Dead Man’s Shoes Lambretta Chopper
The fine looking chap in the photo is pal, Paul Muirhead, his gorgeous Chopper like himself probably need no introduction in part due to the great work Paul helped with, when with his pals created
“The Lambretta Chopper Book I & II”
Both of which sold out raising awsome amounts for charity.
Paul, after some pestering agreed to complete the questionnaire and that is all the excuse I needed to do a focus on his perfect example of chopper build finess, It always draws crowds everywhere it goes. Thanks Paul, see you at Damsel’s 🙂
Owner: Paul Muirhead
Area: North of England
Name of Scooter: Dead Man’s Shoes
Scooter Make: Lambretta
Scooter Model: Li 150 ish
Other Model: Lambretta chopper 225 ts1
Engine Specifications:
Tuned ts1 225 by chiselspeed
5 speed af box
race exhaust
People, Parts or Unique Features (Special Mentions)
To many to mention paint by Ty lawyer engraving by Adi Clark fabricated by Gary Simpson built by H-Bomb at Solely Scooters
Memberships:
Lambretta Club of GB
Other National Scooter Association
Local Club:
Manchester Aces
How Long have you been Scootering? 42 years
How did you acquire your scooter?
Got a chopped frame off Peter and the rest is history
What Inspired you or attracted you to this scooter?
The film by Shane meadows
How do you typically use your scooter?
Rally’s euros ect ride outs
Furthest Trip Ridden on this Scooter?
Issours, Northern France
Any plans for your scooter in the future?
Naa don’t show it anymore unless asked it won champion of champions 2017 , it’s a ridden custom chopper so that’s what I love doing with the uk lambretta chopper club
Are you active in the scooter community?
Like to be more but work commitments it’s tuff
How did you get into scooters?
1983 our kid brought a cutdown home was on a rally’s the year after in 1984
What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of owning a scooter?
Nowt it’s mint , apart from FART box Pollitics , there’s always someone putting a spin on something to make themselves look good or a big time Charleys next level helmet’s some ov em.
Do you have any advice for someone who is considering restoring a vintage scooter?
Take advice of those who know
Best resources for scooter parts and information?
Tinternett these days but that’s a lot ov nonsense speak to them who know what they’re doing, those in the game who own shops with the knowledge or respected lads
What do you find to be the most rewarding aspect of owning a scooter?
Riding to Europe with me pals
How Many Scooters is enough?
I’ve got 3
What are some of the things you hope to see happen with scootering?
Support the national s or there gone! to many Johnny come lately’s cashing in on it in car parks behind boozers
What is your fondest event or memory of riding your scooter?
To many to mention
How Do You Feel About Campers @ Rallys
Not arsed enjoy yerself ride yer scooter get the misses to drive yer camper
What do you most enjoy about your scooter?
Riding with me mates
How do you see as the future going with regards to scooters?
It’ll be fine don’t panic
A story, tale, event or joke:
Like I said to many it’s a laugh a minute with our lot so we just Ava giggle
What bhp is your lambretta?
No ones arsed yer helmet fuck off
How did you find Scooter Coalition?
Social Media link
Great Answers Paul, and great work with the book too. Thank you.
