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by ForemanBob
Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: D**khead on the phone.
Replies: 18
Views: 5494

Re: D**khead on the phone.

chippy wrote:saw on news this morning North Yorkshire police using an artic lorry to catch motorists on phones. got 4 in first hour and half
Saw them on the A1 last Wednesday (Just north of Wetherby) Great to see them taking positive action
by ForemanBob
Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: oiltech remote master cyclinder kit
Replies: 3
Views: 2167

Re: oiltech remote master cyclinder kit

Yeah... fitted one on a spanish series 2 under the lhs runner attached to the front strut. Really well made piece of kit... Trying to find room for the reservoir was a PITA, but fitted under the horncast with some persuaion. Biggest issue was bleeding the system... but i'm not great with hydraulics ...
by ForemanBob
Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: oiltech casing alterations
Replies: 86
Views: 28380

Re: oiltech casing alterations

Just been told that Oiltek not doing any more casing alterations...
by ForemanBob
Thu Mar 23, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Changing to a 60mm crank
Replies: 11
Views: 8444

Re: Changing to a 60mm crank

You may find that the 60mm crank will not fit in your casing, many of the 60mm cranks for sale at the moment have large conrod big ends. You may also find that the piston skirt bottoms out before BDC, as the 60mm crank will pull the piston 1mm closer. You can trim the piston skirt, but this will alo...
by ForemanBob
Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Regulator output
Replies: 18
Views: 4769

Re: Regulator output

dennis wrote:Anyone know what the output should be on the trickle charge side of a regulator,just tested mine and it is showing 4+ volts.
Was this under load, or open circuit. You'll find that most regulators need a load across them to pull the power through.
by ForemanBob
Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:05 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Front shocks
Replies: 6
Views: 2228

Re: Front shocks

For the money I like the escorts... cant tell the difference between them and the BGM's, I run, if I'm going to be perfectly honest...

for under £30 try them, and punt them on evilBay afterwards of you dont like them....
by ForemanBob
Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Dirty leather!
Replies: 6
Views: 2362

Re: Dirty leather!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182454918052? ... EBIDX%3AIT

can get them in smaller packs than this but do a great job at cleaning and conditioning.....
by ForemanBob
Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Crank Advice Please
Replies: 8
Views: 2988

Re: Crank Advice Please

I generally mock it up with whatever gaskets and packers I have about to get the piston where I want it... then take them out and measure.. and then order the one to suit... Same goes with Gaskets at the top end to get the squish I need... Just finished building an engine for a mate ... 60 x 110 cra...
by ForemanBob
Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:57 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Crank Advice Please
Replies: 8
Views: 2988

Re: Crank Advice Please

Either will do the job well... Longer rod gives a smoother setup. I have a 60 x 115 in one scoot and a 60 x 110 in the other, and to be honest I cant tell the difference.

The 115 crank through I used a lower crown height piston to avoid a large packer...
by ForemanBob
Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: stage 6 egt gauge
Replies: 1
Views: 1137

Re: stage 6 egt gauge

its a typo... should state negative