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- Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:59 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Lambretta Overheating
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17869
Re: Lambretta Overheating
OK, an update. Took the scooter to my local Lambretta guy last November. There were marks on the piston and cylinder, from the nipping up, and carbon/oil sludge on the underside of the piston crown, but no obvious signs as to the cause of the problem. It had done 8000 miles since it's restoration be...
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:34 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Stupid Question Time
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4747
Stupid Question Time
An Li 150 will do 45mph at X number of revs.
Convert said scooter to 175, but keep the original gearbox. At 45mph it will still be at X number of revs.
Correct?
Convert said scooter to 175, but keep the original gearbox. At 45mph it will still be at X number of revs.
Correct?
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: What Do I Call It?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5197
Re: What Do I Call It?
Well, I can't ride it for ever.
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: What Do I Call It?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5197
What Do I Call It?
Back in 1969, at the tender age of 16, I bought my1959 Lambretta Li 150 "Series 2". I still have it. After I'd had it a while, I had reason to replace the piston. I have no idea why now, but I did. When I came to fit the new one, it didn't fit. I think it was that the skirts were too long,...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:50 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Lambretta Overheating
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17869
Re: Lambretta Overheating
Is that a technical term?the piston is mullered
Yes to both.does it tickover for long periods without stalling ?
does it start after a couple of prods on the kickstarter?
Under what circumstances?ive nipped mine up 10 times in 10 years
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:39 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Lambretta Overheating
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17869
Re: Lambretta Overheating
Thanks for that. I'll give that some consideration.
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:58 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Lambretta Overheating
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17869
Re: Lambretta Overheating
4% as per Lammy handbook; i.e., 25 to 1.
- Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:15 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Lambretta Overheating
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17869
Re: Lambretta Overheating
Thanks for your replies, guys. Some food for thought in there. TBH the weather should make little difference as standard Lambrettas sold well and ran reliably in warm climates and we've had some VERY warm weather for the last 2 Euro Lambrettas, with many riders screaming their bikes on motorways for...
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:14 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Lambretta Overheating
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17869
Lambretta Overheating
Hi, I have a 1959 Li Series 2 150. It's bog standard in terms of engine/carburettor set up, and has 12v electronic ignition. It will do 55 on the flat, it's happy at 50, but I generally cruise at 45. The problem is that in warm weather(mid 20s degrees), on a long run it tends to overheat and seize. ...