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by a.lo.v2
Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Spring loaded top chain guide
Replies: 39
Views: 11456

Re: Spring loaded top chain guide

i thought the original fitments were "guides" not "tensioners" which might be a indication of were its going wrong!
by a.lo.v2
Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Scoot rs hite
Replies: 27
Views: 5366

Re: Scoot rs hite

what,s the price on these? as i notice the rimini gearchange has jumped from £75 to £125.as this part is not so critical as the gearbox which i would not scrimp on it could be a good way to get the effect with a saving.
by a.lo.v2
Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: belt primary
Replies: 11
Views: 3972

Re: belt primary

i thought a magazine review of the time said the gear changing was a bit more jerky due to no cush drive. do belts not need the cush drive? i have never seen/heard any feedback on this product or know of any one using it. was this another innovation for the targa twin?
by a.lo.v2
Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:54 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Splitting a headlamp glass from the reflector.
Replies: 4
Views: 1768

Re: Splitting a headlamp glass from the reflector.

i use the clear bathroom silicone to bond them together, and not too permanant to get apart if needed.
by a.lo.v2
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: ALL NEW LAMBRETTA CASING
Replies: 30
Views: 12001

Re: ALL NEW LAMBRETTA CASING

i seem to remember this casing being announced a couple of years ago with crankcase induction, i,m sure i saw a CAD rendering with a casting between the mounting lugs. not sure there is really room for a manifold.
by a.lo.v2
Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: PX engine in a wide frame - SIP Bracket Offset
Replies: 8
Views: 4783

Re: PX engine in a wide frame - SIP Bracket Offset

don,t you have to use the gs/ss non offset rims for this conversion?
by a.lo.v2
Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Dealer News, Innovations & Products
Topic: Uk dealer announced for cyclone 5speed gearbox
Replies: 60
Views: 19246

Re: Uk dealer announced for cyclone 5speed gearbox

very strange, as i had been doing a search on the cyclone and came up with Parrspeeds facebook page which had some new information including the first i had heard of a version 2. this was before the dedicated website was running, when i returned to it the info had disappeared. :?
by a.lo.v2
Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Vespa GS 160 series 2 restoration
Replies: 43
Views: 25323

Re: Vespa GS 160 series 2 restoration

crikey! probably not what you want to hear but i would junk that, how bad must it have been before the repairs.unless you are a skilled welder/fabricator or have a good mate who is the costs are going to be phenominal, and would have to be a super rare or historical machine to justify outlay. good l...
by a.lo.v2
Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Best degreaser?
Replies: 17
Views: 7939

Re: Best degreaser?

petrol if ive got some spare in a can, was going to say cheaper than propriatry brands, but then again! failing that white spirit / meths. have to reiterate great care should be taken when using these i.e fumes/fire.
by a.lo.v2
Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: is a 102 main jet too small for a Rapido 225?
Replies: 14
Views: 10375

Re: is a 102 main jet too small for a Rapido 225?

does seem small, my rapido never ran less than 125 on a 30mm. a standard vespa 150 sprint has a 102 on a 20mm carb, i know not a proper comparison just a bit of perspective.aren.t the "standard" 22mm 118