Two years after first ride, and a year SORN'd we are MOT'd, insured and back on the road again. Couple of embellishments added since last pic. Still got some timing/carb issues but been out and about when the sun shines.
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Couple of words of thanks to Buzz Solomoto of Halifax for the scoot and pretty much all the parts required, plus advice on the way.
Just SORNed it after its first year, might get round to replacing/adjusting/adding bits, got a few niggles with timing/carb/vibrations etc
Must admit its been a good nostalgia buzz riding one again after all these years, - I did frighten myself a few times when first out going round bends and not used to leaning but soon back in the swing of things!
Just SORNed it after its first year, might get round to replacing/adjusting/adding bits, got a few niggles with timing/carb/vibrations etc
Must admit its been a good nostalgia buzz riding one again after all these years, - I did frighten myself a few times when first out going round bends and not used to leaning but soon back in the swing of things!
Friday, 23 November 2012
Monday, 13 August 2012
THE END..?
Well, almost a three week job - insured on the frame/engine numbers, - off to the MOT, - passed with a couple of minor adjustments, - off to the DVLA at first opportunity after waiting for the V55 registration application (have to send for it , cant get one at post office or download one, so if youre doing one up send off asap online as it takes around 10 days to get to you), - have to take to the Rothwell VOSA/DVLA depot for inspection, - do that, have numbers checked, - more waiting, - eventually reg documents and free tax disc arrive with my age related (1967) number plate, - get a number plate made up asap, the last piece of the jigsaw! and - hey, were mobile,- off up the road for a test run, - pics below after its first 8km ride!
Monday, 18 June 2012
- Fast forward..............
Had aweek off work so managed to get some time on the old scoot.
Legshields trimmed up and horncast/mudguard assembled up ready to fit.
Legshields, horncast, mudguard, rear footboards, bridgepiece added ( not that easy getting stuff to fit something like though!) - Had to take the kickstart off as it was catching on the footboard, - a bit of brute force and that was bent back to shape and is now back on. - a few sundry items left to finish off,
Legshields trimmed up and horncast/mudguard assembled up ready to fit.
And eventually have a clear afternoon to get stuck in and get most of the stuff together.............
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Legshields......
Into the final stages of assembly, - electrics all working OK. - ended up making my own wiring loom. Fitted a key/ignition switch, not fitted to the LI model, - originally just a cutout switch.
Out with the legshields for rub down with t-cut and a polish up, - not looking so bad, - had a few dents that Ive now ironed out fairly succesfully.
Fastened to a little frame so the damn things stay upright and dont fall over getting scratches and dents etc, - theyre really awkward buggers to work on when painted.
Out with the legshields for rub down with t-cut and a polish up, - not looking so bad, - had a few dents that Ive now ironed out fairly succesfully.
Fastened to a little frame so the damn things stay upright and dont fall over getting scratches and dents etc, - theyre really awkward buggers to work on when painted.
Sunday, 8 April 2012
WAHOO! - its a runner!
Pictured having a rest after its first time out of the garage as a runner since rebuild started
- only 10 times around the yard but thats the first ride on a Lambretta since around 1971 or 2. Engine sounds pretty good, - never got out of first gear but clutch nice and smooth, - all gears selectable, all cables in. Just the lights and remaining panels to sort, plus a few minor items.
Well chuffed!
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