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by wintermod65
Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:17 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GT240
Replies: 13
Views: 18849

Re: GT240

thanks. ordered the kit, it`s a build for a friend who hasn't had a Scooter since the 90`s. did you get a choice of inlet manifolds when you ordered the kit ? seen various places that do these kits say there is a lh or rh inlet option for 30mm carbs , but cant find one for sale is the LH one revers...
by wintermod65
Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Avanti ST clubman
Replies: 2
Views: 3839

Re: Avanti ST clubman

rob gray "Kickback garage " on youtube did some reviews on this pipe alone and fitted and then compared to the BGM clubman sport thats now out there. worth watching . my experience of this pipe was bought in march this year then got a call from dealer saying the pipe was subject to recall ...
by wintermod65
Wed May 12, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 1964 Li150 S3- Has Some Issues...
Replies: 8
Views: 4894

Re: 1964 Li150 S3- Has Some Issues...

think of it as an opportunity to get to know your machine , id buy the Stickys spanners manual if not already got it as will be invaluable for home maintenance i wouldnt take for granted certain matenance tasks have been done or done well unless can be backed up by bills for work/ parts . an engine ...
by wintermod65
Sat May 08, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine choice
Replies: 17
Views: 16094

Re: Engine choice

correction thats the scooter factory / youtube channel
by wintermod65
Sat May 08, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine choice
Replies: 17
Views: 16094

Re: Engine choice

theres been some "legal " videos on scootermunky youtube recently maybe this subject would be an interesting one to cover . Maybe warranty is another reason these awful chinese auto things are becoming popular looking at the distributors website it says 2 years 60,000 km for a roylooy 300 ...
by wintermod65
Fri May 07, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine choice
Replies: 17
Views: 16094

Re: Engine choice

"The only guarantee you will ever get when it goes wrong is that it will be your fault......." well you got me there, final diagnosis of my GT240 woes was put down to " my riding style" so guess that fits the your fault model nicely ! i went for a part built SST 265 to replace th...
by wintermod65
Mon May 03, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine choice
Replies: 17
Views: 16094

Re: Engine choice

So looking at a dealer built quattrini with vape ignition/ 5 speed box etc from a bare casing you would not get any change from 5k dont think thats too far off if you use the uni replacement casings and an AF 5speed . if use casa performance casings add about £1500 add another £500 for a casa 5spee...
by wintermod65
Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine choice
Replies: 17
Views: 16094

Re: Engine choice

the big question is what is your budget ? will it be a self build / dealer built/assisted? what casings original or replacement eg casa /misano/ uni/ GT? gearbox 4/5 speed / clutch/ignition / pipe are other expensive items to factor in . i spent around £5.5k on my GT240 dealer built engine some of m...
by wintermod65
Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GT 240 Options
Replies: 33
Views: 22385

Re: GT 240 Options

[/quote] A kit sold on ebay not long ago and from the images it had been built using a head gasket, I'm presuming that was your kit? The 240 is designed to not run with a head gasket, the barrel fits onto a GT casting with a single base gasket and no head gasket which gives 1.25 squish.... if that w...
by wintermod65
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GT 240 Options
Replies: 33
Views: 22385

Re: GT 240 Options

so what kind of mods to the ron moss ex box has darrel taylor done to get it to work with a 265 cc then ? just been watching the you tube videos of the 252cc bike with dan from scootering onboard and noise levels seem acceptable , im not such a purist to be bothered by the looks of .a small muffler ...