Discworld Lambretta GP200
Discworld has been on my list since Expo23 and David has kindly helped out, Discworld has been around for some years but it never gets old, lovely scooter and artwork but I have to confess I don’t know Discworld……just found out its a book series by Terry Pratchett.
I should have a question about where the inspiration came from?
I need to research Discworld but you don’t have to to appreciate the love, time, money and enjoyment that has been had here, thank you for sharing this Dave.
Owner: Dave Childs
Area: South East
Other: United Kingdom
Name of Scooter: Discworld
Scooter Make: Lambretta
Scooter Model: GP200
Other Model: 240cc
How did you acquire your scooter?
Bought from a Dealer/inporter, fancied a GP200 but couldn’t afford the Italian spec, and wanted to
customise it.
Engine Specifications:
CT240 Top End, GT Engine Block, Casa Cooler, SIP Vape Ignition, BGM Soft feel clutch, with
Cambridge Lambretta Easy Clutch arm, Smart Carb 28mm, SIP Racing JL Type Exhaust.
What are some of the unique features of your scooter?
Artwork, badges, Made Fuel and Choke taps myself, using badges from Discwold collection.
People or Parts (Special Mentions)
Cambridge Lambretta Always there for arts and advise, Jon Scoots and Soul Cambridge, and Jane
for the seat, My wife for all the money and time spent on it, and John Spurgeon at Aerographics for
the Artwork/paintwork.
How Long Have You Owned This Scooter? 15 years
How did you get into scooters?
15 year old Mod, nothing surprising!
What specific advice would you give to someone who is considering restoring a vintage
scooter?
Buy decent parts, research what you want, and didn’t ask to many questions of Facebook you will
just get confused!
Where have you found the best resources for vintage scooter parts and information?
Some groups of FB and use Cambridge Lambretta a lot, so much knowledge
What do you find to be the most rewarding aspect of owning a scooter?
riding it!
Are you active in the scooter community?
Yes, I have a small workshop for local scooterists, and attend rallies, and other events regularly
Memberships:
Vespa Club of GB
Lambretta Club of GB
Desert Rats SC,
How Long have you been Scootering? 41 years
How do you typically use your scooter?
Rallies, ride outs. have another Lambretta and Vespa for more day to day.
Furthest Trip Ridden on this Scooter?
Southport, Newcastle, 500 , all round trips.
Any plans for your scooter in the future?
Needs some TLC, hopefully the engine is now sorted, paintwork is in need of repairs!
What is your fondest memory of riding your scooter?
Riding to Euro Lambretta in 2016, not on this scooter, but was a fantastic 2 weeks holiday/ride
incorporating the Euro. On this scooter, the first rally I road to once done, Yarmouth 2017,
What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of owning a scooter?
Keeping them on the road, just when running great, something goes wrong! but thats part of the fun!
What are some of the most mistakes you/people make when restoring scooters?
Can never spend enough time dry building when building a custom, something i found to my cost!
But quality parts the cheap stuff doesn’t fit!
What are some of the things you hope to see happen with scootering?
to keep going as long as possible, realise we ware in the main getting much older, and need to keep
riding!
What do you most enjoy about your scooter?
Riding it, love the feel of riding to rallies and especially arriving unscathed!
What are some of the best places to ride a vintage scooter?
Europe is great, but love the Yorkshire Moors, and the West Country, Cornwall especially
How do you see as the future going with regards to scooters?
Hard to say, we are getting much older in general, but there are encouraging groups of youngsters
attending rallies now, so fingers crossed!
How many scooters is the right amount to own for one person!
never enough!
Please share a funny or interesting story that for you wasa special moment., or something
our audience might enjoy.
I remember Rhyl Rally back in the 80’s started on Friday with Desert Rats SC, had an issue with the
scooter, got towed back home, then had a 20 hour ride with the Rat and Rodent SC through the
night, getting into many scrapes, including Gary riding England Expects into a ditch, and arriving the
Saturday morning, getting drunk, having a laugh, and riding home Sunday shattered, rode into the
back of a car that had pulled over and smashed other scooter! oh the fun!
How did you find Scooter Coalition?
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