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- Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:51 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Carb issues
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11710
Re: Carb issues
Turn the petrol tap off just before you stop the engine. That will empty the float bowl a bit and stop it flooding when you come to start again.
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:16 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Fitting Condenser!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2093
Re: Fitting Condenser!
If you are meaning the condenser (capacitor) next to your points, then yes, you will need to remove the flywheel as points and condenser are underneath. Don't forget the flywheel centre nut is left handed thread when removing. You will most probably have to remove the stator plate to do it properly ...
- Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:39 am
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Ratcheting Open end spanners
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9789
Re: Ratcheting Open end spanners
Facom do that spanner. You can buy a whole set like that.
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Vendetta for the Saint
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1055
- Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:06 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kickstart not engaging
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5468
Re: Kickstart not engaging
Check the reference pin on the kickstarter shaft. The constant wear from the ramp can cause a deep groove in the pin preventing the plunger from coming out far enough to engage with first gear.
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:14 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Rayspeed 6 plate clutch
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4303
Re: Rayspeed 6 plate clutch
Fitted one to my scoot about a year ago. Had a weird issue where it wouldn't disengage. After some serious head scratching I discovered the thread on the top of the Xmas tree was too long and the centre button of the clutch was right up against it. Took it apart and compared to a second xmas tree an...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:42 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Carb issues
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11710
Re: Carb issues
There are a few mods and things to check on these carbs right from the start. Firstly, grind off the float stops in the bottom of the float bowl. Check the float height carefully. I can't be arsed to list them all, but if you do a forum search, there are plenty of photos and tips on these carbs.
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: European Breakdown Cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3027
Re: European Breakdown Cover
Hi Rob. Great to see you back on the forum again and that you've got that bloody nightmare of a scooter sorted out at last. Try Peter James Insurance. Includes EU cover and not expensive.
- Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:24 pm
- Forum: Scootering Magazine
- Topic: Bang for buck tuning series...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4274
Re: Bang for buck tuning series...
Any chance the other parts could be posted?? Pretty please
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 4:45 pm
- Forum: Sports Bar
- Topic: Stupid Jokes
- Replies: 253
- Views: 111939
Re: Stupid Jokes
My missus told me to make love to her like they do in the movies. So i shoved it up her a @ss then pulled it out and came all over her face!!! Guess we don't watch the same movies!!!