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by mick1
Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Nasty engine noise, that goes when clutch pulled in ?!?!
Replies: 32
Views: 20726

Re: Nasty engine noise, that goes when clutch pulled in ?!?!

Thinking outside the box (excuse the pun!!)....could the noise be coming from the top end (crank/main bearings/piston slap/etc) the gearbox having problems may have caused damage at the top end....just a thought
by mick1
Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: throttle and mot
Replies: 4
Views: 1479

Re: throttle and mot

i'd be suprised if the throttle movement was part of an MOT....look on an old MOT and puzzle over where you'ld write "throttle fail"..
by mick1
Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:42 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta forks
Replies: 5
Views: 2514

Lambretta forks

What is the differance between series 2 forks and series 3 ?? basically will series 2 fit in series 3......thanks for replies
by mick1
Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Why is my S3 such a nightmare to start?
Replies: 34
Views: 7220

Re: Why is my S3 such a nightmare to start?

muffster wrote:Iv'e uprated the main jet and pilot jet and changed the atomizer.
Not sure about the choke jet, is that different?
Yes....whip your choke jet out and you should see the numbers, not sure what you should be on but 50+ would be a starting point.
by mick1
Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Why is my S3 such a nightmare to start?
Replies: 34
Views: 7220

Re: Why is my S3 such a nightmare to start?

maybe up the size of your choke jet ??
by mick1
Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Why is my S3 such a nightmare to start?
Replies: 34
Views: 7220

Re: Why is my S3 such a nightmare to start?

The consensus seems to be to ditch the Jetex so buying another isn't the answer. I've had a jetex and had the usual problems, changed to a delly and hasn't missed a beat...an another note: with you working away a fair bit could your petrol be deteriating in the tank ?
by mick1
Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Ron Moss - Avanti TT3 - Cylinder Kit - Review & Test.....
Replies: 750
Views: 291749

Re: Ron Moss - Avanti TT3 - Cylinder Kit - Review & Test....

I managed to go over the 1000 mile running in period on the way back from Belgium but due to a leaking exhaust didn't feel inclined to open it up beyonf 45mph. I finally got round to fixing the leak at the weekend and rode it down to the Felixstowe coaster's bash on Saturday which was about 50 mile...
by mick1
Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:14 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: new piston and rings
Replies: 7
Views: 1368

Re: new piston and rings

IMO.....if your barrel hasn't altered and it's just new rings/piston then 50 mile should be ok....but that's my opinion..
by mick1
Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Ron Moss - Avanti TT3 - Cylinder Kit - Review & Test.....
Replies: 750
Views: 291749

Re: Ron Moss - Avanti TT3 - Cylinder Kit - Review & Test....

Hi Mick1, Were you the chap i spoke to at the Lions run ? Tried the Avanti for the Dutch lions run and found mainly sat at 50-55mph giving similar mpg return to the TS1 that was with me, however it would sit comfortably at 50 mph and hesitated above half throttle. I did drop it down to 3rd for some...
by mick1
Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: t5 tuning
Replies: 10
Views: 3832

Re: t5 tuning

LOL....i thought we'ld established your scoot wouldn't go over 55mph (GPS) and the 76 mph on your speedo was down to beer !!

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