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- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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

Good? Shite? Who makes it?
http://beedspeed.com/product_info.php?c ... ts_id=8533

Good? Shite? Who makes it?
- 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...
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:00 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: 26mm phb carb
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1469
Re: 26mm phb carb
Yes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:16 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Who makes & sells a good hydraulic clutch?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7661
Who makes & sells a good hydraulic clutch?
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