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by EddieStone
Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stuttering & four stroking
Replies: 29
Views: 9105

Re: Stuttering & four stroking

Not enough slack, it seems. Bloody choke cable snapped at the nipple today!
by EddieStone
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stuttering & four stroking
Replies: 29
Views: 9105

Re: Stuttering & four stroking

Have you checked your choke cable is adjusted properly? I adjust mine so there's a bit of slack in the cable when it's off. I'd check that as well, make sure the plunger is clean and closes properly.
by EddieStone
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:36 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Daily touring mileage
Replies: 21
Views: 15394

Daily touring mileage

I'm planning a trip for next year (hopefully!) touring on my scoot in Europe. What would be a reasonable daily mileage? Assuming getting lost, enjoying the nice bits and taking it easy. Lambretta Li 175, avoiding motorways and the like. I'm guessing about 300 miles maximum in 6-8 hours riding. Would...
by EddieStone
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:32 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stuttering & four stroking
Replies: 29
Views: 9105

Re: Stuttering & four stroking

Do a bit of research or call a decent shop to make sure you get the right one. There are two lengths possible, I think, and different tip materials.
by EddieStone
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Sealed bearing on crankcase side?
Replies: 8
Views: 4219

Re: Sealed bearing on crankcase side?

It's a critical part to rely on a greased bearing, especially as it gets quite hot. That's my opinion based on guesswork and little else
by EddieStone
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stuttering & four stroking
Replies: 29
Views: 9105

Re: Stuttering & four stroking

Could be a leaky needle/float valve. Atomisers don't wear in these carbs, to be honest.
by EddieStone
Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:07 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Series 2 hard to kick over
Replies: 28
Views: 14172

Re: Series 2 hard to kick over

The kickstart tab isn't fouling on the exhaust pipe, is it?
by EddieStone
Mon Jun 22, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Wasted Tuning?
Replies: 32
Views: 18173

Re: Wasted Tuning?

I like the way Darryl has approached this methodically, with a scientific mentality. Make a change, check it's effect. Make no assumptions, even if it means ruffling a few feathers.

He must be confident in his results to go against decades of ingrained wisdom
by EddieStone
Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: At Last!
Replies: 7
Views: 5385

Re: At Last!

Were the SH's specifically designed for Lambretta? Does anyone know?
by EddieStone
Tue Jun 09, 2020 10:45 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Bloody lights !
Replies: 6
Views: 3754

Re: Bloody lights !

There are plenty of suppliers. I got my first kit with the lightened flywheel from AF Rayspeed, who were very helpful in choosing the right kit getting it to work.