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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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The purists amongst you may say that this post is inappropriate for a ‘Bikers Forum’
I was wondering if there are any scooter riders out there who may be looking to mix a rally or ride out with a bit of kinky fun?
If so, I’d love to hear from you. |
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Scooter fun... that's an oxymoron surely 
All welcome as far as I'm concerned, been to plenty of rallies in the past where the scooter guys turn up. The mods and rockers thing thankfully died off and we are all taking the same risks out on the roads. |
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By *p230Man
over a year ago
Warwickshire |
Looks like a few on here don't understand that riding a lambretta (or vespa) is just as much of a thrill as any other bike. We are not second class two wheelers ???? we don't all Potter along at 45 with lights & mirrors & we are not all mods although in life's rich tapestry each to their own.
This year been to Poland Scotland, Wales (just got back from Llandudno) & others all on my 'shopping bike' & God does my arse know it ????
Been riding lambrettas since '79 & still get that buzz, plus that smell of two stroke, WOW .
Long live the two wheel scene ????
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Llandudno was great fun, we went up on the Fri and it rained from start to finish.. music was great both nights, the ride back in nice weather was stunning down through Snowdonia and the Brecon beacons.. wouldn't swap my vespa  |
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"Looks like a few on here don't understand that riding a lambretta (or vespa) is just as much of a thrill as any other bike. We are not second class two wheelers ???? we don't all Potter along at 45 with lights & mirrors & we are not all mods although in life's rich tapestry each to their own.
This year been to Poland Scotland, Wales (just got back from Llandudno) & others all on my 'shopping bike' & God does my arse know it ????
Been riding lambrettas since '79 & still get that buzz, plus that smell of two stroke, WOW .
Long live the two wheel scene ????
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I like to think it's friendly banter  I've actually never ridden one and would always treat a fellow two wheeled rider with respect  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When us your next rally ? Mine is odd balls anyone else going ? If not u should go its fucking awesome and king kurt is there this is my 4th year since it started. If u want il send u the link |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I suppose if you get bored riding it, you could use your scoot as a sex toy...lol
Sorry, I couldn't help myself there!
I used to be into the scootering scene back in the 80s.
It all started with a fascination with the Mod scene. (Still the coolest period in British pop culture).
Started going to rallies with my mates and had an ace time too.
So for me there's no diffentiation, we all ride two wheels, irrelevent of their size. |
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By *ragtatMan
over a year ago
heversham |
"Anyone doing Ireland bank holiday
We over for the two SLF gigs but taking the plane, we was going to take the vespa but it was much cheaper to fly."
I'm over for the wild Atlantic way classic scoot organised by Ulster lc. |
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"How was the IOW rally?
I went to a rally in Ireland. And of to Belgium in a week for another. I believe they had bagpipes playing at iow when they set of for the ride out. A bit bizzare. "
Yes I heard about the bagpipes.. that's a first for me. Have a great time in Belgium. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Only ever ridden a couple of Vespas and one lambretta. Have used a few miscellaneous scooters while working deliveroo. I prefer larger bikes but each to their own. Huge props to the guys that ride the high tune scooters, tbh I think it would terrify me anywhere close to 100mph |
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P200 here.
37 years and counting a scooterist.
Latest p200 22 years old Been up and down and across the country.
The scene at the moment is as big if not bigger than back in the early 80s when it boomed.
Lots and lots of Wanted one years ago but couldn’t.
Now I’ve paid the mortgage and kids have grown up.
I’ve been out bought a scooter. Bought a parka. Stuck badges every where and bathroom accessories all over the scoot. Lol. |
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"Good mile mucher. And comfortable "
It is lovely to ride, we're normally two up with luggage on the back for rallies and to be fair it's not missed a beat and will sit at 75 all day on the motorway. |
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"Thats where they come into their own.
Only problem is the rust on the underside.
Welded up.afew that where bad"
Ours is a 2005 with no rust.. maybe we was lucky but people do say the early 250's are the better option. |
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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago
Bristol East |
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This year been to Poland Scotland, Wales (just got back from Llandudno) & others all on my 'shopping bike' & God does my arse know it ????
Been riding lambrettas since '79 & still get that buzz, plus that smell of two stroke, WOW .
Long live the two wheel scene ????
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I drove my Vespa 125 from Bristol to Fife and back on the August bank holiday weekend. I think I need a bigger bike |
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This year been to Poland Scotland, Wales (just got back from Llandudno) & others all on my 'shopping bike' & God does my arse know it ????
Been riding lambrettas since '79 & still get that buzz, plus that smell of two stroke, WOW .
Long live the two wheel scene ????
I drove my Vespa 125 from Bristol to Fife and back on the August bank holiday weekend. I think I need a bigger bike "
Wow, we tip our hats to you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This year been to Poland Scotland, Wales (just got back from Llandudno) & others all on my 'shopping bike' & God does my arse know it ????
Been riding lambrettas since '79 & still get that buzz, plus that smell of two stroke, WOW .
Long live the two wheel scene ????
I drove my Vespa 125 from Bristol to Fife and back on the August bank holiday weekend. I think I need a bigger bike "
Was it a px or gts. Some trip on one |
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By *p230Man
over a year ago
Warwickshire |
Lambretta as always got a gp200 with a ts225 in it that I use for long runs & a cut down gp with a reedspeed ts230.
As per usual with a lambretta spend a lot of time on the side of the road but that's part of the fun of riding lambrettas.
Looking at a full casa 265 tourer for next year.
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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago
Bristol East |
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Was it a px or gts. Some trip on one"
GTS
My mum had just got home after an unplanned stay in hospital.
Looked at flights, trains, hire cars.
Bank holiday weekend.
So I just jumped on the little machine instead.
Well, what a super day out it was - the temperature all the way there and back was gorgeous.
10 hours going north it took me.
One of these things you do once and then you're wise enough not to do again lololol |
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By *p230Man
over a year ago
Warwickshire |
"Woolacombe scooter rally this weekend and thankfully the weather looks promising."
How was wooly, first year ive not Been for a long time. Few friends went & said it was the best one for ages.
Going to watch the scooter racing 28th. |
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"Woolacombe scooter rally this weekend and thankfully the weather looks promising.
How was wooly, first year ive not Been for a long time. Few friends went & said it was the best one for ages.
Going to watch the scooter racing 28th. "
It was fantastic, the Sunday night fancy dress do was nuts.. already booked for next year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Woolacombe scooter rally this weekend and thankfully the weather looks promising.
How was wooly, first year ive not Been for a long time. Few friends went & said it was the best one for ages.
Going to watch the scooter racing 28th.
It was fantastic, the Sunday night fancy dress do was nuts.. already booked for next year. "
What did you dress up.as |
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"Woolacombe scooter rally this weekend and thankfully the weather looks promising.
How was wooly, first year ive not Been for a long time. Few friends went & said it was the best one for ages.
Going to watch the scooter racing 28th.
It was fantastic, the Sunday night fancy dress do was nuts.. already booked for next year.
What did you dress up.as "
We didn't but will definitely do the fancy dress next year. |
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"Seen some photos from it looked a good weekend.
Some very tasty scooter their"
The custom show was very as was the ride out.
Our little error was to wait until the Sunday morning to rebook but the main site was already sold out.. obviously a very popular rally. |
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"Scooter fun... that's an oxymoron surely
All welcome as far as I'm concerned, been to plenty of rallies in the past where the scooter guys turn up. The mods and rockers thing thankfully died off and we are all taking the same risks out on the roads. "
Whats an Oxy? And, who are you calling a moron? |
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I ride a Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport bit, just had a holiday in Rome and hired a Vespa (twist-and-go) 125 for a day; it was brilliant, I rode like an Italian around all the famous Roman sites and even got stopped by the police (a minor mis-understanding).
I've definately for an appreciation for scooters now and wouldn't rule out owning one. |
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"I ride a Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport bit, just had a holiday in Rome and hired a Vespa (twist-and-go) 125 for a day; it was brilliant, I rode like an Italian around all the famous Roman sites and even got stopped by the police (a minor mis-understanding).
I've definately for an appreciation for scooters now and wouldn't rule out owning one."
It's a great scene that seems to be growing again. |
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By *p230Man
over a year ago
Warwickshire |
So who's seen the new royal alloy 300 then.supposed to be out in December, best part of 5k,
Any opinions?
Mine for what it's worth is, as a lambretta purist it's the best auto I've seen & although it's a twist & go I'd give it a try. |
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"Anyone going to Warmwell rally at the end of month ? "
We was very tempted to go but we've just got too much on at the moment.
Next time we'll be in that area will be for the Weymouth rally which we've already booked up. |
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By *nd-DCouple
over a year ago
portsmouth |
"Anyone going to Warmwell rally at the end of month ?
We was very tempted to go but we've just got too much on at the moment.
Next time we'll be in that area will be for the Weymouth rally which we've already booked up."
When is this ? |
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"Anyone going to Warmwell rally at the end of month ?
We was very tempted to go but we've just got too much on at the moment.
Next time we'll be in that area will be for the Weymouth rally which we've already booked up.
When is this ? "
July 24th, the last Weymouth rally was 1983 so long over due.. |
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By *p230Man
over a year ago
Warwickshire |
"God, I went to that, is that really how long ago it was ago, that's made me feel old
Indeed it is, absolute carnage hence why it's taken this long for the council to allow another."
That's what the scene was like in those days, we where the devil incarnate.
It's calmed down a bit nowadays & some councils actively encourage us to have rallies in their towns. Look at Bridlington this year they held their own council backed scooter festival the same weekend as the official southport rally. |
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"God, I went to that, is that really how long ago it was ago, that's made me feel old
Indeed it is, absolute carnage hence why it's taken this long for the council to allow another.
That's what the scene was like in those days, we where the devil incarnate.
It's calmed down a bit nowadays & some councils actively encourage us to have rallies in their towns. Look at Bridlington this year they held their own council backed scooter festival the same weekend as the official southport rally. "
Times have changed, think it's more to do with us all getting old .. we're really looking forward to the Weymouth rally as we know the area fairly well. |
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By *p230Man
over a year ago
Warwickshire |
"God, I went to that, is that really how long ago it was ago, that's made me feel old
Indeed it is, absolute carnage hence why it's taken this long for the council to allow another.
That's what the scene was like in those days, we where the devil incarnate.
It's calmed down a bit nowadays & some councils actively encourage us to have rallies in their towns. Look at Bridlington this year they held their own council backed scooter festival the same weekend as the official southport rally.
Times have changed, think it's more to do with us all getting old .. we're really looking forward to the Weymouth rally as we know the area fairly well."
it's already on my to do list for next year. |
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"Accommodation now booked for the IOW, that's us done, tenby, merthyr, Weymouth, IOW and woolacombe all booked.
What's the Merthyr rally. ?"
It's just a small local event, well organised but pretty small.. I think it's called scooters on the square. |
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I like my GTS so will stick with it.
