? Are their products shipped from the UK ad exempt from customs and duty? Also do they typically have a Black Friday Sale? I'm about to order something not very cheap and I'd be annoyed if I get stung with taxes, or there's a Black Friday Sale in two days time. At the sa...

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