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by Martin20
Sat May 05, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Welding Crossmember!
Replies: 2
Views: 1388

Re: Welding Crossmember!

Thanks Holty. Guessed as much, but thought I might be able to save myself a bit of time! Search on now for a good local welder!
by Martin20
Sat May 05, 2018 2:31 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Welding Crossmember!
Replies: 2
Views: 1388

Welding Crossmember!

Afternoon all! Over the past few weeks, I have felt my scoot become a little unstable when using kick start. Have taken rear boards of this afternoon and found that crossmenber on flywheel side has split in usual place right next to tube. Engine side looks to be going as well. Anyone know if this ca...
by Martin20
Tue May 01, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: High Revving - air leak - failed gasket
Replies: 15
Views: 6302

Re: High Revving - air leak - failed gasket

I fitted a 22mm Jetex on my Special last year and had to change the manifold to accept it. Somehow, when I put the gasket on between barrel and manifold, I managed to miss the kickstart side stud! Tightened everything up, started it, and it revved exactly as you describe. Soon found what I had done,...
by Martin20
Sat Apr 28, 2018 8:24 am
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: picked up another 2 lambretta on the cheap
Replies: 3
Views: 3292

Re: picked up another 2 lambretta on the cheap

Nice collection you have there David.👍
by Martin20
Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: Scooterotica Tuning & Maintenance Information
Topic: Direct Bikes Ninja help/advise?
Replies: 5
Views: 3632

Re: Direct Bikes Ninja help/advise?

Is this the one you meant Martin? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ--Au6u3Zo Most autos can also be made quicker by removing the washer between the 2 halves of the variator. That forces the belt to move out further on the pulley plus playing with the roller weights Yep, that's the one! Think even ...
by Martin20
Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Scooterotica Tuning & Maintenance Information
Topic: Direct Bikes Ninja help/advise?
Replies: 5
Views: 3632

Re: Direct Bikes Ninja help/advise?

Lenty, just googled derestriction again, and there are a number of videos on YouTube, showing exactly what to do. Looks a very simple process, and guy ended up getting 80km/h on flat ,from his. (Would add link if I knew how!)
by Martin20
Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Scooterotica Tuning & Maintenance Information
Topic: Direct Bikes Ninja help/advise?
Replies: 5
Views: 3632

Re: Direct Bikes Ninja help/advise?

Hi, I have no idea how you would do it, but I have just 'googled' your make of bike, and a couple of images came up of 'de-restricted' bikes, so the answer to your question must be yes!
Good luck with it, and happy scootering!
by Martin20
Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:46 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hi Everyone.
Replies: 3
Views: 2624

Re: Hi Everyone.

Welcome to the forum Lenty!
by Martin20
Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 2461

Re: Hello

Welcome to the forum.
by Martin20
Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:34 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 4
Views: 2745

Re: Greetings

Welcome to the forum!