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  • Scootering Day Returns to Kempton – Clubs & Riders Wanted for May 9

    Scootering Day Returns to Kempton – Clubs & Riders Wanted for May 9

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    Scootering takes centre stage once again as Scootering Day returns to the Kempton Classic Bike Show & Autojumble on May 9, bringing together riders, clubs and enthusiasts from across the UK. Held at Kempton Park Racecourse, the event is already well known for its huge outdoor autojumble — packed with hundreds of stalls offering parts,…

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  • SIP Performance ‘COSA 2’ Clutch Linings for Vespa Largeframe and Smallframe Models

    SIP Performance ‘COSA 2’ Clutch Linings for Vespa Largeframe and Smallframe Models

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    A technical overview of SIP Performance ‘COSA 2’ clutch linings, covering materials, compatibility and characteristics for Vespa Largeframe and Smallframe models, including comparisons with conventional linings and motorcycle plates. Product Overview Clutch linings with high-quality backing material for the clutches of Vespa Largeframe and Smallframe models. With the wide range of modern clutch baskets available…

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  • The Story Behind Carl Ellis’s ‘Identity Crisis’ Scooter

    The Story Behind Carl Ellis’s ‘Identity Crisis’ Scooter

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    Carl Ellis built a scooter called Identity Crisis using a mixture of used parts sourced from different places and developed from what was originally an Li Golden Special frame purchased in 2023. The project combines elements associated with Li, TV and SX models. Stu Smith spoke to Carl about how the scooter was developed. Building…

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  • From Mod Roots to a 60s Dealer Special: Paul’s Lambretta Scooter Story

    From Mod Roots to a 60s Dealer Special: Paul’s Lambretta Scooter Story

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    Achieving the desired result is one of the most important elements of any build. Paul Turvey gave this a lot of consideration, so we asked Stu Smith to find out more… SC: How and when did you get into scooters? PT: “As a teenager I was into the Mod scene and The Jam. One of…

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  • Scooter World kicks off 2026 in style at Newark Showground

    Scooter World kicks off 2026 in style at Newark Showground

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    A packed weekend at Newark Showground, where engineering obsession met long-distance heroes and smoke-filled fire-ups… Scooter World at Newark Showground has quickly carved out its own identity: a full-on scooter-focused hub inside a much larger show, with enough variety to keep you bouncing between stands, stories and start-ups all day. Yes, there are shiny builds…

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  • Reach Out I’ll Be There – A Tattoo-Inspired Lambretta Tribute

    Reach Out I’ll Be There – A Tattoo-Inspired Lambretta Tribute

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    A custom Lambretta Li Special 125 created by Sophia Levell, with the involvement of her twin sister Isabelle and scooter builder Mark Levell, combines tattoo-inspired artwork with performance modifications. The design draws on the style of Ed Hardy and reflects themes of duality and family connection expressed through detailed paintwork and symbolism. Some scooters wear…

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  • LS2 Spectrum Helmet Comms

    LS2 Spectrum Helmet Comms

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    The new LS2 Spectrum is a super-slim Bluetooth intercom, offering crystal-clear RCF audio, AI-powered noise cancellation, and real-time connectivity for up to four riders. Waterproof, glove-friendly, and boasting up to 20 hours’ talk time, it’s designed to deliver seamless communication and premium sound without compromising helmet comfort or style. Minimal in profile, maximum in capability,…

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  • Custom Lambretta with digital camouflage and RB small-block engine built by Maddin Zellar

    Custom Lambretta with digital camouflage and RB small-block engine built by Maddin Zellar

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    This feature looks at a custom Lambretta built by Maddin Zellar under his JonnyLoveMotorsport brand. The machine uses a digitally styled camouflage paint scheme and a tuned small-block engine configuration. The build focuses on subdued finishes and carefully considered hardware choices. Stay low, move fast With all the political tensions around the world and the…

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  • Young Guns, Old Steel!

    Young Guns, Old Steel!

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    Meet the Post-2000 Scooter Crew… We hear from Cleggy: Post 2000, it was originally just a friend group of five: Cleggy (that’s me), Harvey, Josh, George, and Scarlett. Everyone met at Bridlington 2024; a couple of us knew each other from before, but this was the first proper time we all met up. After that…

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  • Knobs, Shafts and Vaseline…

    Knobs, Shafts and Vaseline…

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    From the early 1960s, the Vespa used both an ingenious and a simple method of operating the choke mechanism on the Dellorto carburettor with only detailed changes in its design up to the demise of the two-stroke Vespa scooter. Dave Dry helps us get that choke system set up properly… (Body copy) Like the other…

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