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by Skar
Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Exhaust temperature
Replies: 5
Views: 1776

Re: Exhaust temperature

I'll bear the ceramic in mind for when I get a new exhaust, this one still has life in it but not that much!

I've been recommended this one which is good for 816C and has very good reviews but only comes in matt black. The alternative is this which is good for 600C and comes in various colours.
by Skar
Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Exhaust temperature
Replies: 5
Views: 1776

Exhaust temperature

While my engine is stripped I'm going to give my exhaust some TLC, what temperatures can I expect a JL pipe to get to on an Imola? The reason I ask is that I want to blast and paint it... PJ1 seems to be the best as regards temperature but only comes in matt black, I'd prefer something shiny but the...
by Skar
Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: gearing opinions please
Replies: 5
Views: 2162

Re: gearing opinions please

I'd leave it standard, you'll just get there slightly quicker.
by Skar
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Seat Info
Replies: 0
Views: 923

Re: Seat Info

Dream Warrior wrote: can't use front holes as they've been filled in.
:ninja:
Drill them out?
by Skar
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: ScootRS part nearly killed me!
Replies: 97
Views: 18890

Re: ScootRS part nearly killed me!

I find this whole thread absolutely ridiculous, lot's of things have nearly killed me on a Lambretta and most can usually be put down to my own stupidity for not checking something or ignoring warning signs etc etc... What I have never done is contact the supplier of whatever part broke and ask for ...
by Skar
Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: my LD'shee
Replies: 61
Views: 18688

Re: my LD'shee

Wow... just wow. Wouldn't want it but I love it.
by Skar
Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: QA / QR Throttles
Replies: 6
Views: 3113

Re: QA / QR Throttles

I'm thinking of getting this one, my concern is that it may snap open a little too quickly when I hit a bump...
by Skar
Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Nicasil Barrels...Semi or fully Synthetic oils
Replies: 11
Views: 2751

Re: Nicasil Barrels...Semi or fully Synthetic oils

Imola 186, Rock Oil at 3%, 2500 miles in 2 months without a complaint.. not saying it wouldn't be ok on semi but why risk it?
by Skar
Sun May 24, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Original colour GP150
Replies: 16
Views: 6241

Re: Original colour GP150

It may well also have originally been Turquoise, there were some 150's though not many.
by Skar
Sat May 23, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Short Valved Inner Tubes
Replies: 6
Views: 2387

Short Valved Inner Tubes

Anybody know offhand what make of inner tubes have the shortest valve stems?