Wednesday 29 February 2012

Malossi - The Art Of Performance



Malossi have released two new great items for 50cc automatic scooters which are now available from VE (UK).

First up is a new variator for the new Honda Vision 4T 50cc scooter, based around their already world famous variator range. The variator has been calibrated perfectly for the new Honda 4T machine and comes supplied with rollers and torsion spring for a complete transmission solution.

Malossi has also released a new exhaust under the title of "The Art Of Performance". The new exhaust system has been produced from a special sheet steel that has been manufactured by using a combination of T.I.G and M.I.G welding of the cone sections enclosing silencer baffles. Finished in a clear coat finish with a graffiti style muffler badge, the exhaust boosts performance for the scooter across the entire rev range. The new exhaust system is available for a wide range of 50cc scooters from Aprilia, Benelli, CPI, Garelli, Gilera, Honda, Keeway, Malaguti, MBK, Peugeot, Piaggio and Yamaha.

Malossi performance products are imported by VE (UK) the Malossi Spa Appointed Sole UK Distributor, and are sold through their Malossi Tech Centres and VE Dealer network with a 2 Year Warranty. This ensures those who purchase from Malossi Tech Centres or VE dealers, are buying genuine factory supplied parts.

All RRP prices are available from your local Malossi Tech Centre, or VE appointed dealer.

Tuesday 28 February 2012

Malossi Fly Clutch Systems


Malossi clutch assemblies are renowned throughout the scooter tuning world as the best in the business, and the combination of two of their best known products have resulted in a kit that ticks all the boxes for reliability, performance and cost effectiveness.

The Malossi Fly clutch systems are a cost effective replacement for those owners looking to replace a worn out clutch assembly and clutch drum at the same time, or just an upgrade to their standard unit. The Fly clutches have been designed and constructed to adapt perfectly to a standard machine and guarantee impeccable performance from the unit. The clutches are supplied pre-calibrated to the machine following exhaustive testing on Malossi accelerometer benches.

Included in this Malossi kit is a clutch Bell, which is a perfect companion to the Fly clutch. Forged from a special grade of steel with a carbon steel centre, the assembly is then surfaced hardened and fitted with a reinforcement ring ensuring that the drum remains round and true under the heat generated within the assembly through normal use.

By combining these two items Malossi gives owners the very best in clutch performance on their scooter, whilst keeping financial outlay to a minimum. The Fly clutch systems are available for a wide range of 50cc and Maxi Scooters from the leading scooter manufacturers.

Malossi performance products are exclusively imported by VE (UK) the Malossi Spa Appointed Sole UK Distributor, and are sold through their Malossi Tech Centres and VE Dealer network with a 2 Year Warranty. This ensures those who purchase from Malossi Tech Centres or VE dealers, are buying genuine factory supplied parts.
To view a complete range of Malossi parts available from VE (UK), visit www.ve-uk.com

New Michelin Power Pure SC Tyre


VE (UK) have some great news for scooter owners seeking out a high quality tyre that offers excellent life and grip with technology that has been passed down from motorcycle racing.

The new "Power Pure SC" tyre from Michelin has been designed to give owners enhanced grip across the entire tread pattern, utilising a "Dual Compound" structure to promote confidence in cornering which in turn promotes safety. The centre portion of the tread features a harder compound to provide lower rolling resistance while increasing the amount of rubber in contact with the road, with the shoulders of the tyre being constructed from a softer rubber to enhance grip in the corners.

The "Power Pure SC" tyre offers the user comfort with a sporty performance with improved tyre life. Available in a range of tyre widths and profiles in rim sizes 12" to 15".

Scorpion Exhausts For Wide Wheeled Vespas


Scorpion Exhaust systems are built on years of Great British engineering knowledge. They utilise the highest grades of T304 stainless steel in all their products. Scorpion continues to expand and refine their exhausts for the range of Classic Vespa scooters, and their revised version of this classic Vespa product builds on this excellent reputation of continual development.

With more and more owners of the Vespa PX/PE and T5 range of scooters upgrading their standard wheel rims to the "Wide Rim" tubeless type, many of the aftermarket exhaust systems are a very tight fit, if indeed they fit at all. Scorpion have taken their range of stainless steel exhaust for these models and reworked the angles, allowing the wide wheel rim user the correct tolerances to allow the correct fitment. This gives Vespa owners who use wide wheels the opportunity to purchase a Scorpion suitable for their requirements.

VE (UK) are the exclusive UK distributor for Scorpion scooter exhaust systems and stock the full range of Scorpion scooter products. The wide wheel rim versions of the Scorpion exhausts for the PX/PE and T5 Vespa’s are available from all VE (UK) dealers.

New Style Front Panels For Yamaha Aerox


Giving the front end of a Yamaha Aerox a face lift has never been easier with these great new EVO front panels from VE (UK).

The new single piece front panels are available in either a painted white or black finish and have a sporty look thanks to the venting and the subtle reshaping work that has been carried out. This simple panel swap is also an ideal repair item for those owners who have had the front panel damaged through theft or accident, and wish to make savings over the price of a replacement OE part.

If on the other hand, more than a simple facelift is required due to an accident, theft, or simply an overall change of look, why not take a look at our fantastic range of full body kits available for the Yamaha Aerox.

VE (UK) also stock a wide range of replacement body panels and body panel kits for many leading brands of scooters, to view a complete range visit www.ve-uk.com

All RRP prices are available from your local VE appointed dealer.

Thursday 23 February 2012

The Right Tools For The Job


With the cost of spare parts continuing to rise, the fitting of such parts should be undertaken with the necessary tools to hand. Skimping on the proper tools for any job can lead to unneeded expense, if you damage the parts you are trying to fit or remove. VE (UK) stock a wide range of tools for the Scooter and Moto 50/125 dealer workshop and budding mechanic alike.

Included in our extensive list of VE tools, are these invaluable universal tools that are designed to do the job right first time. From simple rim protectors for aiding the fitment of tubless tyres through to crank installation tools and universal extractors. All of VE (UK)'s tools are made to the highest standards, ensuring years of service for excellent value for money. Of particular interest are the universal adjustable flywheel and clutch holding tool, and the ever faithful adjustable steering lock ring tool, a fantastic selection of tools which are ideal for a busy workshop who work on more than one make of machine. Combine these items with our great range of sockets sets and professional hand tool range and you have the makings of a well fitted out workshop.

As always all our tools are priced to sell at sensible prices, and as such give fantastic value for money. To view our complete range of tools visit www.ve-uk.com

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Starter Motors From VE (UK)



One of the highest wear electrical components on todays automatic scooters is the starter motor. It gets a hammering in normal use, and suffers more under strain in the colder weather. With many bigger capacity machines now relying on the starter motor as the only method of starting the machine, (machines with no kickstart mechanism), should the starter motor fail, it renders the machine unusable. Add to this water and dirt ingress, and wear is accelerated causing premature failure.

VE (UK) stock an excellent selection of starter motors for machines ranging from 50cc to 500cc, and they offer substantial savings compared to OE products. The quality of the units VE supplies is as you would expect, excellent, and the pricing offers huge savings over similar OE items.

VE believe in stocking the items both owners and dealers require to help keep their machines on the road, and essentially, 'at the right cost'. Starter motors are just the tip of this section. We also stock starter relays, starter ring gears, flasher relays, regulators, HT coils, CDI's, and other related electrical components. If it's available, VE can usually supply it, and at the right money.

Tuesday 14 February 2012

Athena HP 70cc Performance Cylinder Kits From VE (UK)


Athena manufacture a range of high performance alloy 70cc cylinder kits for a wide range of 50cc scooters in both liquid cooled and air cooled variants which are available from VE (UK) .

Made from the best grades of alloy available and featuring multi port technology, special piston with single ring, and high compression cylinder head, Athena cylinder kits are designed to give superb performance when set up with a suitable performance exhaust and transmission. These kits are a perfect upgrade for those owners wishing to increase their capacity without choosing an all out race spec cylinder kit.

RRP prices are extremely competitive, and as you can expect the performance and value for money is extremely good. It is however, recommended that these kits are fitted by technicians who have experience with performance related scooter products.

All other Athena engine related performance products, i.e., Variators, Cranks, Carbs, Clutches, Gearing, Exhausts, etc, are stocked by VE (UK).

Wednesday 8 February 2012

Genuine Replacement Exhaust For Late Aprilia Habana 125 Scooters From VE (UK)


VE (UK) have announced the addition of a genuine replacement exhaust system for the Aprilia Habana 125 2003 onwards to their range of standard replacement exhaust systems.

The genuine Aprilia exhaust is a popular item with owners of the later Habana who wish to replace their worn out item like for like, maintaining the original look, sound and performance of the scooter. VE (UK)'s SRP price of £259.00 inc Vat. offers a significant saving when compared to purchasing the item from a main dealer, where the exhaust has an SRP price of £316.00 inc Vat.

This exhaust complements the range of standard replacement systems VE (UK) offer from Italian manufacturers.

To browse a complete list of standard replacements exhaust systems that VE (UK) list, visit www.ve-uk.com

Thursday 2 February 2012

Expanded Width Options For SIP Tubeless Rims


VE (UK) are the authorised UK trade supplier of SIP classic scooter products. VE import many of the great SIP classic parts that give excellent value for money.

Building on the reputation of their superb tubeless 2.5" wide wheel rims for Vespa’s, SIP has further expanded the range of widths available to include 2.1" (standard width) and a super wide version of 3".

The new tubeless wheel rims are available in the same four different finishes: painted silver, polished alloy, matt black, and matt black with a polished alloy edge, all pre-fitted with a tubeless valve. These fantastic new additions to the range ensure Classic Vespa owners have a greater choice of width when it comes to choosing a tubeless wheel rim. The 2.1" wide standard width fitment rim is also available for Classic Lambretta scooters.

SIP products are renown in their design and quality, and the addition of these new widths of alloy tubeless rim, adds another dimension to ensuring that both Vespa and Lambretta components move forward with modern manufacturing techniques.

All RRP prices are available from your local VE appointed dealer.

Wednesday 1 February 2012

Malossi 02 Controller For Maxi Scooters



Malossi are known the world over for manufacturing class leading and innovative performance products for all capacities of scooter from 50cc through to 800cc, and their latest addition to their range further emphasises their expertise in tuning the larger capacity scooters.

When tuning a 4T Maxi Scooter with fuel injection, the values given by the Lambda sensor makes the engine run leaner than you would like for optimum performance. This is where this new product from Malossi steps in to the equation. The O2 controller from Malossi connects inline between the original Lambda sensor and the CDI converting the received signals and modifying them to give the optimal air to fuel ratio. In turn this leads to an increase in performance across the whole rev range.

The O2 controller is available for a wide range of Maxi Scooters from 125cc to 500cc manufactured by Aprilia, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Peugeot, Piaggio, Vespa, and Yamaha.

Malossi performance products are exclusively imported by VE (UK) the Malossi Spa Appointed Sole UK Distributor, and are sold through their Malossi Tech Centres and VE Dealer network with a 2 Year Warranty. This ensures those who purchase from Malossi Tech Centres or VE dealers, are buying genuine factory supplied parts.