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Global Announcement: NEW! Active Topics and Tapatalk (and uploading images)...

Last post by ktmh5 « Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:39 am
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:48 am

Two 'help' topics for all users, new and old: Active Topics and Tapatalk.

Active Topics:

Anyone visiting the forum via PC/Laptop etc who wants to...

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Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:39 am
Global Announcement: How To Upload Pictures

Last post by Scooterdude « Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:30 pm
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:57 am » in Welcome
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Pictures: Anyone wanting to display pics or vids should use these methods:

Flickr (recommended).
1) Sign up to an account with Flickr:
2) Upload...
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Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:30 pm

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Euro tour tips

Last post by EddieStone « Tue Dec 21, 2021 12:42 pm
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by EddieStone » Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:09 pm

Is there a decent thread on here about touring Europe?
I'm in Devon, but the Brittany ferry is a ballache to book and expensive, so I'm thinking of...

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Last post by EddieStone
Tue Dec 21, 2021 12:42 pm
E10

Last post by EddieStone « Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:07 pm
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by l111amo » Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:58 pm

E10 fuel coming in September, I take it classic scooters can’t use it, what do we do now ?

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Last post by EddieStone
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:07 pm
Punctures

Last post by EddieStone « Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:58 am
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by MightyGem » Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:35 pm

So, I ride a pushbike with the tyres at 50-60psi. A thorn punctures the tyre. I repair it, pump it back up to 50-60psi and carry on.

My scooter...

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Last post by EddieStone
Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:58 am
SIP in the UK & Black Friday

Last post by EddieStone « Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:46 am

by EddieStone » Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:46 am

Has anyone used SIP in the UK? Are their products shipped from the UK ad exempt from customs and duty?

Also do they typically have a Black Friday...

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Last post by EddieStone
Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:46 am
E10 fuel addatives

Last post by EddieStone « Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:40 am
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by parky » Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:44 pm

Sorry if this has been asked before, but has anyone used one of the fuel additives now available to combat E10 fuel. Obviously I try to use E5 but it...

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Last post by EddieStone
Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:40 am
Michelin S83 tyre loading ratings

Last post by parky « Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:32 pm
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by parky » Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:36 am

Am I correct in assuming there are two different load ratings for S83's.? I seem to recall there used to be.

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Last post by parky
Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:32 pm
Avanti ST clubman

Last post by YAMLAM « Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:57 pm
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by YAMLAM » Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:09 pm

anybody used the above ?
plenty of my clubmates are using the Avanti Ex-box and rate them , any feed back on the ST ?

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Last post by YAMLAM
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:57 pm
IOW Engine fails

Last post by coaster « Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:52 pm
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by B-Race Tuning » Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:23 pm
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I have now been made aware of four engine fails on the return trip from the IOW along the south corridor to the south west. All/ each is symptomatic...
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Last post by coaster
Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:52 pm
under slung spare wheel carrier.

Last post by johnny diamond « Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:01 am

by johnny diamond » Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:01 am

Anyone here tried that underslung spare wheel carrier, that Tino made,??
I can't find any online, or on his site, just curious for feedback.

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Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:01 am
SERVER SWITCHOVER @ 9am Tuesday

Last post by Norrie Bodge « Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:10 pm
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 5:21 pm

We will be conducting some planned maintenance at 9am on Tuesday morning, please give it an hour to resolve any issues, and then REFRESH your browser...

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Last post by Norrie Bodge
Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:10 pm
Eric Cope smashes 127mph at Elvington on full-bodied Taylor Tuned Lambretta 250cc

Last post by drunkmunkey6969 « Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:47 am
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:02 pm
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It was one of those days when the engine performance, tuning, gearing, rider ability and weather conditions all aligned.

Full story here:

8-)
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Last post by drunkmunkey6969
Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:47 am
Anyone know this one and is it too good to be true?

Last post by cakoceag874 « Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:00 am
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by Wulfy66 » Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:35 pm
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Am a complete newbie and looking for a first scoot and came across this ad. It looks great but seems too good to be true

Any advice would be...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:00 am
New lml or old Vespa??

Last post by cakoceag874 « Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:05 am
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by Revvers » Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:23 am
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Hello all. Looking for a classic style geared scooter for spring/summer commute, as I don't want to use the Lammy for that anymore. Should I get a...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:05 am
First scoot (Lambretta) which model is best for a newb?

Last post by cakoceag874 « Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:51 am
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by britcay » Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:37 am
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Hi there am new to scooters and looking for my first.

It's going to be a Lammy, but I'm wondering what my best options are. Might look at a project...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:51 am
Ricspeed - Rich Smith - Rest In Peace

Last post by cakoceag874 « Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:26 am
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:10 pm
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It is with my deepest regret that i have to write this post, with regard to the recent passing of our friend Rich Smith - AKA Ricspeed.

I saw Rich...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:26 am
Halcyon Bar End Mirrors

Last post by cakoceag874 « Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:44 am
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by Blenks » Tue May 12, 2015 3:33 pm

Has anybody fitted Halcyon bar end mirrors to their scooter? I have tried a couple of different mirror types including head set mounted, Stadium...

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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:44 am
Paddy Smith screen prints

Last post by cakoceag874 « Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:57 am
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by MrMac » Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:04 pm

Hiya

I bought these maybe 15 years ago - (the late and great) Paddy Smith limited edition screen prints - Bank Holiday number 1 and 2. I think they...

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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:57 am
Customer service - not

Last post by cakoceag874 « Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:17 am
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by rosscla » Sat Aug 05, 2017 1:46 am
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I spent a couple of hundred pounds with a well known dealer, albeit a year or so ago, and at this rate might be the last money I spend with them. I...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:17 am
'All change' at Scooterotica Garage......

Last post by cakoceag874 « Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:19 pm
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Tue Dec 22, 2015 12:20 am
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Due to a change in circumstances, I shall no longer be working out of the Scooterotica Garage @ Ripon as of Feb 1st.

All current engine builds will...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:19 pm
Interesting music video...

Last post by cakoceag874 « Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:17 pm
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by railfancwb » Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:47 am

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Last post by cakoceag874
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:17 pm
Sip spare

Last post by cakoceag874 « Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:08 pm
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by flipster » Sun Mar 17, 2019 6:31 pm
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I want to fit a SIP tubeless spare rim and tyre to my leg shield spare carrier . (Standard split rim and tyre fitted at mo ) I’m planning on using m8...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:08 pm
Refueling routine. It's been a long time

Last post by cakoceag874 « Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:06 am
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by onthelam » Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:31 am
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I will be borrowing a S3 TV175 for my general running around and local commute. Haven't ridden a Lammy since about '68
What do guys do for adding oil...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:06 am
Problems with BEEDSPEED???

Last post by cakoceag874 « Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:51 pm
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by davla » Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:04 am
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Has anyone had any issues with Beedspeed recently? I’ve used them in and off for 20 years but over the last 5 weeks they’re been messing me around...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:51 pm
trying to put pictures up on here is a f..kin joke

Last post by cakoceag874 « Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:45 pm
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by soulboy » Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:19 pm
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whats happening tried and tried again :evil: :x
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Last post by cakoceag874
Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:45 pm
Adverts

Last post by Lambretta67 « Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:16 pm
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by l111amo » Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:02 pm
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Sorry not really scooter related, but is anyone else getting loads of adverts popping up on here, started this week. Plus how do you stop them....
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Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:16 pm

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