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by Train Driver
Fri Jul 31, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Breaking a scooter
Replies: 21
Views: 6794

Re: Breaking a scooter

It seems like a lot of work and mess for £100 :o
by Train Driver
Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Dealer News, Innovations & Products
Topic: Lambretta leakdown engine testing kit
Replies: 15
Views: 16212

Re: Lambretta leakdown engine testing kit

Just need a single user one for 30mm delly plus standard port ie gt186/mugello. How much would that be and would it go through a standard letterbox, i only ask as im about to go on hols for 10 days so wouldnt want the post office to be holding it and then lose it I can take it in for you 8-) and st...
by Train Driver
Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Scootopia SH2/22
Replies: 4
Views: 2825

Re: Scootopia SH2/22

Timbo wrote:A mate has bought one but not fitted it yet, says it looks spot on...
No I haven't 8-)
by Train Driver
Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Transporting a Scoot
Replies: 4
Views: 1741

Re: Transporting a Scoot

I bought a BMW R60/5 from Aberdeen and these nice people
http://www.motorcycledeliveryuk.co.uk/bookings
Transported it back to mid Bedfordshire for £200 :o
Even if I had my own van the diesel alone would have been £160
by Train Driver
Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:57 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Only the best please
Replies: 6
Views: 2513

Re: Only the best please

Now Al Diablo has made his fortune and retired 8-) who is the next best engine builder ? is anyone using a 62mm crank ? At the moment I have a older polini kit and a 60mm crank all running fine with a 24/24 carb auto lube and a Sip clubman. Also would I be able to use the electric start if I can fi...
by Train Driver
Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Only the best please
Replies: 6
Views: 2513

Re: Only the best please

cgt75b wrote:Try Harry at Pro porting. I think he is located in the middle of nowhere!
Shame on me :oops: :oops: I forgot Harry and he just rebuilt my 64mm crank, and I think he does 60+mm cranks.
by Train Driver
Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Only the best please
Replies: 6
Views: 2513

Re: Only the best please

Try Sean Bradey @ Scooterotica... he's built me several Vespa engines in various. guises (polini, malossi, quattrini) over the last couple of years & I rate him very highly as an engine builder/tuner.[WINKING FACE] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The only problem is he is based somewhere nea...
by Train Driver
Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Only the best please
Replies: 6
Views: 2513

Only the best please

Now Al Diablo has made his fortune and retired 8-) who is the next best engine builder ? is anyone using a 62mm crank ? At the moment I have a older polini kit and a 60mm crank all running fine with a 24/24 carb auto lube and a Sip clubman. Also would I be able to use the electric start if I can fin...
by Train Driver
Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Scootering mag Apologies
Replies: 69
Views: 19372

Re: Scootering mag Apologies

We could always pay more :o
But is there really any new products or interesting rallies to report on ??
So a bi-monthly magazine £6 a copy or perhaps £10 if we want fat scooterists in combat clothing airbrushed thin and smartened up 8-) 8-)
by Train Driver
Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:14 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Scootering mag Apologies
Replies: 69
Views: 19372

Re: Scootering mag Apologies

:lol: :lol: They have to pay the bills somehow and that means adverts. I agree about the rally write ups though. We set off from (Insert town name here) and after an eventful / uneventful journey (Delete as appropriate) we arrived at (Insert town name here) Blah blah blah, Northern Soul, Ska great t...