Update on build

With two full-time working parents (usually more than 40 hour weeks) and a 7-year-old and 4-year-old children and a puppy I have NO time to conquer building my bike.  Not to mention the fast paced life of living in the SF Bay Area.

My goal when I bought this TV175 was to have it completely built by the time I turned 40-years-old.  That happened in October.  I decided then that it is more important to me to have a bike done that I am riding than a bike waiting for me to complete it. 

Therefore, I hired Josh Snow to paint it and Mike Analt to build.  Both of these gents are working on it.  Josh is close to spraying it and Mike is near done with the engine build.

The goal is to have a complete bike by the end of this summer.

Photos and stories to follow later on.

Good Deal on Bearings and Oil Seals Pricing

I negotiated some good pricing on bearings and oil seals for the Lambretta community (though I am sure the Vespa community could benefit too).  The prices you find on eBay, online auction sites, and Amazon, etc. may be better from time-to-time; although there is no guarantee what you bought is not gray market bearings.  I can vouch for this company, because as documented earlier on in this blog I contacted NSA America and they confirmed that Kaman is a reputable dealer.

Account with Kaman Industrial Technologies: “Lambretta Club”

Orders must be placed through: Kaman Industrial Technologies / 2116 Adams Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577 / (510) 632-8506

* Questions or concerns request: Mike Holt (who set up our account)

(Note: NSK bearings and the seal measurements are recommended in the Stickey's Manual)

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Kit #1: "Engine Bearing Set -- Li-SX-TV S3" Grand total: $119.10

NSK  6305VVC3 / $20.66 / Drive side main bearing

NSK NU205M (brass cage ring) / $44.00Flywheel side main bearing

NSK 6004VVC3 / $22.18 / Endplate gear cluster

16-20-20 / TBD / Small end needle roller bearing
(not for S1). Note: different widths or sizes may be required for alternative crankshaft or piston. Ask. Price not included.

CONSOLIDATED 16-22-12 / $12.40 / Gear cluster needle bearing

CONSOLIDATED 20-24-10 / $9.93 / Endplate layshaft needle bearing

CONSOLIDATED 24-28-10 / $9.93 / Rear sprocket needle roller bearing

* Note: For "CONSOLIDATED" ask what brand they have in stock.

2062 / * Order from your local scooter shop / Rear hub bearing


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Kit #2: "Front hub bearing set -- All Series" Grand total: $18.82

NSK 6201VVC3 (Qty: 2) / $9.41 / Front hub bearing


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Kit #3: "Engine Bearing Set -- Li S1-TV S2 Early" Grand total: $120.52

NSK  6305VVC3 / $20.66 / Drive side main bearing

NSK N205W (steel cage ring) /  $45.42 / Flywheel main bearing

NSK 6004VVC3 / $22.18 / Endplate gear cluster

16-20-20 / TBD / Small end needle roller bearing
(not for S1). Note: different widths or sizes may be required for alternative crankshaft or piston. Ask. Price not included.

CONSOLIDATED 16-22-12 / $12.40 / Gear cluster needle bearing

CONSOLIDATED 20-24-10 / $9.93 / Endplate layshaft needle bearing

CONSOLIDATED 24-28-10 / $9.93 / Rear sprocket needle roller bearing

* Note: For "CONSOLIDATED" ask what brand they have in stock.

2062 / * Order from your local scooter shop / Rear hub bearing


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Kit #4: "Engine Bearing Set – GP200" Grand total: $121.61

NSK  6305VVC3 / $20.66 / Drive side main bearing

NSK NU2205M (brass cage ring) /  $46.51 / Flywheel main bearing

NSK 6004VVC3 / $22.18 / Endplate gear cluster

16-20-20 / TBD / Small end needle roller bearing
(not for S1). Note: different widths or sizes may be required for alternative crankshaft or piston. Ask. Price not included.

CONSOLIDATED 16-22-12 / $12.40 / Gear cluster needle bearing

CONSOLIDATED 20-24-10 / $9.93 / Endplate layshaft needle bearing

CONSOLIDATED 24-28-10 / $9.93 / Rear sprocket needle roller bearing

* Note: For "CONSOLIDATED" ask what brand they have in stock.

2062 / * Order from your local scooter shop / Rear hub bearing
 
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Kit #5: "Oil Seal Set -- All Later Models" Grand total: $33.08 (alternative = $23.92)

TCM 22-32-5.5 / $3.66 / Kickstart shaft

TCM 25-42-7 / $3.56 / Mag housing outer

TCM 33-52-6 / $5.89 / Mag housing inner

SKF FPM33-50-6AS or RP / $13.40 / Driveside main oil seal
* Note FPM is gasoline resistant - very high quality
** Alternative TCM 33-50-6AS or RP / $4.21 / Driveside main oil seal

TCM 32-45-7 / $3.56 / Rear hub

TCM 17-32-7 / $3.01 / Front wheel hub outer

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Kit #6: "Oil Seal Set -- Early Li S1 and TV S2" Grand total: $33.26 (alternative = $24.07)

TCM 22-32-5.5 / $3.66 / Kickstart shaft

TCM 25-46-7 / $3.74 / Mag housing outer

TCM 33-52-6 / $5.89 / Mag housing inner

SKF FPM33-50-6AS or RP / $13.40 / Driveside main oil seal
* Note FPM is gasoline resistant - very high quality
** Alternative TCM 33-50-6AS or RP / $4.21 / Driveside main oil seal

TCM 32-45-7 / $3.56 / Rear hub

TCM 17-32-7 / $3.01 / Front wheel hub outer

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Note: TCM oil seals are produced by Dichtomatik USA.

Second note: some bearings require only one side seal, just pop out the second one carefully.  It's very easy.