SILVER SPECIAL SPEC

Scooter model: Lambretta LI 150 Silver Special Series 3. Date purchased & cost: April 2017 – imported from Italy. Inspiration for project: I wanted a standard original classic scooter, which would make a nice workhorse.

Time to build & by who: The scooter was fully working when I bought it. Over the past three years we’ve turned the scooter into a nice rally-going scooter without compromising the standard look. All the work has been carried out by my husband, Stephen.

Any specialised parts or mods: A good engine set-up, which was built into the original casings, R1 shock, a full BGM DC ignition system, again all the work was carried out by Stephen. Engine spec

Kit: Imola Ultimate 186. Crank: AF High Power 58x107. Carb: Dell’Orto 28mm open mouth. Exhaust: BGM V4 Clubman. Clutch: 4 Plate with GT springs. Gearbox: Standard with a 17-tooth front sprocket.

Porting work by: Stephen. Dyno done by: PSL 20bhp. Chassis Spec:

Tyres: Michelin City Grip. Rims: Original rims that it left the factory with.

Suspension: R1 rear shock, Escort front dampers on BGM clamp on damper brackets. Speedo: Original showing 40km, it’s the only speedo that I have had that works correctly. Grips: NOS 1960s. Cable brand: Original outer cables running BGM inner cables.

Seat: Casa one, as the original was very slippery. Fuel tank & tap: Original, the fuel tap has been drilled out to increase the flow. Brakes: NewFren.

Describe engine performance

and scooter handling: The engine pulls very nicely throughout and I’m very happy with it! Top speed & cruising speed:

70mph+ but it’s happy to sit at 65 to 70mph all day long.

Is the scooter reliable: Yes, it’s never let me down.