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

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SLUK’s Race-winning Quattrini M1L 60 ‘S’ engine build PART 4 | FEATURE

Quattrini M3-150-S exhaust... Forgive them lord for they know not what they do So, when it came time to fit the engine to our SS90 chassis we encountered a problem with the M3-150-S exhaust. This exhaust design is specific to the M1L 60 S cylinder because it fits to the…

iggy-grainger20 December 2022

Close up of a wasp sat on the studs of a Vespa Quattrini cylinder. Of course, Vespa is Italian for Wasp.

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SLUK’s Race-winning Quattrini M1L 60 ‘S’ engine build PART 3 | FEATURE

One of the things you quickly learn when working on scooters is that ‘Plug & Play’ is a misnomer. Only Lego is plug and play. Scooter parts from disparate manufacturers never go together as intended; chiefly because nobody ever builds to the standard specification. If you have an exhaust, carb…

iggy-grainger15 December 2022

2023 Suzuki Burgman 125 Street in urban landscape.

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Pricing for Suzuki Burgman/Avenis/Address 125s | NEWS

Burgman 125 StreetEX Suzuki has announced pricing for its new 2023 125cc scooters. First up is the Burgman Street 125EX. The luxury Burgman will retail at a very reasonable £2999. It comes with an ultra-clean 'Alpha' version of the Suzuki Eco Performance air-cooled engine - an engine that currently powers…

iggy-grainger14 December 2022

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A SLUK back at the highs and lows of 2022 | FEATURE

As we approach the final few days of the year, we thought we’d take a quick look back at the National Rallies and a few other events that took place this year. A year with highs and lows for many of us. Having survived the pandemonium brought about by Covid…

iggy-grainger13 December 2022

Honda SH300i bolt on Pinasco 340cc tuning kit.

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Pinasco 340cc kit for Honda SH300i | NEWS

Owners of the very popular Honda SH300i can add some extra power and capacity thanks to this new cylinder kit from Pinasco. The kit is a direct bolt-on replacement for the standard Honda top end and increases the capacity to 340cc.Price & availability The Pinasco cylinder is made from aluminium…

iggy-grainger12 December 2022

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Only 6 more postal strikes till Christmas! Xmas gift ideas

Ho, ho ho! Apparently, Christmas is coming very soon and there are only six more postal strikes until the big day. If you're planning on doing some online shopping we suggest you get your fingers out because the Xmas post is likely to be slower than usual this year. To…

iggy-grainger6 December 2022

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SIP ‘Supersport’ clutch for Vespa large frame | NEWS

If you own a Vespa with up to 50bhp and want a virtually indestructible clutch that will sit under the standard Vespa clutch cover this could be something to put on your Christmas list. Italian tuning house, BFA developed a clutch capable of handling up to 70bhp by reversing the…

iggy-grainger5 December 2022

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ScooterLab & ScooterNova present ScooterExpo 2023 | NEWS

Many of our readers will remember ScooterExpo 2019, well it’s back again for next year. The event will take place at Alfreton Leisure Centre on Sunday, May 21st and is being sponsored by Lexham Insurance and VE (UK). Prepare to be dazzled! Once again we will be co-hosting the prestigious ScooterExpo…

iggy-grainger1 December 2022

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New SIP Series Pordoi bar end mirrors | NEWS

SIP Scootershop have just released these bad boys for modern Vespa riders. Their Pordoi Series bar end mirrors are made specifically for scooters, unlike most motorcycle bar end mirrors - and they look pretty trick. What's the spec? The mirror heads and stems are CNC-milled from aluminium, which are…

iggy-grainger30 November 2022

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SWSC Ladrum Bay Scooter Rally | RALLERY

Woohoo, a new venue! Ladram Bay has replaced Warmwell as South West Scooter Club's end-of-season rally. Located about 20 miles east of Exmouth on the South East Devon coast, to say the area is picturesque is doing it a great disservice. It's beautiful, having stunning views of the Jurassic Coast with…

iggy-grainger28 November 2022