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by lofty
Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Seat foam
Replies: 4
Views: 2444

Re: Seat foam

I got some from 'efoam' at www.efoam.co.uk and used the 'severe very firm' grade..

Ive just refoamed my Pegasus seat with this and although I haven't distance tested it, it feels about right.. and not too harsh on the old farmers :-)
by lofty
Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:54 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: MOT EXEMPTION - for 40 year plus scooters
Replies: 39
Views: 14750

Re: MOT EXEMPTION - for 40 year plus scooters

does this also apply for those with brand new autos that don't need an MOT for 3 years?
by lofty
Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Tim (Timbo) Pearse RIP
Replies: 17
Views: 7266

Re: Tim (Timbo) Pearse RIP

very sad.. RIP
by lofty
Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Sip V2.0 speedo fuel warning light
Replies: 2
Views: 2312

Re: Sip V2.0 speedo fuel warning light

the bit at the bottom that displays mileage etc actually says 'fuel' or 'fuel low' or something and flashes.. its a little bit subtle, especially in bright light but I normally find the numbness of my arse normally indicates when I should start keeping an eye of the fuel light :D sorry no pics though
by lofty
Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggg!
Replies: 12
Views: 3928

Re: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggg!

they rae indeed a right pain.. agree with the above, fit the toolbox first. also fit and test the fuel tap as well as you don't want to keep getting it in/out. put the tank in and wiggle the rubbers in afterwards. you may have to do some adjustment of the rubbers either by cutting or sticking bits o...
by lofty
Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Advance and Retard ignition
Replies: 14
Views: 6955

Re: Advance and Retard ignition

my understanding is that the theory is different between 2 stroke and 4 strokes.. the basic theory is it takes time for the spark to ignite the fuel, so in order to allow time for the ignition to get going it makes sense to fire the spark before tdc so that the burn reaches its peak just at, or imme...
by lofty
Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: hidden master cylinder questions
Replies: 10
Views: 4184

Re: hidden master cylinder questions

mine was a faff to set up and bleed but once done works very well.. I echo soulsurfers comments above, particularly regarding thick cable and a solid mount.. I drilled a small piece of steel rod that fitted through the S/C lever hole to locate the cable, and used a gear trunnion against the bottom o...
by lofty
Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: That old chestnut of kitting a scoot and informing DVLA
Replies: 11
Views: 3900

Re: That old chestnut of kitting a scoot and informing DVLA

get on your computer and create a receipt or engineers report (assuming it doesnt get verified, any one experience of such documents being checked out?) potentially dodgy, but you are only telling the truth.. Chris, I'm having a go with my "creative side" on producing an engineer's report...
by lofty
Wed Jul 02, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: That old chestnut of kitting a scoot and informing DVLA
Replies: 11
Views: 3900

Re: That old chestnut of kitting a scoot and informing DVLA

if you did the work mark, could you not provide a sort of receipt? not sure what are the DVLA's criteria for documentation.. i suppose the problem is that if you put together a scooter from bits you had had for years, and the engine size was now different to what was on the v5, how do you provide a ...
by lofty
Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: SIP speedo full DC / Wassel
Replies: 2
Views: 1616

SIP speedo full DC / Wassel

It may be me but after having searched the forum there is no definitive answer to successfully getting this working (it seems Eden had a solution but there are references is to it, but no actual solution).. does the 'mark 2' speedo have an inbuilt solution? can i just connect the rev counter feed (b...