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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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Pictures: Anyone wanting to display pics or vids should use these methods:

Flickr (recommended).
1) Sign up to an account with Flickr:
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BGM 195 kit anyone?

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by Lammy81 » Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:22 am

Hi I looking for someone with the same setup as me as I'm wondering what jetting they're using please?
BGM 195 kit
BGM clubman
BGM stator & flywheel...

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Last post by simon_t
Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:30 am
Reed petal service

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by Fux » Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:54 pm

Hi fellas,
How often should standard ts1 reed petals be renewed?

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Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:54 pm
Ss200

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by waynegp200 » Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:21 pm

Anyone used one of them small block ss200kits if so any info on them cheers

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Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:21 pm
GP 150 to suit ts185 + std crank.

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by gimme2 » Thu Jun 02, 2016 12:37 pm

Gday all ,this will be my first post.
I have dismembered an unfinished project a 1970 gp 150. all seems good other than a few missing bits and an...

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Last post by Stokie
Thu Jun 02, 2016 3:17 pm
simple gudgeon pin tool

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by paul d » Tue May 10, 2016 1:05 am

Just a handy tip for anyone changing a piston with a stubborn pin. The long d bolt which holds vespa casings together fits under malossi, polini and...

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Last post by Speed Demon
Tue May 10, 2016 8:08 am
small block engine choice

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by steve chapman » Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:10 pm

looking for a new top end for my small block engine, will be mostly doing 2 up riding , any suggestions? , want something tourqey not something you...

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Last post by slangen
Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:43 pm
12" Twin disc font wheel

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by Kenty » Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:51 am

Morning all

Not sure if this is in the right section or not but does anyone know if there is a 12 inch twin disc brake front wheel available for a...

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Last post by Kenty
Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:51 am
Keihin 35mm air striker will not tick over

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by ukpeckerwood » Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:02 pm

I have a problem, my vespa polini 231 runs great except it will not tick over, is extremely rich on tick over and hard to kick start. The tick over...

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Last post by ukpeckerwood
Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:12 pm
Kickstarts stiff....

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by S2CUF » Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:03 pm
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So I've come out to my lammy tonight. Gone to kick it over to start. But it's really stiff... Almost like its in gear. (Can assure you it isn't). So...
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Last post by drunkmunkey6969
Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:26 pm
No pull in 4th gear

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by S2CUF » Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:41 am

So yesterday I finally got my li150 with 175 kit
Mot'd. After not I took it for a good run. Now she pulls well in 1st and 2nd. Not bad in 3rd. But...

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Last post by mick1
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:23 pm
Best way to turn off lambretta...??

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by S2CUF » Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:13 pm
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Hey. So I'm new to all this lambretta malarkey... What's the best way to turn off my lambretta, bloody thing doesn't seem to want to start... It's a...
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Last post by HxPaul
Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:24 pm
How many turns out?

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by S2CUF » Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:43 pm

So I've got an li150.. With a 175 kit. Stage 4 tuned.
Carb jetted 122 main and 50 pilot. How many turns out on the mix.?

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Last post by Muppet
Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:34 pm
Which gear oil???

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by S2CUF » Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:21 pm

So I want to change my gear oil but which one should I use? 10/40 motorcycle gear oil??

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Last post by bristolmod
Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:09 pm
No lights!! Help!

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by S2CUF » Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:48 pm

So. Was getting on really well. Up until I put my headlight panel on.... Put it on. Connected the light wire and the speedo cable. Put the 2 screws...

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Last post by S2CUF
Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:48 pm
Any ideas what this clip is for???

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by Wulfy66 » Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:33 pm

I have just come accross this wire clip from my 66 Li 125 special and can't remember for the life of me where it came from

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Last post by Wulfy66
Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:26 pm
Yamaha conrod

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by hendy » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:28 pm

I'm going to use a sil crankshaft with yamaha 110 rod in my new engine.

I've heard various things:

Rd125 rod is the one, but I've also heard...

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Last post by wack 63
Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:12 pm
kegra 225 stage 5 graham best

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by millmill123 » Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:48 am

Hi there ive got an old 1984 kegra stage five graham best barrel with a vhsb 34 mm dellorto and have just had a TSR evo fitted has anyone got any...

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Last post by millmill123
Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:48 am
Ts1 steel liner options

Last post by Rally220
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by hendy » Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:55 pm

I'm about to start a new project and I like the idea of a steel lined ts1.

If I start with a 225, can I line it and keep to 70mm piston or will I...

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Last post by Rally220
Sat Sep 26, 2015 4:36 pm
Scootrs External Disc Brake - Wheel not Central

Last post by dennis
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by Seiotoshi » Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:46 am
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I have recently purchased a new Scootrs anti-dive external disc brake unit. Last night I tried to fit the hub and it would not fit within the...
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Last post by dennis
Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:54 am
High revs when up to temp

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by gio695 » Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:24 pm
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Hi Guys,

I've been having some problems with my Li the last two weeks.
I've tried a few things, changed some things around and can't find the...
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Last post by gio695
Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:04 am
What Lambretta front disc brake would you recommend?

Last post by Seiotoshi
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by Seiotoshi » Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:09 pm

I'm in the market for a hydraulic front disc brake for a GP200. My budget is up to £300 (including switch housing assembly) and I would prefer to...

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Last post by Seiotoshi
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:01 pm
Lambretta series 3 legshield boards

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by Alexandre » Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:15 pm

Hi

Has anyone got any Lambretta li125 legshield boards for sale at a reasonable price

Pm me if anything around

Cheers Alex

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Last post by Alexandre
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:15 pm
Engine Bolt Removal

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by Strummer10 » Sat Oct 25, 2014 8:37 pm
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Guys, trying to remove a mate's engine and the bolts seized quite solid. I can't knock it out either way and worried if i hit it too hard that the...
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Last post by Pepot
Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:25 pm
Vespa exhaust bolt seized and snapped

Last post by ducksta
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by Jay71 » Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:38 pm
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I'm doing a bit of work on a T5 and whilst trying to get the old exhaust off, the swing arm bolt head sheared clean off,
this is because the bolt is...
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Last post by ducksta
Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:22 pm
big voltage output

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by prestonblast » Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:04 pm

Hi everyone, numpty question coming up- is it really possible to get over 100 volts out of my J50. Ive measured the voltage at the headset and this...

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Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:47 pm

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