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Pinstriped Lambretta parts any Slacker the Pinstriper.

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

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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

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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

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

Lambretta V Special in white with Watsonian sidecar fitted.

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New Watsonian sidecar for Lambretta V Special | NEWS

Historic British sidecar manufacturer, Watsonian have just added the (don't shoot the messenger die-hard Lambretta fans) V Special to their list of scooter sidecar fitting kits. The Gloustershire-based firm have seen steady growth in the demand for sidecars from scooter riders, with the Vespa GTS proving popular.Fitting a sidecar to…

iggy-grainger4 May 2023

20% off all Scorpion Exhausts for King's Coronation

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20% off Scorpion Exhausts for King’s Coronation | NEWS

What better way to celebrate the momentous occasion of the King's Coronation than to get yourself 20% off a Scorpion exhaust? Scorpion Exhausts are proudly hand made in Great Britain and the Derbyshire-based firm are offering a special discount on all bike/scooter products from May 5th-8th. To get your discount…

iggy-grainger3 May 2023

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VE (UK) now stocking AF Rayspeed and VMC parts | NEWS

Derby-based scooter parts distributor, VE (UK) are now stocking a couple of new brands to add to their extensive parts list. If you've ever tried to phone or email AF Rayspeed you'll know that it's not easy to get through to them so being able to get your AF parts…

iggy-grainger18 April 2023

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Contact us issues | FIXED

We just got back from a little holiday last week, followed by a weekend at Scarborough and we're catching up on stuff at SLUK HQ. We received a few complaints that emails were being ignored (we never ignore any messages) and have found that the 'Contact us' form at the…

iggy-grainger12 April 2023

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Custom Airbrushing Live at ScooterExpo | NEWS

We are pleased to announce that award-winning artist Dave Dickinson will be appearing live at ScooterExpo on 21 May 2023. As Dave Dickinson Kustoms (DDK), Dave has been the artistic talent behind many of the country’s top custom scooters and motorcycles since he started painting scooters professionally back in 1997.…

iggy-grainger30 March 2023