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by sideout
Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Wassel Failure
Replies: 48
Views: 12173

Re: Wassel Failure

Have you tried another stator? It sounds like the pick up to me.
by sideout
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: SIP Lambretta Digital Speedo
Replies: 313
Views: 144040

Re: SIP Lambretta Digital Speedo

The speedo really just needs 2 inputs; AC current for measuring RPM and DC for power (ok, and temp and speedo cable). Can't see why a wassel should be a problem, most lambrettas turn off using the ignition switch. That means you have AC current there as the switch short circuits the coil to kill th...
by sideout
Sun Jul 06, 2014 12:57 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta sip speedo is it more hassle than its worth ??
Replies: 30
Views: 14554

Re: Lambretta sip speedo is it more hassle than its worth ??

yep, agree with Timbo. I've got three of 'em, they work faultlessly!
by sideout
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Recommended SS floor strips
Replies: 24
Views: 4241

Re: Recommended SS floor strips

I put some on my shiney black GP. I like the look, usual crap Asian fit though. Like Corrado says you have to drill the holes in the rubber strips which they sit on. They've been on for a few years and many thousand miles, still look good IMHO, but are slippery when wet. ScootRS supplied them. No st...
by sideout
Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:18 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
Replies: 33
Views: 17341

Re: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm

don't be a sheep, restore it.... Shiney is the new rust, stand out from the patina posse ;)
by sideout
Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: timing in degrees WTF ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5922

Re: timing in degrees WTF ?

Draw the cosine graph, degrees 0 to 360 on the X axis, 0 to max stroke on the Y axis. See how many degrees = Max stroke/2.
If TDC is at 0 degrees.
It's late and now April Fools Day. Disclaimer (C)
by sideout
Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:38 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Yellow Peril just won't start
Replies: 10
Views: 3101

Re: Yellow Peril just won't start

purple_pill67 wrote:
warts wrote:Worse than forgetting to switch the iggy on?
Done that, on a rideout too :oops:
me too.... :oops:
by sideout
Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:35 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: nice detail
Replies: 12
Views: 3611

Re: nice detail

hope it doesn't catch on, it'll be like the beastie boys all over again - greasers nickin' yer 'orncast grills....
by sideout
Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:24 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Avanti Mikuni Supertourer
Replies: 19
Views: 5652

Re: Avanti Mikuni Supertourer

4.4 on my Avanti, but with a Clubman. I gave up waiting for the SuperClubman and have bought an MBGM Big box to try. did the mbgm big box fit ok on your avanti,after some enquiries with Ron about the avanti kit he has told me there may be some alterations needed ? As with the normal clubman I had t...
by sideout
Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta Works California.
Replies: 15
Views: 5285

Re: Lambretta Works California.

is it time for armageddon again?