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by DaveInPortland
Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: semi hydraulic brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 1803

Re: semi hydraulic brakes

Byron is correct in that semi-hydraulic refers to systems with a cable actuated master cylinder. The cylinder is typically hidden behind the horncast. I have done this on my Special with a PM Tuning front disk. While the shortened cable from the lever to the cylinder does reduce the performance as c...
by DaveInPortland
Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: Convert to halogen lamp?
Replies: 1
Views: 2501

Convert to halogen lamp?

I want to install a Notek spot on my Special and would like to convert it from an incandescent bulb to a halogen. The Notek has a funky three prong, twist-slide mount bulb. I have never seen anything like it here in the States. Does anybody familiar with a Notek have an idea how to make a halogen wo...
by DaveInPortland
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Did I F' up my engine rebuild?
Replies: 7
Views: 3530

Re: Did I F' up my engine rebuild?

Chris, I know the gentleman who built up that motor. He lives in Bakersfield, California here in the States. I can put you in touch with him if you like. He told me there are a couple of unconventional "tricks" about the motor that most would not think about or recognize.
by DaveInPortland
Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Familiar with this disk brake?
Replies: 30
Views: 7996

Re: Familiar with this disk brake?

Thanks for the info! The whole of the U.S. appreciates it.
by DaveInPortland
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Familiar with this disk brake?
Replies: 30
Views: 7996

Familiar with this disk brake?

As shown here on the Beedspeed site.

http://beedspeed.com/product_info.php?c ... ts_id=8533

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Good? Shite? Who makes it?
by DaveInPortland
Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Pulls harder when Cold.
Replies: 8
Views: 2081

Re: Pulls harder when Cold.

As the cylinder heats up it expands and your rings give a little. Basically, your compression is dropping a wee bit. It happens on all engines. New rings may help or may not. Nature of the beast. If your carb air inlet is coming from under the panels (via open carb or snorkel with a pod filter) then...
by DaveInPortland
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 26mm phb carb
Replies: 2
Views: 1469

Re: 26mm phb carb

Yes.
by DaveInPortland
Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: CAM LAM BELT DRIVE
Replies: 10
Views: 4244

Re: CAM LAM BELT DRIVE

Any more news or reviews on this? From the description on the site, I am having a difficult time visualizing how the ratio adjustments work.
by DaveInPortland
Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Who makes & sells a good hydraulic clutch?
Replies: 20
Views: 7661

Re: Who makes & sells a good hydraulic clutch?

It isn't for me, anyway. I am quite happy with my cable actuated clutches and strong man-hands.