NEW 306CC
VESPA LARGE-
FRAME ENGINE
The 55bhp BFA Motori
306cc Vespa engine comes
with world-beating
specifications; it has been
developed by the Italian
company of BFA (formerly
BSG) which was previously
better known for its
small-frame Vespa engines,
but the guys there have
teamed-up with SIP to
produce their 55bhp Vespa
306 powerhouse for
large-frame Vespas.
To arrive at this capacity
the engine has a 78mm
cylinder bore coupled with a
64mm stroke crankshaft, all
mated to the design
innovation of the BFA Motori
306 crankcase with its
unique, inlet manifold and
four petal reed-valve. Drive
is via a purpose-designed
clutch and a Malossi MHR
VesPower electronic ignition
setup
The engine component
parts can be purchased
separately, but the fully
assembled, tested and
running price is €7900. For
this you get a fully
developed engine that fits
the frame geometry of any
large frame Vespa to allow
a possible 140kph (86mph)
top speed.
A possible competitor to
the Targa Twin developed for
the Lambretta in price and
performance for scooterists
with deep pockets.
More info:
http://www.sip-scootershop.com/
en/products/racing+
cylinder+sip+bfa+
306+cc+_
http://www.vespmoto.de/bfa-
motori-306/english/SCOOTERAMA
✎Classic Scooterist, PO Box 99, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6LZ
✉[email protected]
☎01507 529408SC
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RRP: £ various
Owners looking to add extra
lighting to their machine for a
Mod look are well catered for with
the range of lamps available from
VE (UK).
VE17176-X: Bates style 4.5in
headlamp finished in high
quality chrome plating. Bottom
mounting.
VE17117: A lightweight 2.5in
chrome plastic spotlamp perfect
for mounting to a front carrier.
Supplied with a small ‘W clip’ forease of fitting.
VE17370: A high quality 4.5in
chrome spot lamp available with
either a clear or yellow lens.
Bottom mounting.
TN204511/12/13/14: The
perfect 2.5in bullet lamp for
mounting to bodywork, carriers
or crashbars by adding a suitable
mounting clip. The lamps are
available with an amber, blue,
clear or red lens and are finished
in chrome with a matching peak.
Info: http://www.ve-uk.comMod-style lamps
Malossi’s new
Vespa crank
bearing setRRP: £ various
Hot off the presses from
Malossi is a new crank
bearing set for the Vespa
90/100/Primavera models.
Malossi claims it offers
significant benefits over
standard replacement
bearings available, with
oversized balls, carbon
nitride inner rings, steel
and polyamide cages to
improve not only longevity
but all lubrication properties.
Malossi has also had the
bearings designed with
reinforcement to allow for
greater loads for heavy duty
applications.
Info: http://www.ve-uk.comSIMON
CUERDEN
Founder member
of the Armed
Forces SC, Simon
Cuerden, passed
away on Thursday,
June 27 after
suffering a
massive stroke
on the previous day.
In response to his passing,
Simon’s son Zak posted this
message on his Facebook page:
we have abbreviated it in order for
it to make sense in print:
“So my dad has just passed
away, peacefully and without
pain, after suffering a stroke on
Thursday night. I know that many
of you cared about him deeply.
He had such a huge impact on
everyone that he came in contact
with, that I do not think I am
exaggerating by saying that his
death will affect thousands of
people and this place has been
left with a hole that we all will
struggle to fill.In his final act on this earth
dad has given both kidneys and
his liver to help save three lives. I
don't know who these lucky three
people are, but I hope one day
they will know that ‘the Simon
Cuerden’ saved their lives. He was
not one for letting tragedy dictate
his life, therefore I ask that you
all do the same and celebrate his
life, rather than mourn his death.
My dad was many things:
he was a soldier, a scooterist,
a Northern Soul dancer and a
friend. But I will always remember
him as my mum’s (Carol) husband
and as my dad.
I ask that you share this post
and comment your favourite
memory of my dad; I will enjoy
reading stories about that hilarious,
smart, kind and loving man.
Rest in peace Dad, I will always
love and remember you”.
On behalf ofClassic Scooterist
and all our readers, we send our
condolences to Simon’s family and
friends.
[Image courtesy of Wendy Bunt)