Lambretta 125 C-LC

Facts, Figures and Details:

Maintenance Data:

Oil to Gas ratio 5 % or 20:1

Sparkplug: NGK B7HS or Bosch 225 shortie

Engine Oil: Sae 15/50 180 gr

Transmission is Greased

Timing: 26-28 degrees or 33-35mm on the flywheel

Carburetor & Jetting

MA 16 main jet: 65 Idle jet: 45

Zenith main jet: 80/84 Idle jet: 40

Production Data:

125 C produced from February 1950 until November 1951. 87,500 units made.

125 LC produced from April 1950 until November 1951. 42,500 units made.

Model Identification:

125 C-LC

First Version 1950

Quadrangular (irregular) shaped shifter control box with "teleflex" stamped into it, "B" style control levers with 59mm x 10mm insert holes.

Second Version 1951

"Shield"-shaped shifter control box without any stamped writing on it, handlebar control levers have 44mm x 10mm insert holes.

Paint (Lechler) and Paint Schemes:

125 C

All the same color Light Khaki Olive 8027 or Chamois 8011 or Blue (number not available, valid only for the very first produced, with only one latch on the rear toolbox). The seat frame, toolbox tube, centerstand, wheels, wheel hub and the two support bars under the legshield are painted Fiat Aluminum 690. The engine case and air filter box are also painted Fiat Aluminum 690.

125 LC

All the same color Light Khaki Olive 8027 or Chamois 8011 or Blue (number not available). The seat frame, toolbox tube, centerstand, wheels and wheel hubs are painted Fiat Aluminum 690.

The engine case and air filter box are also painted Fiat Aluminum 690.

The gas tank and rear fender are coated with an opaque grey antirust paint.

The aluminum scoops that direct the cooling air intake are bare and are neither polished nor painted.