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by TurboTrev
Sat Dec 05, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Removing Bottom Bearing Cone
Replies: 3
Views: 1734

Removing Bottom Bearing Cone

Has anyone got any tips or techniques for removing the bottom bearing cone from the frame? On my last one I heated the frame and banged the outer edge until first, the cone cover split and broke off then eventually the cone itself came out, but it was a right so and so to do. Does anyone have a bett...
by TurboTrev
Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: My DL200 Electronic project
Replies: 81
Views: 43891

Re: My DL200 Electronic project

Late Italian GPs and DLs should have the larger back light holes so the rubbers can be fitted, but I also had a very late production 150 dl that had the smaller holes the same as yours. Anyway, great build thread, keep the photos coming. 8-)
by TurboTrev
Thu Jul 23, 2015 3:45 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: My DL200 Electronic project
Replies: 81
Views: 43891

Re: My DL200 Electronic project

Thanks Preston, it seems like yonks since I've seen a post from you! Are you still on the lcgb board? Cheers. Trev. (edit - saw your old yellow GP200 in the flesh the other day, looked beautiful!)
by TurboTrev
Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Italian GP battery sticker position
Replies: 2
Views: 2310

Re: Italian GP battery sticker position

I've been through all my photos and I cannot find an original late SX or a GP with a grey toolbox. I can find original DL photos but they don't have a battery. My late original GP has a black toolbox so the sticker is on the petrol tank, as you've already said. I have found a photo of a "factor...
by TurboTrev
Fri May 01, 2015 12:04 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Original Back Shocker Refurb?
Replies: 3
Views: 1755

Re: Original Back Shocker Refurb?

^^^Thanks for your replies. I'm in Darlington.
by TurboTrev
Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:09 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Original Back Shocker Refurb?
Replies: 3
Views: 1755

Original Back Shocker Refurb?

Does anyone know of an individual or company that can strip and refurbish an original Italian GP back shocker? Thanks.
by TurboTrev
Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Standard Rear Shocker Strip?
Replies: 8
Views: 3760

Re: Standard Rear Shocker Strip?

^^^Thanks for your replies and a special thanks to Dimitrios for posting the photos. 8-) I can't believe how many parts there are in the last photo! Can anyone recommend someone who would be able to undertake a full rebuild? Thanks.
by TurboTrev
Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Standard Rear Shocker Strip?
Replies: 8
Views: 3760

Standard Rear Shocker Strip?

Can a standard original Italian rear shocker be taken apart to be cleaned, repainted and replated? If so, grateful if someone could explain how it strips down? Thanks.
by TurboTrev
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: 1970 GP150 turquoise or orbit orange?
Replies: 42
Views: 21895

Re: 1970 GP150 turquoise or orbit orange?

Great to see you've started Chris, I'm looking forward to your updates. 8-) Trev.
by TurboTrev
Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:31 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: 1970 GP150 turquoise or orbit orange?
Replies: 42
Views: 21895

Re: 1970 GP150 turquoise or orbit orange?

Checked my dismantled GP150 which is still in its original turquoise paint (original green logbook confirms turquoise) and the forks have white and red on them.