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by Jxmiddle
Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Welded or heli coil?
Replies: 13
Views: 6651

Re: Welded or heli coil?

I've used timeserts and heli-coils. Timeserts are definitely stronger. But why drill out perfectly good threads? If they go then do them.

It is easy to bugger up a heli-coil by not paying attention in your drilling so be careful.
by Jxmiddle
Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Dodgy steering bearings.
Replies: 5
Views: 1584

Re: Dodgy steering bearings.

I fitted the bearing loose and the difference in feel is significant. Bit of a pain to do but worth the effort imho.
by Jxmiddle
Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Avanti TT3 Ci
Replies: 18
Views: 9991

Re: Avanti TT3 Ci

Had a chance to try this on Monday and its a totally different ride to your average tuned Lammie. No discernible power band, just a smooth delivery of power right through the range. Wants to go straight away and keeps delivering so the progressive nature makes it very rideable. Considering its a pro...
by Jxmiddle
Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:37 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Best rear hub studs......
Replies: 11
Views: 3933

Re: Best rear hub studs......

The offending stud.

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by Jxmiddle
Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Best rear hub studs......
Replies: 11
Views: 3933

Re: Best rear hub studs......

I've had two 'go' which I can only put down to over enthusiastic tightening of the wheel nuts though it seems strange to have two go in quick succession. I did have the hub sprayed recently and there was some paint on the studs though I hardly think that explains it. In both cases the wheel nuts won...
by Jxmiddle
Tue Sep 16, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Best rear hub studs......
Replies: 11
Views: 3933

Re: Best rear hub studs......

Now there's good advice Corrado. The expensive MB ones are made from 'high tensile steel' so presumably I only have to be the normal amount of care in doing them up?
by Jxmiddle
Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Best rear hub studs......
Replies: 11
Views: 3933

Re: Best rear hub studs......

I went for the most expensive ones I could find....MB specials. There are some things its worth spending money on I guess.
by Jxmiddle
Sun Sep 14, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Best rear hub studs......
Replies: 11
Views: 3933

Best rear hub studs......

...views gentlemen?
by Jxmiddle
Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: How to reduce vibration.....
Replies: 8
Views: 3132

How to reduce vibration.....

I'm looking for all the possible ways of reducing vibration on my Lammie. I'm sure there's loads of things you can do which would all together make a huge difference. Comment people? Thanks.
by Jxmiddle
Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:33 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Fooked Rimini 5 speed.
Replies: 73
Views: 17918

Re: Fooked Rimini 5 speed.

Not commenting on this particular situation but I don't know why any dealer would want to fit one of these boxes particularly in an engine putting out significant bhp. There's not enough margin for the dealer to warrant his fitting and so much seems down to the alignment set up during the fitting pr...