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by dave wheeler
Wed Mar 20, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Crank options for mild Lambretta tune
Replies: 22
Views: 10149

Re: Crank options for mild Lambretta tune

i think your big problem is going to be finding a suitable piston for that bhp compatable with a tv rod length, i think the rb kit uses a 116mm rod so that piston could be an option but when i got my standard tv rebored the selection of pistons, especially 2 ring types was limited to indian ones of ...
by dave wheeler
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: sparkright lights
Replies: 1
Views: 1162

sparkright lights

am looking to convert my s3 tv175`s lights to a rear led and h4 front light, has anyone any experience of the sparkright set up or indeed have any of you done this conversion for themselves
regards
dave
by dave wheeler
Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: gearbox visualiser
Replies: 2
Views: 1318

Re: gearbox visualiser

cheers mate and congrats on the web site, exelent
by dave wheeler
Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: gearbox visualiser
Replies: 2
Views: 1318

gearbox visualiser

can anyone suggest the kick peaking peaked and redline figures are for a tv175 with a 24mm phbl and a clubman pipe
many thanks
dave
by dave wheeler
Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: laquering over stickers/transfers
Replies: 3
Views: 2177

Re: laquering over stickers/transfers

on original waterslides i use a water based clear exterior varnish applied with a quality brush, at least 2 coats, acylic ones make them wrinkle up as i found to my cost
by dave wheeler
Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Lambretta Li150 Framebreather
Replies: 7
Views: 4180

Re: Lambretta Li150 Framebreather

Ive just had a series 1 and 2 painted, one in river grey and one dawn grey, if the frame looks grey its dawn grey, river grey has a slight green tint. My series one was originally river grey with blue panels, horncast and headset but its a 1959 o framebreather. Will try and up load picture. I thoug...
by dave wheeler
Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: Dealer News, Innovations & Products
Topic: New Big Block Gran Turismo Kit 200-245cc
Replies: 141
Views: 62411

Re: New Big Block Gran Turismo Kit 200-245cc

still cat iron then, thats a shame
by dave wheeler
Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: Carburettor Set-ups
Topic: 24mm phbl del orto for a TV175
Replies: 0
Views: 1081

24mm phbl del orto for a TV175

just bought the above carb, any ideas on where i can get a manifold? is it the same size as a phbl25? ditto the rubber? am planning to run with a clubman, any ballpark/slide settings
thanks
dave
by dave wheeler
Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: most comfortable seat
Replies: 24
Views: 10539

Re: most comfortable seat

cant comment on the repro ones but my genuine pegasus seat is the most comfortable seat ive ever used, more comfortable than a single saddle and you can move about on it more
by dave wheeler
Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: piston advice
Replies: 3
Views: 1341

Re: piston advice

hi chris
tanks for that but sadly its a 62.6mm im needing
:(