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by RobD
Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: advice needed please
Replies: 6
Views: 3921

Re: advice needed please

Don't think that you can check frame numbers on DVLA site, only reg numbers. You can do HPI on a frame number but often only the numbers are on the V5 for original UK bikes not the frame prefix and so there my be duplicates about. He'll just have to register with prefix. If by some previous naughty ...
by RobD
Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:22 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: motorcycle style handle bars advice
Replies: 7
Views: 2099

Re: motorcycle style handle bars advice

Ade Newnham makes adaptors to fit bars to PX, then just get some Renthals
by RobD
Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Indian GP,s (vijays etc )
Replies: 8
Views: 4037

Re: Indian GP,s (vijays etc )

Sam's website is www.lambrettafinder.com have bought a few scooters from him, wouldn't hesitate to recommend him really nice bloke and good prices too.
by RobD
Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:46 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Current opinions and thoughts on a Crank for GT186?
Replies: 22
Views: 7872

Re: Current opinions and thoughts on a Crank for GT186?

Have had an AF race crank with welded pin in mine for the past 6 years, have got a set of SIL webs with a yam 110 rod here that I'll probably replace it with.
by RobD
Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Sidecar problems
Replies: 4
Views: 2454

Re: Sidecar problems

I should imagine that they'll have an aftersales and set up service, have you tried them?
by RobD
Wed Dec 24, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Sidecar problems
Replies: 4
Views: 2454

Re: Sidecar problems

Hi,
Have you got pics of your setup? I thought all Bambinis has vertical spring arrangement? Trailer-esque torsion suspension is more common to squire.
by RobD
Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Temporary insurance to register import
Replies: 32
Views: 12121

Re: Temporary insurance to register import

I don't know, I would have thought that they are exclusive, you can get insurance without an MOT and vice versa. I was made aware of the change in the DVLA requirements by a bloke who imports scooters from india and so I would think all of his are post 1960. I was sceptical myself until I read the l...
by RobD
Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:54 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Temporary insurance to register import
Replies: 32
Views: 12121

Re: Temporary insurance to register import

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Proof is in the pudding as they say, not necessarily in the pudding that answered your email at the DVLA...
by RobD
Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:45 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Temporary insurance to register import
Replies: 32
Views: 12121

Re: Temporary insurance to register import

Same day response Dear Mr Bond Thank you for your email received on 6/11/14. Your email reference number is 2524079. In order to register a vehicle you will need to send your application to DVLA Swansea SA99 1BE. You will also need to present documentation to confirm your identity. I can confirm th...
by RobD
Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Temporary insurance to register import
Replies: 32
Views: 12121

Re: Temporary insurance to register import

There's a lot of misinformation flying around this thread about what is or what isn't required. It clearly states what is required on the V55/5 and is pretty much as Daggs has listed for scooters. As part of the process for first registration of vehicle - new or old is taxing it - therefore insuran...