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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:54:19 +0000 quote
I've got a 1959 Lambretta Li that's been in pieces for the last 10 years. No rust, looks like it's all there.
The plan is to put it back together. I'll be looking for a repair manual and some exploded parts drawings



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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:25:37 +0000
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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:25:37 +0000 quote
Get a copy of this for starters



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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:32:19 +0000 quote
And these, which are worth shipping from the UK.

https://scooterproducts.com/product/lambretta-engine-rebuild-plus-running-maintenance-dvd-bundle/
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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:07:49 +0000 quote
You have an LD...
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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:22:56 +0000 quote
https://www.scooterhelp.com/serial/lam.service.html
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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:48:57 +0000 quote
vma1racer wrote:
You have an LD...
Wow, I didn't look that close. He does! That changes things…..

Don't buy any of that
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:52:36 +0000 quote
I have just what you need. email me at kevinmfulton@hotmail.com and let's get you set up.







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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:30:42 +0000 quote
Email sent
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:22:03 +0000
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:22:03 +0000 quote
'58 was the last year of the LD, which is what you have. Just did one this summer. What a trip ! If you're on FB, the "Lambretta Shaft Riders Page", the "Lambretta-D/LD-Projects ", and "Lambretta LD Owners Group" are good for help and info.
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:33:57 +0000 quote
sdjohn wrote:
Get a copy of this for starters
Excellent book for the LI's and onward but worthless for the LD.
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:36:46 +0000
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:36:46 +0000 quote
Moto64 wrote:
Excellent book for the LI's and onward but worthless for the LD.
Yeah I already caught my mistake and retracted my recommendation
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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:48:11 +0000 quote
LD motors are very complex. I would recommend getting in touch with Michael Jarema, he is a LD guru. He is on Facebook.
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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:41:35 +0000 quote
Not planning to invest a bunch of money in this 1959 Lambretta LD, it's been sitting for many years and for whatever reason nobody seems to want them.
That being said, I have enjoyed putting this old scooter back together.



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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:29:57 +0000 quote
LD is a shaft driven engine, its an entirely different beast to the chain driven models.

I had an LD150 MK3, it had sat for 20 years and started 2nd kick after releasing piston, standing seize. Relatively simple engine to get head around really accept dont go thinking you can tune them with kitting. Love it for what it is when you get it all together, it will potter happily at 45mph all day long. Anymore power put on it and the shafts snap; believe me in the early 80s we all had a go at souping up an LD, all in failure.
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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:16:34 +0000 quote
I haven't messed with the motor, I put it back together for a buddy because I enjoy wrenching. I don't own it. I think he paid $600 for it 15 years ago.







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