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by vespanic
Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Suggestions please.
Replies: 27
Views: 8313

Re: Suggestions please.

Job well done
by vespanic
Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: RB250 set up.
Replies: 10
Views: 6601

Re: RB250 set up.

Not sure if this will help but I have the symptoms you describe when I changed to 20 x 46 from 19 x 46 on the 5 speed Rimini box. Going to the Euro was mainly ok but kept having to change down to 4th on the motorway. Once up to speed with throttle kept wide open no problem. My first 5 speed had brok...
by vespanic
Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: iow discount codes?
Replies: 4
Views: 2250

Re: iow discount codes?

I have found that with Red Funnel turning up on a scooter without booking you can normally get on fairly quickly except you have to go and buy a ticket and there is no discount. Not caught Wightlink for many years but way back then when I turned up without a ticket had to join a long queue to get on...
by vespanic
Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Hiring a scooter in Italy?
Replies: 2
Views: 2122

Re: Hiring a scooter in Italy?

A few years ago we hired some Vespa's in Pisa. Can't remember name of place but it was found using a search engine. I think there are a couple in Pisa who do this. You're be struggling to get a geared scooter I think. All that I saw were auto's. Thinking again I'm sure you're find one using the inte...
by vespanic
Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: New Deputy Editor @ Scootering Magazine.....
Replies: 50
Views: 20363

Re: New Deputy Editor @ Scootering Magazine.....

storkfoot wrote:
Maybe revisit the lovelies from the '80s, a sort of "Where are they now?" ;-)
All in Nursing Homes :-)
by vespanic
Sat Jan 30, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: loose ball steering bearings
Replies: 6
Views: 2966

Re: loose ball steering bearings

I do this with mine and it makes the steering/turning smoother. I use the ball bearings out of the steering race but I buy an extra one so that I have more ball bearings.
by vespanic
Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TSR Evo clearance
Replies: 6
Views: 2405

Re: TSR Evo clearance

My GP was at Bridlington with damage to the side panel from the evo pipe. But that was my fault the first time I fitted it without checking the clearance. I refitted it and although the pipe is close it no longer rubs. Was the GP you saw yellow ochre?
by vespanic
Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Just burst my brothers engine.
Replies: 8
Views: 2835

Re: Just burst my brothers engine.

The mounts can be repaired. Just need a good welder. It may be that you could get an engine case cheap (can't see a great demand for series 1 125 cases) so maybe post a wanted ad on here and if a meber on Lambretta site. Could also try Facebook. I presume you can transfer all the bits over.
by vespanic
Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: Dealer News, Innovations & Products
Topic: TSR EVO Lambretta Exhaust - TAIL CAN SUPPORT UPGRADE
Replies: 9
Views: 13576

Re: TSR EVO Lambretta Exhaust - TAIL CAN SUPPORT UPGRADE

I have to add to the great customer support. Amongst the very best I have come across. I rang in to explain about end can breaking - replaced straight away no problem, no argument.
by vespanic
Wed Sep 16, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Stolen GTSs
Replies: 5
Views: 2585

Re: Stolen GTSs

Grumpy225 wrote: There is no reality in reality TV.
:lol: