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

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Zerofit – “The World’s warmest base layer” | REVIEW

Being cold whilst riding, or just going about your everyday winter tasks is no fun, so the promise by Zerofit for "The world's warmest baselayer" sounds appealing. Zerofit is a Japanese company, founded by keen golfer Mr Koji Higashi in 2005. He wasn't enjoying his game during winter so…

iggy-grainger22 January 2024

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7 reasons to buy Sticky’s new Wideframe Vespa book | FEATURE

Vespa fans may have been wishing that Sticky would stop messing about with Lambrettas and produce a Complete Spanner's Manual just for them. Well, that time has come. Yes, his first Vespa book is being printed right now and is available to pre-order, ready for despatch in early February. Before…

iggy-grainger17 January 2024

A red Vespa GTS sat on a bike ramp with the rear wheel removed, ready for some maintenance.

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Part 1: Vespa GTS Buyers Guide – 2005-2018 | FEATURE

For many scooterists the Vespa GTS has become the modern long-distance equivalent of the PX200. Its a thoroughbred workhorse with the modern attributes and style a premium-priced scooter needs. In this two-part feature we're going to take a look at the model history, things to look out for when buying…

iggy-grainger15 January 2024

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Converting an electric Lambretta back to 2-stroke | VIDEO

We have some good news for all you Lambretta purists out there. The electric Lambretta that recently did a 1000-mile (Turn left at Dublin) trip around Ireland is back belching out two-stroke fumes into the London ULEZ zones.The scooter is owned by Retrospective Scooters mechanic, Gianfranco (pictured left, with Retrospective…

iggy-grainger10 January 2024

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SIP Destination vintage style backpacks | NEWS

SIP have just released these lovely waxed cotton, vintage-style Destination rolltop backpacks. The backpacks were inspired by the 19th-century duffel bag design and were made specifically for use on scooters. They're made from 18 oz waxed canvas cotton and strong cowhide leather, which offers protection against moisture whilst looking good…

iggy-grainger8 January 2024

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New Yamaha battery swapping company | NEWS

Yamaha has established a new European-based battery-swapping company with a focus on recycling. The new company, ENYRING GmbH, based in Berlin will offer swappable batteries at battery stations throughout the city (from 2025) before moving to other cities in Germany and the Netherlands. ENYRING's aim is to create a "Closed…

iggy-grainger3 January 2024

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Winning at life – more than ‘just’ scooters | EDITORIAL

The following piece was part of yesterday's 'Wrapping up 2023' story but the heartfelt sentiment behind it may have been lost amongst the bigger article. Here it is again, it's all about winning at life through the friendship and camaraderie of the scooter scene. Merry Christmas everybody. Iggy Winning at…

iggy-grainger22 December 2023

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Wrapping up 2023 with a quick roundup | FEATURE

We're skidding quickly towards New Year already and what a year it has been. I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that this year felt pretty 'normal' at last (or as normal as the life of a scooterist gets). We'd suffered two years of COVID-enforced lockdowns and event cancellations throughout…

iggy-grainger21 December 2023

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KSR Group back in business | NEWS

Back in September we shared the news that Austrian multi-brand distributor and manufacturer, KSR Group had gone into administration. Today, 20th December, The Krems an Der Donau district court lifted the external administration proceedings of KSR Group GmbH. They approved the restructuring plan, clearing the way for a new start…

iggy-grainger20 December 2023

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NEW AF Rayspeed 8-plate Python Clutch | NEWS

AF Rayspeed's 6-plate Road clutch is a great bit of kit with a well-proven history but AF have just released their new 8-plate Python clutch (pictured above). Aside from having an extra two plates, the Python is lighter and stronger than the Road and is said to give great feel…

iggy-grainger20 December 2023