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

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CNC machined Daley Dipstick for Vespa GTS | NEWS

One sure-fire way to reduce the lifespan of your modern Vespa is to let the oil level drop. With some of the Vespa GTS HPE models it's even more crucial because they drink more oil than other models. The standard Vespa GTS dipstick is quite flimsy (they occasionally snap when…

iggy-grainger19 December 2023

Book promo image for Taking in the view by Mark Bennett, featuring a grey Lambretta GP with 'Solid Air' painted on the side panel.

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Taking in the view – life from a scooter by Mark Bennett | Book review

I'm not sure about you lot but I'm a sucker for a true story, especially if it's about something that I'm quite interested in. I've just finished reading Mark Bennett's brand new 244-page, 70,000 word autobiographical account of his life as a scooterist and enjoyed every page. 50 autographed copies…

iggy-grainger14 December 2023

The view from a Vespa T5 headset as it points down the road towards Nordkapp.

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The 10,000 mile penis tour – Germany to Norkapp (and a lot further) by Vespa T5: Part 2 | FEATURE

In part one of my 10,000-mile Penis Tour, I took you over 4548 km through Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. I also rode along the Russian border for a while, just to wave at the border guards. Then I headed towards the northernmost tip of the European mainland: Nordkapp, Norway. I…

iggy-grainger13 December 2023

Front cover and contents for issue 41 of ScooterNova Magazine featuring an 80s Lambretta custom and the 333cc Lambretta Sledgehammer from Casa Performance.

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Out now! Issue 41 of ScooterNova Magazine | NEWS

If you're already a subscriber or have bought the mag online, Issue 41 of ScooterNova Magazine will be heading for your doorstep later this week. As usual, it's packed with features, news, reviews and events and will give you something to read while you're recovering from the Christmas festivities.Edition 41…

iggy-grainger13 December 2023

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SIP speedo competition: We have a winner! | NEWS

Well, that little competition turned out to be much bigger than anticipated! Thanks to everybody who took the time to send in an entry to try and win a new T5 SIP speedo. We had T5 Mark 1 owners from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as Spain, Greece,…

iggy-grainger7 December 2023

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Game-changing Kymco Ionex battery swap tech | FEATURE

Kymco are the market leading scooter, motorcycle, ATV and mobility scooter manufacturer in their homeland of Taiwan and have been for the past 22 years. They still continue to produce and develop new ICE, (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles, like the superb AK550, Downtown 350 and CV3. However, Kymco's vision is…

iggy-grainger7 December 2023

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SIP Vespa T5 Speedo competition: Final entrants | PART 4

This is the final batch of entrants for the SIP T5 speedo competition (you can catch up on the other entrants here) and we'll reveal the winner later today. SIP won't have these speedos available for customers until the end of February but if you're the lucky winner you'll be…

iggy-grainger7 December 2023

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Does your area boast the smoothest/worst potholed roads in Britain? | NEWS

Potholes seem to be the scourge of Great Britain, our roads are more akin to a Third World war zone than a peaceful developed nation. The AA recently advised drivers to avoid puddles after a record month for pothole-damage related call outs. Of course the danger for riders far…

iggy-grainger6 December 2023

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SIP Vespa T5 Speedo competition entries | PART 3

It seems there are lots of T5 Mark 1 owners who need a new speedo with a working rev counter! Here's part three of our competition entries. Tomorrow we'll have the final batch (providing we don't get loads more flooding in) and will pick a winner. If you've missed out…

iggy-grainger6 December 2023

SIP speedo for Vespa T5, shown lit up with all dials and digital screens.

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SIP Vespa T5 speedo comp entries | PART 2

It seems like lots of SLUK readers want to win a new SIP speedo for their T5! You can see the first eight entrants in part one here. And if you want to find out how you can enter just have a read of this post from last week. More…

iggy-grainger5 December 2023