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Long awaited Li150 Restoration

PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:21 pm
by badgerbill
At last I've finished the restoration of my 1963 Li150. I bought it in 2006 with the frame and engine partially restored, and it has been languishing under a cover in my garage until last year when I finally made time to finish it. All panels except the side panels and rear footboards are original, and I have the original speedo showing 10,000 kms. The first V55/5 was rejected as I sent in my original dating certificate from 2006, not realising that from 2013 DVLA needed more info.However, here it is; the only problem I have now is flooding from the jetex carb. A new Scootopia replacement is on the way!!

Re: Long awaited Li150 Restoration

PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:32 pm
by HxPaul
Nice scooter.As regards the jetex carb,I'm afraid thats a common problem with a jetex.You need to remove the float and run a small drill bit by hand through the pivot point,were the pin goes through the float,until it moves freely on the pin.

Re: Long awaited Li150 Restoration

PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:48 pm
by St George
I agree with the last, just run a fine drill through the float. it allows the float to move freely. Did mine no problems at all. I think they are a good little carb. I also fitted Delly jets in mine as they are a reliable size. It would be worth drilling out the new carb float.

Re: Long awaited Li150 Restoration

PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:15 pm
by badgerbill
Thanks for the advice, I'll do that tomorrow as I don't know how long I'll have to wait for the replacement.

Re: Long awaited Li150 Restoration

PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:14 pm
by coaster
Nice job, looks very smart. Don't throw your old panels and runners out, someone will buy them, most can be welded/beaten back into shape.

Re: Long awaited Li150 Restoration

PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:01 pm
by Ralph95
Good looking Li :D
as to the jetex carb throw it in the scrap bin and fit a 25mm dellorto far better set up well i think so anyway ;)

Re: Long awaited Li150 Restoration

PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:20 am
by Toddy
Nice Work , well done :D