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Sidman · 13th May 2008, 17:30

When I was in college (1996-2001), I used my dad's '71 LI-150. However, due to overstrain on my back and wrist, had to go in for a 100cc. Wanted to keep the scooter, but dad would have none of it. A collector bought it for 2.5K. So my education finished, and I started working. My dream was to buy a Lambretta and have it restored. Over the last couple of months, here's what I found:
You will have an extremely tough time finding this bike. Old scooters are being shipped out of India to other markets at an unbelievable rate.
So I found this guy who restores old scooters, went riding 20 km. to his workshop (never did find the workshop), only to be told that he only exports scooters. He wouldn't even allow me to visit his workshop. Then I requested him to put me in touch with a mechanic who can do a good job for a local like me. No reply.
Sometimes I randomly stop at mechanic shops when I see old scooters parked in front (but I see only the ugly Bajaj scooters), and they cannot believe their ears when I ask for a Lambretta. Last time I did this, the mechanic told me: I can get you any other scooter, but not Lambretta.
Anyone in B'lore who can help out?

13th May 2008, 17:30	#100 (permalink)
Sidman BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 350	Disappointed... When I was in college (1996-2001), I used my dad's '71 LI-150. However, due to overstrain on my back and wrist, had to go in for a 100cc. Wanted to keep the scooter, but dad would have none of it. A collector bought it for 2.5K. So my education finished, and I started working. My dream was to buy a Lambretta and have it restored. Over the last couple of months, here's what I found: You will have an extremely tough time finding this bike. Old scooters are being shipped out of India to other markets at an unbelievable rate. So I found this guy who restores old scooters, went riding 20 km. to his workshop (never did find the workshop), only to be told that he only exports scooters. He wouldn't even allow me to visit his workshop. Then I requested him to put me in touch with a mechanic who can do a good job for a local like me. No reply. Sometimes I randomly stop at mechanic shops when I see old scooters parked in front (but I see only the ugly Bajaj scooters), and they cannot believe their ears when I ask for a Lambretta. Last time I did this, the mechanic told me: I can get you any other scooter, but not Lambretta. Anyone in B'lore who can help out?