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by Suede Ed
Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:10 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: New lml engine from india
Replies: 3
Views: 3888

Re: New lml engine from india

I've seen those mutley cheers. Thanks for the feedback, I'm after a px engine for my next project, and there getting a bit scarce (for reasonable $). Theres a t5 case on flea bay for £150 delivered!
by Suede Ed
Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: New lml engine from india
Replies: 3
Views: 3888

New lml engine from india

Anyone got one of the above off flea bay? My next resto is a px which has no power unit atm, these don't seem to bad at just over 550 delivered? Was wondering about the quality, of course, got a mate who had an lml ( complete scoot) and in some ways it was better than the later Italians. Engine case...
by Suede Ed
Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Which clutch?
Replies: 6
Views: 2559

Re: Which clutch?

Cheers chaps, and if you were going to advise on an ignition, bgm with mid weight flywheel?
by Suede Ed
Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Which clutch?
Replies: 6
Views: 2559

Which clutch?

Rebuilding my small block engine, toss up between casa 185 top end or a rt 195. Would a 5 plate clutch be ok for these (readspeeds) ? Currently got a 185 casa on another scoot with a regular 4 plate and there's no issues. Cheers chaps
by Suede Ed
Sat Nov 25, 2017 4:07 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Scooter Prices Dropping
Replies: 22
Views: 7910

Re: Scooter Prices Dropping

I've been looking for a pre px vespa project, £££! Loads of px about for sensible money though. Seems SIL prices are creeping up too.
by Suede Ed
Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:54 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Casa Li rubbers set
Replies: 2
Views: 2888

Re: Casa Li rubbers set

Cheers Doom, I've got some of the original rubbers, i might chuck them in the dishwasher, see how they come out
by Suede Ed
Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Engine case bead blasting BUT NOT bead blasting
Replies: 4
Views: 2855

Re: Engine case bead blasting BUT NOT bead blasting

I've had a couple soda blasted, doesn't affect bearing recesses.
by Suede Ed
Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Casa Li rubbers set
Replies: 2
Views: 2888

Casa Li rubbers set

Quick question chaps, is a set of Li rubbers from casa worth double the cost of a regular set?
Cheers
by Suede Ed
Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Li headset clamp finish
Replies: 2
Views: 2377

Re: Li headset clamp finish

Cheers, brush n lacquer it is then.
by Suede Ed
Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Li headset clamp finish
Replies: 2
Views: 2377

Li headset clamp finish

Aye up chaps, Li resto continues. But what's the finish on the headset clamp supposed to be? Is it bare metal? Currently bit rusty.... cheers