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by parky
Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Michelin S83 tyre loading ratings
Replies: 2
Views: 4345

Re: Michelin S83 tyre loading ratings

Thanks for that, looks like i'll have to get my wife and I on a diet?
by parky
Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Michelin S83 tyre loading ratings
Replies: 2
Views: 4345

Michelin S83 tyre loading ratings

Am I correct in assuming there are two different load ratings for S83's.? I seem to recall there used to be.
by parky
Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Battery charger
Replies: 2
Views: 3499

Battery charger

I have just charged the battery on my GTS 300, however I did not realise it is not advised to use a car battery charger. Although the battery now seems to start the scoot ok, have I done permanent damage to it?
by parky
Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Scooter find of the Century!
Replies: 11
Views: 6656

Re: Scooter find of the Century!

Thanks for that I will have a look
by parky
Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: LML clutch advice required
Replies: 1
Views: 1571

LML clutch advice required

Have recently put a new clutch in my LML 2 stroke but the gear change is now very clunky and quite stiff. Previously the clutch lever was a joy to use it used to slip in and out of gear extremely easily but now it is much more difficult. Any idea where I might have gone wrong? could it be just an ad...
by parky
Wed May 19, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Covolo seat cover
Replies: 2
Views: 1008

Re: Covolo seat cover

Thanks I'll look into it
by parky
Sun May 16, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Scooter find of the Century!
Replies: 11
Views: 6656

Re: Scooter find of the Century!

I bought my TV3 175 completely restored from Scoot RS in 2004. I still have it and it has taken me to the Isle of Wight 14 times. Apart from one piston replacement it is still exactly as it was when imported. Many of my friends have bought restored scoots from the UK which have proven to be absolute...
by parky
Sun May 16, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Covolo seat cover
Replies: 2
Views: 1008

Covolo seat cover

I need to replace the cover on my Covolo seat, but I am struggling to find anyone who sells them, any idea where I might find one?
Thanks
by parky
Wed Feb 10, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Agreed Value Insurance
Replies: 5
Views: 3993

Agreed Value Insurance

I have been advised that I should get an agreed value on my scooter. Can anyone advise what a sensible value would be for the following. Lambretta TV175 series 3 in excellent condition completely standard except for the addition of a hydraulic front brake. In addition it is fitted with front rack an...
by parky
Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: GTS BAR END WEIGHTS
Replies: 0
Views: 3854

GTS BAR END WEIGHTS

I am about to fit a genuine Vespa back box onto my GTS 300. I have been advised I need to fit bar end weights to the handlebars. Is this correct, does it make a big difference to the handling or is it just a cosmetic feature?