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by Adam_Winstone
Fri Jul 17, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Spaco dellorto SH2/22 carb
Replies: 2
Views: 1699

Re: Spaco dellorto SH2/22 carb

Exactly the same functionality but do note that the adjustment screw is exactly that, for adjustment. As such don't worry too much about what the book says, adjust to what the motor tells you what it wants in the way of turns. You may find it requires anywhere between 1/2 and 3 full turns out.
by Adam_Winstone
Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:40 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: lambretta rt 195 jetting
Replies: 11
Views: 8716

Re: lambretta rt 195 jetting

I imagine that the ignition timing was probably the biggest factor in the first hole.
by Adam_Winstone
Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc
Replies: 39
Views: 33427

Re: Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc

Found it, watched it, learnt that you have a blue lamp... but a really good and important info set that anyone new to building engines should watch and try to understand. You used one word a number of times that says it all, "balance". Yes, you're looking at a number of different elements ...
by Adam_Winstone
Fri Jul 10, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc
Replies: 39
Views: 33427

Re: Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc

^... always nice to keep an eye / ear open for any new snippet that I might pick up. Every day is a school day!

:)
by Adam_Winstone
Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc
Replies: 39
Views: 33427

Re: Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc

Not sure that I've seen that latest video... I'll have to have a look.
by Adam_Winstone
Thu Jul 09, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Daily touring mileage
Replies: 21
Views: 15377

Re: Daily touring mileage

Maybe but I've done a few miles on it ;)
by Adam_Winstone
Wed Jul 08, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Daily touring mileage
Replies: 21
Views: 15377

Re: Daily touring mileage

EddieStone wrote: Tue Jul 07, 2020 3:45 pm What about 2 Stroke oil? Is it recommended to carry it all from home or is it plentiful in France, and Italy? I imagine it's OK in Italy, but what about France?
You can often find 2-Stroke oil in French supermarkets.
by Adam_Winstone
Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc
Replies: 39
Views: 33427

Re: Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc

If I could hit 87mph then I'd be seriously chuffed. The thought of adding a further 40mph on top of that is absolutely mental!
by Adam_Winstone
Mon Jul 06, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Daily touring mileage
Replies: 21
Views: 15377

Re: Daily touring mileage

2 top Lambretta days for me have been Avignon to Orleans (c.a. 430 miles) and Caen to Langenthal (c.a. 500 miles). Avignon done on my Avanti TT3 but with a Suzuki 190 and a ported iron 175! Langenthal done on my own, riding a home tuned iron 225. Both were back and ass breaking! A good day mileage f...

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