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by GP Kevo
Wed Dec 25, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Fuel cap issues.
Replies: 13
Views: 5413

Re: Fuel cap issues.

by GP Kevo
Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Fuel cap issues.
Replies: 13
Views: 5413

Re: Fuel cap issues.

"We have recently seen several issues of concern that appear to be related to gasoline containing Ethanol (Gasohol). Blends above 10% are likely to cause problems in vehicles not designed for alcohol. These problems include delamination (chemical breakdown) of rubber, plastic, and synthetic com...
by GP Kevo
Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Fuel cap issues.
Replies: 13
Views: 5413

Re: Fuel cap issues.

Ethanol is highly corrosive to brass, many plastics and rubber and especially fiberglass. Glycol should be used in car windshield cleaners, it's what they use in the USA. Most new cars come with a different plastic tank and hoses nowadays that are more resistant to ethanol. Check the reports from th...
by GP Kevo
Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Benefit of a light alloy front wheel?
Replies: 20
Views: 5734

Re: Benefit of a light alloy front wheel?

You need good roads for those alloy rims. Mild steel bends a little when hitting potholes and "road repairs", alloy wheels can shatter. That's why in Poland I stick to steel rims. Alloy car rims are known to shatter on the kinds of roads we have over here. Another reason I want to leave th...
by GP Kevo
Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:29 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Fuel cap issues.
Replies: 13
Views: 5413

Re: Fuel cap issues.

Yes, it's the ethanol in the fuel reacting with it. Mine did that, too, on a new cap. Could be a cheaper rubber used nowadays. Time for Viton fuel cap seals. Or better, a proper fuel.
by GP Kevo
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: RT 225/ Cyclone sprockets
Replies: 11
Views: 5200

Re: RT 225/ Cyclone sprockets

Ask RLC what sprockets Mickyboy is running in his TV240 (MB RT240), it this is what you're after.
by GP Kevo
Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Misano Supercases.....
Replies: 50
Views: 24533

Re: Misano Supercases.....

I asked him about different rod choices, as I pretty much only trust Japanese conrods, or Rotax. He said that would be up to the buyer (I think he meant that once bought I could do whatever I wanted) though he didn't see the need to use a different rod. I wish that given a re-design, that they would...
by GP Kevo
Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Misano Supercases.....
Replies: 50
Views: 24533

Re: Misano Supercases.....

Tino told me the price for the Misano crankcase is 1,600 Euro and includes mag housing, Supercrank with 120 mm forged conrod, and Varitronic ignition. All together the price is reasonable.
by GP Kevo
Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Modern Gearbox oils
Replies: 27
Views: 10079

Re: Modern Gearbox oils

Used MTL-E 85 wt in my TS1 in the States. Excellent gear oil.