The Lamchair

The Lamchair I saw some a set of leg shields on trade me for a series 1 or 2 Lambretta from a guy in Christchurch. I had seen some other scooter parts converted into computer chairs and the like and thought why not do something with them ? I had […]

Read more

Bajaj scooter update 1

Bajaj scooter update 1 I have now pulled the motor out of the Bajaj to get the kick start shaft replaced. Finding some information on the scooter has been interesting to say the least, apparently the Indian manufacturer Bajaj made some scooters out of parts from various Italian model machines. This explains […]

Read more

The Electric PX

On my travels for business and what not I was recently working at a local firm, Leitch Motorsport and Restoration. Its a small home based outfit run by Barry Leitch and they specialize in restoring all types of vehicles. They are the epitome of your small business here in NZ […]

Read more

Bajaj scooter update

Bajaj scooter update Just had order confirmed from Scoots RS for new seat and bits and pieces for Janes Bajaj and the 42L2. I know we all try to get S/H bits and bobs where we can and fix things up but sometimes its just cheaper to buy what you […]

Read more

Bajaj 150 Scooter

Bajaj 150 Scooter Finding parts for the 42L2 has been problematic at best so that project is on hold at the moment. We recently got a bajaj 150 scooter off Trade me. It’s complete and runs well but has a couple of things that need fixed. It’s got potential and would […]

Read more

CH-CH Mods and Rockers

2011 Mods and Rockers This year the opportunity to attend this rally was offset by having some paid business for a Christchurch based client so it was a no brainer to take the scooter with me. An excellent day out with a ride round to little river and a look […]

Read more

2011 Events

9th January Blue Smoke & Pedals 10th annual Moped and Scooter Rally. Sunday 9th January 2011 from 10am to 3.30pm. The Narrows Park Grounds 442 Airport Rd Tamahere close to the Narrows Bridge and near Hamilton Airport. $15 entry fee.   26th March Central Plateau Scooter Challenge A group of […]

Read more

2010 Burt Munro challenge

2010 Burt Munro challenge This rally, organised by the Southland Motorcycle Club, continues to be the best Motorcycle event of its kind in New Zealand. It’s professionally run and very well organised with the numbers attending just getting bigger and bigger each year. Rally Information here Register here This year […]

Read more

New Zealand Classic Scooter Rally

The eleventh annual NZ Classic Scooter rally was held in Inglewood, near New Plymouth, this year at the Vertical Horizon adventure centre over Labour Weekend. Pictures here. Organised this year by Thornton Peck and helpers, Southern Scoot decided to take a look and maybe get some work done, by Mr Skoot, on […]

Read more

2010 Brass Monkey

2010 Brass Monkey 30th Brass Monkey Rally – Rally Web Site The Rally is one of the last great motorcycling adventures in New Zealand. The Rally is always held over Queens Birthday weekend at Oturehua in the heartland of Central Otago. Directions  – here   The last Brass Monkey I […]

Read more

2010 Mad as a March Hare

2010 Mad as a March hare Be there or be a Square Hare! Photos of the ride – Here and Here The Canscoot boys organised an 1100Km ride around a few towns in the central mainland and on the west coast and I went along for look. Being the first long road trip […]

Read more

2010 Events

2010 Events   January 10th Ruapuna Raceway Christchurch Casino Lady Wigram Revival is happening the weekend of 8 -10th January and the Canscoot boys are going to add a bit of class to the event with a lunchtime cruise around the track on the Sunday. Drop them an email ASAP […]

Read more

Burt Munro Challenge

2009 Burt Munro This rally, organised by the Southland Motorcycle Club, continues to be the best Motorcycle event of its kind in New Zealand. It’s professionally run and very well organised with the numbers attending just getting bigger and bigger each year. Pictures of the event here The first event […]

Read more

Ch-Ch Mods and Rockers

2009 Mods & Rockers “We are the Mods, we are the Mods, we are we are we are the Mods” Southern Scoot recently went on tour to Christchurch for the “Mods and Rockers Winter Rumble” Pictures of the event  here Organised by the local Triumph boys at Street and Sport […]

Read more

2009 Events

MAY 30th – 31st 29th Brass Monkey Rally – Rally Web Site The Rally is one of the last great motorcycling adventures in New Zealand.The Rally is always held over Queens Birthday weekend at Oturehua. Oturehua is in the heartland of Central Otago. The reason this site was chosen was […]

Read more

Burt Munro Challenge

2008 Burt Munro This rally, organised by the Southland Motorcycle Club, continues to be the best Motorcycle event of its kind in New Zealand. It’s professionally run and very well organised with the numbers attending just getting bigger and bigger each year. Southern Scoot dusted off the old tent and […]

Read more

2008 Events

2008 Events   February 22nd – 24th New Zealand Classic Scooter Club 9th Annual Rally Aotea Farm, Hinakura, South Wairarapa Rally news at www.scootwell.co.nz/2008rally Entry fee: $30 until Jan 10th – receive rally pack, patch and Saturday night meal, Sunday morning breakfast Entries received after Jan 10th are not guaranteed […]

Read more

2007 Events

2007 Burt Munro The Burt Munro Challenge was established as a tribute event to celebrate Burt Munro and the ongoing success of the feature film, The World’s Fastest Indian. More than 2,000 bikers registered for last year’s rally and even more are expected when the second event is held in […]

Read more