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by firekdp
Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: SX200 Lighting Problems
Replies: 7
Views: 4970

Re: SX200 Lighting Problems

If it's an electronic loom fitted, check the double, brown bullet crimp at the brake pedal switch, it's a weak point on some looms!
Also check the brake lamp, it more than likely blew when the regulator earth broke.
by firekdp
Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Adverts
Replies: 14
Views: 35852

Re: Adverts

Totally agree. Don't come on here much myself now and think it'll be even less now.
by firekdp
Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Best Regulator?
Replies: 2
Views: 1691

Re: Best Regulator?

Headlight bulbs have been blowing. 12v Electronic, but not sure of origin as it was on the scooter when I purchased it and it's unmarked. It's a pretty reliable kit and scooter starts first time and runs well, just excessive current at the headlight bulb. After checking it out I'm pretty sure it's ...
by firekdp
Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:47 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Can I use a 5pin vespa regulator?
Replies: 6
Views: 3245

Re: Can I use a 5pin vespa regulator?

i have been wondering the same as i have a dc bgm system [2 yellows etc] and a wassell but any inactivity gives me a flat battery ,any ideas? All batteries will self discharge slowly over a certain period, unless trickle charged, but if yours is going flat quickly then either the battery is failing...
by firekdp
Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:34 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Can I use a 5pin vespa regulator?
Replies: 6
Views: 3245

Re: Can I use a 5pin vespa regulator?

I can't think of any Vespa 5 pin reg with the connections you describe.
The 2 common 5 pins are marked G, G, +B, C earth and A, A, B+, G earth. The first one is suitable for a single output stator, the second isn't.
by firekdp
Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:33 am
Forum: Scooterotica Tuning & Maintenance Information
Topic: Battery Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 4152

Re: Battery Problems

If you've wired it as per instructions using a junction box, make sure that it is an AC type, to keep your AC and DC circuits separate. A DC one will short your battery through the stator! Also check the green pair are where they say they are, I've had one where the green dot was in the wrong place ...
by firekdp
Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: Scooterotica Tuning & Maintenance Information
Topic: Battery Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 4152

Re: Battery Problems

If it is losing charge and getting hot whilst not in use, you have a very large load being drawn somewhere.
If nothing is switched on, check your wiring!
by firekdp
Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Scooter running on
Replies: 11
Views: 9940

Re: Scooter running on

If idle does return to normal, but takes too long to do so, I'd suspect the idle mixture is too weak.
by firekdp
Sat Apr 04, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: not another ignition question!
Replies: 14
Views: 7611

Re: not another ignition question!

If you've got the money, go for the DC Vape system. If not go Indian type stator, but stick with full wave if pathfinders fitted.