When building a Lambretta engine, carrying out upgrades or just general servicing, it’s vital that the ignition timing is set correctly. This is the point at which the compressed fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber is ignited to give optimum performance and reliability.
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One problem that occurs when restoring scooters – in particular, old Vespas – is the availability (or lack of) suitable replacement spare parts for particular models…
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Scooterboys, The Lost Tribe, effectively focuses on the scooter lifestyle history from the point I had exited it back in the 70s.
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On reviewing a book with the word ‘Mod’ in the title for an audience of the scooter faithful, the task is a little fraught.
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BOOK RELAUNCH The Influential Factor (a history of Mod) The latest version of Graham Lentz’s book, ‘The Influential Factor’ (a history of Mod) has just been published. The original version was first released back in
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Mortons Archive Deckchairs RRP: £99 The Mortons Archive offers one of the greatest collections of motorcycle images in the world. Whether it’s a rider from 1937, a showroom photograph of a rare bike, or just
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TomTom Vio sat nav RRP: £149 Reviewer: Mau TomTom’s new ‘Vio’ is claimed to be the first ‘live stream’ sat nav device to be powered by a smartphone. To use it, you download the free
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TomTom Vio sat nav RRP: £149 Reviewer: Mau TomTom’s new ‘Vio’ is claimed to be the first ‘live stream’ sat nav device to be powered by a smartphone. To use it, you download the free
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Coolflow ST jacket RRP: £99.99 Reviewer: Mau Part of the Buffalo range, the Coolflow ST has been designed as a three-layered summer weight textile jacket manufactured from a 600
Read moreDuchinni Mirage boots RRP: £74.99 Reviewer: Mau I like a pair of riding boots that look stylish and these Mirage boots certainly fit that brief. They are part of the Duchinni 2015 boot range which
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