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by sydduckett
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Throttle/rev issues
Replies: 8
Views: 3444

Re: Throttle/rev issues

If youve had 4 slides in 4 years even with filter could the problem not be with the carb body itself ? Not familiar with this carb so its only a guess. possibly http://www.dellorto.co.uk/shop/dellorto-motorcycle-carburettors-parts/carburettor-parts/vhsh-parts/vhsh-slide-insert/ Whats the best way t...
by sydduckett
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:04 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Routing the rear brake cable
Replies: 8
Views: 4071

Re: Routing the rear brake cable

I have a Ron moss oversized head plus reed block, talk about go round the houses.... :D +1 - A right pain to get it sorted. ;) I also have an Avanti head on my TS1 and this thread had me wondering, just checked and I routed mine under the carb. If I had gone over it would have got in the way of the...
by sydduckett
Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Routing the rear brake cable
Replies: 8
Views: 4071

Re: Routing the rear brake cable

I have a Ron moss oversized head plus reed block, talk about go round the houses.... :D
by sydduckett
Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Endplate bolts
Replies: 8
Views: 2945

Re: Endplate bolts

This a difficult one i think. If you use bolts then getting the end plate off will be easier and you will have less parts but the downside is unscrewing and screwing into ally more than you might ideally want.

For what its worth :D
by sydduckett
Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: ACF 50 rust killer
Replies: 9
Views: 3997

Re: ACF 50 rust killer

I looked at a video on u-tube with the guy applying to a motor bike, he seemed to think you could wash it and apply polish and it wouldn't affect it or come off?
by sydduckett
Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: ACF 50 rust killer
Replies: 9
Views: 3997

ACF 50 rust killer

Its reviewed in this months scootering, has anyone used it and know where you can get small quantities? In the blurb it says it can last up to a year? Does it not wash off or come off if used on a part that is open to the elements. I have had my forks chfomed and have noticed rust where the metal la...
by sydduckett
Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Throttle/rev issues
Replies: 8
Views: 3444

Re: Throttle/rev issues

If youve had 4 slides in 4 years even with filter could the problem not be with the carb body itself ? Not familiar with this carb so its only a guess. possibly http://www.dellorto.co.uk/shop/dellorto-motorcycle-carburettors-parts/carburettor-parts/vhsh-parts/vhsh-slide-insert/ For £12 i may as wel...
by sydduckett
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Throttle/rev issues
Replies: 8
Views: 3444

Re: Throttle/rev issues

Answers as follows. This rb seems to eat slides even with a filter, this my 4th slide in about four years. They wear away on the outside edges and at the bottom. Could be needle but im on dq266 top clip from memory. I didnt air test it and i could have easily but i neglected to do it which in hindsi...
by sydduckett
Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:35 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Throttle/rev issues
Replies: 8
Views: 3444

Throttle/rev issues

I have just rebuilt an rb engine with new barrel and piston.. Carb completley cleaned wiith all cables just right but when i come off the throttle it doesnt die off straigyt away. Its vhsh 30 set up on rich side. Could this be a worn slide?
Ta sef
by sydduckett
Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: API series 2
Replies: 7
Views: 2614

Re: API series 2

Thats it, although mine has a notch in the middle. You must have been able to lock itbwith the wheel facing straight