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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

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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

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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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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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SLUK’s race-winning Quattrini M1L 60 ‘S’ engine build: PART 2 | FEATURE

Sloppy Seconds (and 3rd and 4th) When it comes to traditional scooters, having a precise gearchange is a real bonus. The problem is that it’s not that easy to achieve due to all the linkages involved. Every linkage on a Vespa or Lambretta adds unwanted ‘slop’ until you end up…

Sticky Round30 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

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SLUK’s Race-winning Quattrini M1L 60 ‘S’ engine build PART 1 | FEATURE

Recently, SLUK Racing took our second overall win at the BSEC 6-Hour endurance race. It’s the second one we’ve won outright, but the first using our new engine. Do you want to know what’s inside and why we chose it? It’s all about the ‘S’ A while back we ran this…

Sticky Round24 November 2022

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BSRA #9 VFM Southport | RALLERY

The final National event of the year has been a contentious issue since it was moved from Bridlington to Southport a few years ago. It’s ended up splitting the scene as lots of people still go to Brid for the Yorkshire Alliance event. Since Covid, Southport has lost its usual…

iggy-grainger17 November 2022