Based in Jersey, Liam Font is a passionate and enthusiastic young scooterist who’s been brought up surrounded by scooters and the scene. He’s recently developed his own website that mixes new technology with classic machinery. We asked Stu Smith to find out more…
Stu: Tell me how you got into scooters and what was your first scooter?
Liam: My dad was involved in the Mod revival, and I’ve been surrounded by scooters, the music, fashion and scene since I was born. I had my first ride on my dad’s Vespa Rally 180 when I was three years old and after that I was hooked. From the age of five I was allowed to go with my dad on his scooter and at the age of nine I started going to rallies and scooter events with him. As a kid I also enjoyed helping my dad fix any problems on his scooters. I now work on scooters myself, which has given me an insight into the pain my dad went through when something went wrong! My first scooter was a Vespa PK50 which I got when I was 16.
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Stu: What’s your most memorable scooter riding experience?
Liam: When I got my PK50 my scooter riding freedom started, so to set me off on the right footing I was allowed to lead the pack to Gorey, which is one of our parishes here in Jersey. Because I was leading the group on my PK50 we couldn’t go very fast, but everyone waited for me; they’re a great bunch of people and it felt surreal that I could finally choose to go out for a spin whenever I wanted.
Stu: What scooter do you ride now?
Liam: My current ride is a Vespa PX150E, which I got when I was 17. I got it from one of my dad’s friends and restored it with my dad in one of his pals’ workshops in
an 80s Scooterboy style. However, I’ll soon be riding a Vespa PX125 with a 177 Polini kit, which I got in 2021, then restored and resprayed.
Stu: Tell me about the scooter scene in Jersey?
Liam: There’s plenty to do, we have several scooter clubs, there’s lots of independent riders and I’m the Jersey VCB Cog 204 representative. We also have a lot of organised rideouts and support Holidays for Heroes which attracts a lot of scooter riders. As well as that we have organised scooter trips to Guernsey, Isle of Wight, England and France.
Stu: You’ve recently developed your own website. Tell me about that.
Liam: The main intention of it is to attract younger people who are into scooters and the scene, but of course, everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome. One of the main objectives of the website is to invite people to exchange scooter stories, hints and tips, offer advice and guidance on all types of scooter topics, chat about fashion and scooter parts, rallies and events and meet up for rideouts and social get-togethers.
Stu: What else does it include?
Liam: There are tabs you can click about the scooter restorations I’ve completed. Looking forward, as my experience of developing scooter projects and restorations expands, I’m considering alongside my dad branching out to working on other people’s scooters, which is something I’d be able to offer through my website. In support of that there will be video tutorials along with links to scooter dealers, parts and accessories outlets.
Stu: On your website you mention some of the scooter activities you’ve been involved with. Is there any scope for any further potential development with that side of things?
Liam: Jersey is a wonderful island with amazing scenery, landscapes and views. There are also numerous places of historical and cultural interest to see. Alongside that there are the German defences, bunkers and tunnels from the occupation during the Second World War which are very interesting. I’ve previously been on an organised scooter trip to Normandy, and I appreciate how thought-provoking tours like that are.
Stu: Are you thinking of developing organised scooter tours through your website?
Liam: Having lived in Jersey all my life I have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the island. If I were to launch scooter tours through my website I would have the capacity to meet and greet scooterists, organise accommodation and book reservations at
local bars and restaurants. Within the tours I’d be able to take them to the more hard-to-find locations, which a regular tourist would probably miss. As well as that, I’d also be able to tailor any scooter trips to suit the customer’s requirements.
Stu: Would you have the capacity to take care of any scooter-related problems which could develop during the tours?
Liam: Along with my existing scooter knowledge, I’m well-established in the Jersey scooter scene and I’ve got plenty of contacts who I’d also be able to turn to in the event of any breakdowns or other scooter-related issues.
Stu: You mentioned historical places of interest earlier and I believe there’s a historical connection to the scooter you’ve recently bought?
Liam: Yes, I’m of Spanish heritage and I’ve recently bought a Moto-Vespa GT160, which is a scooter I’ve always dreamed of owning and riding; so who knows, sometime in the future I might even start organising tours to Spain!
Stu says:
Scootering is embedded in Liam’s DNA and chatting with people like him, who are full of energy and positivity for the scene, is inspiring.
Liam has a great vision for the future and supported by his inclusive, open mindset he has some very exciting and interesting ideas for the development of his website which could have a vast amount of potential.
To find out more visit: www.fontys-scooters-1.com
Words: Stu Smith and Liam Font Images: Liam Font
Article originally appeared in Scootering Magazine April 2025. To subscribe and grab some Meguiars cleaning freebies visit https://classicmagazines.co.uk/scootering?offer=SCOME2026
