transit. My background is in IT and I’m
developingasystem that will enable
dealers to reserve an individual machine
at the time they takeadeposit. That
includes Scootermoda, who’ll be in line
with everyone else!”
As Peter explained, the team is already
working closely with the dealer network.
“We’ve had some really useful feedback
from existing dealers and want to maintain
that two-way communication. The main
thing is that the dealers who join us share
our passion for the brand. Scomadi is a
machine built by enthusiasts for
enthusiasts; the buying experience should
be something special.”
Keeping things rolling
Looking around the new premises, there’sno
sign of any spares holding, but whenIask
Peter about them he smiles. “Owners
shouldn’t worry.We’ve secured all the existing
stock of spares, and once our warehouse has
been shelved out the entire collection will be
brought under one roof. We’re currently
stocktaking and will be building up levels of
key components very quickly.Inthe interim
we have an arrangement with Scomadi
Worldwide that any urgent orders will be
airfreighted to us directly.”
As far as the future’sconcerned the team
is optimistic. “The TT is now arriving in
numbers and isasuperb machine,” said
Nigel. “The front end has been re-designed
witharevised pivot point for the shocks.
They now run in line with the forks, rather
than working against them. The result is a
much smoother ride.” When asked about the
200, Peter uses it as an example of how the
re-structure will benefit everyone involved
with the Scomadi. “The current 200s are
being imported in limited numbers as they’re
only Euro3compliant, being registered
under individual exemption certificates,” he
explained. “Achieving Euro4status is
simplyamatter of re-designing the ABS
pump to fit under the 200’sbodywork. Now
that Frank and Paul have been freed from
other distractions it should bearelatively
straightforward matter to resolve.”
Legacy matters
Wefinished our mugs of tea whilst looking
at the selection of models on display,and
Peter fell uncharacteristically silent before
saying: “There have beenalot of
distractions over the past couple of years.
For me, the saddest part of all is that
we’ve lost sight of Frank and Paul’s
original vision. They created the ‘retro
scooter’ concept, which is nowaworldwide
phenomenon. The factory may be in
Thailand, but it all started with transplants
built inaPreston shed. The Scomadi story
is one of British tenacity and engineering
excellence. The brand was started by
enthusiasts, it’sstill owned by enthusiasts
and we’re all proud to beapart of writing
the next chapter in Scomadi’shistory.”
Interview&Photographs: Stan
BY ENTHUSIASTS FOR ENTHUSIASTS
“Scootermoda came about because of our love of Lambrettas,” said Peter.“All three of
us are keen riders, but we also recognise that classic scooters are increasingly
expensive to buy and maintain. There are some really capable modern autos out there,
but they lack character.Scomadi was created for the enthusiast who wants something
stylish, affordable and reliable. Everyone involved in the project, whether it’sindesign,
production or distribution, is an enthusiast. That’swhy Scomadi will continue to
innovate. After all, it takes an enthusiast to understand the needs of an enthusiast.”
Below:Stockhasmovedtothenewshowroom.
New owners have big plans.
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