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by fred
Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: loose engine mounts
Replies: 2
Views: 1388

loose engine mounts

I've got an engine casing,but the mounts can be pushed in by hand.Has anyone had this before? will loctite hold it?
cheers,fred
by fred
Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stupid Agusto 6000 Timing Question
Replies: 15
Views: 5363

Re: Stupid Agusto 6000 Timing Question

I suppose it's personal preferance, mines 21 deg at tickover 15 at around 6k.
mine may be a 7000 tho.
fred
by fred
Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: ts1 230 gearing
Replies: 10
Views: 4277

Re: ts1 230 gearing

should pull 18/47 no probs
fred
by fred
Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: Now and then photos of members..
Topic: as history as chequered as a mods mudflap.
Replies: 24
Views: 10991

Re: as history as chequered as a mods mudflap.

Remember that on way to Morecambe,I sprayed that yellow gp in laundry at nurses home.Also remember riding home with kessel,only me with lights,and they were 6 volt. Siobhan was well tidy,but I obviously never mentioned it at the time.
by fred
Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:08 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Franspeed Race pipe Test & Review....
Replies: 26
Views: 15642

Re: Franspeed Race pipe Test & Review....

torque comparisons would be helpfull
fred
by fred
Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: vespa versus lambretta
Replies: 70
Views: 15248

Re: vespa versus lambretta

Ravi of empire garage in sheffield(rip),summed it up for me...
vespa is like blackpool donkey
lambretta is thoroughbred race horse.
And he sold both marques.
Altho' i do have a soft spot for smallies,havin owned a couple.
Awesome,embarresing gp200s on my autisa barrelled ahem,50 :flaming:
by fred
Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: forged or standard ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1927

Re: forged or standard ?

I've always run piston ported motors. Only ever had ring peg probs twice,both were forged pistons. First was wiseco suzuki 205,peg fell out after about 5k miles :oops: my fault for lack of maintainence. 2nd was wearing of peg on mb piston,ring went over peg,and into exhaust port,this was 200 miles a...
by fred
Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Mickeck copy
Replies: 32
Views: 8967

Re: Mickeck copy

what do the mickeks rev to,on say a stage 4/5 barrel?
had a mark 5 years ago,but no rev counters back then. I do have a dj available to copy,how much was the copy mickek?
fred
by fred
Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Mickeck copy
Replies: 32
Views: 8967

Re: Mickeck copy

i've run one,revvy 8+k in 4th needs bracket fettlin to fit right. But can be taken on/off in no time.
by fred
Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: JET 200 panel query.
Replies: 2
Views: 1168

Re: JET 200 panel query.

I've used gp panels with a bigger spanish tank,so sx wont be a problem.
cheers fred