Tech

Our new series in which we take a detailed look at products and procedures which directly relate to the performance of your scooter, and possible ways of improving it… Ever since the Lambretta was first produced it has been subject to the whim of owners trying to enhance its performance. Over the decades there have…

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Whether you are restoring or rebuilding your engine, cleaning the casings can be a real pain. Here are a few ways to make the process much easier. Stu Owen explains… There comes a time when the engine in your scooter, whether it is a Lambretta or Vespa, needs cleaning. This may be prompted by a…

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We have now reached the final part of our Clubman Dyno test series.  With just a Ron Moss prototype and a standard factory pipe left to test… it should all be straightforward, right?   BEST LAID PLANS AND ALL THAT… We had hoped to have a Gori sport and the latest BGM V4 to test,…

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The majority of Lambrettas now have a hydraulic disc brake fitted but fitting the right hose length can sometimes be a real nightmare… These days there are more and more powerful engines being produced for Lambrettas and stopping power is absolutely essential. The simple answer is to fit a hydraulic front disc brake, but more…

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Having spent a considerable amount of time bringing the little Vespa PX125 up to scratch, we thought that it would be a good ‘engine proving’ test to send Stan out on a short test ride to Germany. Here’s what he has to say on the matter… Enter the Stan-man In the Vespa Tech series Dan…

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The epic feature continues. With last month’s Polini kit feature behind us, it’s time to take a look at how adding the matching Polini exhaust alters performance.   THE EXHAUST Last month we did a simple ‘bolt on’ job, moving from a completely standard P2 lump and fitting a Polini 210 kit. This resulted in…

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In the last edition we looked at the Lambretta brake system in general. This month we will look at cable issues with both the front and back brake. As long as there is a cable fitted the brake should work, however quite often because of improper routing or maintenance the brake is not as efficient…

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With parts 1 & 2 behind us, the mammoth task of testing and comparing exhausts continues for Darrell Taylor, now looking at what have become known as the ‘Super Clubmans’. Each has a stunning name and/or reputation behind it, but how do they measure up when put to the test? TESTING REGIME RECAP With so…

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Last month we embarked upon the start of a series of dyno testing articles, covering the clubman style exhaust systems that are available for the Lambretta models. This month we move on to Part 2 of the series, to look at more of the available contenders… Testing regime re-cap With so many kits on the…

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With a heap of tuning and upgrade products for various Vespa machines in our garage, we intend to fit and analyse them over the coming months. With last month’s tubeless rims and BGM clutches feature behind us, it’s time to take a look at the Polini 210 kit… Last year Stan’s trusty P2, which had…

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