Blogs about: 1963 Lambretta
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BEHOLD!
I’d been waiting for ANY store to get a carb float. Casa Lambretta says that they are no longer made. West Coast Lambretta Works says they won’t be getting any in for months. Scooters Orig… more →
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BEHOLD!
Benski wrote 1 year ago: I’d been waiting for ANY store to get a carb float. Casa Lambretta says that they are no longe … more →
New Shipment!
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Benski wrote 1 year ago: I got a package today. But sadly, it didn’t include the float. I tried sealing the one I have … more →
The Ceremonial First Kick
Benski wrote 1 year ago: So the carb is cleaned, it’s all hooked up, and we’re ready to go! It’s almost the … more →
Final Assembly
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Benski wrote 1 year ago: I had put the engine in a while ago. Here’s some pictures anyway. … more →
Gas Tank
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Benski wrote 1 year ago: I had ordered this gas tank from a guy in Uraguay. I can’t even believe how much rust was in t … more →
Headset
Benski wrote 1 year ago: It took forever, but I finally got the old lock out. It must have been painted in there. I had to dr … more →
Back to Work
Benski wrote 1 year ago: I had been out of town for a few weeks touring the south. I’m coming back tomorrow and am gear … more →
Side panel clean up
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Benski wrote 1 year ago: I pulled off the Lammy side panel and shined it up using MARC Command Cleaner. I had recommendations … more →
Front Mudguard (Body Work)
Benski wrote 1 year ago: I was doing this and the next two projects concurrently. I’m just waiting for all my parts to … more →
Questing after a carburetor and other parts
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Benski wrote 1 year ago: The guy that sold me this bike said he’d give me a stock carburetor if he ever found the extra he ha … more →
Body Work Begins
Benski wrote 1 year ago: While I’m waiting for some more parts to get I here, I figured I’d start on the Body. I decided not … more →
Engine work
Benski wrote 1 year ago: I got the cylinder off by using my puller. I placed a piece of wood on the top of the cylinder and t … more →
Pulling off the Headset
Benski wrote 1 year ago: The headset is what they call handlebars when they are made of cast aluminum. While I’m thinking o … more →
Day 3: Engine OFF and un-seized!
Benski wrote 1 year ago: Check it out! I got the swingarm bolt out and the engine off. By the way, I’m not using a manu … more →
Day 2: Finally tearing it apart
Benski wrote 1 year ago: As you can see, I am missing some main components (how about the whole fuel system). I need to acq … more →
Lambretta Project: Day 1
Benski wrote 1 year ago: My goal with this project is to do it as cheaply as possible without cutting major corners. Obviousl … more →
New Lambretta
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Benski wrote 1 year ago: I had been working on a 1990 Yamaha Jog and a 1984 Honda Aero when I saw an ad posted for a 1963 Lam … more →
