Unless it’s a new build, when it comes to building an engine, it’s generally accepted as a bit of a messy job, with oil and grease covering most parts, especially when rebuilding an existing motor that’s been around the block a few times.
Category: Innovations & Ideas
Scootronics Hi Powered CDI Review
Anthony Tambs at Scootronics has just released a new CDI. This version is a high powered version with diagnostic LED’s.
Taylor Tuning Cowling Spacers
When building engines with longer conrods, you need packing plates. This sometimes means that when fitting the cylinder cowling, you can find it doesn’t fit properly and it will under stress, which can lead to them cracking from their connections leading to the air cooling being jeopardised.
K2 Custom Classics Fork Compressor
When I rode to France in 2017, my Lambretta picked up a bit of an issue with the front end. When I got home I decided to take a closer look and strip the forks for a service (which doesn’t happen as often as it maybe should).
Under Panel Battery Tray Review
Last year I fitted a toolbox under the rear side panel. (You can read about it here).
Airhawk Comfort Seat Review
The official wording is Airhawk Comfort Seating System. Some might just say it’s a cushion. Whatever you want to call it, it gets a lot of positive and very little negative feedback. I usually get by ok with the single saddles on my Lambretta, but for longer distances, like a lot of seats it can get uncomfortable.
Scootronics Intelli-Converter
Anthony Tambs of Scootronics has evolved and improved his Intelli-Converter into a decent box that will charge two devices at the same time.
Chaincase Oil Sight Glass by Oiltek
The Oil Sight Glass lets you check your oil level without having to take out the oil level plug to see if you have enough oil in your engine.
Scootronics DC CDI Review
Anthony Tambs of Scootronics continues to add to his portfolio of Lambretta electrical hardware and the latest item is a DC CDI.
I spoke to Anthony about its merits.
JB Fabrication Lambretta Engine Test Stand
This is the Lambretta Engine Test Bed made by Jon Betts at JB Fabrication.
The frame is painted black and comes in three parts, which fit together with the four supplied nuts, bolts and washers. You also get a bottle for the fuel supply which has an on/off tap and hose included that sits in a holder on the frame.
The welding is very neat and the metal is more than strong enough to hold a Lambretta engine.
If you have a spare headset that you’re not using, the raised bar that supports the fuel bottle is the right dimension to support one, but it’s not a requirement.
It may not be an essential item of Lambretta equipment, but if you find yourself building an engine and no spare chassis to try it on, it will save a lot of bother and time having to swap engines. Even if you do have a frame waiting for the engine. It’s an easier way of testing an engine before fitting. An example being, If you find an issue that needs the top end stripping, it’s a hell of a lot easier to do with the engine out the Lambretta.
There’s really not much to it and it’s very easy to put together. Just attach the CDI, fill the bottle with fuel and fire up the engine.
Jon, makes various parts and tools for Lambrettas. He can be contacted on his Facebook page.
