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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 18, 2011 0:55:36 GMT -6
Current job is Rock and Roll cartage driver and stagehand.I live in los Angeles and the company I work for is in Van Nuys CA. I usually drive bands gear to gigs or pick up gear. Sometimes I go to Vegas or No cal for gigs. I drive a 24 ft bobtail mostly. Lately bands I've worked for or driven gear. RHCP, Jane's Addiction, Incubus and Glen Campbell.
I am a photographer, but since recession started in 09 that work dried up.Was a freelance 1st assistant to fashion photographers. Still like taking pictures.
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 13, 2011 21:51:53 GMT -6
Yes I've tried with throttle open a little and tried it with throttle open all way. I'll try the vacuum line thing you suggested.
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 13, 2011 21:24:10 GMT -6
Mobile mechanic was a waste. At least he was cheap. He confirmed spark and gas. I adjusted valves and scooter really wants to start but not quite. My compression seems low (I need to test tomorrow ). Mt timing chain seems really tight. What do you suggest I do next?
Thanks again. Love this forum.
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 10, 2011 20:08:07 GMT -6
I've got a mobile scooter mechanic coming over tomorrow to help me. Life in the big city. I'll let you guys know what my problems were
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 9, 2011 15:52:31 GMT -6
I Have watched the YouTube videos on valve adjustment but can't figure out where they are measuring the clearance. Any tips?
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 9, 2011 12:48:59 GMT -6
Yes I tries kick starting. No luck
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 9, 2011 12:28:26 GMT -6
I'm still trying to get my 2008 lambretta 150 UNO Here's photo of valves. Seems ok to me. I really think it's my carb. Gas goes to it but not getting gas to engine it seems like. Thanks for your time forum members and scoot on! Attachments:
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 7, 2011 0:33:45 GMT -6
Thanks for info. Will try compression and check valves and get back to you.
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 6, 2011 23:23:13 GMT -6
I'm a novice at working on scooters. How would I do the compression test and valve adjustment? My battery went dead trying to start , got a charger to recharge
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Post by cheapscooterguy on Oct 6, 2011 18:32:46 GMT -6
I have a 2008 lambretta UNO 150. Really is Adly hammerhead 150
Thunderbike
I was cruising at 50 mph when scoot made strange noise and engine stopped working. Was able to coast to stop. Drive belt is fine, getting spark to engine and gas in carb.
Any ideas on what to do?
New to forum thanks for your time
Mike- cheapscooterguy
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