SCOOTER SPECIFICATIONS

Name of scooter & reason: Fen Girl. Named after the song by the Ouse

Valley Singles Club.

Scooter model: 1959 Lambretta S1.

Date purchased & cost: 2016, £2000.

Inspiration for project and theme: After three years of riding it into the ground I thought it was time to put my stamp on it, along with 80s styling and the Flatlanders SC.

Time to build & by who: Original build was completed by Mick Browne. Full engine rebuild by Russ at Lincs Lambrettas.

Any specialised parts: It’s a chopper; everything about it is specialised.

Engine spec

Kit: 186 Imola.

Carb: 30mm Dell’Orto.

Exhaust: JL3.

Dyno done by: Lincs Lambrettas.

Describe engine performance, power delivery and scooter handling:

Engine performance has been set for distance, but being a brilliant kit the Imola gives me the power to pass traffic and keep at a steady pace through all weathers. Handling is very good for a chopper, it was very well made and it’s a testament to the original builder for its longevity. Top speed & cruising speed:

Top: 75mph. Cruising: 60mph. Is the scooter reliable: Yes. Paintwork & murals done by: Wayne Hollis (official Flatlanders SC

member) Hardest part of the project: Running it in!

Advice or tech tips for anyone starting a project: Make friends with people who know what they are doing. Is there anything still to add to the scoot: SIP speedo. In-board disc hub.

In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently: No, it’s a custom rally-going chop and I’m very happy with how it came together.

Thanks to: It’s a long list but I’ll start with John Joel and Mark Thompson for igniting my passion for scooters. ‘Rat’ Thorpe, Jake Aris, Natalie Haime, Tony Day, Al Lennihan, ‘Grinner’, Paul Wing, LCOC, Kerry and Walter, Wayne Hollis, Mark Valance, the recovery services and everyone else that has helped me make the Flatlanders a club that is here to stay.