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Burton Brewers custom show & parts fair | PREVIEW

This weekend (Saturday, 22nd February), it's the annual Burton Brewer's Custom Show & Parts Fair at Paget High School in Branston. Those crafty Brewers have timed it perfectly because it looks like spring is going to arrive on Saturday. With a forecast for 11º and sunny, it's the perfect excuse…

iggy-grainger18 February 2025

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

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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

Tucano Urbano New Step jacket in yellow Ochre being worn on a Yamaha XMAX 300.

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Tucano Urbano New Step Hydroscud jacket | REVIEW

Sometimes, you need to see a jacket up close rather than online, or in a catalogue, to get a feel for it. Despite ScooterLab being a Tucano dealer, this one had passed me by until I saw it on the Tucano Urbano stand at EICMA in 2023. I ordered one…

iggy-grainger3 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

Estoica Motor electric Vespa PX engine in situ.

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Spanish firm Estoica Motor’s novel PX electric conversion | FEATURE

The latest company to join in with the electrification of classic scooters is Estoica Motor. They’re a Spanish start-up business with a novel reverse-engineered approach. Luis Miguel Sánchez is the man behind the concept. He’s an engineer with a master’s degree in design. As a Vespa rider from Seville, he’s…

iggy-grainger21 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

The Scooter World hall at the Newark Winter Warmer show.

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Newark Winter Classic Show | RALLERY

Newark's Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic was held last weekend in bitterly cold weather, but crowds still flocked to the Newark Showground. This show is a huge affair with lots of traders and parts sellers outside the various halls, selling everything and anything related to two wheels. Those outdoor traders…

iggy-grainger14 January 2025