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The restored bikes' quality is amazing. If you've read one of
the Scootering issues, you might remember the Series I and Series
II TV175 Lambrettas.
These are examples of the three TV types built, from left
to right: Series I, Series III, Series II. The TV later
turned into the TV200 and GT200 for the British market
only, and then emerged as the SX200 in the mid-60s. As you
can see, the TV models already had the extra dampers fitted
to the fork.
As we moved on, along the little round about on the seaside,
we came across many beautiful scooters. In fact they were
in such prestine condition, that it is impossible to show them
all here. This is an example of an SX150. The SX150 is the
successor of the LI150 Special and TV175. The side cowls
are slightly different from the SX200's, they seem more rounded.
The model here has dampers fixed, which is not a standard item.
As the Isle of Wight is a mod do, there were tons of moddy bikes
around. And even though mods look and act weird, their scooters
are certainly respectably looking.
This LI150 Series II and SX200 have been modded out beyond belief.
The front is packed with mirrors and lights. When I look at one
of these bikes, I always wonder if all these lights actually
work. You have a hard time getting just the standard light to
glow strong enough, how should the generator cope with all of
this crap?
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