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by a.lo.v2
Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stripped thread cylinder stud
Replies: 10
Views: 4662

Re: Stripped thread cylinder stud

looks like the hole needs to be bored to 11mm first, is there enough room?
by a.lo.v2
Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Remove bearing from magneto housing
Replies: 17
Views: 5357

Re: Remove bearing from magneto housing

how can you hit the outer edge of bearing with an engine mount? the only contact will be the outer oil seal surely. installing maybe?
by a.lo.v2
Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Gearbox 'tapping sound' in neutral
Replies: 6
Views: 2925

Re: Gearbox 'tapping sound' in neutral

SIL 200 engine, when pushing the scooter along while in neutral there'sa 'tapping' sound like the gear selector is touching the side of a gear. When running he sound isn't there and will run in neutral on the stand or idling at the lights with no issues what so ever. I've noticed this noise on seve...
by a.lo.v2
Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: build a vespa
Replies: 0
Views: 1137

build a vespa

http://www.hachette-fascicoli.it/abbona ... /VESPA.htm

have not translated but looks like one of those magazine piece by piece monthly builds that will end up taking five years to finish :lol:
by a.lo.v2
Wed Jul 13, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: bad vibrations
Replies: 26
Views: 9203

Re: bad vibrations

I cured my vibrations problems by fitting a SIL mount on flywheel side and keeping the scootopia one on the kick side. Became much better directly. this is something i thought about myself, better than binning them, and cheaper than getting the other "handed" type. needs something a bit s...
by a.lo.v2
Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: bad vibrations
Replies: 26
Views: 9203

Re: bad vibrations

eden wrote:scootopia mounts are ok after about 500 miles
if you can stand them that long! i know the problem as i fitted some myself and since removed. i was wondering if there was not a way of speeding up that softening process i.e soaking them in someting.
by a.lo.v2
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS IS...
Replies: 11
Views: 3851

Re: ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS IS...

looks like a trim bolted on to the original hub underneath. is there a brake inside it then?
by a.lo.v2
Wed Jul 06, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: nickel plating
Replies: 15
Views: 6668

Re: nickel plating

i have recently bought a casa curly exhaust that has a nickel plated finish although it is a gold tinge to it, looks good and surely better than paint. ill see how it holds up. if it is a cheaper option than chrome then it would work, if not than i would have chrome all day long
by a.lo.v2
Tue Jul 05, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: PHBH slides, 40 and 50, which is leaner and richer?
Replies: 9
Views: 4171

Re: PHBH slides, 40 and 50, which is leaner and richer?

i thought a smaller cut out richens up due to increased velocity over atomiser pulling more fuel rather than less air entering.
by a.lo.v2
Tue Jul 05, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Atomic Reed Valve on Rapido
Replies: 6
Views: 4733

Re: Atomic Reed Valve on Rapido

oh and it came with a35mm rubber that is correct for the oko PWK