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by Terrible Taff
Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:59 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Hydraulic disc
Replies: 27
Views: 9507

Re: Hydraulic disc

I recently acquired this old Taffspeed hydraulic conversion backplate and slave. It screws in nicely by hand but stops hard at this point. http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd508/rrossclark/5f7b5ef4b1b1f5d6b4415f368b13a496_zps7e960586.jpg http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd508/rrossclark/f788a...
by Terrible Taff
Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:00 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: jockey boxenstop rear brake
Replies: 19
Views: 8630

Re: jockey boxenstop rear brake

Having set up the cam & set the brake shoes correctly they will work ok. The shoes are 150mm x 25mm wide & the Lambretta drum unit 152mm dia so will take a while to bed in fully. There are also various makes of brake shoes available besides the Lucas brand that are supplied by "Jockey B...
by Terrible Taff
Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Tuned Ts1 head temp
Replies: 8
Views: 3568

Re: Tuned Ts1 head temp

Does anyone know what a ts1(tuned) head temp should run at approx as iam thinking along the lines of the Sip speedo with the temp gauge which apparently tops out at 250c 482 f Cheers The SIP Speedo when set to KPH reads degrees C when set to MPH reads degrees F. Also if you set wheel rpm to 1320 th...
by Terrible Taff
Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:06 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: jl3 tuned length
Replies: 2
Views: 1326

Re: jl3 tuned length

could anyone tell me the tuned length of a jl3 pipe? thanks Paul Hi Paul The tuned length is 1064mm as it's my old Taffspeed Mk3 exhaust system! I still have all the workings out that Terry & myself did with Jim Lomas when he was in Attleborough Norfolk, circa 1988! It was developed to work bes...
by Terrible Taff
Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:28 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: indian bigbore v af clubman v ancilotti
Replies: 19
Views: 10257

Re: indian bigbore v af clubman v ancilotti

which out of these exhausts indian bigbore, af clubman or ancilotti would be best suited to a tuned cast 190 . dont want an expansion type exhaust and as the mb clubman, jl/fran clubmans are still a myth it will have to be one of the 3 mentioned. oh and a gori is way too much money for me. cheers s...
by Terrible Taff
Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Long stroke 72mm Mugello Barrel?
Replies: 3
Views: 1764

Re: Long stroke 72mm Mugello Barrel?

Hi All, After posting some info on here about my long 72mm Mugello barrel (old spec' with small ports) someone had made comment to me that they had one of these barrels (longer than standard) that they had 'sitting on the shelf'. Unfortunately, I can't remember who said that they had one but I'd lo...
by Terrible Taff
Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:36 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Miles Per Gallon from your Scooter?
Replies: 27
Views: 14917

Miles Per Gallon from your Scooter?

I was wondering what the best & worst mpg that scooterist's have out of there respective engine units? Please give a breif spec' of the motor; Cyl kit, Carb & Exhaust used. IE; Whilst in & around town? Going to rallies or touring? Having a thash down the motorway or A roads? Be honest &a...
by Terrible Taff
Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Direct cooling flywheel cowl
Replies: 4
Views: 2310

Re: Direct cooling flywheel cowl

WINTERMODEL150 wrote:This is what i come up with ,x3 m5 screws cur down so they don't rub on the flywheel

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Dean
Did you make this? If you did what's the cost as this is also something I am after!
Is it fibreglass or spun alloy?

Cheers, Ian
by Terrible Taff
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Clutch Drag
Replies: 9
Views: 7480

Re: Clutch Drag

Hoping you kind chaps can help me out as I've hit a brick wall. :evil: As from the title getting clutch drag. Set clutch until ready to place into gear and all is well, ride to the end of my cul-de-sac, come back and clutch dragging quite bad even when lever is pulled in fully . Adjust clutch again...
by Terrible Taff
Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Taffspeed rear shocks sold by WSP
Replies: 8
Views: 2437

Re: Taffspeed rear shocks sold by WSP

I used a Taffspeed rear shock in late 90's but the ones WSP have for sale on eBay look different. Anyone know if they are orig or copies and experiences of using this shock :roll: These are the seconed generation of shocks that Taffspeeed developed with Rod Avon who's previous company Avo Uk - was ...