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Danny y Loder’s Elvis-th hemed Lamb bretta ‘COPPER & CHROME’

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IT’S A MOD’S LIFE

RECOLLECTIONS OF A LEEDS SCOOTERIST

RECREATING THAT 80S STYLE WELDING-UP A TOOLBOX DOOR

BERKHAMSTED BLACK KNIGHTS THE MEMOIRS OF DAVID BRACKLEY

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Are classic scooter prices reaching extortionate levels?

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aving spare time on my hands recently, I thought I’d troll through some of the online internet sites to get an update on prices currently being asked for classic scooters – and I couldn’t believe what I found. For just over £10,000 a S1 Framebreeather Lambretta was on offer (albeit a nicely restored one now sporting a 200cc SX engine), or even a Series 3 Li for a tad under £10,000 – what’s going on?

I’m fully aware that the cost of living increases year-by-year, but are scooters really worth that sort of money – they might reflect how much the scooter has cost the

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owner, who in turn tries to recoup what they think their scooter is worth – but to the purchaser, is it being realistic? Well it might be to that rich bloke who’s got more money than sense, but in my opinion it’s all a bit self-defeating for the scooterist in general.

Pushing prices up just helps to push people away from our lifestyle – especially the youngsters, who probably won’t be able to afford the purchase of a classic scooter (unless they have rich parents).

In a lifestyle where the average of a classic scooterist is getting older year-byyear, this sort of thing does nothing to help encourage new blood onto the scene.

NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT?

Yes, it’s that question that many males (me included) dread if it’s being asked by your partner. But in this case I’m talking about the discreet makeover we've just carried out on Classic Scooterist, starting this issue. As in any relationship (I’m talking about the one between Classic Scooterist and you the reader here) we like to try and keep things looking fresh. Of course, not everyone likes too much change, so although we’ve tweaked a few things we hope we haven’t gone too far overboard, so read on and enjoy the new look.

Issue 132 April/May 2020

Pictured on the cover of this issue is Danny Loder’s Elvis-themed Lambretta ‘Roustabout’. Read more about it on page 30.

Contents in brief 6

Scooterama

A felicitous fanfare of facts, feedback and faces

12 Back when we had hair

Reader's nostalgic memories from times that have long gone by

16 What’s going on?

A brief glance at what's coming up over the next few months on the scooterist calendar

18 Event and rallies

A round-up of some of the most recent scooter-related events

30 Taking care of business

Danny Loder’s lifelong love of scooters spawns 'Roustabout' his Lambretta tribute to Elvis Presley

36 Cherokees SC (and friends)

Graham Bird converts his scooter-related slides to share with us

40 ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Andy Edensor’s Street Sleeper Vespa

44 Plastic fantastic

The US-based Pyro Plastics Corporation was unique in the world of plastic models.

Known for producing model ships, the Vespa GS160 was one of four exceptions

46 Lui, Lui project

Rich Addison finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel…

62 It’s a Mod’s life

Dennis Cronian recollects on his life as a Leeds scooterist

70 Recreating that 1980s style

One popular mods of that time period was weldingup your toolbox door - JB shows us how to do it

50 A snapshot in time

74 Improving your scooter’s ride

52 The phoenix arises

76 Scooter clubs

Memoirs of David Brackley and the Berkhamsted Black Knights SC Pip Morris and his milemunching TS1 Lambretta

The Vespa rear suspension damper sometimes needs a little bit of tlc...

Meet, greet and join your local scooter club

56 Copper and chrome

80 Scooterist classifieds

60 Five countries in fifteen days

82 Blast from the past

A stunning and delectable Model D Lambretta

Travelling around Europe in 1958 on a Durkopp Diana

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IoW rally relocates to Sandown Airport For the past year rumours have abounded that the BSRA’s IoW national rally venue at Smallbrook Stadium was under threat due to possible redevelopment plans.

And with funding for this venture

now having been secured, the future of the annual scooter event being held at Smallbrook came into doubt.

As a consequence of this, the VFM, who organise the event on

behalf of the BSRA have decided to change venues and the 2020 event will now be based at Sandown Airport where there will be a huge camping area with easy access to the rally site.

Steve Hine – can you help?

Between 1979 and 1993, Steve Hine used to race scooters. He contacted us recently to see if we could ask any of our readers if they had any pictures of him racing. If you have and are happy to share them with Steve, then please contact us here at Classic Scooterist.

Do you have a question?

Can Classic Scooterist help you find the answer?

It doesn’t necessarily have to be a technical question and can be about any scooter-related subject. If we don’t know the answer ourselves, then we’ll throw your question over to our readers to see if they can help. Email scooterguru@ scooteristscene.com with your questions, but don’t expect an instant answer – sometimes these things take time.

Chuck Swonnell, RIP

Enter the BSRA 2020 Riders’ Championship

Piaggio recall the 300HPE Piaggio has recalled various models of the 2019 Vespa GTS and GTV 300 HPE range due a potential braking problem. It would appear that some machines have brake lines that have been incorrectly galvanised and this could lead to hydrogen leaking into the brake fluid, thus reducing braking efficiency.

The recall is just a precaution according to Piaggio and owners of affected machines should already have been contacted. If owners have any doubt as to whether this affects their bike, they should contact their local Vespa dealer quoting the recall number PP2ZZQ1904_GTS.

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Are you attending the BSRA national rally series in 2020? Why not enter this year’s Riders’ Championship? It’s really simple: ride to every BSRA national rally, plus this year’s bonus event (Mersea Island) and be in with a shout to win a fabulous trophy (to keep), free insurance, a cash prize, plus free entry for the all individual class winners to every BSRA national rally to be held in 2021 (there’s also a host of other top prizes).

All you need to do to enter is to ride to every BSRA national rally and come and see us at the Lexham Insurance stall, on the Saturday of each individual event between 9am and 2pm; we stamp your card and that’s it!

All we need to know is your name, address and postcode, and whether you’re a ‘Club’ or ‘Solo’ rider. Send your details to alb401@hotmail.com or visit us at the Lexham Insurance Stall at the BSRA organised events.

Ride safe, and see you on the rallies.

Rick and Ann - plus our new assistant, Scottt

Literally as we go to press, we've just been informed that Marshall 'Chuck' Swonnell passed away on February 25, 2020. He will be sorely missed by all his friends and family.

On behalf of Classic Scooterist and all our readers our condolences go out to his family at this time of sorrow. A tribute to Chuck will follow in the next issue.

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CP ONE35 KIT (part 2)

One giant step…

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ast issue I looked at the CPOne35 kit detailing those J range and Luna line machines that it’s been designed for and providing the background history that’s made the CP One35 a required piece of kit. I also looked at what’s in the kit itself along with carburettors, fuel and gearing.

During the past few months my friend and fellow Luna-tic, John Walklate, has been acquiring the relevant parts of the kit so he could convert his Lui 50 CL into something that can now comfortably keep-up with 2020 traffic. Hopefully, in the not-too-distant future I’ll get the chance to go for a spin on his machine and give a road test write up.

Anyway, back to providing more information on the various parts of the kit…

IGNITION:

The original ignition on your J or Luna line machine can still be used, BUT (there always is) Casa Performance have developed and manufactured a new Italian-made 12v electronic ignition system – the Ducati Firefly.

There’s a number of advantages to using this system including: Genuine full 90w power output (so great lights even at low revs) Single pick-up Full Ducati guarantee CNC manufactured aluminium fan (making it robust); this is a Casa Performance HiFlow item which reduces drag but massively increases airflow

EXHAUST ISSUES

In time Casa Performance will be manufacturing two types of exhaust to be used with this kit; these will be a standard-type and a sports-type. If you look at it as a whole the power output you get will in part be due to which type of exhaust you use. In respect of Casa Performance, their aim is that by using their exhausts you’ll be provided with at least 10bhp if you use the standard item and 12 bhp-plus if you use the sports model. These are figures based on using the CP One35 kit out of the box and un-tuned.

So what about your original Luna line items? The exhaust flange on the kit

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has 4x 7mm fixing studs, unlike the original two-stud fixings. However, you can still use the original exhausts as two of the four studs present on the cylinder are in the original positions. However, 50cc Lui engines DO NOT have the additional exhaust mounting lugs cast into the engine casing to the right of the flywheel cowling (as on the 75cc machines).

To fix this problem, a stainless steel flywheel spacer ring which fits under the 50cc flywheel cowling has the additional lug incorporated in it. The adapter ring also doubles-up as a spacer to fit under the 50cc flywheel cowlings as they’re shallower than the 100/125cc cowlings and use of them obtains the correct height when used in conjunction with the 100/125cc cylinder cowlings.

TRANSMISSION

Innocenti manufactured the J and Luna line clutches in either 2- or 3-plate versions, dependant on which model they were to be fitted to. There are three different sizes of clutch (bell) crown wheel sprockets which have teeth sizes of 45, 46 and 47. If that wasn’t enough the J range (45, 46 and 47 teeth items) use a needle bearing (within a pressed in steel race) whilst the Luna line items used a bronze bush. (46 and 47 tooth items).

Innocenti confusingly produced two types of central clutch spid ders (they needed to, as the 2- or 3-plate clutches had different heights).

The 50cc machines use the 2-plate clutch which cannot be used with this kit. Without

getting too technical, the 3-plate clutch spiders have different sizes and when choosing what you use, you need to ensure that it’s a 3-plate type with the correct sized central splined hole to match your gearbox cluster. There’s a wealth of information on the Rimini Lambretta Centre site, so it’s best to read-up on what you need in respect of both the J range and Luna machines.

It should be noted that a Lunamaster modern cassette-type clutch has been made for use with the kit. You should bear in mind though that the Lunamaster can only be used with a 4-speed gearbox endplate.

SPROCKETS & DRIVE CHAINS

I could write a whole article on this issue, but I think it best that anyone with the kit, or thinking of buying the kit, uses the information on the RLC website. Ultimately there’s a lot of information contained within the website and this will help guide you on your choices. As for chain guides, you can choose to use the standard item or a remade Casa Performance one – I guess it depends on how much you want or have to spend on your engine.

CYLINDER & FLYWHEEL COWLINGS

Again Innocenti produced a number of different cylinder and flywheel cowlings during the production runs of both the J range and Luna line machines. It’s worth noting that all standard Innocenti cowlings can be used.

The J range items are steel, while the Luna line ones are hard plastic. [NOTE: if you own a 50cc or 75cc machine then you’ll need to fit the Casa Performance flywheel spacer ring under the flywheel cowling to distance it away from the engine casing, so that it’s then correctly aligned with the taller Cento/J 125/ Starstream cylinder cowling].

The J range cylinder cowlings are either the short type used in the 50cc machines

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or tall type used on the 100 or 125 cc machines. Luna line cylinders are all short type irrespective of whether they’re for the 50cc or 75cc models. To fit the CP One35 kit you’ll need the tall type cylinder cowling – so if you don’t own one, get looking for a Cento, J125 or Starstream item. The original Innocenti or Indian SIL cowling will need to be cut on the inlet side so that it clears the reed valve assembly casting. The aperture on the exhaust side needs little modification.

As if all of this wasn’t enough, I need to point out that there are differences in the original cowlings (wherever they’re made) and on some you’ll need to enlarge the spark plug hole.

MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED

The general aim of Casa Performance was to make the CP One35 as close to being a ‘plug and play’ item as possible. But any scooterist will know that this isn’t always possible. As far as the engine is concerned there are no modifications required to the engine casing itself. The frame doesn’t need any modification though the rear mudguard needs a five centimetre section removing from it, so that it doesn’t foul the reed valve inlet manifold when the suspension is under movement. On Luna line machines (given that you’re going to need the taller cylinder cowling) I need to point out that the cylinder comes into close proximity to the underside of the frame under heavy suspension movement, so it’s a wise move to upgrade the rear shocker to a Series 3/GP BGM item with two special reduction bushes. Casa Performance says this will massively improve the scooter’s handling.

TUNING

Ah the dark art of scooter tuning! I guess many folk won’t be satisfied with the straight out of the box 135cc concept and will look

to push the kit further.

To this end Casa Performance have left a large base gasket face area, whiich includes an integral extra lug for a third transfer port on the underside of the barrel and the two transfer ports are both ‘lipped’ over on their extremity at the base gasket face as well. What does that mean? In short, if you want to open the transfer ports, then the lip can easily be removed and the side of the transfer ports then increases dramatically.

IN CONCLUSION

The CP One35 kit is designed and sold as a useable road-going kit for everyday use, so that your J range machine or your Luna line machine can be used as a daily rider for commuting or even used for touring. Casa Performance are keen to point out that it’s NOT a race kit, but if you want to tune it then the potential is definitely there.

I think kudos has to be given to Dean Orton, the team at Rimini Lambretta Centre and Casa Performance for producing a kit that will transform so many of Innocenti’s lower cc scooters into machines that can become more useable.

John Walklate has not long finished the build of his engine (with the help of Matt Wade) so his Lui 50 CL is now undergoing its running-in period. I’m looking to take the scooter for a test ride and in a future issue we’ll look at the kit and any issues that John and Matt ran into during the build of Johnny’s machine and ultimately how the machine performs when it’s out and about.

Reviewer: Pete Davies Price: £ various

PM Tuning have released a new power pipe for the Royal Alloy GP/TG 300 ranges.

The hand-crafted PM99 X-Tech performance slip-on exhaust is the end product of PM Tuning's technical know-how dyno research and development.

Developed in-house by the team at PM Tuning Racing Products it extracts an additional 2.5bhp @ 60mph over the standard RA exhaust. PM have road-tested with the aim being to provide superior throttle response and a linear power increase throughout the entire speed range, The unit is manufactured in the UK from high-grade polished 304 stainless steel. PM say the pipe has 2T aesthetical looks, great performance and sound; it provides improved handling due to reduced un-sprung weight. It has a single point quick-release rubber void bush mounting and spring retained slip joint. No variator roller adjustments are required, you just remove the old system, fit and go (all necessary fitting hardware is included).

Info: www.pmtuning.co.uk | sales@ pmtuning.co.uk | 01524 850800 RRP: £272.42

Mk1 T5 Pole Position seat Mk1 Vespa T5 seats are quite scarce.

One of the most popular versions was the Giuliari Pole Position seat which provided separate seating areas for driver and pillion. This latest seat is a remake of that design and follows the classic lines of Giuliari’s original design.

Info: www.ve-uk.com RRP: £135.75

Martin Plummer, RIP

Long-time VMSC stalwart and German scooter enthusiast, Martin Plummer was taken ill in October 2019; his health problems developed even further and he passed away on December 7, 2019.

Although knowledgeable on all makes of scooters, German machines became Martin’s passion with him attending and being involved in the organising of many scooter events; he was also a committee member of the Maico Owners Club.

On behalf of Classic Scooterist and all our readers, we send condolences to his family and friends.

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SCOOTERAMA! Clarke COB10C Worklight

Vespa GTS/GTV ‘Bambini’ grab rail Depending on stature, the standard fit Vespa GTS/GTV seat rail placing can prove to be unsatisfactory. SIP’s ‘Bambini’ alternative support rails could help solve that, as it features two raised hand grips, which they claim helps to improve the ergonomics and safety aspects for the pillion.

Info: www.sip-scootershop.com RRP: £46

p Malossi power-up clutch system m Developed for large fram me Vespas the new Malossi Power-up clutch system comes in two variations to cover all the PX and T5 scooter range. Both have recalculated and restricted clutch tolerances, especially in in the connection to the backplate and bell, which help eliminate rattling and also increase the part service life. The kit comes with a set of auxiliary springs allowing the end user the flexibility of different set-ups.

Info: www.ve-uk.com RRP: from £120

Go green with Shiny Sauce Eco-friendly motorcycle cleaner Shiny Sauce has launched its new refillable bottles. The latest addition to its product line-up allows bikers to visit their local Shiny Sauce stockist and replenish their empties from a 200-litre metal drum in store. Shiny Sauce is an all-in-one green alternative to traditional bike cleaners. It’s biodegradable, water-based and pH-neutral, which can clean off the toughest of ingrained dirt, no matter the surface.

Info: www.shinysauce.com RRP: £8.99 for a bottle | £6 for a refill

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Tinkering with your pride and joy, or fettling a new project in the workshop?

Clarke’s 800 lumen COB10C LED Worklight could d be just what yo ou need. It comes s bundled with a floor stand and d carry handle – and has a 20,000-hour liffe expectancy.

Info: www. machinemart.c co.uk RRP: £21.59

RST Tech X Technical Top RST’s Tech X top has been created from CP-U fabric to keep you comfortable no matter the conditions. It’s a clever bit of kit that’s available with either long or short sleeves.

Info: www.moto-direct.com RRP: £32.99

VE flyscreens

SIP Performance rims

VE UK has recently extended their VE Actif flyscreen range. Previously available for classic Vespa and Lambretta scooters, there are now new variations to fit the modern Royal Alloy, Scomadi and the new retro Lambretta based machines.

There are a choice of eleven colours for the base section plus a choice of two shapes for the top (standard or rounded). What’s more bespoke colours can be tailored to suit any style of scooter.

Info: www.ve-uk.com RRP: £ ask

SIP Performance rims are produced with a perfect surface finish; they have 20 spokes, are surface CNC machined and have the SIP logo cast into them. The rims are produced according to ETRTO (European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation) guidelines and have KBA (German Federal Office for The Vespa GTS models with the ABS system produced in 2014, require an extra spacer washer beneath the ABS sensor (the latest Vespa GTS ABS models have a ceramic wheel for ABS set up already bolted to the wheel itself). These models require wheel nuts with an internal thread, to which the ceramic wheel is also fixed.

The ABS sensor will still till require repositioning for correct alignment.

Info: www.sipscootershop.com RRP: £ ask

ST90 gearbox oil and vintage-style can

New Actif Expansion pipe for large frame Vespas

Here’s one for the Lambretta lovers – TASS are offering a combination set of Castrol ST90 gearbox oil remade in a collectable original style vintage fuel can, which is ideal for you to re-use either as a two-stroke oil carrier, or for storing things in the man shed.

TASS have been servicing scooter owners with large or small scooter parts since 1988 from their well-stocked high street shop in Cliftonville, Kent; a fast ordering system is also available via their website.

Info: www.t-a-s-s.co.uk RRP: £15.25

Constructed from stainless steel the new VE Actif Expansion exhaust is now available for the Vespa PX, PE and T5 range of scooters. Designed to produce its power in the mid/high range, the unit is designed to fit snugly under the engine utilising a 3-point mounting system, right-hand side exit with the muffler exiting below the shock mount.

Info: www.ve-uk.com RRP: £219.99

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Pri rize ized ed P200 Here’s a few pictures from 1983.

They show my Arthurian-sty tyled y P200e named ‘Promised you a Miracle – I loved that scooter.

Andy Tilby Baxter

Scun Scu unnttthhhooorrrpppee mee m mem mooorrriiies es R Right: Proper kegs and shiny helmets iin our 76/77 Woolworths and Army & Navy vyy Stores parkas.

Above: This picture was taken outside the Scunthorpe Telegraph offices with four scooters lined-up (three with passengers I think)? That’s me on the back of the nearest one, then Mike Pacey on his GP, Seamus Mcilwee (GP) and Paul Causebrook (Special).

Mark Brough

Isl sle leem ofoorrriMan me mem mo iies esann Here’s a picture of YNK 93F taken at the IoM; it was originally a Lambretta S-ty type, y but was later painted in an Oakley colour scheme.

George Scobell

Thos Tho ossee wer weere r thhe day the daays! y My hair is still the same – but without that bit on the top…

Dean Lloyyd

A bridge to far A not-so-old picture taken in 2019. After the Bradford Discharge SC event, I had a front wheel puncture and had to wait on the bridge for help!

Glenn Rowan If we squint, we can just about see you Glenn

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This picture was taken at Pegasus Bridge on a trip to Normandy with Jim Perkins. We ran our Vespas on paraffin – don’t ask!

Gary Robertson

Back in the good old days.

Kevin Dennis Murphy

Man any ny moo moooonnnss ago agg A non-scooter-related weekend away from about 33 years ago.

Lee Geary

Sixti xties ies mem mee m mooorrriiies es Here's a couple of photos from the 1960ss, taken in Leigh, Greater Manchester. The young lad posing with the Lambretta in the picture below is the late David Lodge..

The picture appearing to the right shows his girlfriend of that time (and who was later became his wife), Beryl.

Jackie Rogerson

At ‘Ful ull ll Bor ore’ r On the road during the 2001 Full Bore tour to Switzerland with Peter Kent and the rest of a great bunch of lads.

Tony Higgs

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Iggy’’s rac aci ciinnngg mem mee m mooorrriiies es Me winning the ‘Up to 150cc Class’ hill climb at Port Soderick at the Isle of Man in 1972 on my Supertune SX150, but with GP headset and old Li panels. Manchester Lyons had a clean sweep at that event with me in the 150cc Class, Ron Moss in the 200s and Anne Weir in the Ladies.

Theen and Then annd now noow

The last year I raced was 1976 and as well as chairs, there was a last fling on solos at Doune Hill Climb on 150cc Specials came 2nd to Webbo.

Iggy Mycock

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Right: Me when I had lots of hair back in 1980 on my Vespa 90 at Southend-on-Sea. Above: Me in 2019 now with very little hair on my Lambretta S3 Li – again at Southend-on-Sea. Gary Verall

Way back when.

Paul Wood

Thee sti sttiiccckky k sli slliidddee effe ffect ect In the 80s, you didn’t listen to advice because you were young and you would learn the hard way about a non-chrome Amal slide - those who know, know.

Lee James

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That’s me in the centre wearing the ridiculous head scarf with Frank, Martin (laughing), Garry and Seamus – the others pictured, I haven’t got a clue!

Jonny Lopez

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Above: Here’s a picture of my GP which I did in 2008 for the Scarborough rally. Suitable 70s inspired from reading ‘Time, Trouble and Money’ first time around and the 70s film ‘Superfly’.

Right: My Vespa T5 from 2007.

Wayne Slacker Westwood

Isl sle le of Wig ight ght,t 1974 A memory from the IoW scooter rally. The blue scooter in the picture is now my ‘Jimmy’/’Being’ scooter.

Rob Mod

Mor oreca recam am mbbbee 1986 Doddggyy com coom mpppaaannnyy Here’s a cracking old photo taken at a 90s scooter event somewhere with some dodgy gyy Nuneaton Pacemakers and Inner City tyy scooter clubs.

John ‘Brano’Branson

Happy memories from back in the 1980s.

Shell Jane Shell has loads more images from this event, but unfortunately, we didn’t have room to fit them alll in – sorry!!

Skeegg gg 1990 ggy The Pink Pigs SC at Skegness in 1990 after breaking through police lines. It was more than bloody bracing; it was the rally where anything and everything happened!

Mark Dyble

Seevventies Bllaackpool Great memories.

Mike Pacey

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LAST CHANCE TO GET MESSY

Those FOS boys are repeating their annual event over the weekend of July 31-Aug 2, 2020 when ‘Messy #6’ will take place at Lucarly’s, Wilton Road, Cleethorpes DN36 4AW (Let’s hope they get better weather for this one). Tickets are going fast, so act now and you won’t be disappointed.

WANGERLAND SUMMER MELTDOWN

This is a rally similar to Scooterist Meltdown and takes place between August 21-24, 2020. Situated on the German North Sea coast, not far from the Dutch border, the Wangerland offers hotels, pubs, bars, a restaurant and even its own swimming lake with a sandy beach and beach bar. The concept is the same as for the Meltdown pay once, enjoy everything for free. Visit the ‘Wangerland Scooter Rally’ on Facebook for more information.

BSRA NATIONAL RALLIES

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MAY 22-25: Kelso (Spring Bank Holiday) JUNE 26-28: Big 7, Paddock Wood, Kent) JULY 24-26: SWSC Weymouth AUG 28-31: IoW International event SEPT 25-27: SWSC, Woolacombe OCT 23-25: Southport (note: clock change weekend) MORE INFO: ■ Facebook www.facebook.com/bsra.greatbritain ■ Instagram @bsra.uk ■ Twitter @Bsra_uk

EXTRAVAGANZA 2020

The VMSC returns to the Sports Connexion Centre in Ryton-onDunsmore (CV8 3FL) for their annual Vintage and Custom Extravaganza on Sunday April, 5.

As per usual, the event will be packed with rare vintage scooters, as well as modernday custom machinery. Doors open at 10am - it’s an event not to be missed. To enter your scooter call Ian on 01942 743428.

Other info: ‘Vintage Motor Scooter Club’ on Facebook.

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Sunday May 17 is the date for North Staffs Jesters SC annual event. Taking place at Silk Street, Leek (ST13 6HX) from 11am onwards there will be a large parts fair and market plus a ridden custom show; live music will be supplied by DJ Mike Coburn. More info available via Steph (07817 429616) or Chris (07795 232537).

ODDBALLS #6

Returning again for 2020, the Oddballs rally never disappoints with its eclectic mix of music, lifestyles and subcultures. The event takes place over the he weekend of August 7-9, 200 at Ab Abingdon Rugby Club O OX14 5TJ. If yo ou’ve never b been, then o order your ttickets now.

SCOOT TO THE WATERFRONT 9

The Lincoln Knights returns for their 9th year to Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln (LN1 1YW) on July 11, 2020. This event will again raise funds for the LIVES charity. Daytime activities include live music, trade stalls and the ‘Park ‘n’ Pose custom show. Info: Dave on 07919 834515.

■ MARCH 27-29: Ginger’s Easter Egg Run from Leigh Miners to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (leaving 1300hrs). Friday (£3) and Saturday (£6) entertainment, free camping.

■ APRIL 3-5: The Langham Rally (Charles Caswell Centenary event) takes place at Langham Community Centre, Colchester, Essex CO4 5PA. Organised by Colchester VC and VCB. Tickets (£30) via PayPal to events@vespaclub.uk ■ APRIL 11: Dixieland Showbar Northern Soul Reunion at the Grand Hotel, Llandudno. Playing the sounds of 72-84. Entrance ticket £6.

■ MAY 8 (VE day): Robbo’s ‘Back to Basics’ Skegness Rally 2020 (official scooter venue: The Suncastle).

■ MAY 17: North Staffs Jesters present ‘ScooterFest 16’ at Silk Street, Leek ST13 6HX. Parts fair, custom show, live music. Info: Steph (07817 429616) / Chris (07795 232537).

■ MAY 22-24 (Whitsun): Margate Mod & 60s Weekend. Info: www.newuntouchables.com ■ MAY 23: Isle of Wight Lambretta Day. Info: Isle of Wight Lambretta Day on Facebook.

■ MAY 24: Suited & Booted Alldayer 2020 at Alvechurch FC, Redditch Rd, Alvechurch B48 7RS. Seven bands plus Reggae room. Early Bird tickets £10. Info: www.suitedbooted.co.uk or ‘Suited and booted’ on Facebook.

■ MAY 29-31: SWSC Hayling Island.

■ JUNE 6: English Rose Halfway event.

■ JUNE 12-14: Sleaford All-Knighters Rally 2020 at Sleaford Rugby Club. Bands, DJs, custom show, food stalls, games, rideout, onsite camping. Info: www.allknighterssc.co.uk/2020rally ■ JUNE 12-14: Moorland Mayhem 5 at Buckfastleigh Sports Club TQ11 0BL. Bands, custom show, rideout, trade stalls. Info/advance tickets: Info: Deborah.latimer@bt.com / 07739 924977.

■ JUNE 19-21: ‘Rally on the Common’ at the Travellers Friend, Thatcham RG19 8EA. Rideout, custom show, Tug ‘o’ War, Fancy dress comp. plus much more. Info via ‘Scooter Rally on the Common’ on Facebook.

■ JUNE 26: Kev Walsh Promotions present Walsall Parts Fair at Bloxwich Leisure Centre.

Dealer stalls: £35; Jumble stalls £25. Info: lammygirl1982@outlook.com or phone 07841 990485.

■ JULY 3-4: Vale of the White Horse Scooter Rally.

Tickets £15 in advance or £20 OTG. Info: Mark (07801 532981) or Mona (07880 622144).

■ JULY 11: Lincoln Knights SC present ‘Scoot to the Waterfront9’ at Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln LN1 1YW. Charity event for LIVES. Park ‘n’ Pose, daytime music, trade stalls. Info: Dave, 07919 834515.

■ JULY 24-26: Driffield Midnight Runners Summer Scrum at Driffield Rugby Club YO25 9DW. Bands, parts fair, custom show and more. £10 (scooters) vans/cars plus £5. Info: Driffield Midnight Runners Scooter Club on Facebook.

■ JULY 24-26: Tin Soldiers SC Weekender at the Scots Club, Bletchley MK3 5BX. Info: Paul (07792 791695) or Mark (07749 941545).

■ JULY 25: AoN 35th Anniversary Rally. Info: www. aonsc.co.uk or via Facebook.

■ JULY 30-AUG 2: Salford Knights event (TBC).

E&OE: All events subject to change. Please check with the event organisers before booking accommodation or travelling

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