Thank you so much Rob for all your great advice on the fork rebuild, I have also ordered the Spring Compressor from K2 too! A great series, it has helped me so much in my 1965 Series 3 Eibar restoration.
I'm just glad that they are useful! I made a lot of boo boos, when I started almost 30 years ago. Stickies book is something that changed my scootering life.
Thanks so much for posting these videos! Im just about to start rebuilding my 1964 tv175 only taken me 8 years but finally getting to it! These videos will be a life saver! 👍
Great bit of kit that K2 Customs tool....Works like a charm for even us novice green horns!...Good tip to use by Rob of Kickback Garage especially if located far from nearest garage like I am!...Only had slight bobble on first dismount then off to the races... Only missing the "anti shake rattle and roll" washers which can be added on anytime!
About to get started on an LI series 2 resto ..... complete Lambretta novice but this video has comforted my worries over the fork rebuild! Thank you! ;)
The forks should be checked for straightness once disassembled. Take a long steel rod through the link bolts holes and run it all the way through both sides of the fork. Check the rake angle of the forks. Take measurements and compare with what they should be. Find a shop that has a jig to straighten if need be. Once the links are installed, check that the axle will be straight with a rod through the links.
Rob, got my bike back from paint and experienced the exact same area of overpaint as you had for the TV...also having just finished rebuilding the forks, I now account for at least 12 of the views of this video :) thanks heaps
SOO RAD!!!! Thank you for making these videos dude! Now I can try and get mine on the road. I have an all stock original Li 150 Servetta that I have been waiting to ride 😍 now I just have to order this tool and some parts and hopefully it will be rideable once again 😍
you need to try ACF 50 corrosion guard ? use on everything accept my disc brake lol ...... saves all your chrome and alloy in the winter even bear metal dosnt rust .
If you ever get the chance Rob, could you make a video on a lambretta front hub rebuild, ive searched the net and cant find one. Im in the process of doing mine and while its not a hard job it would be beneficial to the lambretta community. I would try and make one myself but im terrible in front of a camera plus i have a face for radio
Radio face here too.. Haha. Steve has one on padsth-cam.com/video/SK5No_wcur8/w-d-xo.html and changing the bearings on a drum is very streght forward. I have never done it myself because ive always ran hydraulic disk up front. I have however got a couple of wheels lying around, so can do it but it won`t be for a while. I`m pretty booked up over the next month and I have a fella with a non runner coming to me that I need to sort asap.
@@kickbackgarage i saw Steves video but it only deals with the brake shoes, i was more interested in the bearing installation along with gear drive and seals. Almost done mine now, bit harder for me with arthritic fingers but look forward to your next installation Rob.
You will feel it straight away if you fit them upside down. I use loose balls myself (there is a video of that) but off the top of my head the cage faces down.
Those forks are so complicated...I have some CBR600F4 front forks in pieces and I thought they were complicated but this is something else.....Love the Tool though....
Kickback Garage will try again. If not will send my aged P in UK and get forwarded. Loved the ride out video. Fantastic scenery in Norway. Visited one time but a bit of a whistle stop visit to construction sites. In my bucket list to take a tour.
Hi Craig, yes. I prefer marine grease in the fork because it has good anti corrosion properties and prevents water from washing it out. It's quite open to the road elements.
Took your advice and changed my 60 year old springs on my series 1 thanks
Rushaid Liverpool
Thank you so much Rob for all your great advice on the fork rebuild, I have also ordered the Spring Compressor from K2 too! A great series, it has helped me so much in my 1965 Series 3 Eibar restoration.
I'm really happy that some of these videos are actually useful 😎
Im so glad i decided to rebuild my Lambretta in the age of TH-cam i would be knackered without these videos! 😂😂
I'm just glad that they are useful! I made a lot of boo boos, when I started almost 30 years ago. Stickies book is something that changed my scootering life.
Thanks so much for posting these videos! Im just about to start rebuilding my 1964 tv175 only taken me 8 years but finally getting to it! These videos will be a life saver! 👍
Great bit of kit that K2 Customs tool....Works like a charm for even us novice green horns!...Good tip to use by Rob of Kickback Garage especially if located far from nearest garage like I am!...Only had slight bobble on first dismount then off to the races... Only missing the "anti shake rattle and roll" washers which can be added on anytime!
hi rob,very good clip of fork rebuild,just sent for a tool from k2.
About to get started on an LI series 2 resto ..... complete Lambretta novice but this video has comforted my worries over the fork rebuild! Thank you! ;)
Its not really hard with the correct tools and good luck!
Kickback Garage Thank you! I’m tooled up! 😉
Another brilliant and informative video, really interesting.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Useful video mate - I’m new to classic Lambretta and these will really help me.
Glad you found it useful 😎
This has helped me no end mate, cheers
Glad to be of assistance Craig 😎
The forks should be checked for straightness once disassembled. Take a long steel rod through the link bolts holes and run it all the way through both sides of the fork. Check the rake angle of the forks. Take measurements and compare with what they should be. Find a shop that has a jig to straighten if need be. Once the links are installed, check that the axle will be straight with a rod through the links.
All this was done before paint.
Rob, got my bike back from paint and experienced the exact same area of overpaint as you had for the TV...also having just finished rebuilding the forks, I now account for at least 12 of the views of this video :) thanks heaps
Brilliant. I'm very happy that I can actually help people 😎
Just about to do my first fork rebuild so your video is spot on! Thanks very much.
You are most welcome. That's why I do these vids!
SOO RAD!!!! Thank you for making these videos dude! Now I can try and get mine on the road. I have an all stock original Li 150 Servetta that I have been waiting to ride 😍 now I just have to order this tool and some parts and hopefully it will be rideable once again 😍
You're welcome. Out on the road is where they belong 😍
Your videos are even better than watching Benny Hill...trying to sort out bodge up jobs......we have all had...lots
you need to try ACF 50 corrosion guard ? use on everything accept my disc brake lol ...... saves all your chrome and alloy in the winter even bear metal dosnt rust .
Having 3 ft of snow, minus 21c and shit loads of salt, we never ride in the winter! That little fan oven isn`t for show. Haha
@@kickbackgarage so anti freeze is your best friend ha ha
Grim oop north😷
@@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr I`m so far north that its actually beautiful . :D
TheSteelweasel that’s why he likes Whiskey Steve 😆
Good vid, cheers.
Well done sir.
If you ever get the chance Rob, could you make a video on a lambretta front hub rebuild, ive searched the net and cant find one. Im in the process of doing mine and while its not a hard job it would be beneficial to the lambretta community. I would try and make one myself but im terrible in front of a camera plus i have a face for radio
Radio face here too.. Haha. Steve has one on padsth-cam.com/video/SK5No_wcur8/w-d-xo.html and changing the bearings on a drum is very streght forward. I have never done it myself because ive always ran hydraulic disk up front. I have however got a couple of wheels lying around, so can do it but it won`t be for a while. I`m pretty booked up over the next month and I have a fella with a non runner coming to me that I need to sort asap.
@@kickbackgarage i saw Steves video but it only deals with the brake shoes, i was more interested in the bearing installation along with gear drive and seals. Almost done mine now, bit harder for me with arthritic fingers but look forward to your next installation Rob.
nice work bro , 👌
Thank you sir!
hi Rob is there a video showing which way the bearings go on the forks?
You will feel it straight away if you fit them upside down. I use loose balls myself (there is a video of that) but off the top of my head the cage faces down.
Great quick reply very helpful thanks
Hi Rob! Ok? What was that grease you used on the fork springs, etc? Cheers - Craig
The brand doesn't really matter. I prefer marine grease for it's water repellent properties
This is really interesting...I am comparing with my Peugeot Tweet which is a more conventional motorbike style of fork....
I cannot wait to strip my li125 engine, i have a factory mm cylinder out to 66mil:)
Ps, i just bought a tshirt mate:)
I really appreciate it!
Those forks are so complicated...I have some CBR600F4 front forks in pieces and I thought they were complicated but this is something else.....Love the Tool though....
Thanks for another great video Rob. Where can I buy your merchandise. Thanks.
Here teespring.com/en-GB/stores/kickback-garage
Surprised no one has put up any innuendos with the Springs 😉
Over my head, that one
Kickback Garage lube them up 😂
Yes. Looks dodgy!
Hi Rob - thanks for another great video. Would you mind saying where you got your 'Evergood' fork links from? Cheers!
Thank you! Scooter center.
Can I have some more photos and dimensions of the compressor used
No. If you want one, buy it. k2customs.co.uk/products/fork-spring-compressor-tool
Enjoying the TV175 build.
Subscribed. Wanted to buy a t-shirt but you don’t ship to Hong Kong🤨
Ahh, that's weird! I thought @teespring shipped worldwide?
Kickback Garage will try again.
If not will send my aged P in UK and get forwarded.
Loved the ride out video. Fantastic scenery in Norway. Visited one time but a bit of a whistle stop visit to construction sites. In my bucket list to take a tour.
Hello where can i have this kind of tool for the forklinks please.... Thanks
Here! k2customs.co.uk/products/fork-spring-compressor-tool
Hi, do you have this spring-compress tool for sale? Thank you!
You can find the tool here. k2customs.co.uk/products/fork-spring-compressor-tool
Was that the Machester Persuader you brought with you, you seem to be getting lots of use out of it...heheheh
What grease do you use, is it marine grease?
Hi Craig, yes. I prefer marine grease in the fork because it has good anti corrosion properties and prevents water from washing it out. It's quite open to the road elements.
Can you let me know the type etc?@@kickbackgarage
Yes mate, I use belray marine. It's extreme pressure waterproof stuff.
luuuube, LOL