Lambretta 230cc Monza kitted bike on our dyno

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Last week our friend Harald from Aachen came to play around on our dyno. He was not 100% happy with the carb setting and wanted to test the slow running and improve throttle response.

These are the parts that are fitted to his engine:

Cylinders: Monza 70mm bore

Crankshaft:BGM 60 / 110mm

carbs Mikuni TMX 30

Exhaust: JL-KRP3

Port timings: 186 ° / 126 °

Squish: 1,7mm

Easy to spot that there was room to improve the jetting. The blue curve shows the difference.

Thanks to a different slide (richer) and to an altered needle position power and torque low down have been increased further. And the over rev potential is much better too.

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Big in Japan part 2 - SKRO! 2011 rally

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We were glad to support our friend Taka in 2011 for the SKRO! scooter rally. Taka has put his heart and soul into scootering. His news blog is the reference for the latest Lambretta News. If you want to stay in touch with the latest developments for your Lambretta, check it out at: http://lambretta-magazine-japan.net/.

Last year's SKOOTER RIDE OUT was the place where the donation to the Vespa Ring was held. This donation was mainly funded at our Open Day 2011. It was one part of the Scooterist 4Japanese Scooterist help for bringing a little joy to the kids of the polluted area after the nuclear disaster.

The donated amount was raised at the Open day 2011 mainly by a fee for using our dyno. Lots of fuel addicts took the chance to measure the power output of their engine and generously donated at least the 5 € fee. Often more. We still collect money by selling these Stickers. The amount is completely donated to the Vespa Ring.

Here are the words from our friend Taka about the SKOOTER RIDE OUT @ Ise-Shima. We really wished we could have been there and one time this hopefully happens. But now enjoy taka's report:

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SKOOTER RIDEOUT! 2011 @ ISE-SHIMA NATIONAL PARK

19th NOV - 20th NOV

The first day was a very cold rainy day. However, Lot of SCOOTERISTS from various areas in Japan gathered in the Ise Shima international park.

Sadly, the touring run of the first day was stopped because of bad weather. But, we enjoyed the party with much alcohol and a delicious dish! ISE-SHIMA is a specialty place of a fresh seafood. We greatly enjoyed it with many many alcohol!

At the party, the ceremony of the donation which charitable project “SCOOTERISTS 4 JAPANESE SCOOTERISTS” of the SCK contributed to VESPA CLUB MIYAGI was also held. And -of course- the donation was presented also from all entrants of SKRO !.

And the entrants scrambled for the fantastic premiums (parts, clothing, decal, accessories etc ..) which entrants and many SHOPS in the world supported happily in the game!

After the party drank alcohol, and night advanced and it went in the room of each hotel by SCOOTER TALK ……

The 2nd day was fine weather from the morning. Temperature is not cold, either. We collected the candidate and went out for the early morning run. The wind of early morning Ise Shima was comfortable, and the exhaust sound of 2stroke sounded pleasantly.

After the Japanese breakfast, we went out for a short touring run by all the entrants. So we enjoyed the good road and seaside view in Ise Shima National Park!

I feel that Japanese Scooter Scene is changing in several years. The Scooter friends in the world joined hands through evolution of communication of the Internet.
Thank you for the always big support. SCK !!!

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Cheers, my friend!
TAKA

 

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Your help is needed

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The winter time is the right time to upgrade your scoot for next years season! So it is the time for us to pimp our ecommerce shop. The master plan is not overwork the exploded views we have for Lambretta and Vespa scooters. There you come into the game!

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Vespa-Lambretta Classic Day # 3 SCOOTER CENTER Cologne

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Once again you are welcome to us OPEN DAY. On Saturday the 18th of September 2010 we will be opened from 10: 00 - 16: 00 h. An event mainly organized for our friends with geared scooters like Lambretta and Vespa.

Highlights:

  • free dyno runs on SCK's Amerschläger P4 rolling road,
  • massive parts fair
  • job lots & bargains: We have cleared remaining stock, returns, samples and 2nd hand parts. So don't miss it good prices are made.
  • private parts fair: clear your garages, workshops, living and bed rooms. bring it to Scooter Center and sell it!
  • stylish scooter wear from the Lambretta boutique
  • Lots of Reissdorf Kölsch beer is waiting and Roland already burns for the BBQ
  • Meet and greet with other ill minded petrol junkies

No matter for the weather
If it rains, no worries. We are prepared to keep you dry. At least while you are here at Scooter Center. We are looking forward for a relaxed meet & greet. And we are searching for the highest power output at the dyno. So don't miss it!

You can find SCK Classic Day # 3 at on Facebook

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Update Sticky's Lambretta Manual 2.0

New Lambretta Bible

As announced a few months ago: click ->

8100071 Book -Complete Spanner's Manual Lambretta -Second Edition- by Sticky 29,90

The “best Lambretta manual” just got better!

The first edition of the Complete Spanners manual covering Slimstyle Lambretta models has now sold all 15,000 copies printed at its publication in 2004.
Rather than reprint the same version, Fingers in Pies Publications have chosen to substantially re-work and improve on the content for this new edition.

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Cologne - Milan - Gorizia - Ried - Cologne

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Cologne - Milan - Gorizia - Ried - Cologne

9 July 2010, 11 pm - the team of Scooter Center hits the road to visit Casa Lambretta, dispose of two rusty Lambretta mopeds, pick up an SX 150 in Gorizia and deliver a Vespa in Ried. 23 hours and 2500 km later at 7 am on Sunday, we were already back in Cologne, reflecting on our journey over a cup of Cafè ...

On Friday night, the three of us started our little trip to Italy via Switzerland. Once we got there, we had breakfast in style in an “Autogrill” - typically Italian. After some stop & go traffic outside of Milan, we finally got to Casa Lambretta just in time. Julia and Ulf the 2ndnd were flabbergasted by Vittorio's neat collection. No wonder with more than 1000 parts of his own Casa Lambretta range! At the same time, we loaded the Scooter Center van with our order before going back to Vittorio for a guided tour of his museum. By now, it should have moved into the new building with his shop.

Despite the brutal heat, humidity and the fact that it was the weekend, Vittorio patiently showed us his humble collection. He even put up with all of my weird, annoying questions. Luckily for him, we were under a bit of time pressure and had to move on.

During the drive from Milan to Gorizia towards the east coast, there was quite some excitement if Julia's SX 150 would live up to the high expectations raised by the promising pictures. And indeed - what a beauty! Nearly flawless stock condition, unspoilt, with only one previous owner. To top it off, the sellers were really nice. With a lot in common, we decided to swap contact details, invited each other to visit and exchanged a couple more stories.

In Austria, we enjoyed the local cuisine with some pancake soup, schnitzel and “Radler”. After that, we quickly dropped off the Vespa before striking out for home for some relaxation at the Rhine ...

What a great trip!

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