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

CNC SIP Style Vespa GTS clock surround on orange scooter.

Tasty new CNC SIP Style parts for new GTS | NEWS

If you read the feature on the latest Vespa GTS yesterday you might think there are not too many extras you'll need to buy for it. Well SIP may just have something to say about that... They've just released some tasty-looking SIP Style parts for the latest model. They're CNC…

iggy-grainger16 May 2023

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New Old Stock parts at ScooterExpo | NEWS

If you are searching for that elusive piece for your classic Lambretta then ScooterExpo could be the place to find it this Sunday 21st May. Swiss Tony's Scooter Spares will once again be attending and are planning to bring a selection of New Old Stock spare parts for various Lambretta…

iggy-grainger16 May 2023

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Is this the best Vespa GTS to date? – RST22 SuperSport 300 | Road test

I could quite easily save myself quite a lot of time and trouble by just telling you to click this link then go out and buy yourself the latest Vespa GTS RST22. It really is that good. But you probably want to know why, so here goes… You all know…

iggy-grainger15 May 2023

Pinstriped Lambretta parts any Slacker the Pinstriper.

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Book in for pinstriping at ScooterExpo | NEWS

ScooterExpo is on this Sunday 21st May and more than 119 of the finest classic and custom scooters will be on display over two halls. We also have quality traders and craftsmen in attendance as well. Slacker The Pinstriper will be plying his trade in Hall 2 on Sunday and…

iggy-grainger15 May 2023

Retro Retro News

Musical highlights coming up at ScooterExpo | NEWS

For ScooterExpo 2 we decided to put a slight spin on the event and invite those with scooters inspired by music to enter their machines to the exhibition, along with the general invitation for classic and customs. The response was literally overwhelming and as a result, we have added a…

iggy-grainger12 May 2023

A rusty Italian Lambretta Li pictured from above with a Lambretta cardboard box.

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Pasty’s Rusty Lambretta Li | RUSTORATION

I’ll freely admit that I don’t fully understand Rustoration. The art of making something that looks knackered, still look knackered, but not actually be knackered, I find a bit bewildering. Why not make it look nice, if you are going to that much effort, or just matt black it and…

iggy-grainger11 May 2023

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An invitation behind the scenes – Speakers Corner | SCOOTEREXPO

Want to learn more about what went on behind the scenes when it comes to selling Lambretta and Vespa scooters in the UK? Maybe your interest is in 1970s scooter racing, or aftermarket parts for your scooter? All this and more will be part of ScooterExpo 2 which takes place…

iggy-grainger10 May 2023

Young lad sat on a Vespa covered in cartoon style graphics surrounded by other scooters.

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South West Scooter Clubs: BSRA #2 -Weston-Super-Mare | Rallery

One thing we’re not short of at the minute is Bank Holiday weekends. The first of three in May saw us heading to Weston. Having just picked up a new Vespa GTS SuperSport from Piaggio for a future SLUK road test, it made sense for me to use that for…

iggy-grainger9 May 2023

A first look at the new BGM RT reed valve kits, rough cast prototypes shown.

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SLUK Exclusive – new BGM Lambretta reedvalve kit | NEWS

SLUK has heard rumours about a forthcoming BGM kit with built-in reedvalve for a while but this spy shot is the first time we’ve seen it in the flesh. Sticky – author of the Complete Spanner’s Lambretta Kit Book – reads the tea leaves to make some ‘Mystic Smeg’ predictions……

iggy-grainger5 May 2023

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Watch live! 40 teams at this weekend’s Whilton Mill Scooter Endurance | NEWS

If you’re at a loose end this Saturday – May 6th and want to see 40 classic geared scooters thrashing around a track non-stop for 8 hours you’d better read on. That’s right, it’s the first British Scooter Endurance Club event of 2023 at Whilton Mill near Daventry in Northamptonshire.…

iggy-grainger4 May 2023