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Global Announcement: NEW! Active Topics and Tapatalk (and uploading images)...

Last post by HxPaul « Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:55 am
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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:

Anyone visiting the forum via PC/Laptop etc who wants to...

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Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:55 am
Global Announcement: How To Upload Pictures

Last post by Scooterdude « Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:30 pm
Posted in Welcome
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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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Last post by Scooterdude
Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:30 pm

Topics

Templates or Paint PDF ?/

Last post by woody « Thu Aug 16, 2018 1:49 pm
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by nellyboyo » Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:48 pm

Hiya , does anyone have some form of program or template or whatever so that I can use the PC to plan my paint job ?
What ive got in my head may not...

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Last post by woody
Thu Aug 16, 2018 1:49 pm
Acetone works

Last post by PINDELUXE « Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:39 pm
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by elb1 » Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:08 pm

Finally started me scoot after a year of set backs and lack of time. Originally was stripping it to do all bearings and new wiring then m.o.t it and...

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Last post by PINDELUXE
Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:39 pm
Polishing alloy parts

Last post by onthelam « Mon May 14, 2018 7:42 am
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by GazInOz » Sun May 13, 2018 5:57 am

Has anyone DIY’d polishing alloy parts, eg headset or horncasting of a Lammie?
How difficult is it, how good was the result, what tools etc??
Thx...

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Last post by onthelam
Mon May 14, 2018 7:42 am
GP frame jig

Last post by Noisyplanet « Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:42 am

by Noisyplanet » Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:42 am

Anyone know anywhere in or near South London/Surrey that can jig an Indian GP frame? I've used Mike Phoenix before but its a bit far, I'm also aware...

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Last post by Noisyplanet
Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:42 am
Side Panel Badges drilling template?

Last post by loadedscooterist « Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:34 pm
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by loadedscooterist » Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:39 pm

Hi All,

Has anyone out there got a template for drilling so I can put the emblems back onto the side panels on a S3 panel without screwing it up? or...

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Last post by loadedscooterist
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:34 pm
Help! Clearcoat lifted/wrinkled base coat :-(

Last post by coaster « Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:25 pm
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by alanscottj » Sat Sep 23, 2017 8:37 pm

Spraying hoop on Lambretta frame, prepped using #5 high build primer, put 2-3 coats of 2 pack white paint. Left white paint to dry best part of the...

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Last post by coaster
Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:25 pm
Serveta Colours

Last post by LI150 « Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:15 am
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by loadedscooterist » Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:56 am
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Hi All, Does anyone out there have a list of Serveta colours? I have a 1972 150 special and would like to know what the original colour scheme was?...
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Last post by LI150
Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:15 am
Good chrome West Yorkshire?

Last post by Doom Patrol « Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:56 pm
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by Micky Tapp » Sat Nov 25, 2017 8:48 am

Hi All, hope everyone is tucked up nice and warm in their sheds for the winter!
I am looking for a top chrome outfit to do an exhaust manifold, can...

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Last post by Doom Patrol
Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:56 pm
Bringing the best out off fleck paint jobs

Last post by Simonwwfc26 « Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:28 pm
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by Simonwwfc26 » Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:26 am

What's the best cleaning polishing products to use to get a nice Shiney finish a wipe on wipe off

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Last post by Simonwwfc26
Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:28 pm
SERIES 2 SIDE PANEL REPAIR

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

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 ?

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

Last post by nellyboyo « Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:50 pm
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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 « Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:10 pm
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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??

Last post by steve c « Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:14 pm
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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

Last post by mickfeath. « Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:10 pm

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

Last post by idc23 « Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:40 pm
Replies: 21
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

Last post by jbg584 « Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:40 am
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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?

Last post by Avantone « Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:27 am
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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

Last post by Mike - - Bristol « Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:42 pm

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 « Tue May 30, 2017 9:16 pm
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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?

Last post by fluff34567 « Thu May 18, 2017 6:55 pm
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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 « Tue May 16, 2017 7:47 pm
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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 « Tue May 09, 2017 12:07 pm
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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 « Mon May 08, 2017 7:38 am
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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...

Last post by drunkmunkey6969 « Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:49 pm
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:49 pm

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