Technical help for Series one, two and three Lambrettas. Models include the Li, Li Special, TV, SX, GP, Serveta and API/SIL models
by Knowledge » Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:37 pm
Why is the toolbox asymmetric?

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by missing lynx » Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:51 pm
to allow room for the throttle cable ?
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by Knowledge » Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:04 pm
I don't think so. Neither is it for the fuel tap rod.
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by EddieStone » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:53 pm
To allow for a battery?
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by ToBoldlyGo » Sun Oct 23, 2016 1:48 pm
Don't think it could have been any of the above, or they wouldn't have made the plastic toolbox full size. I would have said it was cheaper maybe, but I doubt it. I wonder if the Spanish might have been on to something when they fitted a filter there? Perhaps Innocenti were thinking on similar lines? We shall probably never know.
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by ToBoldlyGo » Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:04 pm
I did also wonder if it was a legacy thing. That picture of yours sort of confirms it I think Dimitrios. It's easier to get to the air filter.
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by Dimitrios_231 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:06 pm
The pictured scooter is only standing,it gets worse under suspencion.
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by Knowledge » Sun Oct 23, 2016 3:49 pm
Ahh. I like the idea of the legacy from the S1 175.
I am planning to make the 'box slimmer so I can fit a larger tank. I have done this sort of thing many times before, but always for others. As I have a legshield box too, the underseat box will be dedicated to my wet weather gear, assuming I can find some kit that will fold-up small enough to go in there. The space in the box might be further compromised by the inclusion of a gel-filled battery.
What fun.
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by citydaz » Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:11 pm
I wondered this as well a few months ago and asked the question in the FAQs section.
The only response I got was that it was to allow for adjustment of the carb?
Still, on my next scooter rebuild I intend to make a fully symmetrical tool box

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by Knowledge » Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:40 pm
citydaz wrote:Still, on my next scooter rebuild I intend to make a fully symmetrical tool box

I had the same ideal. I've got a welder.

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by Tractorman » Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:19 am
Knowledge wrote:citydaz wrote:Still, on my next scooter rebuild I intend to make a fully symmetrical tool box

I had the same ideal. I've got a welder.

And then you find out why it's there

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by Knowledge » Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:16 pm
That's why I am asking the question David, just in case I am too hasty.
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