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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.

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How To Upload Pictures

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:57 am » in Welcome
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Topics

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:12 pm

Note from Dan (drunkmunkey6969): Saw this very useful post on the LCGB site by Curryburner (Wayne M) and so i asked his permision to re-post here on...

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Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:12 pm
Basic 2-Stroke Tuning Principles......

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:10 pm

Not my own info but taken from elsewhere on t'internet. Article taken from Eric Gores Forward Motion

TWO-STROKE PRINCIPLES

Although a two-stroke...

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Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:10 pm
FREE 2-Stroke tuning info, PDFs and Software........

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:07 pm

Jennings 2-Stroke Tuners Handbook PDF of scanned book :

2-Stroke Performance Tuning, Graham Bell:

Advanced Porting Basics:

Helmholtz Resonance....

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Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:07 pm
LML retaining plate

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by Knucklerash » Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:10 pm

Hi all
I usually just leave my broken cable on my LML star only fixing it when I can be bothered, I recall Tasso's had a plate that stopped the...

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Last post by Knucklerash
Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:31 am
Li150 starting troubles - fuel related?

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by kurtminus » Mon Oct 18, 2021 1:18 am

Hello,

I’ve got a 65’ Li150 S3 with a Jetex sh2/22. Runs fantastic, super strong spark, etc. problem is sometimes it’s really hard to start, and the...

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Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:38 pm
Lambretta S3 side panel badge position

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by Brighton_Lee » Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:34 pm

Hi all,

I need to drill holes to add Lambretta side panel badges on a LI125 S3.

Can anyone let me know where the original badges are positioned...

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Last post by Brighton_Lee
Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:34 pm
Delorto Carb Jetting

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by AndyDino23 » Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:59 pm

Hi, can anybody help with the carb setup? I have a MB - RT195 58mm crank with a BGM V4 exhaust.It is run in but need a final setup. I'm stuck on the...

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Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:59 pm
Gear ratio's

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by kevspeed » Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:38 pm

Hi,bit of an odd one this,but one for the mathematically competent.
Most of us have read the Webster tuning manual,a great source of information,but...

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Last post by YAMLAM
Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:56 pm
Carb question

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by Smiffy16v » Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:38 pm

Hi all iv got a 125 series 1 with a 250 top end and kegra pipe it's running a standard ma18bs5 carb for a 125 this is how it came to me I wanted to...

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Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:23 pm
Gori gp50 on rapido 225

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by Cootscoot » Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:12 am

Been looking at the Gori gp50 , anyone know if this would be suitable for a rapido 225 ?

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Last post by Leo
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:07 pm
what wire goes where?

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by nick b » Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:33 pm
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i have just had to renew my ignition switch it is a dc . I assumed that all I had to do is unplug the old wires and replace them with the same...
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Last post by nick b
Wed Jan 06, 2021 7:29 pm
Balancing a lambretta crank/top end??

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by Raffspeed » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:03 pm

Need some advice folks,
I'm building a 135/140 Vega. From what I'm told, when this is done the machine has a tendency to vibrate a touch. This gave...

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Last post by Rich_T
Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:19 pm
Vespa T 5 Classic

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by jonboy » Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:20 pm

I am currently deciding to have my standard T 5 modified
Malossi 172 with mmw head
I want to keep standard carb
Unsure of which clutch and exhaust...

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Last post by ricalnic
Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:56 am
Battery Problems

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by dippyrider » Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:32 pm

I have a LI150 Series 2. I have upgraded to 12v and fitted a Casatronic Ducati Ignition System which works a treat.
I have connected the wiring as...

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Last post by Grumpy225
Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:53 pm
TS1 gearing

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by 2bobscoot » Sun May 17, 2020 9:32 am

Advice please
Running a Ts1 225 with a JL4 curly pipe, Li 150 gearbox, pwk 30mm carb.
Acceleration in 1st 2nd 3rd is fantastic , 4th gear and it will...

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Last post by 2bobscoot
Sat May 23, 2020 7:00 pm
Large or Small Cone

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by dippyrider » Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:57 pm

I have a 1960 LI150 Series 2, how do I know if it is a large or small cone crankshaft?

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Last post by YAMLAM
Sat May 02, 2020 7:10 pm
Lumpy tickover with PHBH

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by stand63 » Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:17 am

Hi folks
Running a new build Scootopia 186 with a 28phbh with a tea strainer filter and AF clubman. Runs fine, starts fine and plug colour fine. I’ve...

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Last post by stand63
Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:24 pm
variatronic ignition fitted to a casa 225 timing instructions

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by holty » Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:33 pm
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hi all, im just building a casa 225 x7 kit onto an engine for a mate of mine, also got a protti pipe and a variatronic ignition to fit, the...
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Last post by garry inglis
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:59 am
Mugello 225 best touring exhaust

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by Cooliorz » Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:40 pm

Hi guys,
I just assembled a Mugello 230 long-stroke engine.
The ports have been matched and a boost port has been added, as well as piston windows....

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Last post by Cooliorz
Sat Feb 15, 2020 4:53 am
Imola gearing

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by Simon lambretta » Sun Nov 24, 2019 3:14 pm

Hi, I’ve just bought a imola kit, and I was thinking about saving up for a af 5 speed gearbox.Would it be worth buying,or stick to li50...

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Last post by Spj
Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:55 am
kytronic spark magnifier

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by nick b » Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:26 am

has anyone had experience of a spark magnifier I have one but have heard it could cause stator failure so asking for advice from anyone has got one

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Last post by firekdp
Tue Nov 26, 2019 11:17 am
225 Cylinder Head Profiling

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by Cav » Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:55 pm

Anyone re profiled a standard 200 head to fit a re bored 70mm barrel themselves? Anyone done this at home using a profiling tool such as a Dremel. I...

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Last post by Cav
Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:43 pm
SX 200 Disc pads hydraulic conversion

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by Cav » Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:57 pm

I've got a front disc brake SX200 hydraulic conversion, but it's in parts. It's a copy, but based on the standard Innocenti hub and brake assembly...

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Last post by Grumpy225
Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:52 pm
Scawalbe Sportsman tyres

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by Scooterdude » Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:12 am
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Ok now Im getting a bit more steam from my Lambretta I'm thinking of upgrading the tyres from the Schwalbe classic white walls I'm currently running...
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Last post by Cav
Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:05 pm
Intake length calculator

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by Avantone » Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:52 am

Hi, the Optimum Intake Runner Prediction software stickied in this section says that I'd need an 18 inlet tract to achieve harmonics within a usable...

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Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:52 am

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