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by essexgp
Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta inboard disc problem
Replies: 12
Views: 4614

Re: Lambretta inboard disc problem

HxPaul wrote: Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:49 am If it were the inboard disc for drum links,then I would say its the link locating peg thats "clonking" in the backplate.
Its not unfortunately, its an original disc assy, but that's the sort of noise its making
by essexgp
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta inboard disc problem
Replies: 12
Views: 4614

Re: Lambretta inboard disc problem

Daggs wrote: Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:38 am Are you tightening the back-plate to fork link bolt/nut? If not, it may be that you hear.
If you mean the half nut then yes

The axle is fitted with the stepped side to the speedo and the nut to the windows side
by essexgp
Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta inboard disc problem
Replies: 12
Views: 4614

Re: Lambretta inboard disc problem

Update to my problem I have removed the disc and pads so all there is is an empty case and an axle and its still making the knocking noise! its got new bearings and seals but for the life of me I cant figure it out. With the scooter front wheel off the ground if you spin the wheel its silent, its on...
by essexgp
Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta inboard disc problem
Replies: 12
Views: 4614

Lambretta inboard disc problem

Im having trouble with an original sx200 inboard disc, it was making a rumbling and knocking noise so ive replaced the bearings, oil seals, cleaned the disc holes and pins, replaced the pads and set it up as per stickys book. If I spin the wheel on the stand it runs lovely with no noises but if I ri...
by essexgp
Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:19 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Smiths speedo
Replies: 5
Views: 2847

Re: Smiths speedo

Thank you
by essexgp
Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Smiths speedo
Replies: 5
Views: 2847

Re: Smiths speedo

psychedelicropcircle wrote: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:38 pm You use one made for the speedo. Tim mason on LCGB will sort you out.
Not a member on there so is there another way to contact him?
by essexgp
Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Smiths speedo
Replies: 5
Views: 2847

Smiths speedo

does anyone know if there is an adaptor made to fit a lambretta speedo cable to a smiths speedo?
by essexgp
Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: LCGB AGM ref BLOA
Replies: 245
Views: 130828

Re: LCGB AGM ref BLOA

Ive watched and read the posts about the BLOA or whatever its called and I think the whole thing has got out of hand. I stopped going on the LCGB forums when Scooterotica started because of all the infighting and backbiting that was happening on there and now its reared its ugly head on here! Whatev...
by essexgp
Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Torbay Lambretta
Replies: 14
Views: 9681

Re: Torbay Lambretta

But he does reimburse postage money if initially over charges.. 😎 I also have to do that. It's the way the shopping cart works. I can't work out any other way to do it. Cart charges you P&P for every item and once the order is placed I'll refund the excess P&P once I've sent the order. Plen...
by essexgp
Mon Jan 01, 2018 4:26 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: LCGB - BLOA - Concessionaires......confusion
Replies: 483
Views: 372012

Re: LCGB - BLOA - Concessionaires......confusion

on the naughty step as well! Re the LCGB form I used to enjoy posting there- it was very helpful and full of interesting stuff. However, about 6 or 7 years back the LCGB banned all non- members from posting, and from then on it appears to have gone downhill. Obviously their rules etc but a general l...