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- Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
- Replies: 17
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Re: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
Ha it's all coming back now. Tom Loughbridge Motorcyles in Heswall (Tom was a celebrated Manx TT Motorbike rider), they carried a token set of scooter bits to cater for the strong local scooter scene. I recall one Saturday after I'd been kicked off my scoot midweek by some nasty Grebs, recognising t...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5920
Re: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
And Marriotts Motorcycles in Birkenhead, where one of the brothers was Scooter friendly, but it was mostly frequented by Greasers (Rockers). A tough and densely populated part of town where lots of Skinheads were always around. Interactions at Marriotts were often 'interesting' to say the least
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5920
Re: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
This post got me thinking and reminiscing. Who on here (from the North West) remembers Lizzie Smolenz the Rock Ferry Vespa dealers, Turners of Merseyside (see above re Barry Turner), Deeside Scooters in Queensferry, The dealership (sorry can't recall the official name) in the centre of Chester. Jeep...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5920
Re: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
Barry Turner (Scooter Warehouse) is still going in his unit in Ellesmere Port. As above, a good bloke to deal with and very knowledgeable. Best to call him first as I'm not sure of his opening hours during the current lockdown. TEL: 0151 356 8384 MOB: 07940 915190 Scooter Warehouse, 61 Merseyton Ro...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:11 am
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5920
Re: Lambretta Workshops In The Northwest.
Not sure if Barry Turner is still going. He had a unit in Ellesmere Port. He is 'The Man' when it comes to knowledge around any model. He used to work at Len Turners in Rock Ferry back in the day when he was a young 'un. A pukka Lambretta trained mechanic. I bought my first Jet 200 from Turners in t...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:03 am
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: The "Bean Collection", Where are they now?
- Replies: 11
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Re: The "Bean Collection", Where are they now?
Seem like a potentially good feature story and refresh article for Scootering. Worth dropping them a line. Good luck with the search.
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Cutdown views
- Replies: 9
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Re: Cutdown views
Yep they are old school, starting with the very early Skelly scoots. Back in the early 1970's one of my mates had a well used S2. It had been in a minor prang but front muddy and leggies were badly bashed. So he removed them along with the rear runners. When I rode it I couldn't believe the handling...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:52 pm
- Forum: Tech FAQ
- Topic: Smiths Speedo Recalibration
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13206
Re: Smiths Speedo Recalibration
Unfortunately it's the 120, but I have sourced a 90 mph so will use that once it arrives. Seasons greetings to you too.
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 1:53 am
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Best place in UK post a lambretta TV for sale?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2860
Re: Best place in UK post a lambretta TV for sale?
Hi David Scooter Trader is not a bad option as you'll capture Scootering Magazine subscribers. Ebay is the obvious option if you want to reach the international market. Gumtree here in Australia might be worth looking at as we don't get too many genuine TV's coming onto the market here and the enthu...
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:42 am
- Forum: Tech FAQ
- Topic: Smiths Speedo Recalibration
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13206
Re: Smiths Speedo Recalibration
I'm happy with the 90mph, was bang on at 40mph against a speed warning sign. Given how much they are, Indian repro standard my opinion is your stuck with what you got. Stick a small GPS speedo on somewhere? Thanks Gaz. I'm going to take your advice and give it a go as is. he only thing I'm bothered...