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finally...she's on the road

Postby itisgonnarunproperly » Sat Jun 21, 2014 4:48 pm

Some of you may remember that I was building an Li125 S3 1962 from scratch, total wreck, the frame was bent, dinged and in a pitiful state. I'd decided that I wanted the Special look as I just love that design, I had many problems along the way, ill-fitting parts, parts that failed to work at all or only partly at best. My original scooter in 1960's was a Li150 S2 that I'd reworked extensively into a S3, I sprayed it gold and black, this one I have done black and gold (nearly finished - due to loved ones damaging the paintwork had to redo a number of times :cry: )

Virtually nothing could be saved from the original frame, too badly damaged or rusted completely, besides the frame loop that I straightened out and repaired, the air scoop, petrol flap, rear light housing and toolbox door were the only I could repair and use.

The engine is an Li125 1963 completely reworked and repaired, usual stud repairs (heli-coiled or over size tapped out) Fitted a later model chaincase with strengthening ribs, had a lot of problems with kick start shafts, had one snap on splined end, got a repro SX kick start.

Drive side has 47/18 sprockets, Teflon tensioner, new chain, clutch sprocket is lightened and recessed, SX150 gearbox, 5-plate 10x spring clutch, new bearings/seals. BGM Stator, Rectifier and CDI unit, SIL Flywheel (you may remember I'd stripped the flywheel nut :cry: ) Coaster came over and found the LT coil was low output, so I changed everything for BGM products, and hey presto, started first kick. Carb is attached to an MB inlet manifold, a Dellorto PHBL 22 BS with an AQ264, D22 2nd clip, 40 slide, 115 main jet, 50 pilot, 60 choke. Originally I had a cable operated choke but had probs with it functioning properly changed it to manual, no probs now. Top end has 200cc Alloy/steel conversion, chrome flywheel/cowling cover, Stainless Tank and straps, 42mm big bore exhaust


Also removed the stainless steel petrol tap lever guide as found it was interfering with its function replaced it with standard rubber, perfect. Also changed the fast-flow tap for a rearward facing one with warning light, also wired in with two lights, works beautifully, fitted just under double leg shield at the top.

She's also fitted with S2 TV175 front forks and dampers, S1 tyres, TV drop handles bars, new design combined 4 in 1 backrest, Ancillotti seat, Stainless steel Double leg shield trim.

Still changing bits and bobs but she rides ok, bit smoky for some reason, using 3% mix fully synth SIP oil, completed 50 mls without hitch, little bit boggy but haven't run in yet so bit difficult to sort out, so here she is again, nearly finished but on the road at last!!!
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby Toddy » Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:31 pm

Cracking job mate you have certainly bought that back to life, it must give you a great sense of achievement , well done :D
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby Mark ULC » Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:03 pm

Been reading your journey on here and the Scooterotica site. Well done you should be proud and congratulated for the effort and putting another Lambretta on the road.
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby Rich Oswald » Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:20 pm

Very well done indeed.

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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby sherpadean » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:50 pm

What a cracker - well done
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby f2gibbo » Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:44 pm

well done very nice, just completed mine too
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby sunrisemac » Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:54 pm

looking great, I reckon you started with about the same amount of 'What a mess' as I did with the GP I 'inherited' from my son
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby salient » Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:52 pm

Hi there, just in process of completing a 1964 LI 125 with a Dellorto carb and note that you had problems fitting a cable operated choke like I am finding. What were your problems? Mine seem to be not enough inner cable at each end to fit the nipples. Have you managed to overcome these problems or are you still using a manual setup?
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby Scooterslag » Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:31 am

Great job, looks good 8-)
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby johnnyXS » Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:25 am

excellent work ...looks great. ;)
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Re: finally...she's on the road

Postby nickw » Mon Apr 18, 2016 7:49 pm

salient wrote:Hi there, just in process of completing a 1964 LI 125 with a Dellorto carb and note that you had problems fitting a cable operated choke like I am finding. What were your problems? Mine seem to be not enough inner cable at each end to fit the nipples. Have you managed to overcome these problems or are you still using a manual setup?


Don't think you're get an answer from the fella, he's not been on here for 18 months
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