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by hydra
Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Project X
Replies: 47
Views: 28610

Re: Project X

Hi Dan,
Have the old Barrel studs been plugged or welded?
by hydra
Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Modern Gearbox oils
Replies: 27
Views: 10175

Re: Modern Gearbox oils

Hi Minority, I would contact Silkolene with regards to your use of their oil, but personally would not go any higher in number than a GL3. Shamrockexpress, can't see the point in using a multi grade engine oil, though if you want to use them, I can see no problems and no issues with either fully syn...
by hydra
Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Modern Gearbox oils
Replies: 27
Views: 10175

Re: Modern Gearbox oils

Hi Dopeshots, Don't know why anyone would want to run multi grade oils?? But yes 10w/40 or 15w/50 would work ok in a Lambretta, as long as they carry the Jaso MA spec, which is Motorcycle engine oil for use with wet clutches and not 10w/40 car engine oil which as friction modifiers like Molybdenum w...
by hydra
Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Modern Gearbox oils
Replies: 27
Views: 10175

Re: Modern Gearbox oils

Dopeshots, Maxima MTL 85 is a GL3 Gear Oil, which means it has mild EP additives. These additives offer more protection to mating parts by creating a chemical barrier between Gears etc. As a comparison Rock Oil ST90 is a GL1 oil and as such as no additives other than anti-foam etc. Just to be clear,...
by hydra
Sat Oct 05, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: serveta engine casing 125 to 200
Replies: 9
Views: 3541

Re: serveta engine casing 125 to 200

We're not racers Doom Patrol, but we do sponsor Chiselspeed Team and RGC Team in France, both using Maxima Oil.
We do the conversion, as you rightly say, it's on our website. Price averages out around £140/150 and that includes vapour blasting your casing.
Cheers Oiltek
www.oiltek.co.uk
by hydra
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Dealer News, Innovations & Products
Topic: Oiltek, Oil supplier
Replies: 2
Views: 3376

Re: Oiltek, Oil supplier

Cheers Mab
by hydra
Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Dealer News, Innovations & Products
Topic: Oiltek, Oil supplier
Replies: 2
Views: 3376

Oiltek, Oil supplier

Hi to you all, I am on Scooterotica as Hydra, am a Rally going Lambretta rider and owner of Oiltek Ltd. We supply only the best in Oil and Lubricants including Maxima Racing Oils, Mobil 1 and Rock Oil. We supply dealers with Oil including Scooterotica, Chiselspeed and MB. We supply Oil to Chiselspee...
by hydra
Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Gasket sealant.
Replies: 20
Views: 8444

Re: Gasket sealant.

I use Hylomar Blue, which is resistant to fuel. Silicone is not
by hydra
Thu Apr 25, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: gear oil
Replies: 12
Views: 4351

Re: gear oil

Ah yes!!!, at last GP Kevo an appreciation of Maxima's MTL 85, far superior to ST90, and I sell both. Far more protection for your Gearbox and engine bottom end.
by hydra
Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: water logged Ram Air filter
Replies: 21
Views: 5270

Re: water logged Ram Air filter

Had same problem on Spain euro, now use spray on oil and filter cleaner, no problems, Barnsley lamb centre will have on is stall at Scarborough.