Had exactly the same problem a few weeks ago.... had to pull away in second....
Resolved it by sticking it in 4th, and adjusting the cables up good and tight from there....
Hope this helps
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- Sat Mar 05, 2011 12:09 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Jumping out of first gear
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8535
- Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:34 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Air flow
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1893
Re: Air flow
I use a ram air filter with an almost identical setup.... goes really well.
But that may not be the source of the problem... you running rich?
But that may not be the source of the problem... you running rich?
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:39 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: iner tube terror
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2204
Re: iner tube terror
I use ultraseal, on tubes and tubeless and it has never let me down.Changed tyres and can see that it has worked! 
Read the small print on the Slime for tubes, and their thoughts on vibration over 45mph.
Read the small print on the Slime for tubes, and their thoughts on vibration over 45mph.
- Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:02 am
- Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
- Topic: LI 125 (185) resto - start to finish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3810
Re: LI 125 (185) resto - start to finish
Nice job...
Have you done the modifications to the carb to avoid fuel starvation issues?
Have you done the modifications to the carb to avoid fuel starvation issues?
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:14 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: 36 volt lambretta!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3524
Re: 36 volt lambretta!!!
What terminals are you taking the measurement from...
Could be a problem with the earth that you are measuring across.... Try sticking the black probe from the meter onto the engine casing....
Could be a problem with the earth that you are measuring across.... Try sticking the black probe from the meter onto the engine casing....
- Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:41 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: SR Kit piston replacement
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2958
Re: SR Kit piston replacement
Have you looked on the Scooter Restorations site... a good range of pistons in oversizes to suit the kit exactly
- Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:40 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Yamaha R1 rear shock
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11373
Re: Yamaha R1 rear shock
There are some models of the R1 shock where the gas chamber runs at 90deg to the spring, which means that they dont fit under your lammy panels. Keep an eye on ebay, and despite the costs of the bushes and springs, you can get a bargain quality rear shock. It's easy to do the conversion yourself wit...
- Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:27 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Strong Kickstart Pedal
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2461
Re: Strong Kickstart Pedal
never found that you go wrong with anything from MB
- Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:34 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Rusteration paintwork
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3209
Re: Rusteration paintwork
Probably a good chance that the lines are rattle can applied, if so they will probably come of easily with cellulose thinners. Good thing is that the origninal paint will be more impervious to the thinners than the rattle can. Try a small area first to see the result... BTW depending on how long the...
- Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:20 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: af vw clubman or nk expansion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1017
Re: af vw clubman or nk expansion
Depends on the tune of your 190, and the gearing being run...
An NK is a pipe for a revvy engine.... so not a touring sort of pipe.
An NK is a pipe for a revvy engine.... so not a touring sort of pipe.