http://lambretta-shop.co.uk/blog Everything about Lambretta Scooters Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:59:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you ride or own a scooter then you should certainly call Westhill Insurance for a low-cost insurance quote and benefit from free breakdown recovery. As the UK is now officially in recession, car manufacturers are reducing supply and every day brings more news on lost jobs. It’s at times like these that you need ... http://lambretta-shop.co.uk/blog/227/insurance-company-cuts-scooter-insurance-costs/ The battery in a scooter is different to the one your car. It has comparatively small electrical capacity, is constantly drained by alerts and headlamps, and doesn't charge as promptly as a automobile battery does. The Problem A scooter battery can lose substantial charge whenever the scooter hasn't been used for a ... http://lambretta-shop.co.uk/blog/221/maintaining-your-battery/ 1. Before you disassemble your engine, power-wash the engine and the rest of the vehicle. That will reduce the risk of dirt and debris falling into the engine. Once you remove the cylinder, stuff a clean rag down into the crankcases. 2. The cylinder and head use alignment pins to hold ... http://lambretta-shop.co.uk/blog/218/rebuild-a-2-stroke-top-end/ I know this is a bit off topic, but the principles ally to almost all scooters, Lambrettas included.The most important thing to do is regular oil changes for four stroke engines. Two stroke engines burn up their engine oil, and so you do not have to trouble yourself with changing ... http://lambretta-shop.co.uk/blog/215/oil-changes/ PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR SCOOTER RELATED EVENTS HERE.  (Feel free if you want to add a link to here and get even more exposure) http://lambretta-shop.co.uk/blog/163/feel-free-to-add-your-scooter-related-events-here/