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

ScooterNova Magazine front cover featuring Dreamstealer custom Lambretta and the contents page featuring a white Vespa PX.

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ScooterNova Magazine: Issue 39 | OUT NOW

If you're a subscriber, the latest issue of ScooterNova Magazine should be hitting your doorstep right about now. As always, the magazine is packed full of quality features. How to get it If you're not a subscriber it only costs £30 for a year (or £48 Europe, £68 World) so…

iggy-grainger21 August 2023

Twin cylinder Scooter the Fero Chimera engine shown in a display frame.

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Scooter the Fero Lambretta Twin | FIRST RIDE

Commercially available Lambretta twin-cylinder engines were once like hen's teeth but not any longer. They're two a penny these days, well almost. The Targa Twin has been around for years now. Then we've got the high-power Casa Performance Twin - soon to arrive. In the UK, Gran Turismo are well…

iggy-grainger17 August 2023

AF Rayspeed 8-plate Lambretta clutch disassembled.

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AF Rayspeed 8-plate ‘Python’ Lambretta clutch and 5-speed layshaft | NEW PRODUCTS

Whilst at the Euro Lambretta, Darren 'Scotty' Scott of DSC Racing was able to give Shaun a sneak peek at a couple of new products that they have been testing in his race bikes for AF Rayspeed. Including the new 'Python' clutch. DSC team boss, Scotty said “After extensive testing,…

iggy-grainger16 August 2023

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Euro Lambretta Lincoln | RALLERY

After last year’s relatively short ride over to Belgium for the Euro Lambretta, this year was the turn of the LCGB to host, so it meant an even shorter ride for the Brits as we all headed to the bright lights of Lincoln. Originally the Euro was planned and booked…

iggy-grainger15 August 2023

A group of Lambrettas with luggage heading to Sweden.

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Two Stroke Films present Rogue Crew’s Manchester to Sweden – Part 1 | PREMIERE

It's been a while since we showed one of Paul Woodsy's Two Stroke Films video creations on ScooterLab, but that's because he lost all the footage from last year's Belgian Euro Lambretta. He's chosen to show the premiere for part one of his latest Euro jaunt to SLUK readers and…

iggy-grainger14 August 2023

VISIN heated visor insert shown in motorcycle helmet.

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VISIN heated visor ends misting problems | NEWS

If you're a rider who suffers with a misting visor in damp or cold conditions this VISIN Heated Visor Insert might just be what you've been looking for. The VISIN heated visor insert has been developed by a UK company with a history in creating specialist heater systems to the…

iggy-grainger14 August 2023

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Scooterist couple facing £40,000 medical bill after accident abroad | NEWS

I’m sure many of our readers ride abroad, whether that’s whilst doing a Euro event, a riding holiday or even just hiring a scooter. Imagine being left with a £40,000 medical bill after an accident - despite being insured? Sadly, a Greek holiday turned to tragedy for a well-known scootering…

iggy-grainger9 August 2023

Denim jacket covered in scooter rally patches.

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BSRA #5 Aberystwyth National scooter rally | RALLERY

Aberystwyth is just under 250 miles for me, heading up the M27, M3, A34 and turning left at Oxford on to the A44 all the way to Aberystwyth. I met my riding buddy at Chieveley on the A34 and headed on. Despite a dire forecast, the weather was actually OK,…

iggy-grainger9 August 2023

Scooters racing at Harley Moor BSSO in a hailstorm.

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BSSO Scooter Racing: Rookies Report – Round 5 | Darley Moor

Rookie racer, Ben Readings is currently lying third in the LCGB-sponsored Production Class. Hornet Racing have taken him under their wing this season and the team's experience and Ben's quest for improvement are paying dividends. Ahead of this weekend's visit to Anglesey, here's what he had to say about his…

iggy-grainger8 August 2023

Lambretta LD with series 3 engine, frame mods by Ferdy, Insane Innovations.

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Lambretta LD Quattrini hybrid | CUSTOM

We featured Gary Northgate's eBay chopper project 'Manufactured Romance' (above) during the first lockdown and it seems like he's got itchy fingers again and has bought another project on a whim. Here's what he has to say about his recently completed Quattrini-powered LD. You know how it goes, you finish…

iggy-grainger7 August 2023