Scootering

OWNER DETAILS

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Name: Martyn Burrows. Job: Builder.

Scooter club & town: Gloucester­shire. First interest in scooters: 1976. First scooter: Lambretta SX150. Favourite scooter model: Lambretta

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First ever rally: Great Yarmouth. How did you get there: Rode on my scooter.

Any funny stories: At Weston-superMare rally when I got so drunk over the weekend I was riding back and I stopped for a pee and a fag. I then fell asleep and woke up the next morning well late for work!

Favourite rally: Woolacombe, it’s just an all-round good place, it’s run well and has a nice vibe.

Least favourite rally: Scarboroug­h when it rained, my tent leaked and I was soaked all weekend. My scooter

broke down on the way home and I got fined by the law for no tax. Not a great weekend all round really! Funniest experience involving scooters:

When I stopped to pick up an ice cream; there was no queue so I left my scooter running. As I got there my scooter jumped into gear and it was off down the road against the kerb with me chasing it! Furthest you’ve ever ridden on a

scooter: Kelso.

What do you like about rallies: The people, the banter, the way of life and having a good time with old and new friends. What do you dislike about rallies:

When you enter your scooter into custom shows, the same ones win and you’ve spent more time customisin­g your scooter than the others and you’ve done it all yourself! Your most recommende­d scooter security ite m:

Big lock and chain n. Which insurer do yo ou recommend:

Footman-James multi-vehicle. Which breakdown company do you recommend: AA. What would make the scene better:

More younger people getting involved. What would make our beloved scooters better:

Better engines; bullet-proof! Lol!

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Creative thinking.

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