Editor's Intro...
Over the years I’ve attended many funerals and seen many sights. But the respect shown to a fellow scooter club member at his recent funeral brought home to me just how close-knit and passionate scooterists can be.
News
Electric grant criticised
29 July 2010
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has criticised the Government for ignoring electric motorcycles, scooters and mopeds in the newly announced ‘Plug in Car Grant’. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed on 28 July that from next year, motorists will be entitled to a ‘Plug-In Car Grant’ of up to £5000. However, the MCI has since discovered that electric two-wheelers are specifically denied any benefit under the terms of the grant.
A positive impact on casualties
28 July 2010
West Midlands Casualty Reduction Scheme (WMCRS) has heralded the first On Two Wheels road safety show a success; even though visitor numbers were lower than hoped for.
First Midnight Run in Florida
26 July 2010
What a great turnout at this weekend's first-ever Midnight Run! Orlando Scooter Society has proven the airport parking garage is superb test of gravity and an over-stuffed burrito at 4am is quite yummy! We'd like to thank everyone who came.
Competitions
Win a Scorpion exhaust with CSS & VeUK
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 21st September 2010
Win one of these fantastic Scorpion Expansion systems with a value of £300 in this month's competition in conjunction with Classic Scooterist Scene and VE (UK), exclusive wholesalers of Scorpion Scooter exhaust systems.
Features
Only One Owner (A lambretta 150 'd' story)
21 July 2010
It’s quite rare to find that a vintage scooter has had one owner from new and even rarer to find that the owner purchased his trusty steed over 50 years ago, back in 1958. Scooterist Scene introduces readers to Peter Targett of Hampshire and his ‘one owner from new’ machine in the form of his classic Lambretta Model 150 ‘D’.
Scooter Tales: Long-haul scooter trips are nothing new
21 July 2010
I really admire those guys who think nothing of strapping some basic essentials to their scooter racks, like a change of clothes and a few spares, and setting off on a long-haul trip.
21st century Lambretta? Part 1
The Scomadi TL250 long term test
15 June 2010
Last issue, we tested the new Scomadi TL250 and mentioned our long-term test plans, arranged with one of the owners. So let’s start by introducing you to our crash test dummy – sorry, we mean the owner…
Blogs
EuroVespa 2010
2 July 2010
Unfortunately, I didn't make it to EuroLambretta in Spain this year. But the reports coming back to me indicate a mixed reaction to the event.Current Issue: Aug/Sep 2010
• Vespa SS rewire
• 1 owner model D
• World record attempt
Plus: Rally reviews... News... Readers’ scooters... Plus much more...
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: 15 September 2010