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by chippy
Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Serial Numbers
Replies: 7
Views: 2481

Re: Serial Numbers

i have 2 lambrettas my spanish 1 matches frame no and engine number but my gp is a 1971 registered here in spain[ who are far more strict about vehicles than the uk ] ,when i bought it the paintwork was totally rust free and original but the frame no has only a 6 figure number which is a 1963 li 12...
by chippy
Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: New rb exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 3345

Re: New rb exhaust

I was due for engine rebuild at Af's end of month for rb20 and was going to go for this exhaust. Looked good in reviews
by chippy
Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: cable lubrication
Replies: 2
Views: 1545

cable lubrication

Do the sip cables need lubricating
by chippy
Thu Feb 27, 2020 2:00 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Ignition systems
Replies: 15
Views: 7911

Re: Ignition systems

I haven't set up a Vape yet but will soon. Very few problems with any that you've listed. Most problems I've found were from user error in install due to poor grounds and bad crimps on the connectors. Be interesting to know your opinion on the vape one. The scootronics one is an option as not heard...
by chippy
Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Ignition systems
Replies: 15
Views: 7911

Ignition systems

With so many different ignitions on go at moment casa, vape, bgm, sil etc any recommendations. A/C running a rb20. All suggestions welcome
by chippy
Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Stainless or plated fixings?
Replies: 6
Views: 5060

Re: Stainless or plated fixings?

Must admit I have a fetish for stainless steel :lol: stainless bolts and nylocs. Never sure if you should copper grease stainless bolts into alloy though. Answers appreciated.
by chippy
Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:39 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Anti dive for spauq
Replies: 22
Views: 9854

Re: Anti dive for spauq

holty wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:31 pm ive got a scoot rs disc on one of my scooters and that's using disc links but its anti dive, the speedo drive just sits in place and is not a problem, would guess the spaq one will work just the same.
same with the pm tuning oned
by chippy
Sun Nov 17, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: BGM front dampers, too short....
Replies: 18
Views: 10611

Re: BGM front dampers, too short....

The photo showing your measurement isn't clear, but I think you've fixed the top brackets too high. They are usually 10-12mm below the spot weld that holds the internal stop washer. Not that telling you this helps your predicament :) Your choices are; To have the brackets repositioned and destroy y...
by chippy
Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: ScootRS front pepperpot hub studs and Sip Rims
Replies: 3
Views: 1922

Re: ScootRS front pepperpot hub studs and Sip Rims

Most online hardware companies like westfiield fasteners do button head 33mm length bolts which is the length pm tuning send. I have used these on a pm tuning disc with sip rims. If i remember they were high tensile steel as stainless is too brittle. Cost wise less than a fiver
by chippy
Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: BLOA dead?
Replies: 91
Views: 78736

Re: BLOA dead?

Donnie wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:19 pm Has he gone to claim someone else's club as his own then?
Apparently so. The Frankie Frazer appreciation society