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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Thu May 14, 2015 2:23 pm

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Reverse pull... No dampers..... Progressive springs...
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I'm about to convert my drum to reverse pull (it's effing terrifying the way it is). Where did you get that cable guide; it looks a lot more 'period' than the anodised ones I can find.


Cambridge lambretta or all styles do them I think
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby 911hillclimber » Fri May 15, 2015 8:05 am

Mine came from Allstyles in stainless, not everyone sells them.
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby HxPaul » Sat May 16, 2015 7:04 am

Nobby wrote:
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Nobby wrote:

Reverse pull... No dampers..... Progressive springs...
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I'm about to convert my drum to reverse pull (it's effing terrifying the way it is). Where did you get that cable guide; it looks a lot more 'period' than the anodised ones I can find.


Cambridge lambretta or all styles do them I think

Reverse pull on a drum brake can be very dangerous,if the brake linings get warn the brake cam can become stuck causing the brake to lock on causing the rider to loose control.
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Sat May 16, 2015 7:47 am

Reverse pull on a drum brake can be very dangerous,if the brake linings get warn the brake cam can become stuck causing the brake to lock on causing the rider to loose control.



If your front brake linings are that worn on the front (unlikely or just plain lack of maintenance on owners behalf) that will happen wether it's reverse pull or standard pull,

reverse pull improves braking efficiency-fact...... Making for safer riding

You know when the linings are so worn the cam has reached its point of no return because you can feel it- the brakes get really vague and the arm is in the wrong position/there's no adjustment and when you do adjust it it binds , and you have to investigate long before that.
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby HxPaul » Sat May 16, 2015 9:45 am

Nobby wrote:
Reverse pull on a drum brake can be very dangerous,if the brake linings get warn the brake cam can become stuck causing the brake to lock on causing the rider to loose control.



If your front brake linings are that worn on the front (unlikely or just plain lack of maintenance on owners behalf) that will happen wether it's reverse pull or standard pull,

reverse pull improves braking efficiency-fact...... Making for safer riding

You know when the linings are so worn the cam has reached its point of no return because you can feel it- the brakes get really vague and the arm is in the wrong position/there's no adjustment and when you do adjust it it binds , and you have to investigate long before that.[/quo

The whole point of reverse pulling a brake is because you can apply more force making the the brake work better,this is ok on a disc brake because their is no cam on the brake lever shaft,on a drum brake their is and this could become almost horizontal and cause the brake to lock on.
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Sat May 16, 2015 12:04 pm

HxPaul wrote:
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Reverse pull on a drum brake can be very dangerous,if the brake linings get warn the brake cam can become stuck causing the brake to lock on causing the rider to loose control.



If your front brake linings are that worn on the front (unlikely or just plain lack of maintenance on owners behalf) that will happen wether it's reverse pull or standard pull,

reverse pull improves braking efficiency-fact...... Making for safer riding

You know when the linings are so worn the cam has reached its point of no return because you can feel it- the brakes get really vague and the arm is in the wrong position/there's no adjustment and when you do adjust it it binds , and you have to investigate long before that.[/quo

The whole point of reverse pulling a brake is because you can apply more force making the the brake work better,this is ok on a disc brake because their is no cam on the brake lever shaft,on a drum brake their is and this could become almost horizontal and cause the brake to lock on.



The point of reverse pull isn't so you can put more force on the brake at all?!!. The point of reverse pull is to shorten the cable and take the bend/loop out of it...... This takes slack and play out of the cable making it much more of a positive feel and no so spongey,
If you can skid your front wheel with reverse or standard set up your putting to much force on the lever anyway!! I wouldn't recommend put anymore force in it then that!!, reverse pull is all about making the brake feel more positive not about force
There's no possible way the cam can 'go over' unless the shoes are worn out or the wrong model (ie gp in a li)
And a disc brake arm has got a cam, it's just doesn't work the same way as a drum brake one.
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby gaz_powell » Sat May 16, 2015 6:07 pm

I've ran a reverse pull on sx front drum for a long time and it certainly has a better feel.

I'll be stripping it shortly to have a look at shoes but will certainly be putting it back after the inspection - this time I'll get a nice cable guide instead of the tie wrap I currently have.

Just done another one on my S2 aswell
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby HxPaul » Sat May 16, 2015 8:07 pm

"and a disc brake arm has got a cam,it's just doesn't work the same way as a drum one"

No it hasn't.An inboard disc brake works by an actuator mechanism,when the lever is pulled the cable operates the actuator,which in turn operates balls and ramps which push the brake pad onto the disc.
All I'm doing is pointing out the dangers of using reverse pull on a drum brake,this is common knowledge,in fact if you go onto the home page of the L.C.G.B.and look for how to reverse pull a disc brake
it states exactly what I have said.I don't want to make an issue of this and you can take the information as you wish,so I will just let the matter drop.
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Sun May 17, 2015 12:02 am

HxPaul wrote:"and a disc brake arm has got a cam,it's just doesn't work the same way as a drum one"

No it hasn't.An inboard disc brake works by an actuator mechanism,when the lever is pulled the cable operates the actuator,which in turn operates balls and ramps which push the brake pad onto the disc.
All I'm doing is pointing out the dangers of using reverse pull on a drum brake,this is common knowledge,in fact if you go onto the home page of the L.C.G.B.and look for how to reverse pull a disc brake
it states exactly what I have said.I don't want to make an issue of this and you can take the information as you wish,so I will just let the matter drop.



Ok ..... But an 'actuator' works because it has a cam in it... .. That's what it is.. A lever with a cam connected to it... Just like-ish a drum brake mechanism
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby dave411 » Sun May 17, 2015 7:35 am

:o handbags :lol:
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Sun May 17, 2015 9:36 am

dave411 wrote::o handbags :lol:



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Anyone that knows me knows I like a good debate!!
Anyway I'm right!...
Number 8 in exploded view is the cam that is held in firm by the hub, number 10 is the lever with a cam on the back... As the lever is pulled round the ball bearing between the cams is 'squeezed' thus pushing the number 7 pin out and pads onto the disc, so the 'actuator ' actually has 2 cams in it innit!

He wouldn't let it lie!

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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Sun May 17, 2015 9:37 am

Anyway that's enough mass debating about a front brake zzz
Here's a picture of my pacemaker with my sx200 as of yesterday... Mot weds!.. Just a couple of runner strips to put on and headset to screw down!....
6v lights are shite btw!!!







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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby philcasino1973 » Sun May 17, 2015 11:39 am

2 quality scooters there m8 ........very nice
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Toddy » Sun May 17, 2015 8:07 pm

Lovely pair Nobby :D
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Mon May 18, 2015 6:01 am

Soooo I tried to 'restore'/customise my pacemaker with as many original parts as possible (even if a bit worn) ..... One of the parts I did buy brand new remade was the kickstart piston!.....
Ffs!!!!!



both Feckin teeth have sheard off!!

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So had to split the engine, exhaust/ floorboards before I'd even been for a test ride! I've only kicked it over 20-30 times!! Gggrrrrr :evil:
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Mon May 18, 2015 6:03 am

Changed the font of the front number plate letters to... Which was bugging me!

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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby pacemaker » Mon May 18, 2015 10:57 am

at least you can tighten up the exhaust U bend bolts. (Se dribbles of oil)
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Nobby » Mon May 18, 2015 12:35 pm

Good spot!!, yep nipped them up when i saw that but they were tight as!... Must be at the end of the thread so got to put some washers under the nuts I reckon
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby Dimitrios_231 » Mon May 18, 2015 2:48 pm

What brand is the kick start shaft piston?
I bought 3 Casa recently...
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Re: '64 pacemaker resto

Postby bolzenanker » Mon May 18, 2015 3:15 pm

Really like it Nobby, the seat, the colour, the carb trumpet, the graphics, loads of cool bits, it's looking very nice.

Are you planning a handlebar choke or something, (or have you mentioned that already and I've been too lazy to look back through the thread)?

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