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Scooterist Meltdown 2024 10th Anniversary

The first February weekend of the year is an absolute one
Mandatory appointment for everyone Real Scooterist at. The scooterist Meltdown in Kalkar
is an all-inclusive weekender in a class of its own. Depending on what is booked
Packages range from five days to just one nighter or the big one
Custom and dealer show on Saturday.

The
The program is designed in the best Scooterist tradition. Friday from 20 p.m. and
The nighter starts on Saturday at 19 p.m. In 3 locations (Main Room,
Indie Room & Ska Bar) can dance at its best until 3.00 a.m
Northern Soul, R'n'B, Ska, Reggae, Madchester & Brit Pop as well as Alternative
Tunes can be swung. You can also chill out in the hotel bar or
bowling.

Live
Bands on both Friday and Saturday round off the program.

 

Am
On Saturday there is traditionally the big custom and trade show during the day.
And this year the framework is complete with 70 exhibitors from all over Europe
blown up. There has never been so much going on and we can judge it quite well
We were able to attend nine out of ten Meltdowns with our SC stand.

So
We were able to spend the day with around 2.000 visitors, customers and friends
exchange the hottest news and the latest gossip from the scene. And one
It's already clear: next year is definitely booked!

 

a lot of
Thanks and congratulations to the Scooterist of 84 crew on turning ten! 

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Converting a lui 50 to lui 75 specification – with dyno testing of Casa's 80 cc and CP's ONE05 kits

The lui range is not just a ground-breaking design, it is also a hell of a lot of fun to ride. At least as long as the engine is not to original specs. The original 50 cc engine is a pain with 1.5 hp at the crankshaft and a top speed said to be 38.5 km/h / 24 mph.

Compared to the lui 50 the 75 models are a much more grown up affair. The big headlight unit with hi and low beam, a rear brake light and other features make it look much more grown up. And also work like that.


Headlight-50


Headlight 75 Lui

Thanks to the hype and craze about the lui range probably started with the first Lui Dolomiti Experience the spare and tuning part situation is better than ever. And you can easily turn your 50 into the specs of the 75 one.

For more details here is the model history for both models in one link:





model history

We started a wish list with the major components to carry the conversion out:





Wish list

Also in this listing is the new Casa Lambretta 80 cc kit. We did something on that before ->
Drawing original Inocentti
New CASA LAMBRETTA 80cc cylinder for lui and J50 replaces the 75cc X3
Blog SC

DYNO

Finally, we had it on the dyno with the SH20 original carb, air filter box and the lui 75 original exhaust. The SH20 was jetted like this for best performance and reliability:

Main jet:             65
Idle jet:                48
Atomiser:            5899-5

A very good result with the Innocenti prototype turned into reality by Casa Lambretta. Especially considering this test earlier with the 75 cc cylinder kit give a maximum of 4.9 hp at the rear wheel. At here we have on a fresh -not settled in- engine and kit 5.5 hp straight away. 

If you fancy more power on a 50 cc or 75 cc lui engine the Casa Performance ONE05 kit is the way to go. We also tested it with on the lui 75 with original exhaust and the SH20 carb.

With the standard 75 air filter box the jetting of the SH20 was:

Main jet:             76
Idle jet:                45
Atomiser:            5899-5

With a modified 75 air filter to 6T's Tuning Manual spec the jetting of the SH20 was:

Main jet:             85
Idle jet:                50
Atomiser:            5899-5


75 air filters

And on the dyno with the later setup it looked like this:


one05





ONE05 Casa Performance cylinder kit

So some choices here and we have -sadly- not yet tested the ONE35 kit!

So stay tuned!

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Back with a bang! Scooter Rally Toscano – Isola d'Elba 2024 – 3/5 May

Rumors had been circulating for some time that the Green Onions would return to Elba in 2024! In mid-November the time had come and it was finally official! The international Rally will take place on the beach of Morcone near Capoliveri on the first weekend of May. Below is the official information from our friend Gegio from Scooterismo.it, including recommendations for accommodation.

Here is a small picture gallery from 2007 from the Scooter Center archives. Including the presentation of the first bgm products and the back as new Lambretta catalog. 






Scooter Rally Toscano 2024

Morcone Bay – Isle of Elba – 3/5 May 2024 – Back with a bang!

For the people involved into classic scooters during the last 20 years the name Scooter Rally Toscano stands for one of the most important events in Europe! The youngest ones meanwhile can only dream about it hearing the tales from the veterans….

However, for everyone the wait is finally over! The Original Scooter Rally Toscano Organized by Green Onions Scooter Club with a little partnership from Scooterismo.it is back with a bang!

When? From 3 to 5 May 2024!

Where? @ Mandel Club – Morcone Bay – Capoliveri – Isle of Elba (LI)ud.it



Scooter Rally Toscano info

 

Imagine the daily ferries to the Isle of Elba from Piombino overwhelmed by hundreds Scooterists from all over Europe, hundreds of Vespa and Lambretta parked towards the beach of Morcone or buzzing around the breathtaking streets around Capoliveri!

Beers and food stalls directly on the rally site, all-day long beach dj set + 2 All-Nighters @ Mandel Club with the best Italian Selecters in Soul, Jamaican and Scooterist's finest sounds, market area with records, spare parts, vintage and classic streetwear clothes & accessories.

custom show for the best scooters and massive prizes for the winners, a raffle and The Cleopatras live concert on the beach!

Choose between more then 10 accommodation facilities with special prices: hotel, camping, bungalow, B&B or apartments (see the list below and ask for Scooter Rally Toscano Discount)!

Plus Saturday massive scooter run, free ride-out and partner restaurants for your best Scooter Rally Toscano experience!

IMPORTANT! Pre-Registration will be available very soon and until 31 March 2024 on the official website: www.scooterrallytoscano.it !

It includes the complete Scooter Rally Toscano package at a discounted price, only 30€ instead of 33€, and the exclusive features are:

Friday and Saturday all-nighter tickets, Official rally patch, Weekend wristband for rally site entrance, Saturday scooter run and will give access to special prices for ferry's tickets!

Then, no worries, it is possible to subscribe directly on the Rally site with standard prices!

 

More info TBA!

FB: Green Onions Scooter Club

Email: 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 info@scooterrallytoscano.it

Website: www.scooterrallytoscano.it

Selected accommodation facilities are:

Eugenio Degli Innocenti
Boss ▪︎ Scooterismo.it – Distretto Ruote Piccole

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New electronic ignition for the Lambretta lui & Junior series from Vape!

Now New!

There are only two original ignitions for the Lambretta lui and Junior series: one for all models with 50 cc displacement 4-pin ignition system from Dansi and for the models with more displacement (lui 75 and J100-125) one 6-pin Ducati ignition.

The power output of both ignitions is very manageable: the Dansi ignition is included 6V / 18 watts and the Ducati version at least with it 6 V / 33 W .

The 50s models have - in a negative sense - absolutely minimal electrics, which usually don't even have a brake light. An upgrade is impossible due to the non-existent performance of this Lambretta alternator.


VAPE


Comparison of the power output of the ignition systems

Ignition Ducati 6-pin J 100, J 125                  6V / 33W

Ignition Ducati 6-pin lui 75                        6V / 33W 

Ignition Dansi 4-pin J 50, lui 50                  6V / 18W 

Ignition Vape lui 50-75, J 50-125           12 V / 110 W

                               vape 80 watts, consider 2.000 U / min

                               vape 110 watts, consider 6.000 U / min

This means that the new lui and Junior Vape ignition is a more than contemporary update 12V and 110 watts Perfomance. In addition, there is the unbeatable advantage of everyone electronic ignition: There are neither capacitors that burn out nor breakers that are subject to wear. Maintenance work and a weak ignition spark are a thing of the past.
Due to the very high ignition energy at low starting speeds, the vape ignition offers better starting behavior. The CDI is suitable for all original and tuned engines with a static ignition timing.

Thanks to the 12 magnets in the magnet wheel and the 9 coils on the ignition base plate, a high current output is available even at low speeds and the flickering of the light when idling is no longer present. The maximum output of the alternator is 110 watts.

This means that the models with 50 cc displacement can also be perfectly upgraded to the features of the larger models such as high and low beams and a brake light. Additional consumers (USB socket, exhaust gas temperature and the like) are of course no problem either.

The ignition magnet wheel is one-piece, manufactured to a high quality and balanced. The fan blades are CNC milled. The design of the fifteen fan blades has been optimized for higher cooling performance. The weight of the magnet wheel with fan blades is 1,2 kg.


Weight of the pole wheels in comparison

Flywheel Ducati 6-pole (Innocent number 00840134) J 100, J 125 1,35 kg

Polrad Ducati 6-pole (Innocenti number 00860038) lui 75 1,35 kg

Polrad Dansi 4-pole (Innocenti number 00860030) J 50, lui 50 1,4 kg

Polrad Vape with CNC milled fan blades lui 50-75, J 50-125 1,2 kg

Here we have put together the essential components - in addition to the ignition - for converting the on-board electrical system from J 50 to J 100 / J125:





Wishlist


A special feature of the J50 models is the limited space available with the original 50 rear light. A flat LED universal rear light can be the solution here.


Parts on J50

When upgrading the lui 50 to lui 75 electrics it looks like this:





Wish list upgrade

The lui 75 terminal board is - so far - only available for the original contact ignitions. When converting to electronic ignitions, all plug connections should be bridged together so that regulated 12 V is available across all of them.

Only green must not be combined with the other colors; here the engine is switched on and off.


lui 75 with share

The 6 volt horns/buzzers can be retained on all models. However, it is important to avoid honking in the future, otherwise the component will be damaged.

Lui and Junior Vape Ignition:





bgm952ASL

Holding plates:





bgm9462KT





bgm94062S


VAPE Lui

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Parts market Novegro – Mostra Scambio from November 3rd – 5th, 2023

It's the end of October and in just a few days it will be ready Parts market in Novegro 2023, Milan. Always a nice trip to look for parts and scooters.

Audacity loses!

A week before, an unpleasant report made the rounds on Facebook and in some Whatsapp groups.

In the Bologna area, two Lambretta lui 50s are stolen from Roberta and Simone. Pictures and the frame numbers of the white and turquoise Lambretta are doing the rounds.

After heavy rain from Thursday to Friday November 3rd, the gates to a well-soaked Novegro area opened. Suddenly there is a bit of a hustle and bustle between the usual suspects: Lambretta nuts. It quickly turns out that a delivery truck with several Lambretta scooters was also loading Roberta and Simone's lui scooters in the parking lot. Sam from Lambrettafinder, Marco from Rimini Lambretta Center, Carlos from Swiss Tony Scooter Spares, Jon Gilbert from JG Scooters, our friend Dean Orton and a few others clarify the situation and inform the rightful owners, Novegro security personnel and the police. 

In addition to the lui scooters, the corresponding bags, license plates and keys were also found in the B*****'s delivery van. So if that's not enough, another stolen Lambretta turns up in the form of a Model D.

Happy end! Scooters are back and hopefully the brazen idiot will get the appropriate punishment!



Unclear ownership number two

Some people have noticed a yellow lui 50 on the market. A color reserved for the Innocenti family's vehicles. On the steering head the sticker from Vittorio Tessera's Casa Lambretta. Most people thought nothing of it or thought the Lambretta was a reproduction, fake or whatever.

It later turns out that the scooter actually comes from Vittorio's Museo Scooters & Lambretta comes from. Vittorio loaned the lui for an exhibition to a friend who died in the meantime and his widow sold the lui without knowing the ownership structure.

But here too, a happy ending is in prospect. The buyer and Vittorio are in contact with each other and last week Vittorio bought a perfectly preserved lui 50 in orange to swap.

Here are a few more impressions from Novegro!


Gallery Novegro 2023


Vespa parts market


Ciao Piaggio


Vespa tubular handlebars


Lambretta

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Breaking news! Lambretta lui / vega 75 exhaust finally available as a repro!

While news for the more modern scooters is currently being presented at the EICMA, last weekend at the Mostra Scambio (November 3rd - 5th, 2023) there was long-awaited news for many Lambretta friends.

The lui 75 is by far the most complex Lambretta exhaust to produce, but also by far the one that works best on the lui models. (Resonance systems are left out.)

Lambretta lui exhaust – the structure:


Construction drawing

And here again in a beautiful drawing from the classic:





Lambretta, Performance, Tuning and Conversions Book


Drawing from the classic

In addition to the complicated interior, there are two heat shields screwed onto the outside and a chrome finish on the exhaust itself. An effort that is second to none and really makes reproduction a challenge.

Our surprise in Novegro was all the greater that two Italian manufacturers presented the exhaust as a reproduction.


Exhaust as a reproduction

The structure looks plausible:


plausible structure

We have ordered the systems and as soon as they have received their chrome bath, they will come to us and will be available in the shop.





Exhaust Lui, Vega 75s & 75SL / Lubematic

Just like the heat protection grilles:





Large heat protection grille





Small heat protection grille

The competing product from Tutto Lambretta was available for purchase and our exhaust is currently still in Dortmund. (Thanks Corina & Marco for the transport.)

As soon as the others are here, it will be put to the test.

A big thank you also to Dottore Markus for his translation skills in Novegro!!!

Stay tuned!

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Lambretta GP 200 electronic seat by bgm PRO

Of the Lambretta dl 200 or called GP 200 in England there were roughly 9.400 units built. Unknown is the quantity of the dl and GP 200 electronics that left the factory.

In our history for every model, we can find this quote in the dl / GP model history section:

“But the ultimate improvement for the DL 200 was the introduction of an electronic ignition, which was developed in co-operation with Ducati. The DL 200 Electronic is easily recognized by a sticker on the legshields. The GP 200 electronic for the English market also has a specific seat. This newly shaped seat with its structured cover is a clear reminder of the 70s sports car interiors. Unfortunately no production numbers of the Electronic are known, as it was produced from 1970 onwards alongside the standard version with points ignition.”

Vittorio Tessera of CASA LAMBRETTA and MUSEO SCOOTER & LAMBRETTA fame takes a closer examination of the quantities of the dl and GP 200 electronic build in the brilliant: 

A must read for any Lambretta nut!


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Book -Lambretta DL / GP history, models and documentation- by Vittorio Tessera (Italian, English, 96 pages, full color)

Our red bgm CDI unit was meant as a homage to the original electronic ignition. But the seats for the Lambretta GP 200 electronic had always been rare as hen's teeth.

With a growing demand, we started to look into having these seats remade. Easy was to source the company to do that. Whom else to trust than our Italian artisans to have them Handmade in Italy.

The hard task was to get the project started with one good sample. Luckily we find help from our friend Martin Robinson from England who dropped off on his way to the Milano-Taranto Race not one sample, but three original seat frames and two seat covers. Now the detective work in England, Italy and Germany started and we looked into sizes, measurements, angles and materials.


looked into sizes


good sample


angles and materials


We are more than happy with the outcome and can offer complete seats and seat covers directly from the SC shelf. We had them made with the factory original black stitching and a vintage version with white stitching. The original black cotton lisle fades out over the decades. Something we looked into earlier in the SC blog: 

Casa Lambretta Lambretta bench cover
Lambretta seat covers from Casa Lambretta
Blog SC

Available NOW OR SOON

Seat bgm PRO Lambretta GP 200 electronic


BGMGP200E

Black                                                  BGMGP200E

 


BGMGP200EV

  Vintage black with white stitching                           BGMGP200EV

 Seat cover bgm PRO

Lambretta GP 200 electronic


BGMGP201E

Black           BGMGP201E

 Vintage black with white stitching                BGMGP201EV

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Lambretta SEATS, COVERS & ACCESSORIES

For almost every application, there is the right, period correct and perfect looking Lambretta seat available. Standard seats for the spot-on restoration, sport seats to go with the racing style or just a personal touch. The Pegasus, the standard seats, and their derivation should leave nothing to be desired.

COMPLETE LAMBRETTA SEATS

SPORTS SEATS

LI FAMILY


Seat -CASA LAMBRETTA ANCELLOTTI with latch

MADE IN ITALY
Sportback shorts
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
black – (waffle look)


Seat -MADE IN ITALY Fastback II

MADE IN ITALY
Fastback
Series 1-3 
black – waffle sides


Seat -CASA LAMBRETTA ANCELLOTTI

CASA LAMBRETTA ANCELLOTTI
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP


Seat -MADE IN ITALY Sportback short

CASA LAMBRETTA ANCELLOTTI
with latch
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP


Seat -BGM Longtail- Lambretta

bgm LongtaiL
Sportback shorts
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
with magnetic snapper


Seat -PLC CORSE made by NISA ITALY

PLC CORSE
made by NISA ITALY
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
without lock, with magnet snapper


Seat -BGM PRO 7Ts with Clubman script Lambretta

bgm PRO 7Ts
with Clubman script
Series 1-3 
black-white lettering


Seat -BGM PRO 7Ts Cutback with Clubman script Lambretta

bgm PRO 7Ts
Cutback with Clubman script
Series 1-3 
black-white lettering


Ancellotti short

ANCELLOTTI
Racer
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
Shorts 


slope back XL

ANCELLOTTI
slope back XL
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
black/black


black/black

race
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
black/black


black/white

race
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
black/white

LUI & J-RANGE


Seat -BGM PRO, Fastback

bgm Fastback
Lui 50 C/CL, Lui 75 S/SL, Vega, Cometa
embossed flanks


Seat -BGM PRO, Fastback

bgm Fastback
Lui 50 C/CL, Lui 75 S/SL, Vega, Cometa
smooth flanks


Seat -BGM Longtail-

bgm Longtail
J50, J100, J125

PEGASUS SEATS

LI FAMILY

England was the only market where Lambretta sales exceeded Vespa sales. The main reason for this is the excellent marketing strategy of the Lambretta Concessionaires. The success story of the Lambretta is documented in Stuart Owen's book about the Lambretta Concessionaires extensively and in great detail (SC article no. 3332513). Besides special models, special color combinations, there was also the Pegasus seat. This was used on the Rallymaster, Series 2, TV 175 and GT (TV) 200 models. During the production, there were different versions and specifications. All our Pegasus seats are handmade in Italy. The frame is pressed from metal, the upholstery is made from high quality foam and also otherwise corresponds to the original. The Pegasus with its metal frame and sponge is regarded as one of the most comfortable seats by many.


seat leopard skin

MADE IN ITALY
Pegasus with alloy stripes
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
leopard skin


seat lambretta tartan

MADE IN ITALY
Pegasus with alloy stripes
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
Tartan


Seat BGM PRO Pegasus

bgm PRO
Pegasus with badge and riveted
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
light brown


Seat Pegasus with aluminum stripe and badge

bgm PRO
Pegasus with aluminum stripe and badge
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
black/black


Seat -BGM PRO Pegasus with badge and riveted

bgm PRO
Pegasus with badge and riveted
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
black


Seat -BGM PRO Pegasus with badge and riveted

bgm PRO
Pegasus with badge and riveted
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
RED

STANDARD SEATS

The standard seats that we offer are all handmade in Italy. They came as complete units consisting of frame and cover fitted. Beside the standard seats there are also slightly variations available. Like the bgm one with Alfatex sides that is clearly a homage to one of the existing Lambretta SX 200 Twincylinder prototypes. The seat cover for this is also available on it's own to fit on Series 3 standard seat frames.

LI FAMILY


seat Lambretta TV (Series 1

CASA LAMBRETTA 
TV (Series 1)


Seat -MADE IN ITALY- Giuliari

MADE IN ITALY
Giuliari
DL, GP
Black


Seat dual Lambretta J50

CASA LAMBRETTA Dual
J50 Special
black brown


Bench_Max_Style

MADE IN ITALY
Max Style
LI, LI S, SX, TV
Black


alfatex

bgm Original
Alfatex
LI, LI S, SX, TV
Black


GP 200 electronic seat

GP 200 electronic UK market seat

bgm PRO
GP 200 electronic
Black

good sample
Lambretta GP 200 electronic seat by bgm PRO
Blog SC

LUI & J-RANGE


Seat -CASA LAMBRETTA- Lambretta Lui 75

CASA LAMBRETTA 
Lui 75 (75 S, 75 SL, Vega, Cometa)


Seat -CASA LAMBRETTA- Lambretta Lui 50

CASA LAMBRETTA 
He 50

SEAT COVERS

All our seat covers are sourced from Vittorio's Casa Lambretta or exclusively made for us in Italy. Fitting these to an existing frame is easy, but you should be prepared to take some time and a helping hand can also be an advantage.

A good idea on standard seat covers is to incorporate the seat cushion foam from bgm, this makes the seats more comfortable and nicer to use on long distance riding.

LI FAMILY


Lambretta TV 175 (1st series)

CASA LAMBRETTA 
TV 175 (1st series)


black

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV
Black


Blue

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV
Blue


green

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV
Green


RED

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV
Red


blue beige

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV
Bluebeige


red beige

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV
Red beige


Seat wide back

CASA LAMBRETTA 
Wide back
TV 175 (series 2), TV175 (series 3)
fits only Giuliari Wide-Back seat


fits only Giuliari Wide-Back seat

CASA LAMBRETTA 
Wide back
SX200
fits only Giuliari Wide-Back seat


Seat cover -MADE IN ITALY- Lambretta TV

MADE IN ITALY
TV (series 2, German models)
black


red/beige

MADE IN ITALY
TV (series 2, German models)
Red/Beige


Giuliari-Lambretta

MADE IN ITALY
Giuliari
DL, GP


BGM PRO Alfatex

bgm PRO
Alfatex
LI, LI S, SX, TV
black

MADE IN ITALY
Deletion
DL, GP


Silme-Lambretta DL, GP

bgm PRO
LI, TV (2nd series)
red/beige

LUI & J-RANGE


single with foam

Single with foam
Lui 50 C CL


dual with foam

dual with foam
Lui 75 S SL 


dual

dual 
J50 until the end of 1965


single blue

Single with foam
J50DL
Blue


dual blue

Dual
J125 4 speed
Blue


dual Lambretta J50 Special - black brown

Dual
J50 Special
black brown


Seat cushion (foam)

bgm PRO
Seat cushion (foam)
LI (Series 3), LI S, SX, TV (Series 3)
for standard Giuliari seat

SEAT STRAPS

The next thing from Italy are the seat straps. They come in the same shade of the specific seat cover / seat color.

CASA LAMBRETTA 
TV (series 1)
black


Seat strap –CASA LAMBRETTA

CASA LAMBRETTA 
TV (series 2)
Blue


black

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV (series 2-3), dl/GP 125-200, J 100, J 125 (3-speed), Lui 75 S/SL
black


Seat strap blue

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV (series 2-3), J 125 (4-speed)
Blue


green

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV (series 2-3)
green


RED

CASA LAMBRETTA 
LI, LI S, SX, TV (series 2-3)
RED    


SKY type Biemme

SKY 
type Biemme 202
Vespa, Lambretta – 50cm
RED


Fastening kit for seat belts

JOCKEY'S PIT STOP
Fastening kit for seat belts
Vespa, Lambretta


Seat strap bolt -MADE IN ITALY

MADE IN ITALY
Seat strap bolt M6 x 20mm
TV series 1-2
Inner diameter eye Ø=9mm
chrome


Seat strap bolt -CASA LAMBRETTA

CASA LAMBRETTA
Seat strap bolt
LI, LI S, SX, TV (series 2-3), GP, DL, J, Lui, Cometa, Vega


Seat strap end caps - UNIVERSAL

UNIVERSAL
Seat strap end caps
Vespa, Lambretta
stainless steel

SEAT FRAMES

Also made in Italy and like the originals. If your frame is rotten by rust, this is the right choice. Easy replacement part.

LI FAMILY


Seat frame

LI, LI S, SX, TV


Seat frame -MADE IN ITALY, Giuliari

MADE IN ITALY
Giuliari
DL, GP


Deletion

MADE IN ITALY
Deletion
DL, GP

LUI & J-RANGE


Seat frame -LAMBRETTA

J50 Deluxe


Seat frame -LAMBRETTA- J50

J50 (1966-1967)

SEAT FRAME RESTORATION

We think that we stock all the parts to restore a seat frame properly. From the locking hook to the complete spring set and rubber components. And –sorry if this gets boring- all sourced in Italy.


Rubber buffer for Giuliari seat

Rubber buffer for Giuliari Seat
LI, LIS, SX, TV, DL, GP
bolt on type


Seat frame spring rebuild kit

MADE IN ITALY
Seat frame spring rebuild kit
LI, LIS, SX, TV


Seat hook - Seat lock (incl. push button)

MADE IN ITALY
Seat hook – Seat lock (incl. push button)
LI, LIS, SX, TV, DL, GP
galvanized 


Rubber buffer seat

CASA LAMBRETTA
Rubber buffer seat
J 50 (-06.1966), J 100 Cento, J 125


Rubber buffer seat

Rubber buffer seat
Lui 50C/CL, Lui 75 S/SL


Rubber buffer for Giuliari seat

Rubber buffer for Giuliari seat
LI, LIS, SX, TV, DL, GP
clip-on

FASTENER

Complete kits for fixing a seat are available as each single part on its own.


Seat fastener kit -OEM QUALITY

OEM QUALITY
Seat fastener kit
LI (series 3), LI S, SX, TV (series 3), DL, GP


Seat fastener kit –CASA LAMBRETTA

CASA LAMBRETTA
Seat fastener kit
LI (series 1-2), TV (series 1-2)


Seat fastener kit -CASA LAMBRETTA- Lambretta LI (series 3)

CASA LAMBRETTA
Seat fastener kit
LI (series 3), LI S, SX, TV (series 3), DL, GP


Washer metal M8 for dual seat

CASA LAMBRETTA
Washer metal M8 for dual seat
LI, LIS, SX, TV, DL, GP, J 


Washer nylon M8 for seat

CASA LAMBRETTA
Washer nylon M8 for seat
LI, LIS, SX, TV, DL, GP, J 

Washer DIN 125-M8


Screw -DIN 933

CASA LAMBRETTA
Screw -DIN 933 similar- M8 x 20mm 
head size / wrench size 14mm


Screw -DIN 933- M8 x 20mm

Screw -DIN 933 – M8 x 20mm 
head size / wrench size 13 mm


spring washer

Spring washer waved -DIN 137- M8
galvanized 


SEAT BRACKETS

All seat brackets are available as spare parts, just in case they got lost. On new seats or seat frames these are always included in the delivery.

LI FAMILY


Seat bracket -CASA LAMBRETTA

CASA LAMBRETTA
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP 


Seat bracket -LAMBRETTA

LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP 


Seat bracket -LAMBRETTA

LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP
Chrome


Seat bracket -CASA LAMBRETTA ANCELLOTTI

CASA LAMBRETTA – AncellotTi
LI, LI S, SX, TV, DL, GP 


Seat bracket -BGM PRO- Cutback, Fastback

bgm PRO
Cutback, fastback
Clubman Lambretta (Series 1-3)


Seat bracket -MADE IN ITALY

MADE IN ITALY
Pegasus with aluminum trim
LI, LIS, SX, TV, DL, GP


Seat bracket -MADE IN ITALY Pegasus with riveted badge

MADE IN ITALY
Pegasus with riveted badge
LI, LIS, SX, TV, DL, GP

LUI & J-RANGE


Seat bracket -CASA LAMBRETTA- Lambretta J 50

CASA LAMBRETTA
J 50 (-06.1966), J 100 Cento, J 125 (-06.1966)


Seat bracket -CASA LAMBRETTA- Lambretta J 50

CASA LAMBRETTA
J 50 (-06.1966), J 50 De Luxe


SEAT BADGES

The badge with INNOCENTI was used until the year 1968. From 1968 until the dl / GP range turned up the reading showed LAMBRETTA INNOCENTI. With the dl / GP range there was a big writing of LAMBRETTA on it.


Badge seat Innocenti

Innocenti
LI, LIS, SX, TV, Junior J50, J100, J125 
Black


Badge seat Lambretta innocenti

Lambretta Innocenti
LI, LIS, SX, TV, J50DL
Black


Badge seat Lambretta

Lambretta 
DL, GP, LUI 75


Seat badge Lambretta -SAT TORINO- Extra Lusso – blue

SAT TORINO
Extra lusso
Blue


Seat badge Lambretta -SAT TORINO- Extra Lusso – red

SAT TORINO
Extra lusso
RED


Seat badge Lambretta -SAT TORINO- Extra Lusso – black

SAT TORINO
Extra lusso
black





Lambretta seats in the SC shop

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Lambretta rear shocker bgm PRO V3 by Rob Gray

In 2008 –fifteen years ago- we released one of the very first bgm PRO Lambretta products our rear shocker.


First Lambretta product


Rear shocker

Over the years it got some upgrades and refinements, like rubber bushes for the mounting points. And also some first off ever things like the very clever height adjustment. Copied by many others. The second version of the BGM7772 Black edition was introduced already in 2010 and was so good that we left it untouched until last year.

We had been in contact with Rob Gray of @kickbackgarage fame anyway, then and now. As he offered us his help on redefining the settings of our rear shockers, we did not hesitate one fraction of a second.

The combination of a Lambretta riding suspension technician was hardly to beat, so we provided samples, drawings and everything else he needed and Rob started his mission in improving the setup.

Some new shims and new rebound needle later…


Redefining the settings


technician


samples

… Rob was happy and did a back to back test against the previously favored rear shocker. And this is Rob's direct comparison:

This super-clever refinements of a real suspension professional lead to a strictly limited edition:

Rob Gray Kick Garage

“The other shock is good but the bgm sample I have followed the road better than it.

 The other is slightly overdamped and still skips and jumps on the road even when set up correctly as high speed compression is too harsh.

 The new bgm has gained some really nice mechanical grip with my mods.

 These are the highlights of the new shock:

  •   Can be set up quite firm without being harsh for faster engines or 2 up.
  •  Rebound control is not just better, but also easier to set up.
  •  The damper shaft might be thinner than on other dampers, but this is good because it doesn`t displace as much oil. This means the oil will not overheat and there is more space for more oil. (win win)
  •  Can be used on Series 1 and 2 and Series 3 without compromising on the stroke length.
  •  The use of more but thinner shims gives more control and the added bonus of pyramid shim stack is that they are progressive. This means that if you hit a hard square edge you automatically have firmer high-speed compression control. A faster movement on the shock gives more support through-out the shock stroke.
  •  We have cured the top-out issue! Yay! No funny noise and better rebound damping.
  •  Because of the shim stack configuration, we do not need to use progressive spring rates. This gives the illusion that the stroke is longer than it is and although we can use the full stroke, it doesn`t bottom out harshly.
  •  I recommend 15-20% say when setting up the shock, and I also recommend just 2-5 turns on the spring preload. 2 =75kg rider 5 =110kg rider. A spring always behaves better under less preload. I used 3 turns but backed it down to 2.5 (82kg with gear) I also have rebound set at 14 clicks from fully open.

Rob


real suspension drawing

At the time of writing five of these only are left and all of them come or came with this note from Rob:

“Thank you for purchasing, what I believe is the best off the shelf, rear shock for your classic Lambretta scooter.

I have combined my knowledge as a suspension technician and scooter rider to enhance and improve the overall ride characteristics.

Only after countless hours of real world, riding on some of the worst Scandinavian back roads was I happy with the final result.

The magic carpet ride quality is sporty but with fantastic small bump compliance.

This gives great mechanical grip, comfortable and confidence inspiring handling.

 

Enjoy and Happy Scootering.

Rob Gray

- Kick Garage


Rear shock Black Edition RGS

Rear shock absorber bgm PRO R12 V3
Black Edition RGS

As the limited Series is gone or will be gone shortly we are happy to announce that this improved inners are available from now on in serial production:


Silver Edition RGS

Rear shock absorber bgm PRO R12 V3
Silver Edition RGS

For all the lui – vega – cometa afficinados, we offer the silver / chrome ones in a set with the reduction bushes by our friends from Casa Performance / Rimini Lambretta Center:

Rear shock absorber bgm PRO R12 V3
Silver Edition RGS 300-310mm - Lambretta LUI, VEGA, LUNA, COMETA 

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Real Scooterist family style

Julius Nagy and upgrading his Lambretta 125 special with the bgm PRO Lambretta range

It's the first weekend of February 2023 and finally the Scooterist Meltdown held again. As usual, there are plenty of dealers on site presenting new products, product developments and the classics in the range. Among other things, our friends from the Rimini Lambretta Center / Casa performance and friend and neighbor Andreas von Nagy tin roller.

We set up our stand visasvis to the Rimini Lambretta Center and next to the hot tuning goodies like the Sledge Hammer and the new twin engine our eyes keep falling on the scooters we brought with us and are for sale. In addition to an immaculate Lambretta J 125 4-speed, it is above all a fantastically beautiful Lambretta 125 Special that keeps drawing our enthusiastic glances. Both scooters with Italian papers and at more than fair prices.

While the Stelina unfortunately goes back to Italy, the Nagy family proves its connoisseurship and the 125 Special stays in the Rhineland. Julius Nagy, the younger of Andrea's two sons, bought his first Lambretta at the age of 16 and a fantastically beautiful one. On Sunday after a perfect Meltdown number 9 the Rimini Lambretta Center makes a detour to Grevenbroich to Nagy Blechroller and delivers. Julius gets direct instruction from Marco with the 125 Special and can do the first lap.





Post Rimini Lambretta Center

Scooterist Meltdown


casa performance 125



Bought a nice Lambretta

Our personal interim conclusion of the story up to here: super nice!

Since Julius still goes to school and the Lambretta is to be used as a daily driver, it was clear from the start that the engine had to be optimized. Technically, Rimini Lambretta Center had already repaired the scooter and it was ready for use anyway.

The tuning was done with bgm components is wonderfully summarized by Andreas after the first 2.000 kilometers completed.


125 Special

 

“Before the holiday, the overhaul and increase in performance of the original 125 Lis engine was due. Since Julius uses the scooter as a daily driver, it was clear from the start that a touring-capable setup was needed for everyday use.

Since I myself was one of the first many years ago bgm Race Tour cylinders on my 2nd series without any problems, the choice was clear:

  • RT195 on 60 stroke with bgm Racing wave
  • bgm Superstrong clutch
  • vape ignition
  • bgm Clubman V4
  • 30mm Dellorto carburetor


16 years


Supports

 

The father/son project was supported by Philipp, who compiles the order list and advises us intensively on the selection of parts. Since the pocket money of a 16-year-old is not particularly generous, the selection was based on the motto:

 "What is necessary must come, what is good remains unchanged!"

 In this way we were able to keep the costs under control and still build a powerful touring engine.

family Nagy

The bgm Kit also leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to assembly. Nothing is missing! All necessary small parts are included in the kit. This is exemplary and shows the perfection that this product has achieved over the years! This also applies to the supplied manual.

 The assembly was done with the help of the Spanner's Manual from Sticky and the support of Philipp without any problems, so that the engine could be completed five days before the start of the holiday. Thanks to the bgm included in the assembly instructions spraying tips the carburetor could be easily configured and ran smoothly immediately.

 In the meantime, the motor has covered 2.000 km, partly on extreme mountain tours, without failure and no adjustments were necessary apart from a change in the needle position.

 The engine is characterized by high torque both in the mountains and on long-distance journeys on the flat. The maximum speed with the BGM Clubman V4 is around 120 km/h. The engine feels most comfortable at a cruising speed of 95 - 100 km/h and consumes around 5,5L/100km!

 All in all, an absolutely recommendable tuning concept that is characterized by high quality and durability at an adequate price! 

 A 100% recommendation!"

Andrew -

Nagy tin roller





After the conclusion it was clear that Julius and Andreas had to come by for a few test bench runs. The delivery condition was quite decent with 16,7 hp at 6.700 rpm.

We started the runs from 3.000 rpm and the throttle response from the relatively low revs was slightly stuttering and with light four-strokes.

After a bit of attention from Julius to the carburetor, the throttle response is significantly improved, the engine revs up more freely and almost 2 hp more peak power has also jumped out. So much for the theory on the test bench.

Much more important, however, is the feedback from Julius Test on the road and you can clearly see the better - perhaps not yet perfectly tuned - carburetor. The better throttle response is a significant increase in the fun factor, especially when accelerating out of curves and roundabouts. In addition, the consumption values ​​should also improve further.

Upgrade Lambretta 125 special with the bgm PRO range


diagram

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Viva Espana - Lambretta Edition

Bring on the little Spaniards

It's 1954 and in the Spanish city Eibar Licensed production of the Lambretta begins in Lambretta Locomociones SA. The result of negotiations between the already existing Spanish company ALFA and Innocenti.

The result is the second scooter built under license in Spain. Production ended in 1989 and during that period the Lambrettas were produced under different names.

If you want to know all the details, and I mean really all the details, you can't avoid Jaime Supereibar's encyclopedia on the subject:


Jaime de Prat Salomone


Supereibar's encyclopedia



Book -EIBAR LAMBRETTAS

1954 - 1989- by Jaime de Prat Salomone (English), 368 pages, 4-color
7677110   

Coming soon ...

Fiberglass Lambrettas 1980-1989

Club Lambretta Spain


Club Lambretta Spain


We only recently had the Lambretta Club de Espana in connection with the brilliant Tank dipstick:

Refueling with the Lambretta image
→ Blog
Refueling made easy with the Lambretta!

There is a beautiful one from the Lambretta Club Spain Book on the plant in Eibar and everything related to it.


Book about the plant in Eibar

Both books are not only absolutely required reading, but also an enrichment for every coffee table.

The history of the Lambretta built in Eibar can be roughly divided as follows:

  • Lambretta made in Eibar 1954 – 1989
  • Lambretta Locomociones SA (LL) (1954)
  • Serveta Industrial S.A. (1972)
  • Lambretta SAL (1982)
  • ORBAR (1986)


History of Eibar

parts

Since the Spanish modular system is quite compatible with the Italian one, almost all technical and tuning parts are compatible with each other. Of course there were some peculiarities. And we already offer you a lot:
Air Filter – Lambretta Serveta 8006864 28,90 euros
Suction -LAMBRETTA- Serveta (Series 3) 8006955 16,12 euros
Ignition contacts -MOTOPLAT- Serveta (Lambretta Spain) 8012350 20,90 euros
Capacitor -MOTOPLAT- Serveta (Lambretta Spain) 8012421 11,90 euros

Rear light lens -LAMBRETTA- Serveta (year 1974-1981) 8860035 17,90 euros

 Doormat LAMBRETTA- Serveta (4 parts)

Black  53,90 Euros
Grey

Lettering

Kaskade -LAMBRETTA- Serveta Emblem – Serveta (Series 2-3) 20,90€


Lettering leg shield

legshield -LAMBRETTA- LI 150 – LI 150 (Series 2, Serveta/Eibar, Spain) 8050113 12,59 €

Lettering below the seat
LAMBRETTA- Serveta LI (Series 3 – Scooterlinea) 
White
Black 8860015
13,90 € 


Lettering Lambretta

Lettering legshield -JOCKEYS- Lambretta – LI 125, LI 150 (Series 2, Serveta/Eibar, Spain) 7675025 25,99 €


nameplate jockeys

type label -JOCKEYS- Serveta Eibar (Spain) Lambretta (60x38x0,5mm) 7676141 9,80 €


type label

type label -JOCKEYS- Serveta Eibar Lince/Exclusive (132×24,75×0,5mm) 7676146 9,80 €

Indicator glass -JOCKEYS- Serveta


Turn signal lens JOCKEYS

And also one or the other special part in an extra design for the little Spaniards:

Brake pump set, light switch housing -MMW Two in One- Lambretta Serveta Jet - aluminum 7675447 249,00 euros


Brake pumps

for all hydraulic disc brakes as the:


hydraulic disc brakes

Or this one:
Suction -JOCKEYS- Serveta 125-200cc (Series 3) - SH2/22 - connection width carburetor AW=47mm 8006955N 24,99 euros

with which carburetors such as the Mikuni TM24, the Dellorto SH22 but also the Keihin PWK28 and the Polini 28 mm and 30 mm can be connected to the original Serveta air filter box.

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Refueling made easy with the Lambretta!

Fuel dipstick from CLUB LAMBRETTA DE ESPANA for Lambretta LI, SX, GP, D, LD

Anyone who drives a Lambretta knows the problem only too well:
How much more can there be? No idea!
You can't see anything... Oh no! Now the tank is more than full and there is no more room for oil..

Refueling with the Lambretta

Refueling with the Lambretta

Here is the elegant solution to the old problem Lambretta Club Spain implemented:

  • Foldable aluminum dipstick with black anodized finish and white scaling / lettering.
  • Specifications are in litres.
  • Suitable for various Lambretta models: LI, SX, GP, D, LD.
  • Supplied in a black cotton bag.
  • Small pack size, fits easily under the seat or in the glove compartment.


Club Lambretta Spain


the idea


fuel dipstick


oil




oil

bgm PRO STREET

bgm PRO RACE



Oil measuring cup 

SC: 7670767

CASA LAMBRETTA: CLA113

bgm: 3332516


Petrol


Small pack size

 

Refueling with the Lambretta LI, SX, GP, D, LD

suitable for standard and XL tank



fuel dipstick

25,90 Euros

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Happy 10th anniversary bgm PRO RT Lambretta cylinder kits

(Probably) the best Lambretta Touring kit around

Crazy how time flies by! Ten years ago in 2013, we were able to send out the first mass produced MBgm RaceTour cylinder kits for our beloved Lambretta scooters.

The project started early 2012 as a joint venture between MB Developments and Scooter Center. Mark Broadhurst had designed the kits and produced for some time in the UK. The production in England was time consuming for Mark as it involved many steps to see the finished kit and that made it very expensive.

The main differences between the UK MB version and the bgm versions are*:

  • The cast cylinders
  • CNC machined
  • Ceramic plated
  • CNC cylinder head with more cooling
  • Standardized port timings

*According to Mark Broadhurst's excellent mbtechsite.co.uk

Over some beers, mark and we decided to have the RT 195 and 225 kits produced in larger quantities and with a dedicated cylinder head. To cut a long story short the RaceTour kits are considered by many as the best Lambretta Touring kit ever. It is a bulletproof design that gives an ultra-reliable engine with excellent fuel consumption. Therefore, it is not without a reason that even those with much powerful scooters take out their RT kitted bikes for touring or rallying.

TESTING THE PROTOTYPES AND IMPROVING THE SETUP

Here at SC we had eight pre-production kits for testing, four 65mm and four 70mm ones. That went on different machines on the dyno and afterwards for proper road testing. There were slight differences in the setup and we tested many head designs with different compression ratios all machined by hand from Mark. What amazed us at the samples we had and later on in production is the consistency of our cylinder manufacturer. Over the years we have attended so many customers with hints how to set it up and our packer / spacer ideas always worked out and gave the desired squish clearance

FIRST RT 195 AND 225 MBgm RT SAMPLES


SAMPLES bgm cylinder


FIRST RT Lambretta 195 AND 225 MBgm RT


SAMPLES RT cylinder


SAMPLES RT Lambretta cylinder


195rt SAMPLES Lambretta

Here you see the Excel sheet with some engine info:


Excel sheet with engine info

DYNO WORK FROM 2011 AND 2012

Here are some dyno sheets done during the development and testing period. 


DYNO WORK



Dyno


RT Lambretta cylinder


Website


development period

TOOLING AND INNER CORES

However, it did not go without any problems. Mark as a perfectionist was not totally happy with the tooling; it was simply shipped around the world. Mark than spent 30 hours in modifying the port layout of the inlet, transfers and exhaust port. Job done and ready to go on.


INNER CORES 65mm Lambretta
65 mm


TOOLING


INNER CORE 70mm
70 mm

CNC MACHINED HEADS MADE IN GERMANY

When the perfect compression ratio for good power spread and the build-in reliability of the RT kits was defined, the time had come to get specific cylinder heads made. The first attempt with casted blanks from India failed badly because of the porosity they were not able to get of the casted item. So a master plan was needed and we looked into CNC machining of the head. The CNC machine shop across the road from us came into the game and was the solution.


MACHINE HEADS


MACHINED HEADS RT Lambretta


cylinder head


bgm2200h

PROPER PACKING RT Lambretta cylinder

The last point was the packing of the kits. It should be safe and also nice and tidy. Easy goal to achieve.


packing bgm cylinder

The first proper production kits went funnily out to good friends of us Andy Gillard of (meanwhile) Scooter Nova fame and Markus Wessner from Jockey's pit stop fame. The history proof in our computer system looks like this:

RT225 Lambretta cylinder


RT1225 buy from Andy

RT195 Lambretta cylinder

Who -back then- would ever have thought that eight years later Sticky would come up with THE COMPLETE SPANNER'S LAMBRETTA Kit Book, where he has reviewed and dyno tested all the available Lambretta tuning kits and complete engines.

Here are some quotes from Sticky's Lambretta Kit Book about the MBgm kits:

RT Lambretta cylinder sticky facts

To be honest the RT kits in the beginning had weak spot. Initially they came equipped with a forged piston that caused some problems with the ring pegs. on 12th of June 2016, a Facebook group named Lambretta BGM RT195 problem Appeared.

The ring peg problem that occurred on some, but not all forged pistons caused many head scratching in England and Germany. The solution was to change the supplier for the pistons. With the Italian company Meteor, we have the perfect source for literally indestructible pistons.

End of January 2017 we had finally been supplied by Meteor with our new pistons, started a recall on the old ones, and swopped the old ones against new ones free of charge. An offer that was valid until the end of 2017 and since our Italian friends supplied the pistons we had not seen a single piston failing again.

Neil who started the problem Facebook group re-named the group into Lambretta bgm RT195/225 User Group. By far the best and most vivid group for all technical questions relating to the bgm RT kits. At least the questions that ours fitting instructions for the RT kits and the extended carb jetting leave unanswered.

We are drunk HAPPY BIRTHDAY RT kit and looking forward for lots of more smiles per miles!


Lambretta cylinder RT





Go to SC Store

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Simonini Lambretta Engine Mini Evo2

MMW Killercase - Bavaria's answer to the subject of the ultimate Lambretta touring engine

CNC machined motor housing -Made In Germany- around the Simonini light aircraft cylinders in the Li family's Lambretta. The Simonini cylinders with 80 mm x 80 mm hole pattern fit, which are available with 70 mm and as Big Bore with 72,8 mm bore.

The specification of the killer case turns the engine concept into an over-touring engine. Even with a 28 mm or 30 mm carburettor and our bgm Big Box Sport, the 30 hp mark on the rear wheel is scratched or exceeded.

Simonini's Mini Evo cylinders are machined to fit under an original Lambretta cylinder hood. In the Killercase, the inlet sits directly above the crankcase and was made for a type RD350 membrane. By placing the intake system above the crankcase and thus the lower connecting rod bearing, the entire engine concept can be operated permanently and without problems at 1:50.

Apart from the engine housing, the cylinder, (due to) the crankshaft and the intake manifold, conventional Lambretta parts are used to build and complete the killer case. So all parts of the Li series can be used. So all Lambretta ignitions fit for dl/ GP cone, fan wheel housing, all drive components, gears and small parts.

The gearbox cover plate is included in the scope of delivery and is fastened with eight M8 screws. With the correct torque (22 Nm), Schnorr washers and Loctite, this is probably the safest solution for finally fastening the gearbox cover plate.

The killer case is constructed like an original case and all parts can be taken over from the conventional Lambretta engine. With the side hood installed, the Lambretta does not look like it has had a fresh cell treatment.

We offer the killer case in conjunction with the Big Bore cylinder (72,8 mm bore) and a crankshaft with a 64 mm stroke, giving you a displacement of 265 ccm.

crankshaft

Our crankshaft with 64 mm stroke, 120 mm connecting rod and 18 mm piston pin is a German-Italian co-production. The crank webs come from Cosmoto from Turin, the connecting rod from Mazzuchelli and is actually for a Fantic 249 Strada. Helmut von pressed, straightened and shortened the crankpins to the right size www.az-zweitakt-power.de. 

The work on each shaft is documented, the shafts are numbered and there is a video for each shaft that documents the round trip.





Crankshaft in the SC Shop

We also checked the running clearance of all cylinders at Helmut and had them adjusted to 0.05 – 0.06 mm if necessary. Better safe than sorry and so (provided the ignition and, above all, the carburettor settings are correct) the engine is fully gas-proof after half a tank of fuel.


Simonini Lambretta Motor Evo2 sheet


clearance of all cylinders



The concept is expressly designed as a stable touring engine with a rev range that is easy to use on the road; with full suitability for everyday use, good consumption values ​​and high compatibility with well-known Lambretta components.

Further advantages of the killer case concept:

  • Deco hole for easy launch
  • Torque from idle
  • A 2% oil admixture is sufficient, as the inlet is located above the crankshaft and the lower connecting rod bearing is already sufficiently lubricated
    Unobtrusive, almost production-like appearance, only visible under the side panels
  • Can be driven without modification of the sheet metal parts and with the standard tank

Engine set - tuning kit 


Exhaust bgm PRO

Exhaust bgm PRO Clubman Sport



Killer case in the SC shop


Cylinder_SIMONINI_250cc

Cylinder Simonini 


Engine housing MMW Killercase Simonini Lambretta

Motor housing MMW Killercase Simonini

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Ignition VAPE Touring for all Vespa and Lambretta scooters

Ignition Vape Now New In Scooter Center!

Since 1991, the VAPE company has developed into what is probably the leading supplier of electronic ignition systems for all types of motorcycles and scooters.

Initially, vape was developing electronic components in general, and automotive electrical equipment was just a part of that. But very soon one specialized in the development and production of ignition systems, generators, voltage regulators and control systems for motorcycles.

Today there are ignitions for all well-known two-wheeler manufacturers. Starting with A for Ancillotti and Aprilia (RX125 / AF1), it pretty much goes straight through the alphabet: Bultaco, Husqvarna, KTM, MV Agusta through to Yamaha and Zundapp are a few examples.

As an original equipment manufacturer, Vape supplied Jawa, Simson, MZ and Motoco.

In the scooter sector, there are ignitions for the Lohner scooter and the Eastern classic Simson Schwalbe in addition to the Vespa and Lambretta ignitions. Also the legendary ignitions power plant (2013) and overrev (2017) are based on Czech components.

With each of our visits to the BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer, we were able to convince ourselves of the absolute quality fetish. Nothing is left to chance and the depth of production in the company is impressive.

The company philosophy includes not only the complete development in-house, but also carrying out as many production steps as possible in-house in order to be able to guarantee perfect ignition and constant quality.

In addition to modern CNC machines for metalworking, punching for plastic parts and laser marking, metalworking is also done in-house using CNC sawing machines and milling machines. The machine park is rounded off by machine cutting, casting, sheet metal stamping, coil winding, assembly of printed circuits with SMD components, mechanical assembly, further assembly of electronic devices and generators. 

We look forward to seeing you from now on Vespa and Lambretta ignitions from Vape in the scooter.

Ignition VAPE





VAPE for Vespa PX80-200, Cosa, LML125/150 (2T)





VAPE for Smallframe V50, 50N, V90, PV, ET3, PK S





VAPE for Smallframe PK XL, PK XL2, HP3, HP4





VAPE AC for AC Motovespa Largeframe 160, 160GT, 160GTI (09M / 09C)

VAPE Lambretta





VAPE AC for Lambretta GP, DL





VAPE AC for Lambretta LI, LIS, SX, TV

Lambretta ignition

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Lambretta street racers - The builder's guide - By Stuart Owen

This book is the fifth part of the Lambretta technical series by Stuart Owen and deals with all topics related to the construction of a so-called street racer.

Details
88 Seiten
400 Abbildungen
22×0,5×28 cm format


advertisement for the lambretta street racers

Stuart Owen

Before we get into the details of the book, first a word about the author, Stuart Owen. He became involved in the history of scooters in the mid-80s in England's Midlands through the mod scene. He controls the first meetings in the van of the Birmingham band the E Types! at. But then he went to Scarborough in August 1987 on his first restored Lambretta, a Li 150 Special (Pacemaker).


Album record Band E Types!

Lambretta street racers


Lambretta street blue


Examples of Lambretta street racers


Restorations Warsteiner

For a short time Stuart worked for Disco Dez Gran Sport in Birmingham before setting up his own business 100mph Lambretta Club becomes self-employed and deals with almost everything to do with the Lambretta, from rather ingenious restorations to quite uncompromising tuning.

Here you can find more about Stuarts Racing and the countless successes on the racetrack: Click!

In any case, it has absolute cult character Duel against the Ferrari F40:

The restorations built by Stuart and the preserved vehicles, which are worked up with a lot of love and understanding for the original substance, are similarly uncompromising. Among other things, the original Lowline Supertune 666 CRK.

 

As a technology expert, he has been supporting Scootering Magazine for many years and is happy to share his fairly wide-ranging expert knowledge.


Lambretta Lowline Supertune

A book -Lambretta street racers - technical series

In this fifth volume of the Lambretta technical series Stuart highlights the special features of the street racer category, also in contrast to custom scooters and explains planning, implementation and the finished result, the ultimate Lambretta street racer.

TUNING RACE – for professionals


Contents of the book lambretta street racers


Engine from a street racers


Tuning engine Lambretta





About the book - Lambretta technical series

Book -Lambretta concessionaires the complete story 1951 to 1971- Stuart Owen

In his book about the Lambretta Concessionaires the specific features of some Lambretta models for the English market are dealt with. And more importantly, it explains how and why the English market for Innocenti is becoming the second most important in the world after Italy:


Lambretta Concessionaires book cover with drawing of couple in Lambretta


Book content with Lambretta posters


Book





To the book - Lambretta concessionaires

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Thematic Lambretta meeting for the Junior (J50 – Cento – J125) series at Lake Garda

International J RANGE RALLY on 6./7. May 2023 in Sirmione (BS) on Lake Garda

Since 2017 the Lambretta Club Milano  & at Facebook in coordination with Vittorio Tessera from Casa Monothematic Lambretta meetings on special Lambretta series. 

In chronological order there were these meetings:

2017 he

2018 TV 175 series 1

2019 TV/LI Series 3 Scooter Linea

2021 D/LD 125 – 150 1951-1958

2022 DL/GP


J50 green

Books - Monothematic Lambretta meetings

At each meeting there was a book by Vittorio Tessera on the respective series. Luckily, after the meetings, they continued You can find them with us too:


Books in SC shop

This year the Lambretta Club Milano celebrates its monothematic Lambretta meeting for the junior series. Anyone with a Lambretta from the Junior series can take part: Junior 50, Cento, Junior 125, Startstream and Super Starstream, monothematic Lambretta meetings 

A new feature this year is that all other Lambretta models can/may participate as passengers.

This offers the perfect opportunity at the beginning of May to spend a great weekend with the Lambretta in the best of company and in beautiful surroundings.
Our friends from www.scooterismo.it The Italian online scooter magazine and the Rimini Lambretta Center are the sponsors and certainly good for one or the other surprise. 


Flyer of the event of the monothematic Lambretta meeting


Page showing the Sponsors and Scooterismo

Here is the program as a pdf: 



Link to PDF.

And here is the direct link to register:



for registration


a page of Vittorio's book

And a few more impressions of the junior series from Casa Lambretta.


Lambretta Club Milano image


Photo J50


Club Milano Ad


Girl and J50


old bold LCM

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New CASA LAMBRETTA 80cc cylinder for lui and J50 replaces the 75cc X3

new cylinder Lui and J50

Here we have put the 75 ccm tuning cylinder for the lui & Junior 50 models through its paces: CLICK! 

Since its appearance in 2009, the 75 has been an extremely popular means of giving the 50cc engines a boost.

The successor is now in the starting blocks, the 80 ccm CASA LAMBRETTA cylinder for those models.

Who now thinks: "WOW, 5 ccm more... What's going on there?" Not sooo fast!

In issue 22 (November / December 2020) of the ingenious ScooterNova Magazine by Andy there is the following report with the caption below:


Scooternova magazine

"EXCLUSIVE – How Innocenti planned to factory-tune the Lui range"

Innocenti's technical drawings are dated May 24, 1968 and titled CILINDRO MOTORE 75cc SOLUZIONE with 3° TRAVASO bezeichnet.

The overcurrent system has been optimized with two finger ports and corresponding recesses in the piston, and the cylinder delights with increased torque in the medium speed range and revs further.

The cylinder from the technical drawings will reach us very shortly. Vittorio Tessera from CASA LAMBRETTA turned Innocenti's plans into reality and made the 80cc cylinder a reality:


Inocentti original drawing


Original Inocentti Draw

New cylinder - CASA LAMBRETTA 80cc - Lambretta Lui 50, J50 CLX3

And here is the link to the shop: 



Shop

As soon as the new cylinder Lui and J50 is with us, it will be put to the test and will compete against the original 75 ccm lui cylinder and the old 75 ccm CASA LAMBRETTA cylinder, then we can report in detail.


new cylinder Lui and J50 kit


Piston from the new cylinder


Piston


Cylinder Lui


Cylinder Lui and J50


cylinder head


Cylinder head in front

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Ideas for the next tours or the (roller) bag *original* in the Lambretta endurance and practical test

In June 2022 we were able to introduce you to the (R)ollersack *original* in the blog and shop. Sabine from (R)roller bag *original* develops luggage that is specifically tailored to the needs of scooter riders.
In the late autumn of last year, very good and long-standing friends of ours made Sardinia unsafe with their Lambrettas. Harald and Markus didn't miss the opportunity to put the sack through its paces.

We have summarized the conclusions of the two test persons here:

Overall rating:

"Finally on the topic of roller sacks.... We both give it 9,5 out of 10 points! The DL driver is over 1,80 and got along very well.”

packing practice:

I had packed all my things in a thin travel bag. I just found that more practical because we changed accommodation every day and it was easier to pack and unpack

Robust and durable:

“The sack makes a very robust impression and despite some abuse, nothing broke. The long shoulder strap has proved its worth, for example when towing on the ferry.


Travel bag detail picture

Photo in river

Weather test results in weatherproof:

Because it rained very little, my colleague also did the water test.
There is nothing to complain about here either.

Most important – on the road:

“However, I am most impressed by the handling of the bag. Over 2.000 kilometers in Sardinia and most of them on really winding roads. Unlike with the pockets in the back, you just don't feel the weight.”


Lambretta trip

And that is exactly what is meant by luggage specifically tailored to the needs of scooter riders.

Here you can find the (R)ollersack *original*:

The black variant will be available again from the beginning of April.

Click Here

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Something with horns today!

6V and 12V buzzers and horns for the Li family of Lambrettas and their attachment

In view of the 14 years of construction of the Li family - starting with the TV 175 Series 1 in September 1957 and ending with the dl / GP 200 in April 1971 - the variation in horns and buzzers and their attachment to the Lambretta frame is not that confusing.

First of all, it should be mentioned that there is either buzzing (for AC systems with alternating voltage) or horns (for DC systems with direct current to be recognized by the battery). All Lambrettas were originally delivered with 6 V on-board electronics.

When converting to 12 V systems, the original buzzers and horns continue to work without any problems, even with the 12 volts that are now available. But humiliations should be avoided, otherwise they will quit the service sooner or later.

Series 1 and early Series 2 models to July 1960

On all Series 1 and Series 2 models through July 1960 the horn mount is welded directly to the frame and looks like this:

The right horn:

art. Number: CLE66D

Horn -GPM 12V DC
Lambretta LI 150 (Series 1), LI 150 (Series 2), TV 175 (Series 1), TV 175 (Series 2)

is screwed directly to the frame and decoupled from the frame with two rectangular anti-vibration rubbers.

Series 2 from 07/1960 and Series 3 up to the end of 1967

During the construction of the Series 2, the attachment of the horn was changed. The welded bracket with two bolts is replaced with a rectangular block with an M8 stud. A retaining plate, often called a Y-bracket, is attached to this. And the original looks like this:

This special retaining plate was not available as a repro for a long time, Timo from TD Customs took care of it and supplies us with it:
Bracket Horn -TD-Customs
Lambretta LI (Series 2), TV (Series 2) -> 07/1960

art. Number: 3333492


retaining plate horn

We already know the corresponding horn:
Horn -GPM 12V DC
Lambretta LI 150 (Series 1), LI 150 (Series 2), TV 175 (Series 1), TV 175 (Series 2)

art. Number: CLE66D

Since the mounting of the late Series 2 is known to be identical to the Series 3, the Series 3 retaining plate can also be used with the corresponding horn. The retaining plate in the series comes much closer to the name Y-Bracket:

Find here:

art. Number: 8030562

and using this part:

fastened to the frame with M8 nut and corrugated washer on the stud.

art. Number: 7672861

Horns (or buzzers) suitable for the holder are available in 6 V and 12 V:

Horn (buzzer) CASA LAMBRETTA 6V/12V AC
Lambretta LI, LIS, SX, TV (Series 2-3)
Zinc


Horn on white with hand for click

art. Number: 9500613

Horn -GPM 6V DC
Lambretta LI, LIS, SX, TV (Series 2-3)


art. Number: 7671720

Horn -GPM 12V DC
Lambretta LI, LIS, SX, TV (Series 2-3)


art. Number: 7671719

Series 3 from 1968 and dl / GP

At the end of 1967, i.e. in 1968, the attachment was simplified and the Y-bracket was replaced by a bracket welded to the frame.

In order to decouple the horn from vibrations, the holes in the retaining plate on the horn are enlarged and special Allen screws and vibration rubbers and washers are used.

Here the horn with the anti-vibration rubbers:

Found for alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical systems:

Horn -GPM 6V/12V DC
Lambretta LIS (1968-), SX (1968-), DL, GP


horn on white

art. Number: CLE66A

Horn -GPM 6V/12V AC
Lambretta LIS (1968-), SX (1968-), DL, GP


horn on white

art. Number: CLE66E

You can find the screws here:

art. Number: CL0837

And this is what it looks like installed on a preserved dl 200:


built-in horn

The background probably doesn't seem unfamiliar to the inclined Lambretta connoisseur.

Many thanks to Markus for the image rights.

And now something about big horns. Originally, the real horns (i.e. the DC things) had a larger diameter. Namely 85mm. Occasionally we also get those from Casa Lambretta:

Horn -GPM 6V/12V DC
Lambretta LIS (1968-), SX (1968-), DL, GP


horn on white

art. Number: CLE66BL

Horn -GPM 6V/12V AC
Lambretta LIS (1968-), SX (1968-), DL, GP


horn on white

art. Number: CLE66AL

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