Episode Two: “The mighty roar of the untamed Lambretta.”
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- In this truly fascinating episode of Steve Matchett does something or other, our host shares with us his knowledge of one of the lesser known Italian marques: Lambretta.
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I moved to Naples Italy in 1976 for 3 years and the Vespa and Lambretta were everywhere! Hauling loads that would get you pulled over by the cops in the USA. Extended families can all ride on one at the same time too! Then there were the 3 wheeled variants which were comonly to be overloaded 3x max capacity. The first time I saw one there was a 600 lb boar hog in the back with his balls hanging over the tailgate, welcome to Italy! Im very glad that Steve Matchett is doing something!
Such a wonderful Lambretta example is difficult to come by in India today.
This scooter was sold in India as the Vijai Super.
Vijai means victory in many Indian languages. Launched in 1971, it denoted the victory of India over Pakistan in the 1971 war which give birth to the Nation of Pakistan.
Lambretta and Vespa Clones were made by Many provinces in India to enable the mass movement of people.
Sadly most died out due to exhaust emission norms and relatively poor fuel efficiency as compared to smaller capacity 100cc 4 stroke motorbikes in India.
Very happy to see a full-length episode. Keep 'em coming!
Thank you!
Lambo 👌got to be a Italian or nothing pre 1970 model ... I had li 150 special pacemaker box. Steve.
History and motors....the perfect video. Awesome job presenting interest facts.
Thank you. You’re very kind. We’ll keep doing ‘em if folks keep enjoying ‘em.
Enjoyed this Steve. Had no idea that the Cushmans that I saw in the back of my Popular Mechanics magazines were used in Italy during the war. Lovely scooter and lovely story.
Thank you! Fun to share these things with you.
Good video, fascinating information. Music drowning out your narration- not at all so had to give up. Thank you.
Yes, not sure what happened with that edit. It will not happen again.
@@mrstevematchett Thanks for the reassurance, Steve, sorry about the problem with the edit. Love the Lambretta. Now subscribed and liked.
I own a 1962 LI. You're not wrong about them being hard to start. They're a bugger if you flood the engine.
I've had a custom-built DC electrical system fitted to my scooter, which makes it much easier to start and made it more reliable.
Thanks for the comment. From all I’ve heard and read, I think any improvement to the quality of the ignition is a definite bonus.
i own a few lambretta and i ride them thousands of miles around GB and and abroad
Thanks for the comment. And do you prefer Lambretta over Vespa?
Please get rid of the music - it detracts from the sense of the video. Pretty good otherwise.
Steve, could you edit out the annoying music. I couldn't finish watching this video.
Unfortunately, I cannot do that, not on this one, as I don’t have the original elements to re-edit, but I am aware of the issue and I’m hopeful it won’t happen again. I’m trying to get more involved with the editing process to better control the finished videos.