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- Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:22 am
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: New clutch plates
- Replies: 5
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Re: New clutch plates
Scooter looks beautiful Garry.
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:18 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting Problems
- Replies: 40
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Re: Starting Problems
Yes I have tried a couple of different new plugs. Now fitted a B8ES. I took to Magpie on Friday and with a quick diagnosis they thought it was something to do with the kick start or clutch. They pointed out that the flywheel was not spinning when kicked over. Something I had never noticed or even th...
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:09 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting Problems
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21710
Re: Starting Problems
Thanks Scooterdude. I did set the plug gap to .50mm.
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:33 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting Problems
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21710
Re: Starting Problems
I am having the problem with the bellows and filter fitted and without. I ran it the weekend with the tea strainer type cover over the bell mouth but still had the starting problem. I have not adjusted the fuelling though so it may be running too lean without a filter??? I tried to start it Wednesda...
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:23 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kick start movement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1288
Re: Kick start movement
Thanks Garry. I never thought of that.
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:57 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kick start movement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1288
Kick start movement
I noticed last night that the kick start pedal has a bit of sideways movement. I only noticed because the stop tab that rests on the underside of the crank case has scratched the paint off the exhaust and the pedal end has started to rub the paint on the side of the rear runner board. I checked the ...
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:14 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting Problems
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21710
Re: Starting Problems
I'll give it a go. I have got a couple of B8ES plugs. I only wish it was something as simple as that.
- Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:31 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting Problems
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21710
Re: Starting Problems
I thought not but was clutching a straws a bit really.
- Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:03 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting Problems
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21710
Re: Starting Problems
Just been reading a couple of guides on spark plugs on the net. One speaks about the difference between resistor and non-resistor type plugs and caps. It states that resistor type plugs, leads and caps are best avoided and can cause starting issues. I know I have a resistor type NGK cap and a NGK B7...
- Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:07 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting Problems
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21710
Re: Starting Problems
Mick at Magpie is going to have a look at it for me on Friday. Thanks again all for the help. I will let you know how it goes.