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by byron
Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Speedo Cable Nut Size (Indian V Italian)
Replies: 8
Views: 2666

Re: Speedo Cable Nut Size (Indian V Italian)

Bilko wrote: Just taking a look at the engine now.
nice one Rob. coming over here this year ?
by byron
Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: px rear hub oil seals
Replies: 1
Views: 1114

Re: px rear hub oil seals

was wondering this too..?
removed the internals from a broken early [external oil seal] casing
ok to fit everything into some LML casings ?
by byron
Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: crank for DR 130
Replies: 1
Views: 1470

crank for DR 130

90 with DR 130 fitted new crank needed. has electronic ignition currently using oe crank so thinking need 19/20 M10 on flywheel side, 51 stroke without spending huge amounts, the Mazzuchelli cranks seem to fit the spec, but these would not be my preferred crank to fit to a Lambretta, are they ok for...
by byron
Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:53 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lince 200 o-tuning à la mode fastfrog
Replies: 285
Views: 112912

Re: jet200 o-tuning à la mode fastfrog

good thread
did you look into other piston choices ?
I am going for an RD350 standard 64.00mm on mine, as they are a good piston, readily availble, and reasonably inexpensive.
by byron
Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:45 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Any one fitted an Acewell?
Replies: 17
Views: 5556

Re: Any one fitted an Acewell?

...I was wondering if I could squeeze a battery between the the sides of my legshield spare wheel holder at the back between the panel ridge and back of the centre plate. would a battery this size be up to the job? get one of those nice boxes that Lloydiee does, fit a battery in there, and enjoy th...
by byron
Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:42 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: how do you replace the speedo outer cable ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2369

Re: how do you replace the speedo outer cable ?

put the speedo inner only up through the hole in the forks from the bottom, the "wrong way up" of course, so the hub end goes in first... then thread the outer over the top of this and down to the hub pull out the inner and feed it through the outer from the top... and put something round ...
by byron
Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:32 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: tyres ! what are your recommendations
Replies: 49
Views: 15768

Re: tyres ! what are your recommendations

Conti Race are just that. soft and very little tread... Conti Twist Road are good tyres, last ok, and grip in all conditions I used Schwalbe Racemans until all those scary photos I'd say the Contis are better, but possibly some auto-suggestion there... Yokahamas are good, just shame they don't have ...
by byron
Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Question 2. Punctureseal etc
Replies: 20
Views: 8217

Re: Question 2. Punctureseal etc

had a puncture last week, I use Ultraseal [now named PuntureSafe]. the tyre went down in 30 seconds, so was able to come to a controlled stop, but it would have been an instant blowout without it. I have replaced a tyre before, and found some of the sealant between the tube and tyre, it had done its...
by byron
Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Ahh, those wires.... Help please
Replies: 6
Views: 1942

Re: Ahh, those wires.... Help please

can't tell much from those pictures
you need to get the rubber cover off, and see where the wires go...
is it bayonet bulb, or H4 type ?
by byron
Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: small block Mugello revamp
Replies: 14
Views: 3538

Re: small block Mugello revamp

thanks, but it's very much work in progress
adapting and learning as I go along, with huge guidance from Chris Sadd of C.S. Engineering

cron