News
TT TRAFFIC TAKES HOLD IN THE NORTH WEST
24 May 2012
The annual pilgrimage by tens of thousands of motorcycle racing enthusiasts will pass through Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside in the last week of May, en route to the Isle of Man TT races.
HOWARD CHAMBERS RAIDED
22 May 2012.
Howard Chambers, famous for his knowledge and the supply of spare parts for the older Lambretta models was burgled on Thursday 17th May. The thieves stole a large selection of parts, but the robbery was so random that the police believe that the perpetrators were possibly only after scrap metal (possible scrap value - £60? Value as scooter parts - £4500 to £5000).
Classic scooter dyno graph reference library
18 May 2012.
Scooterotica are collaborating with Al from Diablo Moto in Nuneaton and Darrell Taylor at 50cc Tuning in Doncaster to put together the worlds largest central reference point of Lambretta/Vespa dyno graphs for completely standard machines; they will be kicking off by uploading various graphs to the Scooterotica forum. The first ones are there now - visit http://scooterotica.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=43 and view the 'standard bolt-on kits' section.
Ignition
14 May 2012.
One of North London’s most popular scooter clubs, The New Originals Scooter Club (NOSC) are throwing a party with a night of scooter culture, classic soul, Motown grooves, Ska and Reggae and supporting a great charity (Through Unity.com) which helps families affected by gun and knife crime and want the world to know about it. They also want faces on the scene (new and old) to come down to East London and share their love of scooter culture and classic grooves.
Filtering tips
5 May 2012.
The Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM), head of riding standards is Peter Rodger, who offers this advice on filtering:
- Plan ahead when approaching long queues. Make a decision in advance for passing each vehicle, but be ready to change your plans if the traffic situation changes
- Be prepared for vehicles to move out or change lanes, particularly approaching junctions
- In bus lanes, watch for cars that want to turn left across your path
- Be aware of cyclists wearing earphones – they may not know you’re there
- Watch side roads. Drivers waiting to emerge will be looking for larger vehicles – not necessarily a motorbike
- When filtering give other vehicles time to notice you’re there – don’t arrive too quickly
- Wait behind stationary vehicles unless you're sure you can get past them before they start to move. – avoid sitting next to them where you can be in a blind spot.
Consilium acquires stake in Tucano Urbano
3 May 2012.
Consilium SGR p.A. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Tucano Urbano S.r.l. (www.tucanourbano.it) from its founders, who retain a minority stake in the company.
Consilium are to underwrite a capital increase providing the company with the financial resources required to fund an ambitious development strategy.
LCGB 65th Anniversary
3 May 2012.
The LCGB is hosting a BSRA National Scooter Rally at Lincoln Showground over the weekend of 13th-15th July 2012, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the first Lambretta Model A rolling off the Innocenti production line. Various details have already been advertised in the scooter press and as more details of the event are confirmed, you can keep up with the latest news on the LCGB website (www.ilambretta.com).
Audi acquires Ducati
3 May 2012.
Audi AG is acquiring from Investindustrial Group the tradition-steeped Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., which has its registered office in Bologna. The transaction will be completed as quickly as possible once authorised by the competition authorities. The Supervisory Boards of AUDI AG and Volkswagen AG approved the acquisition in Hamburg recently and the deal will be completed as quickly as possible once authorised by the competition authorities.
Island Racer 2012
12 April 2012.
As the world’s greatest road race, the Isle of Man TT, gathers pace, so does the only magazine that gives fans full coverage and the chance to capture the event’s unique atmosphere – Island Racer 2012.
Supporting bereaved families
2 April 2012.
The New Originals Scooter Club, based in North London – are looking for companies who will help us to raise money to support families and young people affected by gun and knife crime in London. We will be hosting an evening during the Vespa World 2012 weekend 15-18th June 2012, an event that will see over thousands of scooterists descend on London Fields, East London. The music club event to be held upstairs at The Cat & Mutton pub, Broadway Market, will see us holding a raffle to raise money for a local charity Through Unity (www.throughunity.com).
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