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by ricalnic
Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:01 am
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: My current Lambrettas
Replies: 7
Views: 5954

Re: My current Lambrettas

Yes, would be nice to hear a paragraph on each one. Power, torque, usability, riding experience etc, which is harder or easier to upkeep. Any problems you experience.
Lovely stable of bikes BTW
by ricalnic
Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:55 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Still getting vibration on TS1 225
Replies: 44
Views: 14913

Re: Still getting vibration on TS1 225

Reminds me of a not too dissimilar post
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=30513
by ricalnic
Fri Nov 02, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: P200e issue!
Replies: 42
Views: 16349

Re: P200e issue!

Excellent, great stuff, especially when we get a thread through to conclusion and feedback.
You’ll be looking forward to resolving your next issue, before you know it you’ll be sharing pics of a full resto :0)

Well done
by ricalnic
Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: P200e issue!
Replies: 42
Views: 16349

Re: P200e issue!

Good o, so sounds like old tube was too long and kinking. Yes, the spade connector will be your live feed. The earth is provided by your panel clip, but the live is delivered via the front locating pin on the panel which you line up and insert to insulated tube on frame, which your loose cable conne...
by ricalnic
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: P200e issue!
Replies: 42
Views: 16349

Re: P200e issue!

Is the tap flowing well ? No matter how good the hose, if the tap or tap filter are clogged then the flow will be insufficient.

If you keep bike in 3rd and hold WOT do you get the same symptoms after a period ?
by ricalnic
Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:36 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: P200e issue!
Replies: 42
Views: 16349

Re: P200e issue!

Witnessed similar on a T5 years ago, ok through the gears, but WOT in 4th and it died and spluttered, could even be thought of as a misfire, but yup, fuel pipe was kinked. You could see the weakness in the hose and where it was happy to kink as soon as you started to lower the tank back into the fra...
by ricalnic
Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:23 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Pros and cons of a 22 tooth primary on a kitted P125?
Replies: 7
Views: 6142

Re: Pros and cons of a 22 tooth primary on a kitted P125?

Scooterhelp gearing calculator may help you in your decisions

http://www.scooterhelp.com/tuning/vespa.gear.calc.html
by ricalnic
Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:23 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: looking for original image of this photo
Replies: 8
Views: 3827

Re: looking for original image of this photo

bsso78 wrote: Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:48 pm I can get the scooter rider to autograph it for you if you want? I think he charges £10 for signed pictures but it’s £20 for canvas cos he has to use a special pen.
Ha, I hope you kicked their butts that day, cracking pic

You have PM
by ricalnic
Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:37 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: looking for original image of this photo
Replies: 8
Views: 3827

looking for original image of this photo

Hi, can anyone tell me where I can find the original posting of the image below, I think its a fantastic image and would like to get it printed on a canvas https://hdmydq-db3pap001.files.1drv.com/y4mPEDsU9WD816B290hmvrYZJx0yLShBAChXKTqJyVi_svNNR3pz7K59QLYWdAqWb-qrfDDc4olkdm533YOwfBQtnwb8YWs3082L53hg...
by ricalnic
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:42 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Advice / Opinions - Best tyres for a 72 Rally 200
Replies: 3
Views: 2288

Re: Advice / Opinions - Best tyres for a 72 Rally 200

Michelin S83 or City Grip, excellent wet performance, and not too modern looking compared some of the modern semi-slicks