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by Boothy_the_makem
Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: special runs better with choke on.
Replies: 12
Views: 4172

Re: special runs better with choke on.

Yes ngk :(

To add to the plot a mate called round today . said 5 of them went on a run last year. all filled up at that station and ALL broke down :(

What is the equivalent champion plugs for the ngk 7's and 8's ?
by Boothy_the_makem
Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: special runs better with choke on.
Replies: 12
Views: 4172

Re: special runs better with choke on.

Had a quick look today (its p!ssing down so just climbed over the vespa to get at it :) ) Wouldnt start after a few kicks so give it some throttle and fired up which i spose would point again to weak fuel but seemed to run fine with choke OFF and rough when choke on ?? :) So i will try same process ...
by Boothy_the_makem
Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:39 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: special runs better with choke on.
Replies: 12
Views: 4172

Re: special runs better with choke on.

What was it like before you filled up ? Could be the weather ? Do you normally use it in warmer months ? cold air ( is denser) has more air, so you may be running weak ? Or it may be s**t petrol ? Yeah seems like weak running. Its only done 53 miles since full build . I did 7 mile today. Was fine b...
by Boothy_the_makem
Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: special runs better with choke on.
Replies: 12
Views: 4172

special runs better with choke on.

As mentioned in my drunken ramblings last night :D sorted the gp today. changed ht lead and it solved the none starting issue. still cutting out so swopped the fairly new plug for a new one and runs sweet now :) Took the special out for a run. filled up with petrol at an esso garage and it started t...
by Boothy_the_makem
Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: My SX 200
Replies: 17
Views: 5291

Re: My SX 200

Hi mate. nice scoot. My gp is mb 205 with 30mm dellorto and a stainless devtour. it goes like fook
makes ts1's look like vespas :D
by Boothy_the_makem
Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: Whats wrong with my forks
Replies: 28
Views: 66726

Re: Whats wrong with my forks

RICSPEED wrote:not the best pic but clearly looks twisted

You might let shocky fix ya scooter but ya wouldnt want him doing yer wedding photos :anbrgin;
by Boothy_the_makem
Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: Whats wrong with my forks
Replies: 28
Views: 66726

Re: Whats wrong with my forks

Sounds like something similar to what I had some years ago (coincidently picked up during an MOT). My problem was that the fork spring rod was bent on one side. Fair do's to the guy doing the MOT, he took the wheel, link, spring & rod out, straightened the rod put it all back together, wheel ok...
by Boothy_the_makem
Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:55 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Rust Converter
Replies: 23
Views: 10354

Re: Rust Converter

the point some are missing here is that the rust cure turns any rusty metal solid by chemical reaction. so you need to wire brush or buzz off with a fibral wheel in a drill etc any loose flakes, otherwise your treating flaky bits of metal that will still be loose after you treat it. and leave un tre...
by Boothy_the_makem
Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: Decent paint supplier
Replies: 6
Views: 3169

Re: Decent paint supplier

Alright joe mate . have you tried m+p in saltney ?

Theres a link but i cant post it up . get a lot of glitches on this forum.

do a search for m and p enterprises. they are at the back of river lane past the old morrisons ;)