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Scarborough scooter rally 2023 looking down to the beach with the bridge and lots of scooters.

2025 National Scooter rally competition | Win VFM Scarborough passes

Easter is getting closer and the National Scooter Rally season will be kicking off in sunny Scarborough. How about writing about the event for us? You'll also win two free tickets for all the VFM entertainment at the Spa and some SLUK Merchandise. That's right, we're looking for a budding…

iggy-grainger11 February 2025

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New MOT test for historic vehicles? | NEWS

Could we see historic vehicle MOT tests being reintroduced in the UK? The results of a recent DVSA consultation suggest we may. In May last year, we ran a news piece about the consultation, along with a very detailed questionnaire. In fact, the 46-question survey was so thorough that the…

iggy-grainger6 February 2025

Royal Alloy JP/ Swan series 1 style scooter, rendered image in white and blue.

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First spy shots of new Royal Alloy Series 1 lookalike | NEWS

Earlier this week the CAD drawings for a new Lambretta Series 1 style Royal Alloy were posted on the Royal Alloy Club of Great Britain Facebook page (pictured above). Well, we've managed to obtain the first spy shot of how it's expected to look. That's right, just when you thought…

iggy-grainger24 January 2025

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Laser Tools: 3-in-1 wire stripper, crimper & bolt cutter | NEWS

Scooterists love a decent tool and if it saves some space in the toolbar then it's a bonus. This 3-in-1 tool features a wire stripper, crimper and bolt cutter. I own and use quite a few Laser Tools myself, they're decent quality and affordable. This latest addition is the Multipurpose…

iggy-grainger24 January 2025

SIP forged aluminium rims for Vespa GTS in black.

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Mk II Forged aluminium 13″ rims from SIP Scooter shop | NEWS

Vespa GTS styling is a massive growth area within scootering and German scooter giant, SIP, is all over it like a rash. Look at their latest forged aluminium rims, they're stunning... These tasty-looking 13" MK II rims aren't just a fashion accessory though. Forged rims have some important advantages over…

iggy-grainger22 January 2025

Polini HT clutch pictured in a Vespa PX engine with the clutch cover removed.

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Vespa PX: Polini HT clutch ‘For Race’ | NEWS

Polini's new Vespa PX HT Clutch For Race will land in dealers in the next few weeks and has quite a few features that make it stand out from other up-rated clutches. Polini has used innovative 'reverse clutch technology' on the HT clutch. It means the lighter internal clutch hub…

iggy-grainger20 January 2025

Vespa 946 the Snake limited edition sat on an icy mountain.

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Vespa 946 Snake | NEWS

Many rally-going scooterists will be choking on their Corn Flakes when they see the latest limited edition Vespa 946. 'The Snake' brings up connotations of a classic but overplayed Northern Soul record but obviously this Vespa model isn't aimed at most of us. This is an ultra-exclusive 125cc scooter costing…

iggy-grainger10 January 2025

Scooters at the Newark Winter Classic show.

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Scooter World at Newark Winter Classic – Newark | NEWS

This weekend (January 11th-12th) will see thousands of visitors flocking to Newark Showground for the annual Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show. Aside from being an interesting show for motorcyclists, this event has also become a good way for scooterists to kickstart their year. That's because Scooter World takes over…

iggy-grainger9 January 2025

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Thank SLUK it’s Christmas | HOLIDAYS

It's Christmas! Thanks to all of our SLUK readers, customers, advertisers, suppliers and contributors for your help and support during 2024. We couldn't do it without you. We've broken up now until Monday, January 6th. We'll be spending the festive period eating, drinking, and merry-making with our friends and families.…

iggy-grainger22 December 2024

SIP Pordoi 4-piston Vespa GTS brake caliper in black.

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SIP Pordoi brake caliper for Vespa GTS | NEWS

SIP has just released this CNC-milled 4-piston crake caliper as a direct replacement for the original 2-piston caliper on the Vespa GTS. Machined from aluminium, with 2x 34mm and 2x 30mm pistons and larger Galfer pads, the caliper should improve brake feel and performance, as well as help to dissipate…

iggy-grainger20 December 2024