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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

A rusty Italian Lambretta Li pictured from above with a Lambretta cardboard box.

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Pasty’s Rusty Lambretta Li | RUSTORATION

I’ll freely admit that I don’t fully understand Rustoration. The art of making something that looks knackered, still look knackered, but not actually be knackered, I find a bit bewildering. Why not make it look nice, if you are going to that much effort, or just matt black it and…

iggy-grainger11 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

Young lad sat on a Vespa covered in cartoon style graphics surrounded by other scooters.

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South West Scooter Clubs: BSRA #2 -Weston-Super-Mare | Rallery

One thing we’re not short of at the minute is Bank Holiday weekends. The first of three in May saw us heading to Weston. Having just picked up a new Vespa GTS SuperSport from Piaggio for a future SLUK road test, it made sense for me to use that for…

iggy-grainger9 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

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NEW: Adjustable CNC fork links by Casa Performance | NEWS

Casa Performance has just released these high-tech CNC machined adjustable Lambretta fork links for all Lambrettas fitted with an anti-dive disc brake. These haven't got a hub locating pin so aren't suitable for original Lambretta drum or disc hubs. The links come in two versions, 12mm for standard-diameter wheel axles…

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

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Piaggio MP3 530 Executive | REVIEW

I’ve been lucky enough to ride every incarnation of the Piaggio MP3 since it first arrived way back in 2006. Even so, I’m still impressed every time I get on one. The version you see here is the latest MP3 530 HPE Executive, it’s the big daddy of the MP3…

iggy-grainger3 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