MAN & MACHINE

Name: Richard Galloway Job: Engineer/ paint sprayer Scooter club & town: Deanne Valley SC, Barnsley. How and when did you first become interested in scooters: As long as I can remember. What was your first scooter: PK50. What is your favourite style of custom scooter: The ones where the owner hass put the effort in and not just handed over a massive wad then a couple month later collected it. First rally or event: Redcar about ’85 I think. Any stories: After designing and manufacturing the evolution Lambretta I turned my attention to auto builds which I have been doing for around 15 year. Funniest experience with a scooter: Watching my mate shake his P200 from side to side to mix his two-stroke oil. By accident he clicked it into gear and then I watched as it disappeared across the petrol station forecourt on the back wheel with him chasing closely behind. What’s the furthest you’ve ever ridden on n a scooter: Kelso. If you had to recommend one scooter part or item of riding kit what would it be: Oiltek rear disc brake it is a piece of art.

Name of scooter: Zipbretta Scooter model: Lambretta styling with Piaggio Zip frame and engine. Date purchased & cost: Built by myself to my son’s design to take him to his prom. Time to build: About three months in-between other customer builds and paintwork. Performance and handling: Standard Zip engine with race exhaust, plenty oof torque being a four-stroke. Top speed & cruising speed: It’ll cruise all day at 65+. Is the scooter reliable: Oh yes. Paintwork & murals done by: Myself. Is there any powder coating: Frame and d fuel tank. Overall cost: £2700. Hardest part of the project: Wiring as there is a lot of it! Anyone you want to thank: My son Owenn for design and inspiration.