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by matthew
Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:37 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: SIP Tubeless wheel rims
Replies: 23
Views: 5961

Re: SIP Tubeless wheel rims

I had to cut the tyres off my Scoot RS tubeless rims when I needed to replace them, the tyres were bald anyway so it wasn't a problem but it's worth making sure your tyre fitter knows which direction to put the tyre on the rim when he fits them because if he gets it wrong you aint going to be able t...
by matthew
Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:26 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Damper advice
Replies: 2
Views: 1458

Re: Damper advice

Should be just about perfect for using the Kawasaki steering damper type dampers then :)

Normally have to use a spacer which is roughly about an inch and a half long with this type of damper to mount them in lambretta fork brackets so your damper mounts should be just about spot on.
by matthew
Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:49 am
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: london to Santander
Replies: 14
Views: 5139

Re: london to Santander

Hi Simon, what's happenend to the RB? Glad to hear the trip to Spain went without incident, you must be really pleased with the S1? My Series 1 fired up for the 1st time yesterday since she blew up on the way to Woolacombe last year. Just got to get an MOT on it and jet it in and we'll be set for Fr...
by matthew
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: london to Santander
Replies: 14
Views: 5139

Re: london to Santander

Nice Picture Grubby, Are you coming to Beetsugar this year with Simon and TJ and I?
by matthew
Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: shell oils
Replies: 4
Views: 1479

Re: shell oils

My Mrs. is Global Marketing Manager for Shell Lubricants.

I only use Rock Oil pre-mix in my TS1!
by matthew
Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Endcan Changing Query
Replies: 5
Views: 1591

Re: Endcan Changing Query

Hi Mike,

None probably, I changed the Devtour endcan on my GP for a PM Carbon one with no ill effects. I doubt you would notice any performace gains either though.

Cheers, Matt
by matthew
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TS1 Frame Clearance
Replies: 11
Views: 4048

Re: TS1 Frame Clearance

i wouldnt lose the reed stops they are there for a reason, no stops or even bent to open too much will end in you fukin them and you stuck at the side of the road with the reeds mullered I wouldn't necessarily lose the reed stops on standard reeds but I and a lot of other's I know have done many 00...
by matthew
Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TS1 Frame Clearance
Replies: 11
Views: 4048

Re: TS1 Frame Clearance

not if you lose the reed stops!
by matthew
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TS1 Frame Clearance
Replies: 11
Views: 4048

Re: TS1 Frame Clearance

Oh, and I forgot, use two gaskets between the reed block and the cylinder.

Matt
by matthew
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TS1 Frame Clearance
Replies: 11
Views: 4048

Re: TS1 Frame Clearance

Use 2 stage boysens, bin the reed stops and loose the 5mm packer. Simples!