Tech

Never break down again? Simple Lambretta Vespa repairs

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Darren Hendley

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14th July 2016

The simple way to a trouble-free summer in 12 simple checks, 1 dyno session, and less money than a decent night out. Scootering’s new dep-ed Dan tells you how, Lambretta Vespa repairs. Breaking down might be commonplace when you ride a fifty year-old Italian scooter, but it is not inevitable. A few hours spent on…
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Scooter Touring the best way to travel

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Dan Clare

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26th March 2016

“Whether it’s riding over the Yorkshire Moors… crossing the Peak District…, or leading friends along the A370 through rural Somerset en route to Weston-super-Mare… all it took was a little more time and a vague plan.” If you’re reading Scootering then it’s a safe bet that you have a scooter. We are therefore all members…
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10 top tips for tiptop touring

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Dan Clare

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23rd March 2016

1: Don’t risk new riding kit on tour. If untested you’re guaranteed boots will rub, gloves will be uncomfortable, waterproof trousers will leak and the jacket will be so bulky you can’t move. Test it well first. 2: If away for a long time practice packing and unpacking at home first. It took us three…
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41% of UK riders are wearing crash helmets that ‘need to be replaced’

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Tony Carter

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1st March 2016

41% of UK riders are wearing crash helmets that ‘need to be replaced’ Close to 400,000 UK motorcyclists are wearing crash helmets that ‘need to be replaced’, according to industry experts and new figures from Carole Nash. Based on the responses of over 1,000 active UK riders, the survey data commissioned by the motorbike insurance…
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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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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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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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Pinasco tubeless split Vespa rims

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Dan Clare

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21st February 2016

They arrived in the UK market at the beginning of 2014 and I’ve had one of these fitted to my long-suffering Vespa PX200 for over a year now. And when I say long suffering, the poor thing has been abused. In that time the scooter has been used as a daily commuter, done a rally…
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