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More rear-brake travel for D/LD Lambrettas

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Mark Lancaster

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21st October 2026

Cambridge Lambretta has developed a £90 rear-brake kit for cable-operated Model D and LD machines. It replaces the existing brake cam with a new machined cam, brake arm and trunnion, plus a bracket that fits into the hub. The revised mechanism is designed to provide more brake travel and apply greater pressure to the brake.…
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Welcome to the void: The Lambretta legacy and the battle over modern scooters

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Mark Lancaster

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15th October 2026

More than two generations since the last Lambretta rolled off the production line, enthusiasts continue to preserve its history, but how far should that go? Stu Owen reports… Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup final, and the Morris Marina appeared in car showrooms for the first time; that was about as exciting as…
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Ask the expert: Aztec Oils answers your scooter oil questions

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Mark Lancaster

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13th October 2026

We took the opportunity to ask Aztec’s Technical Expert, David Burton, the questions that fox most scooterists… Q: A common view on social media is that cheap ‘groundsman’ oil is fine. Is it? What are the downsides of using cheap oil (carbon deposits/plug fouling/use in tuned engines)? A: Most low-cost garden and utility two-stroke oils…
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The sign of perfection: DDK Airbrushing…

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Mark Lancaster

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10th October 2026

Artwork and murals are among the most complicated aspects of custom painting, taking years of dedication to perfect, and there is one man who has achieved this. There are so many aspects to the preparation of scooter panels: cleaning, welding, priming, filling, and sanding, to name but a few. Then there is the paint itself,…
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Sons of Valhalla

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Mark Lancaster

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8th October 2026

A Viking-inspired Vespa built over decades… Sons of Valhalla blends detailed custom work and engineering into an unforgettable masterpiece. Stu Smith reports… Tony Wilbraham’s connection with scooters dates back to 1978. At the age of 13, he was playing football on a field near his home in York when members of Bootham Tavern S.C. turned…
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Li’l Deuce Evolution

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Mark Lancaster

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6th October 2026

Fifty years on from one of the most influential custom scooters ever built, it has now completed its final evolution. Stu Smith reports… Last autumn, we interviewed Nick Greenly, the original owner and creator of Li’l Deuce Scoot. For those who didn’t see the story, it was an exclusive look at how he designed and…
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Serveta speedos remade

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Mark Lancaster

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3rd October 2026

Cambridge Lambretta has commissioned replacements for one of the harder Serveta instruments to find. This new speedometers reproduce the original Veglia Bressel-style Serveta units, with an 80mph version for 200cc models and the 60mph type shown for 150cc machines. They are made by the same manufacturer used for Cambridge Lambretta’s wider instrument range and accept…
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SIP’s new 177 all-rounder

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Mark Lancaster

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1st October 2026

A new aluminium cylinder kit aims to give Vespa Largeframe owners usable road performance without sacrificing everyday manners. SIP has added a 177cc performance cylinder to its Vespa Largeframe range, developed around broad power delivery, touring reliability and scope for further tuning. Although the company classes it as a racing cylinder, the stated brief is…
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Scooters in the sunshine

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Mark Lancaster

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30th September 2026

The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum welcomed every shape and generation of scooter for its annual summer ride-in. Bright sunshine and a packed courtyard greeted visitors to the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum on 12 July, when the New Milton venue opened its doors to scooters of every age, make and model. The temperature climbed steadily through…
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The Strasbourg Effect: How the first EuroLambretta changed everything

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd September 2026

This year marks the 35th EuroLambretta, but back in 1989, the very first EuroLambretta was a far rougher affair: city-centre car parks, flooded campsites, soggy maps, failing electrics, and a ticket scramble that left plenty of riders fuming. Stuart Owen looks back at Strasbourg, the event that wasn’t perfect, but changed everything. Hundreds of Lambretta…
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