So Many Sides Of You LI (Series 1)
So Many Sides Of You. Probably one of the best series 1 custom Lambrettas in the world, a never ending peice of art from John Cambridge. You may know John for his amazing quality custom seats which are also world beating quality.
John is also the owner of Scoots and Soul please pop over and view the craftmanship and quality of the seats he makes.
Owners: John & Jane
Area: South East
Name of Scooter: So Many Sides of You
Scooter Make: Lambretta
Scooter Model: Li125cc
Other Model: Super monza 240cc
Engine Specifications:
Super monza 240cc by Charlie Edmund’s
30mm dellorto power jet
No 50 GT casing
Af 6 plate race clutch
People or Parts (Special Mentions)
K2 custom for all one off metalwork
GRP Leicester fibreglass parts
Adi Clark for engraving
Quality Chrome
Charlie Edmunds
Cambridge Lambretta
Member of any Clubs/Associations?
Lambretta Club of Great Britain
Memberships:
Vespa Club of GB
Lambretta Club of GB
How Long Have You Owned This Scooter? 9 years
How Long have you been Scootering? 41 years
How did you acquire your scooter?
Scooter emporium as always
How do you typically use your scooter?
Whenever I get the urge
Furthest Trip Ridden on this Scooter?
Around 100 miles
How do you buy 2 stroke & engine oil? (tick as appropriate)
Specific, from a chosen supplier
What are some of the unique features of your scooter?
Too many to list from paint to one off parts
Any plans for your scooter in the future?
Adding to scooter every year and probably will never finish
Are you active in the scooter community?
Very
How did you get into scooters?
12 years old dad was a dj and I was dancing to two tone with the big boys
What is your fondest memory of riding your scooter?
Great Yarmouth riding down the Acle straight
What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of owning a scooter?
It’s a Lambretta!!
What are some of the most mistakes you/people make when restoring scooters?
Thinking it can be done on a budget
What specific advice would you give to someone who is considering restoring a vintage scooter?
Do as much of it you can do yourself and learn by your mistakes
Where have you found the best resources for vintage scooter parts and information?
If you immerse yourself in it then it will come from everywhere
What do you find to be the most rewarding aspect of owning a scooter?
Its a hard thing to explain it’s just like having all your limbs
What are some of the things you hope to see happen with scootering?
Nothing as I’m happy for it to end when we’re all too old to do it
What do you most enjoy about your scooter?
Creating a complete one off as to me that’s what it’s all about, standard machines just don’t do it for me
What are some of the best places to ride a vintage scooter?
Anywhere where there are others like you
How do you see as the future going with regards to scooters?
When we’re all gone it’s over
Please share a funny or interesting story that for you wasa special moment., or something our audience might enjoy.
Spending all day Saturday at Newquay rally many moons ago trying to secure cowlings in place due to threaded holes Sunday all the way from campsite thinking my fixes hadn’t worked and expecting them fall off due to horrendous rattling for over 100 miles just to discover after finally pulling over to see what could be done to realise there was a beer can from the campsite wedged in rear mudguard
Do you think that autos have ruined the scene?
Yes
How did you find Scooter Coalition?
Introduced by A.N.Other
I have one of Johns Seats and do highly reccommend them for comfort as well as quality.
Thank you John, you obviously took your time with this form and it shows, much appreciated that you were willing to share. Thank you.
