Tech

Our T5 project’s progressing nicely… this month Stan shares some tips he’s gathered along the way.

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Getting the paint scheme right on your street racer is critical as this will define its final look and be costly to change… Having done all the fabrication and dry build to your street racer, the next stage is to get it painted. This needs to be carefully thought out, making the design as accurate…

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Having decided which model you are using, preparation can now commence. This consists of several stages, all of which are crucial to the end product. Preparation is the most important part in the process of transforming what is a standard scooter into a street racer. All the decisions made now will determine what it exactly…

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Building a decent Lambretta or Vespa Street racer benefits from precise planning. It will ensure you get everything exactly right and produce the perfect example. Stu shows you how… When it comes to creating the street racer of your dreams it’s not as easy as it first looks, but what is? You may have a…

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When working on the Lambretta engine the correct tools are a must. It makes the job easier and prevents damage to components. Disassembling or reassembling a Lambretta engine requires certain tools to make it possible. By using alternatives or bodges it will more than likely end in failure and in the worst case scenario damage…

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It’s very frustrating when you break down on a Lambretta and don’t have any spares with you to fix the problem. But what should you carry? Here we outline Stu’s recommendations… It’s happened to virtually every Lambretta owner: a breakdown. However, some of them are only trivial and easy to fix on the side of…

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One of the most misunderstood aspects of the Lambretta engine is the gearbox and its various options, but it doesn’t have to be all that complicated. Stu Owen explains… The Lambretta engine is a simple but ingenious design. It’s neat, compact, and when you think about it… not only does it house a chain drive…

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