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by soosh
Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine Nip!
Replies: 25
Views: 7931

Re: Engine Nip!

I run in "short and hard"- on 4% semi synth. Loads of short journey (3 miles max), using all the gears and giving it some "welly". Back home- let it cool and repeat. Up and down the box- don't be afraid to rev it. Don't leave it in one gear for too long, and don't let it labour ...
by soosh
Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Casa 'Octopus' hub.
Replies: 20
Views: 8189

Re: Casa 'Octopus' hub.

So something that's quality and works that's a bit more expensive is sometimes expensive to some
by soosh
Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:10 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Casa 'Octopus' hub.
Replies: 20
Views: 8189

Re: Casa 'Octopus' hub.

I don't think it's a lot. We are used to paying a few quid for average quality stuff that we have to fettle.
by soosh
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Casa 'Octopus' hub.
Replies: 20
Views: 8189

Re: Casa 'Octopus' hub.

A good mate sheared his layshaft just coming off motorway on his way to Euro Lambretta could of years ago. Think it shook him up thinking what could of happened,he was one group and doing about 70pmh. Guess you start to think how much is life worth or simply just peace of mind.its a ball ache gettin...
by soosh
Sat Mar 18, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Which oil to run in?
Replies: 13
Views: 6880

Re: Which oil to run in?

Sure thing but why did they come to this conclusion,hey I'm not saying it's wrong or right but wonder their thinking on this.
by soosh
Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Which oil to run in?
Replies: 13
Views: 6880

Re: Which oil to run in?

I've never switched oils for running in,just used the same oil as normal. Some do this but never understood it myself.
by soosh
Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Rimini Lambretta
Replies: 15
Views: 9151

Re: Rimini Lambretta

Employ a tea boy to answer it
by soosh
Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Gori GP50 or JL Snail ?
Replies: 109
Views: 31159

Re: Gori GP50 or JL Snail ?

What topend is it again?
I was expecting mine to be loud but it's not too bad at all,certainly louder than my old clubman but not excessive. You got a big exhaust port?
You certainly had a Friday afternoon pipe but at least you got a bit knocked off it.
by soosh
Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:59 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Gori GP50 or JL Snail ?
Replies: 109
Views: 31159

Re: Gori GP50 or JL Snail ?

Just the job then. Nice one.
by soosh
Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Gori GP50 or JL Snail ?
Replies: 109
Views: 31159

Re: Gori GP50 or JL Snail ?

What's it like on the road though?