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by dapper
Sat Aug 18, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Tim (Timbo) Pearse RIP
Replies: 17
Views: 7265

Tim (Timbo) Pearse RIP

It is with great sadness that I have to inform this forum that one of its long standing members and contributors, Timbo (Tim Pearse) passed away on Thursday night. He was still contributing to the forum as late as July 11th. It has come as a great shock to the Feckers of whom Tim was also a long sta...
by dapper
Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: BGM Pro 10 spring clutch fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 1492

Re: BGM Pro 10 spring clutch fitting

Yes, it's the same as the AF road/race cassette clutch. Dab of loctite on the threads. ;)
by dapper
Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: which sealant to use
Replies: 8
Views: 4000

Re: which sealant to use

"plus does anybody use sealant around the exhaust copper gasket as it always seems to leak slightly." I always use the solid copper exhaust gaskets and linnish them on a piece of glass with wet 'n dry taped to it to make sure there are no high spots on the copper gasket face either side. A...
by dapper
Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Side stand question
Replies: 5
Views: 2391

Re: Side stand question

Can't see the point in having two stands !! If you fit a side stand, you will need to weld in a strengthening bar between the struts on the outside edge to prevent distortion. If you think it looks sexier leaning over slightly when parked then go for it. I'd just stick to the original as its more st...
by dapper
Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: 97p bq bucket conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 2712

Re: 97p bq bucket conversion

My eyes. My eyes.!!!!
by dapper
Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Casa ssr265
Replies: 51
Views: 22244

Re: Casa ssr265

What, no head cowl!!!
by dapper
Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: The sad demise of Scootrs
Replies: 13
Views: 8955

Re: The sad demise of Scootrs

I miss Randall's banter :))
by dapper
Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: condenser
Replies: 2
Views: 14046

Re: condenser

One goes to earth, the other to your points. Doesn't matter which one goes where. If the wires are long enough, best to mount outside flywheel for ease of changing in future if required.
by dapper
Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Af road clutch won't disengage
Replies: 9
Views: 3372

Re: Af road clutch won't disengage

I had a similar problem and found that the christmas tree was too tall, stopping the centre button from moving inwards at all. Changed Xmas tree and all fine.
by dapper
Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Carb issues
Replies: 32
Views: 11779

Re: Carb issues

Check the tip of the float needle valve. If its a black tipped one change for a new red tipped one as they are resistant to ethanol in petrol.