Pt 2 ‘the rebuild’, abandoned lambretta, will it run and ride 500 miles!!

Pt 2 ‘the rebuild’, first start lambretta abandoned for 25 years, will it run and ride 500 miles!!
#lambretta #li150 #barnfind #willitrun #rat #abandoned #scooter #restoration # #rusty #patina #old #vintage #2stroke #twostroke

[@darylwilliams1692]

I loved watching these two riveting videos. That was a lot of hard work and dedication - fantastic to see the poor old heap rise again.

[@redmile999]

Compelling watch. Best thing I've seen in ages. More please

[@runwhatyoubrung]

This is awesome! Can't wait to see part 3

[@nigelsouthworth5577]

Gosh, you made that engine so beautiful.

[@teampacemaker]

@@nigelsouthworth5577 I thought it would make a nice contrast against the messed out bodywork..

[@bernardcromarty485]

I remember when I was tuning my Series II Li150 back in 1968... Ancilotti oversized piston with the barrel bored out to 180cc, ports polished and timing advanced. Standard crankshaft with cork Araldited into the holes in the webs to increase primary compression, which I see your crankshaft has been designed to do. That thing would exceed 80mph, and could get 150 mpg if you didn't rag it! Ancilotti exhaust, TV175 gears, 24mm DellOrto carburettor, SX200 crankcase pivot and bearings (got rid of a lot of vibration, improved stability - as I've just noticed you have!)... this is bringing back a lot of memories, thanks!

[@teampacemaker]

@@bernardcromarty485 I see you know what you are talking about!… I’ve heard about all of those old school tuning tricks! 👍🏼 my other series is on a series 2 barn find.. check it out… thanks for watching..

[@bernardcromarty485]

Watched the 'barn find' series first - my 1961 Li150 Series II 'Widestyle' was almost identical when I bought it in 1968, stripped it down to bare metal, repainted and rebuilt it. Then I set about changing stuff to upgrade it. One of the more unusual parts was the front mudguard... I managed to find a 'slimstyle' fibreglass replacement for the big bucket, specifically made for the Series II 'widestyle', and I've never seen another!

[@victorhawkins3461]

When that sucker cranked the first time, you must've been absolutely chuffed! Okay...I'm off to Pt. 3! Ride safe!

[@paulrichards2350]

Brilliant job, great to see another Lammy back on the road 👍🏻

[@samzerafa3185]

Blew cobwebs off my memory watching your rebuild of that engine . Mine was an SX150 that had a TV 175 piston barrel ported and head polished with GT 200 gearbox and 30mm Delorto. Unfortunately ceased the engine over taken a bus at speed , damage was that l never rebuilt the crank and it had been left out in the back garden of friends for 6 month's with the barrle removed and rust must have got onto the big end bearings. My mom and dad were fantastic, l rebuilt that engine in my bedroom and it was kept on steel tray under my bed 😂😂😂😂 Excellent videos keep em comming please 🙏

[@taebert]

Your video appeared in my feed. I loved it. I have never seen a lambretta in the US, I do occasionally see a Vespa. But other than the 60’s vintage 2-stroke that my brother restored, most are the modern four-stroke models. I was amused by your welding skills when sorting the leg shield, but then genuinely impressed with your repair of the outriggers. I am always worried about blow-through when welding on such rusted material. Thank you for the video.

[@teampacemaker]

Cheers! 😊… I’m not sure why this part 2 of the series is being pushed by yt algorithm so much but watch all 3 of them so it makes more sense!

[@dylanwright9876]

I’m in the process of restoring a series 2, good days bad days,,you’ve just given me renewed energy to get on with it,,brilliant vids just brilliant👍

[@teampacemaker]

Cheers fella… Momentum… don’t break the momentum!… plus set some targets/goals ?…. My next series of vids are a barn find s2…. Ssssh don’t tell anyone….

[@keithbarker-e4q]

Love it. Hope it goes/has gone well on the trip. I had an li150 series 11 with a tv175 barrel and piston I bodged onto it,back in the 60s, so spin the roulette wheel. ...All the best.

[@beingthere597]

Very nice work. Love the paint job😏. Await next episode.

[@mike-s8n8y]

back in the late 60s we would junk those legshields and front mudguard , fit an alloy mudguard from a motorbike cut down , all our bikes looked rough and the chrome guys thought we were mad , 🙃🤣

[@richardbusby7141]

Most people are the same these days.

[@2NatoStandard]

Took the pss on the last vid, but fair do's. Great work, and absolutely love the look of the scoot. Great patina, and sounds fab. Well done buddy. 👍👍👍

[@nickturner2813]

It's really funny how you set the vocal audio at a whispering level one and the music at a screaming +10...so enjoyable.

[@teampacemaker]

It seems to have come out that way on pc… but seems ok on phones and tv… not really sure why that is but hey im always learning… 😁

[@paulfellows2094]

great re build ,i miss the lambretta sound great bikes brilliant job mate

[@billsheehy1660]

Best thing I have seen in a long time, looks great

[@Chains493]

Super build, looked great in the end.

[@MisterCreamyDude]

I once had to ride my little monkey bike to work almost side saddle as I so desperately needed to 'let loose the Kraken', so I can identify with the sentiment expressed on the seat! Great resto job!

[@teampacemaker]

@@MisterCreamyDude 🤣😂😆😂🤣 … it’s the vibrations?….

[@maxgood4361]

Thank You for taking the effort to use the original casing’s. Hope she will treat you kindly on your adventures together.

[@iftikartaxis]

Love the video Great to see another phoenix rise from the ashes Well done for taking the time to make the video

[@teampacemaker]

Cheers fella 👍🏼

[@mikealliston8732]

Top man,really enjoyed watching 👍

[@esperoquesi]

"I'll just bang these bearings into the hub on a rock" lol ....love the videos. Subscription added

[@teampacemaker]

Tbf to me it’s an anvil! 😀

[@supereibarperformances5503]

Hey, thank you for the video project, I enjoyed that! I would have thought that bike has been abandoned for much longer than just 25 years, very surprised! Thanks for the tip of the vinegar, I always use caustic soda. I really enjoyed the way you took the problem as a challenge. Now all its missing is another video of it running on the open roads! Hafe fun with the maiden voyage!

[@teampacemaker]

Yes mate I thought it’s probably been there longer to! But that’s what I was told by the seller 🤷🏼‍♂️, do you know what part of Spain it’s from judging by the registration?

[@supereibarperformances5503]

Sure pal, OR stands for Orense, in Galicia. Very extreme and humid place. It probably has the same climate as Preston in the UK. I wish I had just half the talent that you have with that welder mate, you're a natural!

[@leeallen8302]

Great video scooter looks awesome. I'm not sure about the Snetterton seat gsvd me a sore arse after a week hate to think about how it would have been after 500 miles 😢

[@sm70911]

Brilliant build love the look - the snetterton seat FAF! - Personally i dislike Taff speed chrome muffler parts, but once you powder coat it we are GTG. Great work Worzel Gummidge

[@teampacemaker]

😀👍🏼

[@monkeywentbananas]

Subscribed! Awesome work and video coverage! Not a cycle guy but love any small engine repair videos. I mostly work on small engine lawn equipment.

[@arlandisa]

Matrícula española de la provincia de Orense!!! 🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦

[@nigelwhybrow9257]

Si

[@PaulGreenVlog]

Great job. Best of luck on trip

[@kirb943]

Well done sir! Interested to hear how your trip /rally goes I am now officially running the same 185 scootopia kit with a clubman and will begin breaking it in later this week once the timing is done Good luck with yours

[@damienbaker3955]

@kirb943 - how's the scootopia 185 running in going ? Thinking of investing in one myself

[@kirb943]

my friend and I are both running the 185 and its a big boost. build quality is high and the price is low. I got the scootopia carb, and its a bugger to get to / keep throttle cable connected but its snappy and fun. ) Im dealing with an airleak at the moment (not the kits fault I dont think) but my mates has been running smoothly all summer.

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Liking that, very nicely done fella :D

[@toddyts1]

Brilliant Nobby been there a few times , why didn’t I know about your channel 😂

[@teampacemaker]

Hi mate!, cheers….well I only did this series just over a month ago… and I didn’t know if it would turn out ok so I didn’t advertise it or anything… plus I wanted to it to grow organically rather than forcing it onto people… so I didn’t tell anyone… Hope you watched all 3 vids and have subscribed!…😃👍🏼

[@craigwilliams6734]

OMG - I tried everything on my fuel tank…absolutely everything! Tried Jet washing, white vinegar, electrolysis, soda crystals, pebbles in the tank & rotating it!!! You got a great result on yours! I’m going to try Evaporust next but it ain’t cheap!! BTW you could put a new seat cover on that lovely frame!

[@teampacemaker]

Iv done a few tanks with white vinegar and always had good results… you need to leave in at lest a week or maybe 2 .. you can leave it as long as you what it won’t harm the good steel it will only desolve the rust/oxide… don’t forget you have to jet wash it all out… and then put some petrol/oil mix straight away to stop it rusting again .. Ps yes I did think about using the seat again with a new cover but the snetterton came up and i couldn’t resist!… nothing (good) gets thrown away … the seat will be used again…

[@craigwilliams6734]

@@teampacemaker Thanks for the reply…I’m going to try the white vinegar again & probably leave it for at least 2 weeks! I did seal the inside of the tank a while ago but that wasn’t too successful either!! 😬 I’ve spent a fortune on Lambretta parts…I’m absolutely obsessed with them! Lol. BTW I really enjoyed those videos!!! KTF - Craig

[@saudistevo3002]

Good luck on your journey. 😊

[@NMENFO]

Loved the music...

[@gormo7689]

Super videos. Safe riding in 👍 ps now I know what Graham Potter is upto now ..🤣🤣 KTF

[@teampacemaker]

😁 haha… you’re not the first to say that!… it hurts being a Chelsea supporter!!!

[@richardthurston92]

loved it magic

[@BarryKellysinger]

Love it well done mate

[@seamusflanagan-t3f]

great videos, hope to see more

[@teampacemaker]

There’s another new series on the go at the mo (only posted pt1 so far but there’s another 3 parts to edit)… and I’m just about to start a third series next month…

[@stephenrose937]

Another great video....... what will episode 3 bring...... 🤔🤔

[@nofgood4live]

i love thise kinda plattacus scooters..

[@diegoezequiel7561]

Hi, I like your videos, I'm from Argentina and have a lambretta 150ld 1958 in excellent condition, by the way you are kicking in a wrong way this kind of Motos, you have to stand on the right side looking back, grabbing the throttle w your right hand and kick w your tip of your right foot facing backwards, try and tell me, regards

[@teampacemaker]

No not me… iv been riding lambrettas for nearly 40 years… I always sit on them and lean them over and kick… you get a longer swing on the kickstart that way… Thanks for watching!

[@diegoezequiel7561]

@@teampacemakerok, but... Did you try my way?

[@99672]

When you chucked the petrol on it, I thought at least it ain't going to harm the paintwork. In fact you could have lit it and still not harmed the paintwork🤣

[@teampacemaker]

@@99672 iv had a few lambrettas I’d like to throw petrol over over the years… this probably wasn’t one of them- this was well behaved 😁

[@pay_mzl739]

Good job & I like

[@DanielHunterUSA]

An you have crazy talent

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS]

Ace rebuild, so interesting to see the process ,can I ask you what the function of the spot welds at 16:13 were for ,im guessing you torque by feel ...would i be right ? I worked on motorbikes many years ago and we mostly went by feel . Looking forward to the next one.👍...Harry

[@teampacemaker]

Just to strengthen the clutch basket- it’s 2 separate parts riveted together and it’can be a weak spot on a tuned/upgraded engine..

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS]

​@teampacemaker238 ahh interesting to know .thank you for replying...Harry

[@alkotasbluerose]

Love it👍

[@johnporterfield7523]

Rat bike vibes. Nice

[@Michael.Huxley]

It would be nice to know where you sourced components. Especially the 'gold" gearbox bits. Why did you choose that barrel kit and carb?

[@teampacemaker]

@@Michael.Huxley I do actually mention where I got (and the price) of some of the important upgrades (uprated clutch springs/chain guide, exhaust , topend etc) and mention why I bought I choose that carb (cheapest s/h on eBay) , exhaust (because it looked cool) , topend (because it the best bang for your buck) … im not really a reviewer or anything tho- just a story teller… but I’m happy to help … the hold parts are anodised and you can find them with a google search- i got the Lambretta specific parts from www.sp-developments.com/product-page/lambretta-anodised-cnc-6061-alloy-gear-linkage-set The anodised nuts / washers are just generic- eBay maybe your best bet- make sure you get titanium nuts for the wheels though… the chain case nuts were alu If you watch the pt4 ‘the dyno’ it goes into the engine upgrades and specs and results more … Thanks mark…

[@Michael.Huxley]

@@teampacemaker thanks for the reply. I'm an ex Lamberetta owner and looking to find an old one to do up to keep me busy now retired.

[@teampacemaker]

@@Michael.Huxley excellent choice of machine!..: you’ll. need to buy sticky’s Lambretta manual then!- www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Spanners-Manual-Lambretta-Scooters/dp/0954821653 He also does a manual on performance cylinder kits too… Good luck… they are a joy to work on if you use as many original parts as possible!

[@williamr3840]

The opposite of over-restored! :0)

[@waynefraser6808]

Your a scooter wizard

[@teampacemaker]

@@waynefraser6808 😆😆🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️

[@shedtune81]

Great vid Mark & love the concept, I should’ve sent you some stickers 😉 was Belgium good?

[@teampacemaker]

Yes mate…. Sshh I can’t tell you that would be a spoiler!… Ha! I’ll get some stickers off you for the next one!….

[@damienbaker3955]

Morning, I thought the scootopia 185 kit was plug and play ? - how come you had to fettle the carb inlet on the cylinder at 19:06 🤷‍♂

[@teampacemaker]

Plug and play for a sh 22 dellorto.., I was fitting an old 80s phbh 30mm … completely different inlet manifold (obvs)

[@damienbaker3955]

@@teampacemaker ahhh I see 👍

[@jeffatkinson690]

Top marks saving another from the grave

[@spudthemod67]

I like the breather plug never seen one like tbat who makes them ?

[@teampacemaker]

www.sp-developments.com/product-page/engine-casing-breather

[@HollaenderDK]

No government test or similar need to get plates for it in UK? Or, did you just have some laying around? ;-) Great videos btw.

[@teampacemaker]

Tax and mot exempt if a vehicle is over 40 years old in the uk… so you don’t need them to register a vehicle… just a nova (vat import cert ) and a letter of authenticity to prove its age

[@lidoguerrieri1956]

bravo inglese , non ti capisco ma vedo che sei molto bravo, anche io ho rimesso a nuovo una lambretta dl del 71 , saluti e complimenti per il lavoro, ciao.

[@teampacemaker]

ah! grazie!... spero che tu abbia guardato tutti e 3 i video

[@exsoulagent]

Jobs a gud un 👍🏻

[@Retiring34]

😊

[@rogermellie1514]

Wondering how long it took you to pass out with the fumes.

[@teampacemaker]

I’m a welder… I eat fumes for breakfast…

[@TiredLessGary]

Where did part 3 go?! I’m sure I watched half of it this morning…now it’s gone 😅or have I gone insane?

[@teampacemaker]

No your not mental!… I had a copyright strike on one of the tunes at the night do!.. so had to edit it out… now iv been trying to up load it again all day !!- at 54% at the mo 😤😤

[@TiredLessGary]

@@teampacemaker well the 54% I managed to watch was great! 👍 I’m on the hunt for a Vespa project.

[@teampacemaker]

Vespa projects seem to be more affordable!!

[@bioux101]

What carb? Amal? What size piston? kit?

[@teampacemaker]

You have a detention after school for not watching it fully ! 😁😁 … the kit, crank /clutch/ etc are mentioned/written @17 mins… then there’s a full list/spec with prices when engine is built at about 25 mins?.. I also give a quick review and mention the kit /gearbox/sprockets etc in the pt3 video … and I’m just doing pt4 where I get it the kit dynoed/road test… It’s a scootopia 185 kit, taffy copy exhaust, 30phbh dellorto , li150 gearbox with 16tooth front sprocket, scootopia crank, scooter restorations clutch plates and ex-strong springs, bgm stator and sil flywheel ..

[@nigelwhybrow9257]

Love it ,can’t understand why my Spanish li 150 is such a bitch to start and then run on tick over ,I built it 4.5 years ago ,took to uk as I live in Spain mot,d it got back put a new GP crank and bearings in new engine mounts and brand new scootopia 22mm carb ,but it just dont like starting and ticking over ,furthest I’ve ridden is 45 miles through some mountain tracks and roads back home ,3 grand I’ve spent on it so far and it’s not even been painted yet ,,just sits in the naughty corner of the shed ,pull it out once a year put air in tyres kick it over a few times decide it’s gonna kill me somits goes back in the shed for another year ,such a waste where as my €1100 Vespa tx200 starts runs and rises fantastic been to Ibiza and chefchouan in Morocco on it ,in fact 30000 km in 3.5 years ,breaks my heart I might have to just sell it

[@teampacemaker]

@@nigelwhybrow9257 first thing… is the choke 100% fully closed in the carb when the lever is off?… secondly those scootopia 22mm can be a bit hit and miss?… they had a bad/dodgy batch - afew/a lot of people had problems with them?… thirdly Spanish 150 with a 22mm?… might be a bit on the big side?… they had 18mm as standard didn’t they?

[@HightownPirates]

I have absolutely be blown away watching these videos. I've had Lambrettas for a long time, currently riding a '65 Tv 175 with GP 200 block and BGM 225 kit. I can barely change a spark plug btw..I really want to learn more about scooter engines and how to work with them, I'm 55 abd guess it's never too late. Thanks for the inspiration and at 26:34 reminding me that even a genius can make mistakes.

[@teampacemaker]

Ha! Cheers fella!… more to come in the new year..

[@teampacemaker]

Hope you’ve watched pt3 btw?

[@HightownPirates]

@@teampacemaker I certainly did. I’m actually typing a question to you on pt 3. But seeing as you’re here.

[@HightownPirates]

@@teampacemaker Do I really need to run-in my BGM225 kit for 500 miles? 😳

[@teampacemaker]

@@HightownPirates imo no!… your kit supplier/manufacturer will tell you that to cover their arse.. but imo 100-150 miles at varying speeds (not just 30mph! But opening it up fully every now and then) … then personally I’d get it dynod..: and away you go… thrash the nuts off it… This is why I like nikasil lined kits… particularly no running in… life’s to short to run in iron barrels (500-1000 miles) at our age!

[@paulbates1167]

👌

[@paulbelcher7059]

Does the timing chain self tension?

[@teampacemaker]

It’s not really a timing chain … it’s a drive chain… and no you set the tension manually

[@fabiansundrue7078]

that you call a little bit..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Clearly, with the 666 number plate, the Devil it's very self, owned this ride in the past, which is surprising! You'd have thought the Dark Lord would appreciate more power, like say a TV200, or at the very least a 175, IDK?

[@detroitdiesel]

Noob here, is it ok to run without air filter?

[@teampacemaker]

Totally yes… if the carb is jetted to run without one…

[@richardtaylor7199]

Oh yes an original "THOR" hammer of the gods, in the hands of someone who can use it, with a real anvil to boot. Wonder how old that is?

[@teampacemaker]

Really really old judging but the burred/concave top surface!

[@paulbarber1960]

Did you make it to the I:O:W

[@teampacemaker]

No!!! I went to Belgium instead…

[@dord1954]

Yeah I think you spent too much time running in 😀👍

[@teampacemaker]

I know… I was being over cautious because you lot were watching…👍🏼

[@dord1954]

@@teampacemaker I have an Li150 it’s too sluggish and thinking of a Scootopia 185 kit but probably keep my old crank and exhaust

[@teampacemaker]

@@dord1954 I’ll let you know how it goes in the next one!

[@timmyluap]

Oh thats a poof chariot

[@teampacemaker]

😆😆😆

[@anasahmed7101]

Why u r making fool for rusty fuel tank i hve also lambretta its fuel tank rusty i have done every thing but the rust is there &when ever i ride its carborator not working properly because of rust

[@teampacemaker]

If you watch the video I clean it totally inside by leaving white vinegar in it for a couple of weeks… it desolves the rust and after you wash it/jet wash it out it’s like new again… see video footage…

[@teampacemaker]

6.16 on video

[@stephenfoskett4633]

Do you want to come over and start restoring my silver special ???

[@teampacemaker]

Ha! I love an li150 special ….. but no! 😃

[@perhage338]

Kill the music Pleae!

[@adamdalton3492]

That bike looks great as it is , do you sell these bikes , it's been years since I had one so much fun too ride

[@teampacemaker]

Yeah it has customised itself really!- it’s cool as…. When I saw this for sale people were laughing at it and saying ‘scrap it’ or ‘it needs to much work to restore’…. I saw something completely different in it….. I sell the occasional ones yes… I have too many really and not enough room!