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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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Side panel jammed on

Last post by Fudgy « Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:59 pm
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by Fudgy » Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:53 pm

Folks this might seem like a daft one.
One of my side panels jams on to the point of being impossible to get off. I replaced the rubber but that made...

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Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:59 pm
Speedo cable

Last post by rainbowrunner « Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:40 pm

by rainbowrunner » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:40 pm

Hi. Does anyone know the best place to buy a speedo cable. The one I have fitted looks a bit short resulting in a tight curve at the wheel.

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Last post by rainbowrunner
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:40 pm
Two Stroke Oil

Last post by shamrockexpress « Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:43 pm
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by MightyGem » Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:30 pm

Which do you use? Mineral, semi synthetic or fully synthetic and why?

I use fully synthetic on the assumption that it will keep any carbon deposits...

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Last post by shamrockexpress
Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:43 pm
GT 240 Options

Last post by Rich_T « Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:53 pm
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by MickBH » Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:40 am

I have a GT 240 built on Intercontinental cases, running Dellorto 30mm carb and BGM Clubman exhaust.

It’s a superb engine but I’m after a bit more...

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Last post by Rich_T
Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:53 pm
lambretta adjustable length rear shocker

Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1 « Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:11 pm
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by holty » Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:49 am

hi, i am building a case induction engine for a friend of mine and i have a carbone rear shocker that measures 330 mm between the eyes, this moves...

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Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1
Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:11 pm
Gearbox locked after rebuild

Last post by Lambretta67 « Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:11 pm
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by Suede Ed » Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:50 pm

Got a SIL 200 block, to swap in my 150. Rebuilt it, problem is the kickstart is jammed solid. Opened the engine up expecting a shimming problem,...

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Last post by Lambretta67
Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:11 pm
Tv175 disc brake squeal

Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1 « Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:32 am
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by Davidsquaredson » Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:24 pm

Hi, I’ve got an original disc brake. New pads and copper grease ion their edges. Drilled out 3 holes in the disc to the slightly larger recommended...

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Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1
Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:32 am
Help wanted

Last post by ktmh5 « Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:48 pm
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by Smiffy16v » Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:06 pm

Hi newbie here if just got my first series 1 and it's all registered and it says it's a 1958 125 it's got the engine number and frame number on the...

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Last post by ktmh5
Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:48 pm
Perfected technique to save a crank bearing race

Last post by HxPaul « Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:05 am
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by Davidsquaredson » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:17 pm
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I hate throwing away a good quality bearing with lots of life left when changing a crank out. What I find works really well after some experiments:...
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Last post by HxPaul
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:05 am
Lambretta Electric start

Last post by holty « Fri Jan 01, 2021 6:54 pm
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by Cootscoot » Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:24 pm

Who all makes the electric start kits for lambretta’s ? I can only find supertune ones which are pretty expensive

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Last post by holty
Fri Jan 01, 2021 6:54 pm
Carb fuel problem

Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1 « Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:08 am
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by Cootscoot » Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:38 pm
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I've bought a brand new 28mm dellorto and new mb rubber mount , the fuel is going from the tank into the float bowl then for some reason it's not...
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Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:08 am
RB improvement

Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1 « Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:15 pm
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by MilanoMod » Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:02 am

I’m running an RB22 and it has performed wonderfully so far. I’ll be stripping the scoot down for paint and while I’m at it would like to give my...

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Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1
Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:15 pm
Auto Lube System

Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1 « Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:45 pm
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by Cav » Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:32 pm

I was reflecting on some of the incredible performance developments currently available. The choice of kits, cylinder types, carb set ups, ignition...

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Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1
Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:45 pm
cht gauge

Last post by GeorgeS « Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:23 am
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by rainbowrunner » Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:40 pm
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Hi, could i ask best place to get a temp gauge, the LED type. seen a few on ebay for £43.50 but not sure if there ok for lambrettas, I,ve got the...
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Last post by GeorgeS
Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:23 am
GT186 30mm Dell' Orto carb question

Last post by Rich_T « Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:46 pm
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by Nic » Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:34 pm
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Hi all. I have a quick Q re. a 30mm Delly carb set-up for this kit, which I've always previously used a 25mm carb on.

A while ago I was given a 30mm...
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Last post by Rich_T
Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:46 pm
dt 250 piston in a ts1 pro's and con's

Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1 « Thu Dec 10, 2020 3:53 pm
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by tavspeed » Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:50 pm

anyone running a dt250 piston in their ts1,are there any issues with ring peg position etc,i am eventually going to have my ts1 barrell re sleeved,so...

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Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1
Thu Dec 10, 2020 3:53 pm
Horn

Last post by MightyGem « Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:50 pm
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by MightyGem » Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:09 pm
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Any recommendations for a 12v replacement horn?
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Last post by MightyGem
Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:50 pm
Which Gearbox Oil?

Last post by MightyGem « Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:39 pm
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by MightyGem » Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:18 pm

What are people using in a standard gearbox these days?

The book says SAE 90. The nearest I can find is an SAE 80, or a synthetic 75w-90w.

Are...

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Last post by MightyGem
Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:39 pm
GT200 base gasket vs stock transfer port comparison (seeking pics)

Last post by Rich_T « Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:21 pm
Replies: 6
by Davidsquaredson » Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:37 pm

Hi, I slapped on a GT200 years ago, runs great, but I didn’t open up the transfer ports. I’m wondering if someone who has both GT and stock base...

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Last post by Rich_T
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:21 pm
Front Brake Cable

Last post by MightyGem « Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:54 pm
Replies: 5
by MightyGem » Wed Dec 02, 2020 5:24 pm

What's the easiest way to lubricate the front brake cable on a Series 2? At the moment it looks like I've got to remove the light switch and wiring...

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Last post by MightyGem
Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:54 pm
Quattrini kit

Last post by Toddy « Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:27 pm
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by chippy » Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:09 am

Now the quattrini kit has had a few years of use what's the reliability been like in general. Any do's and don't's to take into account when building

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Last post by Toddy
Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:27 pm
TS1 Sprint/race engine, pics of porting in progress.....

Last post by MilanoMod « Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:04 pm
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:21 pm
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As some of the longer-standing forum members may remember, in 2008 we built a Scooterotica TS1 Group 6 race scooter for the BSSO race meets, it was...
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Last post by MilanoMod
Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:04 pm
Beedspeed.

Last post by Toddy « Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:11 pm
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by 10 inch Terror » Fri May 01, 2020 5:35 pm
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Has anyone had any dealings with Beedspeed lately? I ordered from them 3 weeks ago and I’ve had nothing arrive and no answers to my emails. I know...
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Last post by Toddy
Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:11 pm
BGM vs Avanti ex-box

Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1 « Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:51 pm
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by Shipleystevep » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:28 pm

Anyone any experience of how the Ex-box performs with a Mugello 186 compared to a BGM clubman? I know there was an article in scootering a couple of...

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Last post by Warkton Tornado No.1
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:51 pm
Gear Box Oil

Last post by MightyGem « Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:10 pm
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by MightyGem » Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:14 pm

Hi, guys. I would like some views/opinions on the following.

My Series 2 is due a gearbox oil change. There was an article in October's Scootering...

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Last post by MightyGem
Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:10 pm

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