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by Boreham
Sat Nov 14, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: GP Street Racer Build
Replies: 26
Views: 18837

Re: GP Street Racer Build

Update: Changed the tyres for Conti sports, good recommendation! Also after running in the engine was quick but not quite the 'grunt' i was expecting, hard to put your finger on but not quite enough??? (i know!) Then i bumped into Harry from Pro-Porting, after a bit of reminiscing (he built previous...
by Boreham
Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: hidden master cylinder bracket???
Replies: 3
Views: 2289

Re: hidden master cylinder bracket???

Chas speed fabrications do a good quality bracket
by Boreham
Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:32 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 6305 Driveside Bearing
Replies: 1
Views: 932

6305 Driveside Bearing

If you are using the bearing with fitted oil seal (SKF / MB) do you still use the halite gasket between the plate ?
by Boreham
Sat Aug 15, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Best carb for a TS1 + JL3
Replies: 15
Views: 5678

Re: Best carb for a TS1 + JL3

The TMX range are probably the best bet, i use the TMX30 which is very compact, for the panel hole just use a grill from Chas speed, loads of options and discreet.
by Boreham
Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: GP Street Racer Build
Replies: 26
Views: 18837

Re: GP Street Racer Build

paul d wrote:Great result! I had a bad experience with those tyres though.
Ive had three sets now, i may have been lucky but never had any issues, all on higher powered Lambrettas and Vespas, great grip in the damp and wet!
by Boreham
Sun Jul 26, 2015 10:52 am
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: GP Street Racer Build
Replies: 26
Views: 18837

Re: GP Street Racer Build

Cheers, all the work is done by myself, exception of the engine work (Top end by pro porting, the rest a local race engineering workshop)
Great fun to ride, engine dyne is only just over 22bhp but very drivable, with the 5 speed you don't need the high power.
by Boreham
Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: GP Street Racer Build
Replies: 26
Views: 18837

Re: GP Street Racer Build

Stage 2 was the rebuild. Everything went back together well, but as with all projects the direction changes every time you put something together, a tip is stick with your original idea, it easier and cheaper. http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o575/rsboreham1/IMG_0079_zps6idieshk.jpg http://i1148....
by Boreham
Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: GP Street Racer Build
Replies: 26
Views: 18837

GP Street Racer Build

It started 18 months ago when i visited Scooter Restorations in Notts, a tour of the new warehouse yielded a boxed new early frame (number 001!) tucked away, i went for a few bits and left with a brand new frame, panels and a SIL factory engine!, expensive day out. What started as an initial build t...
by Boreham
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Carbon guard uk
Replies: 1
Views: 1031

Re: Carbon guard uk

Spoke to Nigel yesterday, he is back from holiday on Tuesday, PM me and will let you have his mobile.
by Boreham
Sun Jul 05, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Carburettor Set-ups
Topic: Lambretta Carb Set-ups.....
Replies: 77
Views: 289388

Re: Lambretta Carb Set-ups.....

TS1 with BGM reeds / TMX30 carb / Franspeed 3 exhaust

Standard slide and needle
25 pilot
40 power jet
260 main