MAN & MACHINE
Name: Melvin Garside Job: HGV Driver Scooter club & town: Yorkshire Templar S.C. (Sharlston, near Wakefield) - Burton Salmon (Home) How did you first become interested in scooters: Five years ago my daughter had a scooter and was into the rally scene First scooter: Vespa PX Favourite scooter model: Lambretta GP Favourite style of custom scooter: Chopper Favourite and worst rally: Favourite – Cheeky Northern Monkeys. Worst – Whitby What is your funniest experience with a scooter: My daughter finding me in the British Legion in Kelso after drinking one-and-a-half litres of vodka! What’s the furthest you’ve ever ridden on a scooter: Kelso What do you like about rallies: The camaraderie What do you dislike about rallies: Rain! Your favourite custom scooter of all time: Lambretta GP, ‘Sign of the Snake’ If you had to recommend one scooter part or item of riding kit, what would it be: A good-quality helmet
Name of scooter & reason: ‘Blood Eagle’ - Viking Theme Scooter model: Lambretta - GP Date purchased: Dutch Lions Rally, 2017 Inspiration for project and theme: Sky TV series ‘Vikings’ Time to build & by who: Four months to build by Keith Wrigglesworth a.k.a ‘Guptaspeed’ Engine spec: Kit: AFRB250. Crank: RB Race Crank. Carb: 34mil Dellorto. Exhaust: Franspeed Clutch: AF 6 plate. Gearbox: GP 200 Describe engine performance, power delivery and scooter handling: Engine power is immense and scary. Handling is scary (good scary) when ridden hard Top speed & cruising speed: Cruising: 70mph Never had enough courage to get to top speed Paintwork & murals done by: Gatch Do you have any advice or tech tips for anyone starting a project: Always remember to dry build first, because it will save so much grief In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently: Dry build first! Is there anyone you wish to thank: John Fellows for the paint and body preparation work; Gatch for his fantastic paint and amazing artwork; Keith Wrigglesworth for his knowledge and outstanding patience; and my wife Ann Garside for her support throughout the build, both emotionally and financially.