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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470o )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470p )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470n )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470m )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470l )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470k )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470i )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470j )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470a )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470b )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470g )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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DUKAS_15964145_REX
The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470h )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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DUKAS_15964144_REX
The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470f )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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DUKAS_15964143_REX
The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470e )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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DUKAS_15964142_REX
The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470c )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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DUKAS_15964141_REX
The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470d )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
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Prince William and Prince Harry visit the Red Cross Childrens' Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa - 18 Jun 2010
NO UK UNTIL 17 July 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 1198748b )
Prince William and Prince Harry chat to former South African opposition politician Colin Eglin
Prince William and Prince Harry visit the Red Cross Childrens' Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa - 18 Jun 2010
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03JUN2010 Actor COLIN FARRELL, who turned 34 a couple days ago, seen wearing Ralph Lauren pajama pants while running errands. Colin recently signed up to play a bloodsucker in a remake of 1985 cult classic Fright Night. The Disney movie will see Farrell portray vampire Jerry who is covertly terrorizing his neighborhood.
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EXCL.: Actor COLIN FARRELL likes is really casual as he was seen wearing Ralph Lauren pajama pants
03JUN2010 Actor COLIN FARRELL, who turned 34 a couple days ago, seen wearing Ralph Lauren pajama pants while running errands. Colin recently signed up to play a bloodsucker in a remake of 1985 cult classic Fright Night. The Disney movie will see Farrell portray vampire Jerry who is covertly terrorizing his neighborhood.
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EXCL.: Actor COLIN FARRELL likes is really casual as he was seen wearing Ralph Lauren pajama pants
03JUN2010 Actor COLIN FARRELL, who turned 34 a couple days ago, seen wearing Ralph Lauren pajama pants while running errands. Colin recently signed up to play a bloodsucker in a remake of 1985 cult classic Fright Night. The Disney movie will see Farrell portray vampire Jerry who is covertly terrorizing his neighborhood.
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EXCL.: Actor COLIN FARRELL likes is really casual as he was seen wearing Ralph Lauren pajama pants
03JUN2010 Actor COLIN FARRELL, who turned 34 a couple days ago, seen wearing Ralph Lauren pajama pants while running errands. Colin recently signed up to play a bloodsucker in a remake of 1985 cult classic Fright Night. The Disney movie will see Farrell portray vampire Jerry who is covertly terrorizing his neighborhood.
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PEOPLE - Colin Dexter ist im Alter von 86 Jahren gestorben
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Hartley/REX/Shutterstock (1157694i)
Colin Dexter
Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival, Oxford, Britain - 25 Mar 2010
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890o )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890m )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890l )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890g )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890f )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890e )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890i )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890j )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890d )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890c )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890b )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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Flame-throwing scooter, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 23 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1156890a )
Colin Furze and his flame-throwing scooter, A scooter rider fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate revenge gadget - a moped which fires 15ft flames from its rear.
Colin Furze, a 30-year-old plumber, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong direction."
Now he has even attached a lever to change the angle of the flames.
But sadly Colin, who built the moped in his spare time in his back garden in Stamford, Lincs, will not legally be allowed to use it on the road.
"If I fire the flames while riding on the road it's equivalent to using a firearm and I could be in a lot of trouble. Unfortunately I won't be able to ride it into the centre of town but it's a lot of fun and I'll use it off road."
Flame-Throwing Scooter
FLAME-THROWING SCOOTER
A James Bond fan who was fed up with drivers cutting him up has invented the ultimate gadget to gain his revenge - a moped which fires 15ft flames.
Colin Furze, 30, spent a month converting the sports scooter, which can travel up to 60mph and blast anything which comes too close.
It took three attempts to make the flame-throwing moped, which works by pressing a button on the handlebar.
"It's a lot of fun and when I fire the flames out the back it makes me feel just like James Bond," said Colin.
"The flames are pretty big and up to 15 feet long so you could definitely set fire to someone's car if you wanted to.
"The only problem is it can get rather hot if you are riding the moped and blast the flames when the wind is in the wrong directi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EBNWVMEWC
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PEOPLE - Colin Dexter ist im Alter von 86 Jahren gestorben
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geraint Lewis / Rex Features ( 1190014n )
Colin Dexter at Christchurch College
Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival, Oxford, Britain - Mar 2010
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Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival, Oxford, Britain - Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geraint Lewis / Rex Features ( 1190014n )
Colin Dexter at Christchurch College
Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival, Oxford, Britain - Mar 2010
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82nd Annual Academy Awards, Vanity Fair Party, Los Angeles, America - 07 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stewart Cook / Rex Features ( 1137421ek )
Colin Firth and wife Livia
82nd Annual Academy Awards, Vanity Fair Party, Los Angeles, America - 07 Mar 2010
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82nd Annual Academy Awards Arrivals, Los Angeles, America - 07 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal / BEImages ( 666433kh )
Colin Firth
82nd Annual Academy Awards Arrivals, Los Angeles, America - 07 Mar 2010
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82nd Annual Academy Awards Arrivals, Los Angeles, America - 07 Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal / BEImages ( 666433kk )
Colin Firth and wife Livia Giuggioli
82nd Annual Academy Awards Arrivals, Los Angeles, America - 07 Mar 2010
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The Orange British Academy Film Awards, Show, London, Britain - 21 Feb 2009
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The Orange British Academy Film Awards, Show, London, Britain - 21 Feb 2009
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The Orange British Academy Film Awards, Show, London, Britain - 21 Feb 2009
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The Orange British Academy Film Awards, Show, London, Britain - 21 Feb 2009
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The Orange British Academy Film Awards, Show, London, Britain - 21 Feb 2009
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The Orange British Academy Film Awards, Show, London, Britain - 21 Feb 2009
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Annabels Pre-BAFTA Party, London, Britain - 20 Feb 2010
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Colin Firth with Kerry Mulligan
Annabels Pre-BAFTA Party, London, Britain - 20 Feb 2010
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Annabels Pre-BAFTA Party, London, Britain - 20 Feb 2010
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Tom Ford, Colin Firth, Simon Le Bon and guest
Annabels Pre-BAFTA Party, London, Britain - 20 Feb 2010
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16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Arrivals, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, America - 23 Jan 2010
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Colin Firth and Tom Ford
16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Arrivals, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, America - 23 Jan 2010
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The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Arrivals, Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, America - 17 Jan 2010
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Colin Firth and wife Livvia
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Arrivals, Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, America - 17 Jan 2010
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'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' TV Programme, Australia - 23 Nov 2009
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Katie Price with Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan before she says goodbye
'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' TV Programme, Australia - 23 Nov 2009
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'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' TV Programme, Australia - 19 Nov 2009
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Sabrina Washington, Colin McAllister and Joe Bugner during the Bush Battle
'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!' TV Programme, Australia - 19 Nov 2009
In the 'I'm A Celeb' jungle it was time for all of the celebrities to take part in a group 'Bush Battle'. First the group was told to split into two teams and were told that the winning team would be excluded from the first vote off and live in the relative luxury of base camp. However, they learned the losing team would live in Exile and, over the next few days, will have to compete in daily Bush Battles. During the Bush Battle each of the celebs were each positioned under a bucket. Using a stick they had to retain the contents of the bucket by keeping a button pressed. One false move and the contents would be released and that celebrity eliminated. The winning team would be the one that had at least one celebrity still standing when all of their opponents have been eliminated.
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'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' TV Programme, Australia -14 Nov 2009
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l to r George Hamilton, Camilla Dallerup, Colin McAllister, Lucy Benjamin, Justin Ryan, Samantha Fox, Stuart Manning, Sabrina Washington, Gino D'Acampo, Kim Woodburn and Jimmy White
'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' TV Programme, Australia -14 Nov 2009
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Reading Festival of Crime Writing, Town Hall, Reading, Berkshire, Britain - Sep 2009
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