Front fork damper bracket dilemma

Information around the location of  front damper weld-on brackets on Lambretta forks is lacking so I've taken measurements from both my Italian GP250 and original DL200 forks. I can't vouch for the authenticity of either sets of forks as when you look at the dimples near the bracket these are in slightly different places. I would like to say the DL forks are original as the weld is neater.

The first measurement is from my DL and is taken from the top of the bracket. 

The second pic shows this as almost 26cm.

This pic shows the distance from the bottom of the bracket which is approximately 23.5-24cm

On the GP there are differences, as you'd  expect with a Lambretta! 

Measuring from the bottom of the GP bracket ...

 ... gives 24.5cm

Whereas from the top of the damper bracket you get 26.5cm!

The LCBG workshop site (http://www.ilambretta.com/dampers.htmlmentions this measurement should be 10" (25.4cm) from the centre of the bracket to the same place I've measured! 

So there you go, take your pick! A lot depends on what shocks your fitting and how you want them to look and work so the above is a starting point.

Cyclone 5-speed gearbox update

New cluster arrived last week. Thanks RLC - innovative product, great customer service - no complaints!

Cyclone 5-speed gearbox

I got a call earlier this week from Dean @ Rimini Lambretta Centre. He took the time to run through the manufacturing issues they've experienced with batch 2 of this gearbox. I was number 39 of the ~150 odd customers he's contacting who we're impacted by the issue  

Say what you fucking like but customer support like that is exceptional, very professional. I'm a happy punter and this is a game changing product. Official RLC script follows in addition to a picture of a Xmas tree:

"As you may already know, we have recently carried out a recall on the gearbox clusters from the last batch of ‘Cyclone 5 Speed’ gearboxes. The new replacement clusters will be a little longer than first anticipated as we want to test them.  We intended to collect the new replacement gearbox clusters recently  and send them out right away. However, both the manufacturers & DRT have quite rightly pointed out that it would be best that we test a few of these before sending them out. Whilst we are obviously confident that the problem has been resolved, as these clusters have been made with a new method of construction, we want to be 101% certain prior to sending these out to the public. This will involve intensive testing on a selection from this new batch which is already underway. This will be done in the quickest possible timescale and this equates to about 2 weeks.

If you intend to attend the Euro Lambretta Jamboree in Avignon (France), please temporarily re-fit a 4 speed gearbox for the trip.

I apologise for any inconvenience caused by this delay but as i stated during my call, safety is paramount and our top concern. As soon as we have confirmed that all is ok and the tests have been done, we’ll mail you to let you know that the clusters are on their way to you."