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The ‘slim style’ Li series three was the start of a long production run and almost all future large frame models were an evolution of the Li series 3. The Li 3, was a great sixties design, and a lot of the advertising for the scooter used sixties model and icon Jane Mansfield, either sitting or standing on the Li. The body and panel work itself was all new in design, slimmer and sleeker, than the series two it replaced. New headlight, horn cast, slimmer leg shields, panels, rear running boards all helped make the ‘slim style’ look, well slimmer! Twin single saddle seats were fitted as standard on these machines, although the single dual seat was available as an option should you wish. The new Series three models gained rear frame badges in holders rather then the earlier models fake grilles. These badges wore the model, either Li125 or Li150 Under the panels technical details mostly stayed the same, although a number of minor changes were made cosmetically. A new carburettor, SH18, featured the float chamber built in under neath the carb instead of the earlier MA/MB side float chamber items. This carburettor gave not only increased miles per gallon, but also helped to increase the overall speed of the new Li. The bulbous kick start stop bulge was dropped from the S1/2 in favour of a more streamlined chain casing. Due to the slimness of the body and floor boards, a kick start pedal with less of a kink out was utilised. Carburettor hose, although retaining the looks of the …