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LAMBRETTA SPARES WHAT, AND WHAT NOT, TO CARRY

It's happened to virtually every Lambretta owner: a breakdown. However, some of them are only trivial and easy to fix on the side of the road. How often, though, has this been prevented from happening because the necessary spares and tools were unavailable? Even the smallest of things like a split fuel pipe, for instance, can stop you from continuing on your travels. The question is, what exactly should you carry on board at all times and what is unnecessary? It's a difficult balance to get exactly right but the simplest solution is to split up what you carry depending on what your Lambretta is used being for.

What type of journey?

What a Lambretta is used for can be split into several categories: general road use, longer distance use for ral I ies and ride outs, and long distance touring such as abroad.

Obviously, if you're on a short trip of just a few miles then

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