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by Doom Patrol
Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Any ideas?
Replies: 15
Views: 2802

Re: Any ideas?

Before you get carried away with filing and dremmeling give MB a ring. I had one from there and it fitted sweet as a nut. They will tell you which one you need.
by Doom Patrol
Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: u n i engine mounts
Replies: 1
Views: 1284

Re: u n i engine mounts

I thought they were supposed to have three holes? On one side at least.
by Doom Patrol
Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: F A Italia Hubs
Replies: 18
Views: 4964

Re: F A Italia Hubs

You can't beat original SIL parts I'm telling you. :D
by Doom Patrol
Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: F A Italia Hubs
Replies: 18
Views: 4964

Re: F A Italia Hubs

They make half the Italian stuff anyway. :lol:
by Doom Patrol
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: How are the ScootRS side panels?
Replies: 11
Views: 4576

Re: How are the ScootRS side panels?

The front mudguard should be fibreglass on the S3 TV175. That is how they were.
by Doom Patrol
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: F A Italia Hubs
Replies: 18
Views: 4964

Re: F A Italia Hubs

The way it is looking at the moment it would seem doubtful that they will make any more SIL hubs. :o
by Doom Patrol
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Spare Tyres
Replies: 32
Views: 6374

Re: Spare Tyres

Now lets not be silly. :D
by Doom Patrol
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Spare Tyres
Replies: 32
Views: 6374

Re: Spare Tyres

Yes, it would be interesting to know wouldn't it? Although these tyres of mine and directional tyres are not strictly the same. Directional tyres have to point in the right direction and not necessarily differentiate between front and rear. Well, as I understand it anyway. Unless of course someone k...
by Doom Patrol
Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Spare Tyres
Replies: 32
Views: 6374

Re: Spare Tyres

I've received this reply from the nice people at Continental tyres. "It is quite normal for motorcycle/scooter tyres to be directional. The front tyre has to cope with most of braking forces where as the rear has the acceleration forces to deal with. This would obviously be more applicable to h...
by Doom Patrol
Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Spare Tyres
Replies: 32
Views: 6374

Re: Spare Tyres

The contact between the road surface and the rubber compound ejects the moisture and how effective this is is governed by the tread pattern and its ability to channel it away. Which is why some tyres perform better than others. I think. :D