Scootering February 2021

Harking back to my column in the December edition of Scootering, I used the phrase: “It’s gonna get worse before it gets better” in regard to the timing of the Covid vaccine being released, but still facing the juxtaposition of an imminent spike in winter cases. As I write this column, we are at the pinnacle of that spike, and it definitely FEELS like anything resembling happier times is but a distant memory (or as Bob Mortimer would say, not so much a memory… more like fingerprints on an abandoned handrail). However, despite being in the eye of the storm right now, I remain optimistic that 2021 will be a better year for all of us. It may be off to a slow beginning, and not the ‘explosive launch from…

Stu Smith Vespa and Lambretta owner, scooter obsessive, amateur home mechanic, rally-goer, Mod sympathiser, music lover and general all-round good egg. He writes your rally reports, be nice to him. Nik Skeat Vespa Cosa sympathiser, well-travelled rally rider since the 80s, founder of the notorious Scooterboy World forum. He’s also a brilliant beer-brewing bearded Scootering feature writer. Paul Green Our Paul has a long history of scootering both on the road and on the track, with the breakdown bills and crash scars to prove it. A Vespa and Lambretta enthusiast, BSSO professional and general good egg. Stuart Owen Scooter rider, rally-goer, restorer and author. Reaches the parts other scooter journalists just can’t reach. LCGB ‘life member’, 100mph Lambretta Club owner and scooter restoration expert to boot. Rik Bardsley More flamboyant than Liberace and more manic than a mouse swimming…

SIP speedometers have revolutionised the speedometer market since their first appearance in 2010. Features that were previously only possible with many additional instruments have been integrated into one – and with maximum understatement. Now they are available in two additional versions also for VNA-VNB vehicles as well as for lamp-bottom/ wideframes from V30 to VL. The latter design also fits many ACMA and for example Motovespa vehicles and the like. The speedometers need 12v power supply, as these vehicles provide only after conversion to PX, Vespatronic or SIP performance ignition. Those who want to stick to their original 6v on-board electrics, however, can still power the instruments using an external battery. For this purpose, a charge level indicator is available in the tachometers, which reminds the user to charge the…

Rpm analogue or digital up to 12,000rpm Speed analogue up to 120km/mph/h or digital up to 199km/h or 140mph Storage of maximum speed and rpm Temp display up to 250C or 482F, temp sensor and mounting material included Display maximum temperature Total riding distance up to 99,999 km/miles Total riding distance adjustable (old speedometer reading transferable) Trip odometer A and B up to 9999,9km/miles Riding time A and B up to 99,59 h Average speed A and B up to 199 km/h or 140mph Brightness of the speedometer illumination 5-fold adjustable Reserve indicator (with SIP Fast Flow fuel tap/electric reserve indicator) Operation with external battery possible (if vehicle electrical system cannot provide 12v) Self-learning digital gear indicator Speed-test function (e.g. 0-60mph) Exhaust gas temperature/EGT sensor connectable SIP Art. No. 5001EGTJ…

Following on from its best-selling Street Ace range, TCX Boots introduces a new urban boot for 2021, the Street 3. Available in two variations, the WP and TEX WP, the Street 3 is the ultimate all-weather boot for street style while maintaining CE-approved levels of protection. The Street 3 WP comes in three colour options, all with a slightly different construction. In black, the boots are made with grain leather with a nubuck finish, while the brown option is full grain leather and the green/brown boots have a suede leather upper. Featuring the T-Dry waterproof membrane and an OrthoLite® footbed with long-term cushioning, the Street 3 WP will ensure riders’ feet remain dry and comfortable all day, while also providing a high level of breathability. For a secure fit, the boots…

The range of standard air filters are designed to replace the OE filter element and are available in either a flat sponge configuration, or dedicated panel filters for certain Maxi scooters. Both styles of filter utilise a special fine sponge material to remove smaller particles compared to the original filter, while maintaining a higher flow rate of air through the filter. Furthermore, certain models of scooter can benefit from the Double Red sponge filter, which uses a second even finer sponge layer to remove microscopic dust particles. This provides extra protection to the engine from airborne contaminants. Over and above the standard replacement range of air filters, Malossi offers a vast selection of styles and sizes of performance air filters, catering for most scooters and lightweight motorcycles. More info: www.ve-uk.com…