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by Burnside
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Checking Torque Settings
Replies: 8
Views: 5654

Re: Checking Torque Settings

I thought after a couple of heat cycles is normally enough
by Burnside
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Tank cleaning.
Replies: 4
Views: 5482

Re: Tank cleaning.

Frosts do an engine degreaser which should do the trick or if you need something more heavy duty they do a tank strip that is strong enough to remove old sealant
by Burnside
Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Insurance question
Replies: 4
Views: 2198

Re: Insurance question

It would be the insurance company, they would deem any repair costs of more than 60% of vehicle value to be uneconomical to repair. Currently you are valuing your GTS at £2500 and the repair cost is £2100, so that would automatically fall into the insurance write-off category. Ideally you need to be...
by Burnside
Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: lambretta paint jobs
Replies: 5
Views: 4666

Re: lambretta paint jobs

This is a how long is a piece of string question. Prices can vary anywhere from £700 up to £2k depending on how much prep work, making good, etc. and the painter himself. You can save money by doing all the prep yourself but most decent painters will insist on doing this if you want any warranty on ...
by Burnside
Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Torque Wrench
Replies: 11
Views: 3208

Re: Torque Wrench

garry inglis wrote: Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:26 am Halfords sell a couple of good wrenches big one 50 to 240 small one 4 to 45 nm well calibrated around £80

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by Burnside
Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:31 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Insurance question
Replies: 4
Views: 2198

Re: Insurance question

If written off I would advise to never accept 1st offer from the insurance company, they will go in low. You will need to provide evidence of why you think you should get more, i.e. for sale ads of same scooter in similar condition, etc. on the basis of it will cost you that much to replace. How can...
by Burnside
Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Beedspeed.
Replies: 24
Views: 17965

Re: Beedspeed.

Why would you even consider using Beedspeed when there are so many good suppliers to choose from? It's a good question, but a few times they appeared to be the only dealer with what I was looking for. Based on what I've now been hearing and reading, the claims of having certain items for sale may n...
by Burnside
Tue Jul 07, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Daily touring mileage
Replies: 21
Views: 14933

Re: Daily touring mileage

I take what I think I need, 5 litres will cover approx 1,500 miles. Pain as it's a lot of weight but at least it gets lighter the further you travel
by Burnside
Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Large petrol tank / toolbox
Replies: 2
Views: 2375

Re: Large petrol tank / toolbox

Oiltek do these, but be warned the toolbox in these are tiny, far better to go for one without the toolbox cutout and get a legshield toolbox