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by mick1
Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: new pinasco kit
Replies: 19
Views: 5731

Re: new pinasco kit

3% fully synthetic standard petrol, maiden run tonight very responsive felt smooth carb picks up instantly no blips, http://s1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh492/ducksta62/?action=view&current=013-2.jpg clutch spot on mick good job you running in the avanti as the ts1 kicked your but sunday :moon:...
by mick1
Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: new pinasco kit
Replies: 19
Views: 5731

Re: new pinasco kit

What % mixture are you running ?........check your clutch cable before you go out as well LOL schoolboy errors !!
by mick1
Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Ron Moss - Avanti TT3 - Cylinder Kit - Review & Test.....
Replies: 750
Views: 293559

Re: Ron Moss - Avanti TT3 - Cylinder Kit - Review & Test....

No 71, but i am not a number !!! nearly 350 miles and getting frustrated !! it just wants to go and holding back is taking some will power !!
by mick1
Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 6 plate clutch
Replies: 20
Views: 8927

Re: 6 plate clutch

RBG wrote:rocho68 here also, great bit of kit.

...............and here. it's on my Avanti and after 300+ miles there's been no problems and it is very smooth. Plus i have used one of his Chain down push tensioners....nice but a bit of a fiddle to fit.
by mick1
Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GP Chain question
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Re: GP Chain question

i've got a 20 tooth front and 46 rear. I've put a 83 link chain on with a Rocho down-push tensioner....fits fine and runs fine...
by mick1
Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Ron Moss - Avanti TT3 - Cylinder Kit - Review & Test.....
Replies: 750
Views: 293559

Re: Ron Moss - Avanti TT3 - Cylinder Kit - Review & Test....

I've put 290 miles on it now and it runs fantastic. other than changing the fuel tap for a fast flow i haven't had to touch a thing, the carb seems fine (30mm PHBH), clutch working smoothly and no sign of slip, kicks off 2nd kick, ......etc etc etc.. I seem to be getting about 10 miles a litre (50 t...
by mick1
Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: rb20 or muggie
Replies: 3
Views: 1545

Re: rb20 or muggie

"ScootShoot" in York on Sunday at Cliffords Tower, should be a few scooters there, why not turn up and have an ask about...Fast Tony does a good job (Clifton) Foxhat (Arty & Al) are in Acomb, Jason Potter is well known for his builds, plus several others all in York.
by mick1
Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Fuel Pipe
Replies: 9
Views: 1764

Re: Fuel Pipe

........or is it half empty ??
by mick1
Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: lambretta - Vespa oil ratio
Replies: 3
Views: 2363

Re: lambretta - Vespa oil ratio

It`s to do with the way the fuel/oil mix is fed into the engine. Vespa`s are crank induction so the mix lubricates the crank big end on the way in and then the barrel piston area. Lambretta`s are piston induction so the mix needs more oil to ensure the big end gets enough. A fair explanation.....so...
by mick1
Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Avanti kit question
Replies: 9
Views: 2191

Re: Avanti kit question

Give Ron a call (or e-mail)....he's the man that designed the kit and should know the answer to the question.