bolty58 Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Most years I get fook all. T'lad gets me a carton of cider (bless him) and dowter sometimes remembers to give me socks or hankies etc. but that's it. Like most husbands/fathers, only here to provide. This year, however, is a whole lot different, oh yes. Searched for one of these for 39 years since seeing a Bowton lad called George Slupski with one in Tonge Fold somewhere around June 1970. Found one in Sydney; completely restored it and it was finished at lunchtime today. Over the pits tomorrow and, hopefully, licensed in time for running in operations over my 9 day Christmas break. Not that anyone other than Ratwhite, Hillofdaub and a couple of others would care but it is a 1965 TV200, completely Italian. Best Christmas in years (p.s. try not to notice the weather. I am sensitive to your plight ) Edited December 22, 2009 by bolty58
little whitt Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 is it for drying your hair lucky bastard
Horwich Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 I hope you fall off. Horwich - not bitter about the snow
Smiffs Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Bolty, you'll have the gypos moving next door if you dont get some earth bunds done.
Nowack Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 I can give or take most of the scooter/bike/car things but I have to admit that is a beautiful piece of machinery.
bolty58 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Posted December 22, 2009 Many thanks for the kind comments. Now then, Smiffers. That empty block next door matches one just over the road. Purchased by the same Honkers family when Perth land prices were skyrocketing and now worth less than they paid since the American inspired plummet. I have a feeling they will either sell when the predicted boom comes back here in Q4 2010 or they will build summat and either move in or flog on. Plus side with the empty one next door is being able to walk around bollock naked shrieking woohoo and making it do the nipple tassel thing every time I bump into our Doris. Down side is dust as our soil is sand with black bits of (fairly valuable) Ilmenite which get blown around. (We are the one and only) Wandering slightly but always amazed that glossy black Ilmenite is the base material for the whitest substance known to man. Anyway, I digress. Little Whitt - hair dryer! You should have been on The Comedians. Never heard that one before Horwich - I know you blokes are having it rough, weather wise. You'll think I am taking the p?ss and I'm not. Been stinking hot here and it is equally as uncomfortable (lovely today/toneet) but nothing like the diffculties you have in getting around in that sh?t. Hope it clears up soon for you all and you get a mild spell. Bolty - feeling serenely benevolent after realising a 39 year dream.
Northern Dancer Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Nice looking scoot Mr B. I'm not jealous? Think the (TV200) was only an export model and not sold in Italy (but I could be wrong). Enjoy it sounds like you've waited long enough to get one. ND (ex Bolton Roadrunner).
bolty58 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Posted December 22, 2009 Cheers ND. I still know some Roadrunners but, in my day, we'd be talking Mouse Fielding; Tubs Brown and a few I'd better not name You are correct. The TV200 (marketed as GT200 in the UK as a marketing ploy thinking that 'Turismo Veloce' might be harder to understand than 'Gran Turismo') was the product of demands from England for larger capacity; faster and more powerful machines. The eye ties wanted economy over power/speed and stuck with smaller capacity engines. They actually used series 2 engine casings in the TV200 but managed to produce the fastest production Lambretta ever (the later SX200 used a series 3 block and was the most powerful production Lamby - not the fastest due to gearing). Sorry you asked yet? Aye, a long wait but all the more satisfying.
Danny G Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Most years I get fook all. T'lad gets me a carton of cider (bless him) and dowter sometimes remembers to give me socks or hankies etc. but that's it. Like most husbands/fathers, only here to provide. This year, however, is a whole lot different, oh yes. Searched for one of these for 39 years since seeing a Bowton lad called George Slupski with one in Tonge Fold somewhere around June 1970. Found one in Sydney; completely restored it and it was finished at lunchtime today. Over the pits tomorrow and, hopefully, licensed in time for running in operations over my 9 day Christmas break. Not that anyone other than Ratwhite, Hillofdaub and a couple of others would care but it is a 1965 TV200, completely Italian. Best Christmas in years (p.s. try not to notice the weather. I am sensitive to your plight ) Bolts, shes a beauty, Did you restore it all yourself??
bolty58 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Bolts, shes a beauty, Did you restore it all yourself?? Thanks Danny. Only project managed this one for a change. Sourced all parts; got all the bodywork attended to - frame checked on jig - painting sorted etc. Had given the engine to a local Lambretta expert (from Leeds Central Elite SC) with the components I wanted putting in (first oversize Asso; Varitronic 12v kit; dodicimila GP crank etc.) and then delivered the rest of the bike for him to assemble for me (his job allows him a lot more time than me). Even supplied the entire nut & bolt requirement in Stainless Steel 316. Not really necessary here but old English habits die hard. Northern Dancer - almost forgot mate - this is one of around 300 which were exported to Sydney for some reason. Edited December 22, 2009 by bolty58
athywhite1958 Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks Danny. Only project managed this one for a change. Sourced all parts; got all the bodywork attended to - frame checked on jig - painting sorted etc. Had given the engine to a local Lambretta expert (from Leeds Central Elite SC) with the components I wanted putting in (first oversize Asso; Varitronic 12v kit; dodicimila GP crank etc.) and then delivered the rest of the bike for him to assemble for me (his job allows him a lot more time than me). Even supplied the entire nut & bolt requirement in Stainless Steel 316. Not really necessary here but old English habits die hard. Northern Dancer - almost forgot mate - this is one of around 300 which were exported to Sydney for some reason. Because the local scrap yard was full
H Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 I've never understood the fascination with scooters (or motor bikes for that matter) but if it floats your boat fair play. Have a good Christmas mate
Casino Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) having spoken to george today i can confirm he still has his i showed him the picture of the machine and he was like a kid with the littlewoods lingerie section lord knows how bolty knew as theyre not in touch! Edited December 22, 2009 by Casino
bolty58 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Posted December 22, 2009 Because the local scrap yard was full Uncalled for but expected from a scruffy, rocker type All that leather and that, well, it's diabolical innit?
athywhite1958 Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Uncalled for but expected from a scruffy, rocker type All that leather and that, well, it's diabolical innit? Now now mate, that was an off the cuff remark, I even surprised mesen, I only wear the leather on 'special nights' now, Scruffy, that's it then, the fuckin Ben Sherman is going in the bin
Burndens Bogs Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Just buy that scrub of land at the side of thee Bolts, and i might just buy it off you and emigrate On second thoughts,i don't fancy the sound of you revving all them fookin Lambrettas up every Sunday mornin'. Edited December 23, 2009 by Burndens Bogs
bolty58 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) having spoken to george today i can confirm he still has his i showed him the picture of the machine and he was like a kid with the littlewoods lingerie section lord knows how bolty knew as theyre not in touch! The jungle drums in the worldwide scooter fraternity beat loud mate. I know a few ex and current Roadrunners who let me know what's occurring; of that you can be sure. When TV200's or SX200's are involved, I take note. H - thank you. Have a great one yerself. Bogsy - I don't rev em til after 10am mate. Besides that - different lifestyle here. Up early. Edited December 23, 2009 by bolty58
bolty58 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 Now now mate, that was an off the cuff remark, I even surprised mesen, I only wear the leather on 'special nights' now, Scruffy, that's it then, the fuckin Ben Sherman is going in the bin Hang on to it and get some more matey. Now then, over the pits this morning and she passed!
Bigtoe Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Its nice is that Have you got to put the pedals on though?
bolty58 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 Its nice is that Have you got to put the pedals on though? Yes sir but I thought I'd hold on til the stabilisers arrive and fit both pairs at once.
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