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Scootering classics: Scootering Words & Sounds – Nov 2016

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9th October 2017

Urang Matang Lighting the Fuse (self-released – urangmatang.com) Urang Matang are a band that I’ve had a huge amount of time for, and this release continues to emphasise why I think they’re such a great band. Continually evolving their sound, this album has a very strong 2-Tone vibe about it, without actually making the mistake…
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Scootering classics: Painting by Numbers – Part 7

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5th October 2017

As our ‘painting by numbers’ series comes to a close, we finally take a look at airbrushing. Parts 1-6 (see back issues) have covered sandblast, primer and prep, paint, masking for multiple colours, pearls, flakes and candies. After a short break, we will be coming back in a couple of editions with a look at…
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Scootering classics: Stolen

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2nd October 2017

Scooter theft, the scourge of the scootering community. Whether your scooter is a brand new GTS or a classic Lambretta, they are equally likely to be the object of unwanted attention from opportunist thieves and career criminals alike. Simon Wells investigates… Gone in 60 seconds… It was meant to be nothing more than an afternoon…
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Scootering classics: The Troubles

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27th September 2017

Some scooters create discussion because of their stunning artwork, others because of their controversial subject matter. The Troubles is set to be talked about for both reasons. Irish politics are among the most complicated and intractable in the world, so why would anyone even attempt to portray them on a custom scooter? Like most soldiers…
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Vespa World Days – Belfast 2018 – Be There or Be Square

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Dan Clare

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22nd September 2017

Vespa World Days comes to Belfast in 2018, an opportunity not to be missed by British Vespa enthusiasts. Starting this month we begin our guide to making the most of your trip to Northern Ireland. Set aside your preconceptions and get ready for some of the best riding the UK has to offer. Stan’s monthly…
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Rally At The Racecourse – Great Yarmouth 2017

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Dan Clare

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22nd September 2017

Last year’s regional rally marking their 40th anniversary was an overwhelming success for hosts Great Yarmouth Sidewinders SC. Replicating that achievement never mind surpassing it could’ve been a tough task. Yet due to the determination, meticulous planning and sheer hard work by the organising team, this year’s East Coast rally, based at Great Yarmouth Racecourse,…
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The Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally 2017

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Dan Clare

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21st September 2017

There’s no shortage of scooter related fun over the August Bank Holiday but for sheer scale it’s impossible to beat the Isle of Wight Rally. Is it a National? Is it a Festival? Does it really matter? We bring you the best coverage of the world’s largest scooter rally and Stan thinks that he sees…
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Scootering classics: SIL200 – Bang for buck tuning: part 6

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18th September 2017

The last episode of our Bang for Buck article saw the motor finalised for long term use and in particular a change of piston and a long stroke crank added, up from standard 58/107mm rod to 60/110mm, with confirmation of results. But it is important to know that more than just a cubic capacity change…
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Scootering classics: PJ Oakley Mk III Lambretta

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14th September 2017

Love at first sight was exactly what Vince Roberts experienced the first time he saw a PJ Oakley Mark III SX200 dealer special in the late 60s. He did have a 1963 Li150 at the time, but when one of the older lads in Barrow turned up on an Oakley Mark III, Vince was smitten.…
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Scootering classics: Vespa tuning & upgrade mega-feature

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11th September 2017

Mega-feature? What’s so mega about a mere three pages, I hear you cry! Well, consider this the introduction to an ongoing feature, a dedicated new section which will, over time, accrue a mass of information for Vepsa owners of all shapes and sizes. The sheer volume of Vespa-related items we intend to fit, test and…
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