Calamity Jane
This scooter was built by Cheryl during lockdown and she was singing along to Doris Day songs all the way through??
I will let Cheryl explain:
“I helped Midge build my scooter in lockdown covid 19.
It worked well with being off work during covid listening to musical tunes on Radio 2.
Doris Day come on a few times, “Whip-Crack-Away” in the secret facility (garage).
I am a fan of Doris Day and I loved the film from being a young girl.
My Dad was a wild west fan and owned a kepy hat and a Winchester just like Calamity Jane owned.
I use these on my Custom displays.
I purchased the badges from America for my saddle bag which are the G company and number 5.
The artillary badge which Calamity Jane has on her kepy hat in the film.
It was good fun desiding which pictures to use for the murals.
Colin worked his magic and he did an amazing job”.
Owner: Cheryl Ward
Area: North of England
Name of Scooter: Calamity Jane
Scooter Make: Lambretta
Scooter Model: Serveta – Spanish
Other Model: Lambretta LI 150 Silver Special
Engine Specifications:
225 Rapido – 30m carb
Standard exhaust – clubman
People or Parts (Special Mentions)
Paul Riding, my partner(aka Midge) – for building my scooter
Colin Fitzgerald – for Murals
Dave Snape – for paint work
Stuart Mc Donald – for damaged paint work
Paul Hunter – made me a beautiful leather saddle bag, sadly it is still missing.
Midge – treated me to 2 leather bags for my scooter.
Member of any Clubs/Associations?
Lancashire Alliance Rideouts – Aegean Rides
Memberships:
Lambretta Club of GB
Chorley Scorpions SC
How Long Have You Owned This Scooter? 26 years
How Long have you been Scootering? 37 years
How did you acquire your scooter?
Midge acquired my scooter when a friend who was working with him, owed him some money. The scooter was acquired instead of cash changing hands.
How do you typically use your scooter?
I use my scooter for pleasure, attending rideouts and scooter events.
Furthest Trip Ridden on this Scooter?
Holland
What are some of the unique features of your scooter?
BGM front dampers, chrome long range tank. Paul Hunter made me a beautiful saddle bag with Calamity Jane wrote on it, but sadly it fell off, on the way to Lymington Ferry.
Any plans for your scooter in the future?
I may change the exhaust? I will probably enter a few custom shows along the way.
Are you active in the scooter community?
Yes, i meet up for Lancashire Alliance Rideouts, scooter club meets.
How did you get into scooters?
I remember scooters passing by in my local village. I thought I like the look and sound of them. I love Northern Soul music which it’s all comes together.
What is your fondest memory of riding your scooter?
Riding a Lambretta that you feel sat in is a great feeling.
It was my means of transport in the 80’s.
I rode my Indian GP 150 Lambretta at 8 months pregant, It was handy having a
snetterton seat, plenty of room for my bump.
Bet I got some funny looks back then.
My daughter now rides a classic scooter, must be in her blood.
What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of owning a scooter?
Starting the scooter at the petrol station is a challenge. Do you turn the chalk on? Turn the petrol on ??
All good fun!
What are some of the most mistakes you/people make when restoring scooters?
Dry build helps to know if parts are going to fit.
A flash on my panel snapped when Midge was fixing it on, so I had to get new ones. Yes you got it, Midge had to drill a few new holes as they are never seem to line up the same. Scary work, watching whilst i had to hold the flashes! Phew Midge did a great job.
What specific advice would you give to someone who is considering restoring a vintage scooter?
Make sure you have all your parts that are going to paint at the same time to avoid disappointment,
if you can’t get a colour match.
Know what engine parts you want to use.
Where have you found the best resources for vintage scooter parts and information?
Scooter Restorations
Buzzsolomotos
Scootopia
Scooternova Magazine
Scootering Magazine
LCGB Jetset Magazine
What do you find to be the most rewarding aspect of owning a scooter?
Owning a Lambreatta classic scooter and having a few murals. People seem to enjoy looking at my scooter and it is rewarding when they let you know that they like it.
What are some of the things you hope to see happen with scootering?
I hope to see people keeping their classic scooters as long as they can ride them.
What do you most enjoy about your scooter?
I love looking at my scooter, i think she is a beauty.
What are some of the best places to ride a vintage scooter?
Along a seafront when you have an audience, Isle of Wight roundabout and down the front at full throttle has to be the best buzz you will ever have on a scooter.
How do you see as the future going with regards to scooters?
I will never sell my scooter and I hope people do the same. There will be more autos on the road in years to come as we all know that.
Please share a funny or interesting story that for you wasa special moment., or something our audience might enjoy.
A special moment when my scooter was about to be published in Scootering magazine, a gentleman called Gary got incontact with me to tell me his Grandad bought him my scooter when he was 16. Gary recognised his scooter during covid that he used to own.
Gary recognised the reg plate on the mudguard, HDT, looks like HOT.
Whilst on the Isle of Wight I had to enter the biggest Scooter event, Custom Show and Gary
come looking for me! Gary finally saw his scooter in the flesh he owed in the 70’s.
Gary went on to write a great article in Scootering and won himself a prize.
Loved every minute of owning a custom scooter and I have met so many great people and seen people who really care about their classic scooters
What is your favourite scooter?
GP 200
How did you find Scooter Coalition?
Social Media link
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