Coming back to the scene.

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jedan71
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Hi

I remember getting my first Lambretta back in 88 a GP150 cut-down, then work and travel put all that scene on the back burner. I tried a comeback in 91 with a new SX200, that was stolen :o I went quiet for a very long time, even emigrating 7 years ago to NZ. then a work colleague suggested we import a scooter from India, good enough challenge..

Then I saw a one line advert on the internet, i asked for a photo and this is what i got back

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Luckily with my new Indian friends they had to make it roadworthy for export, it wasn't real money just time with all the bureaucracy Indian style

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I started the rebuild process just under a year ago even had a house move to cater my new garage requirements, the target was to make it roadworthy but nothing special as i have to keep it standard as possible for NZ regulations, which i have to do next like add indicators and front brake switch etc.

Here is what i have built, its not perfect by any standards, kicks on 2nd go and the electrics seem OK.

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Got so much advise from myself asking questions on the tech forum or reading the advise here from others, Thank you everyone, just glad to get back into a great scene..

I have all the photos from all the stages from purchase to Indian repairs to what they call RTO road tests to getting here. its been a very interesting journey and i have never really and truly valued what patience is so much.
db67
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Great story & pics , scoot has turned out great too! db67 ;)
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Doom Patrol
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You've done a good job. Looks like a nice, tidy scooter.
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T5-190
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Nice scooter and a great story.
GLscoot
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Its always good to see people getting back into scooters.
Just out of interest can you not get away with bar end indicators in NZ.
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Toddy
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Agree great story and scooter , well done :D
As my Dad used to say "Each to their own lad"
jedan71
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GLscoot....any method of mounting your indicators Is acceptable, Just as kite marked lens.I got mine as second hand and quite retro looking.
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