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by vespaloco
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Motovespa Sprint Legsheild Beading
Replies: 2
Views: 1219

Re: Motovespa Sprint Legsheild Beading

Always thought the 150S were slighty wider than than the later Sprint models. But again same story in regard to quality the first 2 sets i tried were Rubbish OK the first set were from the far east and i think around a tenner trade, The second set were nearer 30 pounds and for another scoot ive got ...
by vespaloco
Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Motovespa Sprint Legsheild Beading
Replies: 2
Views: 1219

Motovespa Sprint Legsheild Beading

Just in case anybody else in in process of rebuilding a Motovespa 150 Sprint the following may be of Help. Ive just binned a set of far east double legsheild trim marked 150 Sprint.Absolute junk with self tappers instead of the original grub screws.No where near fitting. Then took an italian set of ...
by vespaloco
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: BGM Engine Mounts
Replies: 23
Views: 9665

Re: BGM Engine Mounts

The lack of quality control I agree with but the lack of R&D is something we will always have to endure. None of the Company's manufacturing Lambretta parts can afford extensive R&D, they just don't sell enough units to warrant it, the resulting hike in the price would have us all in uproar...
by vespaloco
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: BGM Engine Mounts
Replies: 23
Views: 9665

Re: BGM Engine Mounts

Too be honest im getting a bit pi55ed off with reading and hearing about people spending good money on Crap. I brought parts from the Far East Ebay and even tradional scooter shops that have been around since the late 60s. And its all junk.Dont any off these companies have quality control. Just rece...
by vespaloco
Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta sidecase tool.
Replies: 3
Views: 1564

Re: Lambretta sidecase tool.

No Spoken to MB this morning they dont stock them anymore.
by vespaloco
Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta sidecase tool.
Replies: 3
Views: 1564

Lambretta sidecase tool.

Does anybody know where i can get the tool mentioned to remove small amounts of alloy to allow me to shim up a new kickstart shaft and fit the circlip correctly.
Tool is shown on page 69 of the sticky book.
by vespaloco
Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Spanish GT160
Replies: 2
Views: 2408

Re: Spanish GT160

Hi Mushroom.Got lots of Motovespa 160 engines in my graveyard let me know what you need and i have a rummage for you.
by vespaloco
Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Vespa Winter Project
Replies: 130
Views: 47670

Re: Vespa Winter Project

Hi Gary.Is there any reason you chose an LML 125/150 motor in your GS.Is there Space to drop a P200 lump into a 150GS ?. Only reason i ask ive just pulled a VS5 out of a barn that hasnt run since 1970 and needs lots of work.But if i could resore the chassis this year and drop in known P200 lump i ha...
by vespaloco
Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Vespa GS 160 series 2 restoration
Replies: 43
Views: 25213

Re: Vespa GS 160 series 2 restoration

Well done love the colour.
by vespaloco
Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lammy stolen in Sheffield
Replies: 24
Views: 5798

Re: Lammy stolen in Sheffield

Cut the b@5t@rds hands off when they catch them.