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by servetakid
Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 72mm Piston Options
Replies: 0
Views: 1005

72mm Piston Options

Hi All, I'm thinking of putting an old rapido 240 barrel I have back into service and I'm looking for piston options. The bore is 72mm. AF do Wossner pistons however can someone clarify what's involved with fitting one with a 60mm/110 crank? Do I still need to trim the skirt? http://www.afrayspeed.c...
by servetakid
Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Heidenau, , K61 Tyre
Replies: 32
Views: 10813

Re: Heidenau, , K61 Tyre

They're not a tyre I personally liked at all. They wore out in about 900 miles or so (by that they were to the cords) and I just didn't like how they handled.

I would look a Scoot Smarts and Michelin City Grips.
by servetakid
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Fast Idle Speed
Replies: 15
Views: 4808

Re: Fast Idle Speed

I'd start by cleaning the carb. A small blockage in a jet can cause poor starting and fast idling, plus it's the simplest thing to rule out before replacing seals or tracing an air leak.
by servetakid
Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 3163

Re: Help needed

Could it not be a clutch plunger for a GP side casing?
by servetakid
Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Nova
Replies: 55
Views: 13758

Re: Nova

Nova, do it online, no certificate required. When you send in v55, mot, date cert, fee (£55, plus tax, £17 (?)) They will check its novad online. Did my gp recently, no insurance required, honest! A SIL gp, no issues what so ever. I did a Serveta last month and the application was sent back as it w...
by servetakid
Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Indian 225 kits on eBay
Replies: 11
Views: 4224

Re: Indian 225 kits on eBay

AF heads are good quality and good value. At 30-40 quid for a 225 head, I wouldn't bother getting one machined (unless you need due to the piston crown).
by servetakid
Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: Scootering Magazine
Topic: Scootering Magazine - October edition
Replies: 12
Views: 5228

Re: Scootering Magazine - October edition

Good to see that the development of the Vespa engine has commenced. Even as a die-hard Lambretta man, I was uncomfortable about the apparent Lambretta bias. I understand why this series is only starting now (time) and I look forward to reading it. There is always something to learn from any tuning ...
by servetakid
Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stepped Stud - Stator Bolts?
Replies: 7
Views: 2982

Re: Stepped Stud - Stator Bolts?

That's what I'm thinking. You can buy M7/M6 ones easy enough but I don't have the taps.
by servetakid
Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stepped Stud - Stator Bolts?
Replies: 7
Views: 2982

Stepped Stud - Stator Bolts?

Hi All, I've had a few issues recently with bolts coming loose on the stator plate, and stripping the threads in the casing. I'm thinking a stepped stud would be a good repair, as there would be less screwing in/out of aluminium. Can I use a M8 to M6 stud? I can get these made at work and have the t...
by servetakid
Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Are Scooter Center usually so slow?
Replies: 14
Views: 4172

Re: Are Scooter Center usually so slow?

They have been having IT issues over the last few days.
I've had to postpone several calls with them till next week until they are sorted.