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by mick1
Sat May 02, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Stainless steel fuel tank
Replies: 5
Views: 3620

Re: Stainless steel fuel tank

I don't recall any concrete proof and I think the jury is still out, but, running mild steel tanks doesn't seem to raise the issues (real or not) of stainless tanks.
by mick1
Fri May 01, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Beedspeed.
Replies: 24
Views: 18540

Re: Beedspeed.

My mate ordered various parts, nothing correct when they did arrive and those that did arrive were not as described (single pressed legshields was a 3 part jobby…..but paid the price of the single pressed). Spent ages trying to contact them emails, phone, etc. After several weeks he got some parts e...
by mick1
Sat Apr 25, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Start prob
Replies: 2
Views: 1669

Re: Start prob

Sounds like your choke jet is too small.....do you know the sizes of your jets, it might help ?
by mick1
Sun Apr 12, 2020 3:25 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Proposed engine build musings
Replies: 15
Views: 4443

Re: Proposed engine build musings

75 top might be overly optimistic, i'd be surprised if you got into the 70's......settle for low 60's and you won't be disappointed.
by mick1
Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Scooter running on
Replies: 11
Views: 9940

Re: Scooter running on

usually sign of an air leak.....pressure test to be sure
by mick1
Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: HOW TO RE-INSTALL LML 125 2t CARBURETTOR?
Replies: 2
Views: 1905

Re: HOW TO RE-INSTALL LML 125 2t CARBURETTOR?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LXR5gvYy_0


It's a possibility there's an issue with your rear shock and the frame is lower than it should be.....unfasten rear shock and you will be able to lift the frame higher giving more clearance in the carb' area.
by mick1
Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Ignition systems
Replies: 15
Views: 7912

Re: Ignition systems

One thing to consider if you do a lot of rallies/touring. If you have an all singing/dancing/bells and whistles ignition system......what happens if it does fail somewhere on the continent, miles from home ? with the cost of spares for an expensive system it's unlikely you will be carrying spares. W...
by mick1
Wed Feb 19, 2020 11:11 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: engine dies.
Replies: 10
Views: 6667

Re: engine dies.

choke sticking ?
by mick1
Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: No lights?
Replies: 1
Views: 2286

Re: No lights?

stator ?
by mick1
Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Oh I've had it.
Replies: 20
Views: 25016

Re: Oh I've had it.

And here starts the decline in values as the market sees in increase in the number up for sale. I think that's been said a few times before. Remember there are no more "traditional" scooters being made. This means, with accidents, thefts and an interest from abroad there are less scooters...