Breaking Rocks In The Hot Sun

Breaking Rocks Lambretta GP

Breaking Rocks has probably been seen by every scooterist in the uk, a well know show winner and a pleasure to be able to show you on here.
Gay’s tribute to Joe Strummer and The Clash is one of the best custom scooters you will find.
I know Gary rides it to lots of shows (No Back of a Van) and has a custom leather cover for the purposes of. Painted by Ty Lawer & built by JB Tuning, what more is there to say.

Owner: Gary Wickham
Area: South East
Name of Scooter (Show Purposes) Breaking rocks
Scooter Make: Lambretta
Scooter Model: Gp240
Engine Specifications:
JB Tuned casa 240, casa clutch, af 5 speed box, & franspeed race exhaust.
Member of any Clubs/Associations? Misdemeanour SC
Memberships: Lambretta Club of GB
How Long Have You Owned This Scooter? 8 years.
How Long have you been Scootering? 40 years
How did you acquire your scooter? Local scooter shop
How do you typically use your scooter? Ridden to rallies
Furthest Trip Ridden on this Scooter? Woolcombe 352 miles each way
What are some of the unique features of your scooter?
Multi shown winning ridden scooter
Any plans for your scooter in the future?
Probably up engine to casa 265 next year
Are you active in the scooter community?
Yes
How did you get into scooters? Watching Local older lads ride around town
What is your fondest memory of riding your scooter? To many to list great fun with great mates

What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of owning a scooter?
No challenge it’s a lifestyle once you start it never leaves you
What are some of the most mistakes you/people make when restoring scooters?
Best thing I done was research plenty of it, dry build fit every part you buy don’t buy cheap crap
What specific advice would you give to someone who is considering restoring a vintage scooter?
Be patient
What do you find to be the most rewarding aspect of owning a scooter?
Getting to a destination & getting home
What are some of the things you hope to see happen with scootering?
Don’t know what will happen will happen
What do you most enjoy about your scooter?
Riding it showing it.
What are some of the best places to ride a vintage scooter?
To a rally.
How do you see as the future going with regards to scooters?
It will carry on but get smaller as we get older
Please share a funny or interesting story that for you wasa special moment., or something our audience might enjoy.
To many to mention, shutting the dartford tunnel for a hour by running out of petrol on way back from IOW that was frightening