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PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:13 am    Post subject: Scooters Reply with quote

Anyone know much about them ? I don't mean the modern twist-n-go rubbish that all the local chavs thrash round on before getting a Corsa, I'm talking about the proper old Lambretta's and Vespa's.

There were lots out over Bank Holiday weekend (as usual) and I kinda fancy one. Shocked I know nothing about them though and some of 'em seem to go for pretty serious money. Crying or Very sad

Oh c'mon, don't look at me like that - they make the right kind of noise, it's not like I said I wanted a f*ur-stroke ! Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed

Somebody point me in the right direction or just talk me out of it altogether if you want. Smile And anyway, they really piss off the old brit bike boys. Cool Embrace your inner mod ! Laughing

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like there's only you who's got an "innner mod"... Smile

Come on chaps, talk some sense into him.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scooters are brilliant to ride, go for a Lambretta if you can afford one. Recommend the Li125 if you can get one with twin saddles - superb.

Lot of bad publicity put about by "bikers" right from the 60's onwards but most have never tried one so uninformed opinion. Can be fussy and need good maintenence as any other stroker. Bit bouncy but they are bulit for chilled riding, not scratching althogh loads of parts for performance if you are that way inclined. Defeats the object really.

Try one, you'll love it.
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PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have a chat with Larry - owner of Sparkright Technologies - he's scooter mad (and just plain mad. also) - great guy with an infectious enthusiasm for Italian scoots.
07905 009895
and don't tell him that one of his managers from work sent you........... Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Go for it !!! you wont regret it, I have a tuned GP200 its well funny when you blow a 4 stroke away from the lights and roiund the corners Laughing Laughing

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

rossi46 wrote:
Go for it !!! you wont regret it, I have a tuned GP200 its well funny when you blow a 4 stroke away from the lights and roiund the corners Laughing Laughing

Did I see this one on display at the NEC at the weekend ? Very nice indeed. Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes mate that was mine, wierd really got an invite from the Ace Cafe just over a week ago asking if I would like to put it on there display Very Happy I applied to enter a cafe racers competition on there web site in April and heard nothing more until a few weeks ago when the passes arrived and the info on where and when to deliver it Exclamation Exclamation Laughing
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brilliant ! I've been hoping to get a proper scooter on our stand for ages. I'll be in touch before our next show and hopefully you'll bring it along. Very Happy

Downside is, after looking at it for a whole weekend I'll want one more than ever... Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Whats going on Tim? Shocked Rolling Eyes No Idea
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

no worries let me know where and when and as long as am in the country shouldn't be a problem mate Very Happy , I guess ya dont have many Lambretta owners on here then Laughing Laughing Laughing Question Question
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bobbyboy wrote:
Whats going on Tim? Shocked Rolling Eyes No Idea

Oh yeah bobbyboy, take the piss 'cos I fancy a Lambretta. Shall I remind you that you've just been seduced by the H-word ? Shocked Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No piss taking from me Laughing
But this does make a mockery of your 3 bike garage again Razz
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bobbyboy wrote:
No piss taking from me Laughing
But this does make a mockery of your 3 bike garage again Razz

Um, yes it does. Embarassed But then again, I can't afford one anyway. Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So does this mean your ideal 3 bike garage has changed again Question
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No doubt Lambretta can be really funny; take a look here:

http://www.lambrettainnovation.co.uk/view_page.php?pid=105 Cool
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