Technically SPEAKING

a list were to be drawn up of Britain’s scooterist hot spots, Scunthorpe would be a strong contender for pole position. Over the years this small industrial town in Lincolnshire has produced more quality scooters than it’s possible to accurately recall. While other areas of the country turned their backs on the scootering lifestyle, Scunthorpe’s enthusiasts continued to tune, customise and, more importantly, ride their ageing charges. In turn these eye-catching machines served as inspiration to younger riders, each keen to equal or better what had gone before. One of those who fell under the influence was