Tech

Whether covering thousands of miles each year, or pottering to the shops on a Sunday it’s important to choose the right rubber. With safety in the front of our minds, cost should rightly get pushed to the rear, and the only thing which matters is how they perform. Jordan finds out… Much in the world…

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The end of winter is now upon us and our restoration series is counting down also, ready for the new season. The closing instalments will obviously deal, stage by stage, with the rebuild. Stu has the details mapped out for you… With paintwork complete, preparations can now be made to commence the rebuild. Before starting…

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MODERN DAY SERVICE SCHEDULE & RUNNING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLASSIC TWO-STROKE SCOOTERS   Whether you own a standard Vespa/Lambretta or a tuned Malossi/RB250 there is a lack of detailed service data to guide the modem owner on these vintage machines. Darrell Taylor uses researched information and industry standards from the ‘Big 4’ to present his current…

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While the bodywork is away being painted the next stage is to strip and rebuild the engine. Now is the ideal time to complete this part of the restoration, ready to fit it back in the frame on its return from the painters. TV 200 engine (see image 1) After the engine has been removed,…

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Read the service manual on your RB250 Lambretta or Malossi 220 Vespa recently? No, because there isn’t one. Darrell Taylor has spent hours extracting the service data from comparable engines of the ‘Big 4’ motorcycle manufacturers. The results go a long way to explaining why scooters might have a bad reputation for being seen broken…

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This month sees the continuation of our winter guide to scooter restoration. With parts 1 and 2 behind us, this month Stu Owen deals with dry build and paint… The TV 200 Before starting any part of the dry build the first procedure is to get the paint stripped off the frame to check its…

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We have a full complement of tuning and upgrade products for various Vespa machines which we will fit and analyse over the coming months. The goal is to help you make an informed decision on what upgrades and components are right for you. We began with a standard PX125, explored the SIP exhaust upgrade, then…

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This month sees the continuation of our winter guide to scooter restoration with the focus on the ‘easy’ part — the strip down. Some methods however, are ‘easier’ than others. Stu Owen explains… The TV200 It’s fair to say that this example of one of the most revered Lambretta models has suffered decades of neglect.…

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