Dan Clare

LML 2-strokes……one last run!

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Dan Clare

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15th March 2016

It’s no secret about the demise of LML 2-strokes, the factory had informed distributors about the decision to cease production for the European market, due to the impending Euro 4 legislation (which will make it impossible for a 2T to obtain type approval for the European market mainly due to the emissions) and they indicated production at…
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MADNEWS!

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Dan Clare

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1st March 2016

We are very proud to present…HOUSE OF COMMON A ONE DAY FESTIVAL OF FUN ON CLAPHAM COMMON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 29th AUGUST Watch the reveal video, get a free Madness download and register for priority access to £10 off tickets HERE Tickets don’t go on sale to the public until Friday BUT if you register…
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Importing classic Indian scooters

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Dan Clare

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26th February 2016

History Lambretta and Vespa scooters have been officially produced in India since the late 1950s, in all cases the factories have been initially set up by the parent companies in Italy. The reason for this were economic; either to circumnavigate local taxes and duties, or to satisfy the local market demand at the right price.…
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Scooter Security

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Dan Clare

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25th February 2016

Don’t get complacent, take the extra few minutes to protect your scooter. It’s your pride and joy and it’s worth securing. You know it makes sense. Many owners think nothing of spending £400 on an exhaust or tuning kit, maybe a grand on an engine rebuild or £1500 on a spray job, but most won’t…
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DIY secure storage

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Dan Clare

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25th February 2016

So you haven’t got a brick built garage to park your scooter in at home, and nowhere to build one even if you wanted to… but if you’ve access to a yard or a small piece of garden, then this could be a solution for you. What’s in a shed? Asgard Secure Steel Storage has…
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Tyres – A Buyers Guide

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Dan Clare

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25th February 2016

Size matters First and foremost you need to know what size tyres you need. It may sound simple, but unless you’re dealing with a reputable scooter shop that knows what you want when announcing “I want two tyres for a Vespa P-range please mate,” you are likely to be questioned about their dimensions. If you’re…
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MOD Shoes – end of line clearance sale

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Dan Clare

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25th February 2016

SALE – End Of Line On the website you can see a selection of shoes that are coming to our end of line. With that in mind we are offering them at very competitive rates. This will end on 4th March 2016 , so please order quickly to avoid disappointment. Please note these items will…
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The Riverside Lambretta

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Dan Clare

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24th February 2016

I suppose I should state first that a number of our American readers probably know about this scooter, as it was a model produced for sale in the USA. Store wars For those not living on the other side of the pond, I’ll briefly explain. If you’ve ever heard of the Allstate Cushman or Allstate…
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Genuine replacement exhausts for the Vespa PX less than useful – try SIP Road 2

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Dan Clare

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24th February 2016

Genuine replacement exhausts for the Vespa PX were less than useful, I weighed up my options and made a choice… vorsprung durch technik. Fits like a German With Piaggio not being able to produce a spare part that fits without brute force and fettling (and since I last wrote about Vespa PX exhausts I’ve had a…
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Not just any old engine, but a five-speed 225cc engine!

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Dan Clare

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24th February 2016

Not just any old engine, but a five-speed 225cc engine! After many years of loyal service I decided my Li 150’s engine needed some TLC, and to build a new motor for it in the mean time. Not just any old engine of course, but a five-speed 225cc engine! The Cyclone five-speed gearbox had been…
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