SCOOTER SPEC

Name of scooter & reason: Christine – as it’s already tried to kill me!

Vespa Sprint. Scooter Date purchased model: & cost:

May 2018, £1800. Crashing in a ditch! Inspiration Time to build for & project: by who: Myself and Chris Matthews, taking more than a year. Any specialised parts or mods: Numerous! Engine spec

Kit: Quattrini water-cooled 172 on T5 casings with reed block. Crank: Cut race-crank with Wiseco 66mm piston.

Carb: Mikuni flat slide 28mm.

Exhaust: JL.

Clutch: Cosa.

Gearbox: Standard.

Dyno: After engine rebuild Chiselspeed 23.5bhp!

What brand of oil do you run: Exol Optima fully synthetic 1.5 jugs to 5ltrs. Chassis spec: Tyres: Michelin city grips. Rims: GTS 12 inch. Suspension: Front Bitubo rear SIP performer. Cable brand: SIP. Seat: SIP race-style seat.

Fuel tank & tap: Standard tank and SIP fast-flow tap. Hubs: SIP 12inch conversions. Brakes: Rear standard front SIP disc conversion with wavy disc. Describe engine performance and scooter handling:

Steady up to 7000 revs then it wants to rip your arms off! Handles well on 12-inch wheels. Top speed & cruising speed: Not sure as still running in new piston but will cruise at 60-65. Paintwork by: Phil Rhodes.

Powder coating by: LSN Pontefract.

Overall cost of work and components: Best part of

£3k. Tech tip or advice for anyone starting a project: Be patient and always buy the best you can afford, it will be worth it in the end! Thanks to: K2, Phil Rhodes, Chris Matthews, John Mclaughlin, Chiselspeed, SIP and the wife.