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CONTENTS
03 Welcome letter from the Editor
A warm welcome to the February issue
of Scootering.
06 Kickstart
The upfront section with all the
latest news, views and product reviews!
14 Feature scooter: Witches Brew
Witches Brew is the result of hard work,
research, an eye for detail, accuracy
and authenticity. Turn to p14 and see
for yourself…
24 Feature scooter: Barracuda
Vorsprung Durch Technik – check out
this beautiful 250cc rotary valve, fuel
injected Lambretta, complete with CNC
milled engine case!
32 The same but different: what goes on in Saigon?
In Vietnam a tuned VBB is called
standard, but a factory fresh PX125
isn’t… strange. Once again, Stan finds
out just what goes on in Saigon.
36 Feature scooter: Fast Tribute
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
then Ducati should be ecstatic at the sight
of Chiemgauvespa Tec Production’s (CTP)
latest creation.
42 Riding the Ho Chi Minh Trail Part 1: The Learning Curve
Stunning scenery, extreme weather and
some of the most challenging roads in
Asia. This October seven riders tackled
the ride from Saigon to Hanoi. Our Stan
was one of them.
48 Subscriptions
Get your mag delivered to the
door, earlier than newsstands, and save
money… cool. Plus – gain access to all
the benefits of the ‘Scootering Extra’
subs-club.
51 Mailbox
Readers’ letters, laughs, feedback
and fury – get it off your chest man!
52 Feature scooter: Cooler King
The Great Escape is a truly classic movie,
which at some stage had to be developed
into a themed scooter. Dewey Franklin
provided the skill to make that happen
for Bob and Karen Bush.
58 Kevin’s Chronicles
Part 2 of our homage to scooter
legend Kev Walsh. This episode unravels
the story behind the Tudor museum of
lost treasures.
62 Vespa Parade Paris
What better surroundings for a
Vespa parade than the great city of Paris?
Stunning images and a fascinating report
from this fabulous event.
72 Club Do’s & Events
Your essential guide to the scene
– What, Where & When!
76 Scootering Words & Sounds
The best of scootering words and music
as reviewed this month by Nik, Sarge
and Jordan.
80 Feature scooter: Rallymaster
Now residing at the Lambretta museum,
this beautiful example built by James
King shows this model at its very best.
86 Tech Torque: Building a Lambretta or Vespa Street Racer
Stu Owen brings us Part 5 of his winter
tech series, his guide to building a
Lambretta and Vespa Street Racer.
This month: Brakes and suspension
92 Simply the best?
It may not look like much, but
this JB-tuned, 43hp, RB250 Series 1
Lambretta, could possibly be the nicest
scooter Stan has ridden. Ever. He didn’t
want to give it back...
94 Feature scooter: Detroit Soul
Current owner Shaun Freestone took
a tidy looking scooter with a Tamla
Motown theme, and developed it into
this stunning full blown custom Vespa.
108 Feature scooter: Poetry in Motion
For some scooterists an equal appreciation
of both soul music and scooters goes
hand in hand. It’s a perspective that
certainly applies to Johnny and Jane
Cambridge, as their full-blown custom S1,
So Many Sides Of You, confirms.
120 Dave’s Nostalgic Custom Corner
This month’s trip down memory lane
from DNCC is the stunning…
Cinquante Neuf – Le Bic.
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