LAMBRETTA DUE 50: 2012

Saturday 14 July 2012

Deep Bay Trip July 2012 100 km

Qualicum Beach, B.C.

Qualicum Beach, B.C

Qualicum Bay, B.C.

Deep Bay, B.C.

Bowser, B.C.

Qualicum Airport, B.C.

Cameron Lake Trip June 2012 50 km.

Monday 4 June 2012

THE MUD-FLIPPER

I've always thought that mudflaps give a nice finishing touch to any vehicle. I loved the look of the big flap on the back of some of the old Lambrettas.

So I decided I'd make one for Bobi.

After considerable debate....too light, too heavy... to flexible, too stiff...I finally decided to attach the flap with a hinge. This way, there would be very little strain on the rear fender.

The flap is made from a divers flipper. The heal and foot cover were removed with a pair of scissors (easier and safer than a Stanley knife). The bottom part of the flipper faces to the rear. I had to trim some off the bottom to provide enough road clearance when the scooter is off stand and bearing weight. (This can be done after it is attached).

The Union Jack adds a Mod touch!

Divers Flipper Mudflap

Whiskey Creek, B.C.

Cameron Lake,B.C.

Friday 11 May 2012

ABOUT THE LAMBRETTA DUE 50

GREAT LITTLE BIKE!

I like it's look. The European-style projector beam vertical headlight/marker light ( not the usual side by side). The comfy 2-up seat. The sturdy mirrors. The old fashioned gauges. The 12" rugged Duro (in Canada) tires. The peppy 2-stroke engine. The finish. The handling. The ride. Even down to the rubber rear brake lever protector shroud!

I chose this one over the Yamaha BWS, firstly because it was better value, and secondly....because it's a LAMBRETTA!

Yeah, yeah, the Lambretta snobs will say it's an imposter...but it's still a Lamretta.

Listen, I've owned a Lambretta innocenti... it was a 1965 LI 150. I loved it .....but this new Lambretta is way more reliable! Much less maintenance, bigger and better tires, no sloppy gear and clutch cables to adjust and replace, a rear brake that actually works and a fantastic front disc brake!
I've been riding my "Bobbie Dazzler" for a year now... to work and back 5 days a week. Only 3 snow days when I couldn't! We've done nearly 3000 km. together.

This little Dooay may not have the speed of the Li 150 but it's still quick off the mark! Only thing I miss is the wide front leg protection.

"BOBBIE DAZZLER"..Bobbi, for short.

MMMMM..........LAMBRETTA!

Help a child

GLOVES

HELMETS

CRASH HATS, SKID LIDS

Keep ya weenie-beanies...I need protection!

Half- face helmet.

This is the one I prefer. It gives good protection. Comfortable, good visibility, reflectors.

It has a built in retractable sun visor as well as a retractable face shield.

It also has a ventilation control flap on the top!

I wear a ski mask underneath in cool weather...works great!

The full face helmet on the left belongs to my wife....but I have tried it.
I don't like it.
It gives better protection but it fogs up way to easily....and it squishes my glasses!