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NEW! Active Topics and Tapatalk (and uploading images)...

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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
How To Upload Pictures

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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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Test Drives

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by MightyGem » Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:21 pm

So, you have your scooter up for sale. A prospective buyer comes along, likes what he sees, but would like to take it for a test run.

What do you do?

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Last post by Toddy
Thu Jul 14, 2022 7:51 pm
Scooterotica Dyno centre now open…

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:34 pm

Usual services available, engine builds, cylinder porting, dyno tuning, servicing, maintenance, paint jobs, and more… 8-)

Bookings available from...

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Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:51 pm
Vespa GTS seat raincover

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by parky » Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:04 pm

On my previous GTS there was a rain cover which fitted into a small hole under the seat and which could just be pulled out when needed. Does anyone...

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Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:04 pm
Keys

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by l111amo » Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:40 pm

Hi all I’m after a spare ignition key for the lynx, it’s the type that goes in the rear of the frame, key number is f76, any ideas where to obtain &...

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Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:05 pm
Euro tour tips

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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

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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

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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

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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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Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:46 am
E10 fuel addatives

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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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Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:40 am
Michelin S83 tyre loading ratings

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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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Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:32 pm
Avanti ST clubman

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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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Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:57 pm
IOW Engine fails

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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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Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:52 pm
under slung spare wheel carrier.

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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

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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

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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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Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:47 am
Anyone know this one and is it too good to be true?

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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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Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:00 am
New lml or old Vespa??

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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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Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:05 am
First scoot (Lambretta) which model is best for a newb?

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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

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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

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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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Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:44 am
Paddy Smith screen prints

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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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Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:57 am
Customer service - not

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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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Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:17 am
'All change' at Scooterotica Garage......

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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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Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:19 pm
Interesting music video...

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by railfancwb » Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:47 am

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Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:17 pm
Sip spare

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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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Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:08 pm

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