Scooterotica

I think the tips and alternative ways to do things are the best, especially for those that don't have access to specialist tools. One tip would be the height that the endplate studs, chaincase studs, etc should protrude from the casing. Perhaps a few more mentions of certain recommended products (J B Weld, Devcon, etc.) would help in the publishing cost dept. I'm looking forward to this new edition and this one will remain in top condition sans greasy fingerprints It may become a lounge table classic

will the comedy photos with varies lambretta parts be up dated in the acknowledgements on page 3....what I'm trying to say will there be any new experts in the field, you will be gathering information from and have you personally been impressed with the improvements since the 1st book

yam-lam wrote:will the comedy photos with varies lambretta parts be up dated in the acknowledgements on page 3....what I'm trying to say will there be any new experts in the field, you will be gathering information from and have you personally been impressed with the improvements since the 1st book

Maybe one or two will be updated, if that's what excites you

P.100 the 12v speedo light bulb doesn't act like a simple regulator and absorb any excess electrical power, it was only fitted to provide a soft backlight.

P.101 A non battery Indian ignition switch fitted to an Italian machine will work fine (rear light still works off the pilot light circuit in pos. 3) but the headlight will need to be changed to a 35/35W.

P.110 On an original GP Electronic stator the green doesn't connect to earth.

P.215 Diagram of 12v conversion, red wire to rectifer is shown in the wrong place, it needs to be swapped with the brown on the left.

eden wrote:After seeing Al's copy of the old book the other day, can I suggest laminated pages

I concur as the page with squish setting on my copy is rather grubby now,

dirtyhandslopez wrote:I am fairly certain you have missspelled a few words. Tire, labor, aluminum

exsqueeze me buttercup but it's called english.

here to help

Speed Demon wrote:

yam-lam wrote:will the comedy photos with varies lambretta parts be up dated in the acknowledgements on page 3....what I'm trying to say will there be any new experts in the field, you will be gathering information from and have you personally been impressed with the improvements since the 1st book

Maybe one or two will be updated, if that's what excites you

hopefully no pictures of misplaced Araldite

Speed Demon wrote:

gadgetman wrote:The original book enables even the most useless diy mechanic fully rebuild a lambretta successfully and is brilliantly thought out , I only wish that the thousands of classic Vespa owners could have something similar, because except for 'Sausages ' DVD's which are great for the engine rebuild there is nothing . (The haynes manuals are rubbish.). So please consider doing something with a similar lay out for Piaggios finest in the near future.

There is a PX version mid-way through production as well, but it's on hold until the Lammy one is complete.

Halelluja, I was going top suggest that too

joee wrote:

dirtyhandslopez wrote:I am fairly certain you have missspelled a few words. Tire, labor, aluminum

exsqueeze

You can let you ex squeeze you all you want mate. Don't let the present one find out though.


I don't have a MK1 to hand SD, but is there a write up on J range differences, namely engine stuff for tuning purposes, in the Mk 1 or the MK 2?

dirtyhandslopez wrote:
I don't have a MK1 to hand SD, but is there a write up on J range differences, namely engine stuff for tuning purposes, in the Mk 1 or the MK 2?

That's in the 3rd edition.