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by drunkmunkey6969 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:48 am » in General Scooter Chat

Two 'help' topics for all users, new and old: Active Topics and Tapatalk.

Active Topics:

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Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:39 am
How To Upload Pictures

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:57 am » in Welcome
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Pictures: Anyone wanting to display pics or vids should use these methods:

Flickr (recommended).
1) Sign up to an account with Flickr:
2) Upload...
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:30 pm

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SERIES 2 SIDE PANEL REPAIR

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by idc23 » Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:39 am

Just bought a 1960 series 2 for restoration, the side panels have rotted out on the bottoms, is there any clever people that could repair them for...

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Last post by idc23
Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:39 am
Fibreglass ?

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by nellyboyo » Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:03 am

Going to be attempting my 2nd spray job soonish....the orginal TV mudgaurd is fibreglass.
Is there anything I need to do differently when spraying...

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Last post by nellyboyo
Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:22 pm
Crashbar holes

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by Blenks » Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:28 pm

Two questions:
1. The previous owner had legshield crashbars fitted (I'm guessing) as there are two holes in the legshields. He fitted two badges...

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Last post by nellyboyo
Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:50 pm
Reframing

Last post by holty
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by hungdog » Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:33 pm

Does anyone know how you would go about legally reframing a scooter so to keep the original reg with DVLA, using a new hand built frame :ugeek:

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Last post by holty
Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:10 pm
LD FRame Jig, anybody doing it??

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by alcoholic maniacs sc » Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:10 am

just reading another interesting thread on frame rejigging for GP's but does anybody jig up LD frames. i have a 1 1/2 series LD thats had a front...

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Last post by steve c
Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:14 pm
gp200 rear foot boards

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by mickfeath. » Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:10 pm

Hi, can anyone give me a rough idea how much it would cost to have my rear footboards re-sprayed ?

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Last post by mickfeath.
Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:10 pm
Saving a cut up series 3 frame

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by WINTERMODEL150 » Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:42 pm
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Just been rescuing a series 3 frame :biggrin:

Got some frame parts to rescue the main frame so here is what i've been up to today....
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Last post by idc23
Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:40 pm
help me save rare crash bar

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by jbg584 » Fri May 19, 2017 11:57 am

Hi
Can anyone out there help me save my original series 2 side panel crash bar been on my scoot since early 60s I bought scoot in 1960.I had it...

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Last post by jbg584
Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:40 am
Powder Coating in London and the South East?

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by Avantone » Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:30 pm

Hi,

Any tried and trusted recommendations?

Ideally London/South East, but could be tempted to venture into Essex!

Thanks in advance,

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Last post by Avantone
Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:27 am
Painters around Bristol

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by Mike - - Bristol » Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:42 pm

Can any one recommend a 'GOOD' sprayer in or around the Bristol area, have a couple of mates looking.
Have found a couple of places with decent...

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Last post by Mike - - Bristol
Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:42 pm
Touching up candy

Last post by ForemanBob
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by Jonn » Tue May 30, 2017 9:09 pm

I have some chips on my red apple candy frame.Is there a method of touch up without respraying the hole lot? Im looking out for a metallic red to...

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Last post by ForemanBob
Tue May 30, 2017 9:16 pm
How many litres of 2k?

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by fluff34567 » Thu May 18, 2017 10:56 am

Hi..

On average how many litres of 2k are needed to fully paint a lambretta.. wheels tank frame forks etc etc everything. Just the paint not...

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Last post by fluff34567
Thu May 18, 2017 6:55 pm
Paintwork scratch's easy

Last post by drunkmunkey6969
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by mr mugello » Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:19 pm
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New paintwork. Looks great first impressions. Asked and was told it would be in solid two pac finished with a clear coat, as this is what he like to...
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Last post by drunkmunkey6969
Tue May 16, 2017 7:47 pm
To rub down or not????

Last post by eadmr04
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by eadmr04 » Sun Apr 30, 2017 2:31 pm

Just sprayed a couple of bits with a rattle can and to be honest I'm quite pleased with the result. It's quite a shiny finish but the only problem is...

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Last post by eadmr04
Tue May 09, 2017 12:07 pm
Indian primer

Last post by coaster
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by rosscla » Sun May 07, 2017 9:42 pm

What is the kak that is sprayed on SIL parts from the factory? It reacts with just about anything.

What's the best way to remove all traces of it...

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Last post by coaster
Mon May 08, 2017 7:38 am
Painting by numbers...

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:15 pm

...this series may be helpful to any beginners needing information:

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Last post by drunkmunkey6969
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:49 pm
S3 Damper Paint Codes

Last post by onefortheroad

by onefortheroad » Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:55 pm

Anyone know the silver paint code for Lambretta s3 dampers?

Cheers

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Last post by onefortheroad
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:55 pm
GP side panel crack repairs

Last post by dazblakey
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by bryansmudge » Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:24 am

Can anyone recommend someone who would be able to sort out my panels for me. Cracks in the usual places at the bottom of both panels and also where...

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Last post by dazblakey
Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:01 am
Two colour panel

Last post by philz
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by philz » Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:37 pm

Wanting to paint my side panels in two colours with celly. How can I prevent a ridge where the colours meet?

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Last post by philz
Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:41 pm
Car touch up paint Lambretta white

Last post by mr mugello
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by mr mugello » Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:09 am

What is the best match out of a spray can for car paint for Lambretta 8059 new white ? Thanks

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Last post by mr mugello
Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:57 pm
Lambretta cross member mods

Last post by LI150
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by fluff34567 » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:45 am

Hi all,

As many have seen the stand mounting holes in the cross member cracks over time. I know there are bolt in plates to go inside the cross...

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Last post by LI150
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:01 am
Lambretta..S3 original hub colours?

Last post by mr mugello
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by fluff34567 » Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:02 am

Hi all..

what were the original hub colours out of the factory for a new white frame body colour?

I ask as have seen photos of the hubs and rims...

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Last post by mr mugello
Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:35 pm
white paint Supertune

Last post by mr mugello
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by mr mugello » Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:59 pm

My Lambretta is in for a respray but the white looks too creamy for outer panelwork against the black. I'm just going by photoes of recent copies I...

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Last post by mr mugello
Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:04 pm
Hubs matt laquer or gloss finish

Last post by Padge
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by mr mugello » Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:02 pm
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Lambretta hubs mettalic grey hubs are in for paint. Gave the lecler codes for hubs but was asked what laquer finish I wanted. Gloss or matt ?
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Last post by Padge
Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:57 pm
SS90 (copy) bodywork preparation etc

Last post by scooterslag
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by Knowledge » Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:23 pm
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Hi,

Back in 2011 I bought a very cut-down Spanish 125 frame from one of the members of this forum (with a V5) with the intention of preparing an...
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Last post by scooterslag
Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:14 pm

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