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by soosh
Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: The end of the Lambretta crank as we know it ???
Replies: 179
Views: 39763

Re: The end of the Lambretta crank as we know it ???

The fact that Edmonds is anywhere near is amazing, but to win outright is a remarkable achievement. The fact that Ralph is old enough to be Charlie's dad, only rides now and then, and is on a bike built over fifteen years ago is nothing to do with it then? I'd expect half the pack to be ahead of Ra...
by soosh
Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: EGT sensa
Replies: 27
Views: 7095

Re: EGT sensa

Everyone holed pistons before these were available :lol: Your loosing water analagy equates to, say, a split hose, no? Why? Does a split hose not leak now? Its an example,could be head gaskit.We all holed piston? I shouldnt say it but ive never holed a piston in any of my Lambrettas.Ive always made ...
by soosh
Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Heat seizes...
Replies: 36
Views: 8991

Re: Heat seizes...

a.j. I had trouble with my old 185 when it was 1st up together with pinking with a 22mm.Timing was ok,everything else was ok as it was tuned by R.S.Tuning,but couldnt stop it.It wouldnt always do it which was so annoying.Anyway,i eventualy stuck on a 30mm dellorto but maybe in your case a 25mm phbl ...
by soosh
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: EGT sensa
Replies: 27
Views: 7095

Re: EGT sensa

What did everyone do before all these gadgets were available? You read comments on how you can stop pistons from being holed but thats not down to lack of visible gas temperture.As for "is the temperature guage in your car a gimmick?" most nowadays are water cooled and if you loose water o...
by soosh
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: Carburettor Set-ups
Topic: Lambretta Carb Set-ups.....
Replies: 77
Views: 292946

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

RS200 road tuned iron barrel PM pipe (now JL3) Timing 19 degrees PHBH28 no filter Needle x13 on 2nd clip AV264 Atomiser 115 main 55 pilot (i think). No EGT gauge or any gadgets,never siezes.Ridden almost flatout from Southampton to Oxford last year up A34 with no grief.Its run with the PM for 3 year...
by soosh
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Carb choice - advice please
Replies: 8
Views: 2079

Re: Carb choice - advice please

Ok
by soosh
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 25mm Dellorto
Replies: 0
Views: 852

25mm Dellorto

Im trying to get a 25mm phbl running good and i know lots of people use them on Lambrettas so would be interested in a spec,its being used on a GS150 and thats piston ported but not using a filter but running through a hose into the frame.
Cheers
S
by soosh
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Carb choice - advice please
Replies: 8
Views: 2079

Re: Carb choice - advice please

It will still be ok with the 28mm Dellorto but just get a new one as there cheap as chips.Ive got a spec for this if you need it,just send us a pm or something.Or a TMX27 Mikuni.I personaly wouldnt run a 22mm through airbox but they are popular if you want original looks but if you have panels on th...
by soosh
Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: mixing semi and fully synth oil?
Replies: 7
Views: 2076

Re: mixing semi and fully synth oil?

Ive no doubt on the lcgb site you will get arrested for this and possibly shot but as many will say,never had a problem.
by soosh
Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: RS Clubman
Replies: 27
Views: 9457

Re: RS Clubman

Ive always found if your meant to turn up at the shop at 1pm,turn up at 10am and start banging on the door looking pissed off.
Honestly,he likes it realy.