Tech

Lambretta brakes have always been a bit of a conundrum. Sometimes they work well doing the job they are designed for but sometimes they don’t which can be worrying to say the least when trying to stop! Stu Owen guides us through the do’s and don’ts… There are many issues that can affect a brake’s…

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While routine maintenance usually includes items such as tyre pressure and brake checks, one thing that can often be overlooked is the symptom of erratic tick over. The reason for the symptom needs investigating… Diagnosis and repairs are all fine at home in the garage, but what if you are out on the road… especially…

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This month we embark upon the start of a series of dyno testing articles, covering the clubman style exhaust systems that are available for the Lambretta models. Using the original ‘oval’ two-bolt exhaust flange mounting which is found on all standard factory models 125-200cc, as well as many of the aftermarket cylinder kits on the…

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With a heap of tuning and upgrade products for various Vespa machines in our garage, we intend to fit and analyse them over the coming months. With last month’s Malossi 210 feature behind us, it’s time to take a look at tubeless rims and BGM clutches… SIP tubeless rims with Performer tyres and Pinasco tubeless…

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How to straighten a Lambretta frame There comes a time where if possible a Lambretta frame needs to be placed on a jig to see if it is perfectly in line. It may be that the frame in question has been involved in an impact or you may just want to check it as you…

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PART 7 – FINISHING AND SIGNING THE PROJECT OFF Now the time has come to finally finish off the restoration. Though it may seem like everything is completed there are some areas that need attention to make sure you have done the best possible job. Cutting corners now will make the restoration look poor or…

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Measuring cylinder ports for matching components, building engines or tuning cylinders… this information is crucial. But how different could the varying methods be? With 12 years measuring an array of cylinders we put Darrell to the task. The two-stroke cylinder contains various ducts and passageways referred to as ports. These ports have a range of…

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With a heap of tuning and upgrade products for various Vespa machines to test in our garage, we intend to fit and analyse them all over the coming months. Over the previous six editions, the PX125 had been pampered no end, so last month we decided to break things up a bit and test out…

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