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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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Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:30 pm

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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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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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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
Refueling routine. It's been a long time

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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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Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:06 am
Problems with BEEDSPEED???

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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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Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:51 pm
trying to put pictures up on here is a f..kin joke

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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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Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:45 pm
Adverts

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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
LCGB - BLOA - Concessionaires......confusion

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by Arcadia » Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:56 pm
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Searching Google today for 'Lambretta Concessionaires' to try and find the new book I've seen advertised, and stumbled across this instead:

There...
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Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:14 pm
How to get a licence

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by EddieStone » Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:49 am

Can someone clarify what needs to be done to get a bike licence, or really, just a CBT?

It's been decades since I got my licence, so I'm way out of...

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Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:51 pm
Bridge fixings

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by dazblakey » Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:03 pm

So a post on upgraded bridge fixing but can't find it now, any seen or know the post, they were using some square fittings

Sent from my D6603 using...

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Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:04 pm
mot exemption date

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by tavspeed » Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:21 pm
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anybody know the exact date in may ,when any vehicle over 40 years old is mot exempt,cheers
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Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:39 pm
A blog rebuilding a Vespa P200e

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by railfancwb » Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:57 am

Interesting... May be great technical information, but mostly for entertainment I suspect. Thus posted here rather than in the Vespa Tech section....

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Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:17 am
Registration

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by LI150 » Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:43 am

Bear with me I am not articulate.

I sent off my registration request to the DVLA. Mot, Authentication Letter, Copy of Nova Registration, Payment,...

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Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:59 pm
Scooter find of the Century!

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:06 pm
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I'm sure most of you have seen this on YouTube, but if not here is the video link:

Explanatory text posted on Facebook by Steve Powell: Probably...
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Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:35 pm
DVLA inspection

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by chippy » Fri May 28, 2021 6:46 am

When getting an inspection from DVLA when you register a scooter, how far do they go. Is it passable if none running but complete with all body work...

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Fri May 28, 2021 6:50 am
Chrome plating removal.

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by kevspeed » Sun May 16, 2021 5:40 pm

Earlier i dragged an old series 3 Lambretta side casing from behind a pile of junk at the back of the shed. Structurally its in good nick,but once...

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Mon May 17, 2021 11:08 am
Sealed lead acid batteries.

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by kevspeed » Sat May 15, 2021 1:29 pm

Can sealed lead acid batteries be used on their side or do they have to be upright?
I'm not sure what's inside them so I thought i would ask🙄...

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Sat May 15, 2021 4:04 pm
Thats it! End of an Era.

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by bristolmod » Sun May 09, 2021 8:37 pm

Finally called it a day. Started in April 1968 and finished in April 2021. Sold the last scooter and all the spares.

Had a great time and made many...

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Last post by Tractorman
Tue May 11, 2021 8:56 am
What Fuel?

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by MightyGem » Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:41 pm

I use standard petrol and standard two stroke oil in my Lammy, and the exhaust smells, well, normal.

The smell of the exhaust of some scooters...

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Mon May 03, 2021 10:06 am
Insurance Renewal

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by essexgp » Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:32 pm

Just got my multi bike insurance renewal today from TR Youngs now they are A Plan insurance, they normally send it in March so I've now only got 10...

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Thu Apr 08, 2021 4:06 pm

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