With two great rallies so close to each other there's no point in unpacking much, so we're refuelling our scooters and heading down to sunny Essex this weekend for Mersea Island scooter rally. Over the weekend we'll be sharing stall space with the Lambretta Club of Great Britain, helping them out too. We will of … Continue reading ScooterNova Magazine at Mersea Island
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Isle of Wight scooter rally 2017
I think it is to fair to say that from a personal point of view, this year's Isle of Wight scooter rally was one of my favourites. It's over 30 years since I first rode over there for a scooter rally and aside from the great weather, the journey, the laughs, the scooters, the fun … Continue reading Isle of Wight scooter rally 2017
An Awfully Pleasant scooter weekend
As you know, we here at ScooterNova do like to ride our scooters, an ethos that ties in perfectly with this weekend's trip away with like-minded folk in The Awfully Pleasant Scooter Association. Created a number of years ago by our friends at Disco Dez Scooters, the ethos is a laid back, gentle day of … Continue reading An Awfully Pleasant scooter weekend
Noys-Ray Lambretta Fairings
Of all the rare scooter accessories doing the rounds today, very few are made of fibreglass… for obvious reasons. No, it's the steel bolt-on bits that have survived the ravages of time, albeit often with peeling chrome plating and absent decals. With mass-produced items like screens for road use from the likes of Feridax … Continue reading Noys-Ray Lambretta Fairings
Beware buying Indian Lambrettas & Vespas online
From time to time we receive offers of classic Lambretta and Vespa scooters from suppliers in India, as well as receiving email 'updates' from various sources about some 'nice Lambretta scooters' on eBay. However, if you are in the market for your first classic scooter you may want to do a little research before parting … Continue reading Beware buying Indian Lambrettas & Vespas online
Lambretta Pacemaker
We came across this old advert for the Lambretta Pacemaker recently, in a 1960s British scooter magazine. Apart from being a great period advert and the chance for a wry smile at their wording back then, it also reminded that we have a Silver Special frame and various bits festering at the back of the … Continue reading Lambretta Pacemaker