iggy-grainger, Author at ScooterLab.uk (SLUK)

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SIP Pordoi for modern smallframe Vespas | NEWS

SIP's Pordoi Series exhaust for the Vespa GTS 300 looks pretty cool and they've just released a version for the modern smallframe Vespas. The exhaust will fit the Primavera and Sprint 125/150. With its narrow design and compact silencer it gives an unobstructed view of the rear wheel making the…

iggy-grainger5 September 2024

SLUK racing rookie, Gweroge Fielder on his pink Vespa PK at Anglesey.

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BSSO Anglesey: SLUK Rookie George laps it up | SPORT

After a long few days travelling through Wales, we arrived at Anglesey circuit around noon on Friday, only to find a very unhappy lady stood on the front gate. She explained that we couldn’t get in until 6 pm. To kill time I decided to watch the current track day,…

iggy-grainger5 September 2024

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Loris Capirossi’s Vespa Smallframe for sale | NEWS

Three times World Champion, Loris Capirossi is selling off his own personal, limited edition, Denis Maiorino-built Vespa smallframe. Italian Loris was in MotoGP during the golden era of two-stroke racing. He was World 125cc Champion at the age of just 17, he won it again before moving up to 250s…

iggy-grainger3 September 2024

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SLUK Discount: Exped Dura four-season camping mat | Product Review

How many times have you bought cheap airbeds in your life? If you’re anything like me, I’d say we go through at least one a year. Our most recent purchase, earlier this year, was your typical Coleman’s double-airbed. You can see it above on the seat of the Lambretta. It…

iggy-grainger2 September 2024

Scooter friends waiting to cross a river in the Netherlands with two Lambrettas at the front.

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3-Peaks charity walk for Dave Gould | NEWS

Many scooterists will have known our friend and larger-than-life character, Dave Gould (seen here with his Series 1). His charisma and infectious laugh are sorely missed everywhere we go. Having lived life to the full, Dave passed away in January this year after a short battle with cancer. Dave didn't…

iggy-grainger30 August 2024

Ablue and white Lambretta parked looking over a river next to a tent and iconic 1970s Adidas bag.

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Glevum Stax – River Run | RALLERY

If there is one weekend I’d been looking forward to all year it had to be this one. It’s a great little sold-out, ticket-only rally in a lovely part of the world and is always guaranteed to be good fun. This event was to celebrate Glevum Stax Scooter Club's 45th…

iggy-grainger28 August 2024

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Be one of the faces: Chalky’s Quadrophenia scooter auctioned | NEWS

If you've just got back from a Bank Holiday weekend in Brighton and want to be one of the faces next year, the next H&H classic scooter auction might just interest you. Amongst the lots, you'll find this original scooter from Quadrophenia. The Lambretta GP 200 was used by the…

iggy-grainger24 August 2024

A picture of the bay in Scarborough at low tide with the words "2025 BSRA NATIONAL SCOOTER RALLY CALENDAR' over the top

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The 2025 BSRA National Scooter Rally calendar | NEWS

Here they are folks, two months earlier than usual. The official 2025 BSRA National Scooter Rally dates and venues. BSRA Scooter Rally calendar 2025 18th-21st April, Easter - Scarborough 2nd-5th May, May Day - Weston-Super-Mare 23rd-26th May, Spring Bank Holiday - Kelso 27th-29th June, Big 7, Ardingly Sussex 25th-27th July,…

iggy-grainger21 August 2024

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Oddballs Rally 2024 | RALLERY

It's Friday and I'm off to another rally, as it's fairly local (80 miles) I'm heading straight there from work. 4.30 I'm off, 6.30 and I'm pulling up to the gate (after my usual missed roundabout). With the weather beautiful (though I've been told I was lucky, with some coming…

iggy-grainger19 August 2024

Yamaha's RaxZR 125 scooter in Midnight Black being ridden by Iggy for a ScooterLab road test.

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Yamaha’s wallet-friendly RayZR 125 | First ride

At just £2301, Yamaha's new for 2024, RayZR 125 scooter is certainly friendly on the wallet. In fact it's affordable enough to put on most people's credit card. Despite being budget-priced, this scooter ain't bad at all, in fact I was pleasantly surprised when I took one for a spin…

iggy-grainger16 August 2024