SCOOTER SPEC

Name of scooter: Valkyrie.

Inspiration for project: I like chops, I had one back in the ’90s and always intended doing another one at some point.

Time to build & by who: Altogether, about three years. Gary Simpson completed the frame fabrications, Lambretta Upgrades rebuilt the engine and I completed the build.

Any specialised parts or mods: Frame cut, stretched and modified to suit my dimensions. Springer forks with Zip 50 front hub and hydraulic caliper.

Engine spec

Kit: TS1 on Indian GP200 casings.

Crank: Race 60/110.

Carb: 30mm PHBH, V Force 4 reeds.

Exhaust: JL Curly.

Clutch: AF Road Cassette.

Gearbox: Standard GP200.

Porting work by: RFS Tune.

What brand of oil do you run: Exol Optima at 3%.

Chassis Spec:

Tyres: Dunlop Scootsmart.

Rims: Front ZIP 50, Rear SIP tubeless. Suspension: Front springer forks, rear Protech shocker, Corse solid engine mounts. Speedo: Generic GPS speedo.

Grips: Billet grips and matching foot-pegs. Seat: Motorcycle bobber style.

Fuel tank & tap: 3.2-gallon Mustang tank with inline brass petcock.

Hubs: Front Zip 50 rear Uni.

Brakes: Front hydraulic disc, rear good old standard Lambretta drum.

Paintwork by: Colin Fitzgerald at The Garage Artwerks, Northallerton.

Powder coating by: CJ Powder Coating, Grimsby.

Tech tip or advice for anyone starting a project: Get the right people involved in the project and have a clear idea of what you want.

Thanks to: Chiggy and Pete at Lambretta Upgrades, great service always; Tony Day for pointing me in the direction of Gary Simpson and also for sourcing the forks; Gary and Colin for quality workmanship with no hassle or bullshit.