Piaggio BV250 Tourer - Day 6 - Scootering has made me a better rider.
This is the sixth and last in a series of posts dedicated to living with the 2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer. The previous article is here ... a very different purpose than a traditional motorcycle of any type. Scooters are meant to be city ... , was, well, uh, I didn’t expect to learn anything about riding, or why I ride. What I learned [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 23:15:50
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Suzuki Scooters: The Unsung Hero of the Scooter World
by Jared Conley Considering the quality and history of Suzuki Motors, ... clutch system, and liquid cooled engines. Don’t underestimate the importance of a smooth clutch ... . 5) There is a wide selection Whether you’re buying a small knock about model, or a large motorcycle replacement [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 08:06:36
“It’s the Coolest Scooter I’ve Ever Seen.”
This is the first in a series of postings that review living with and enjoying the PIaggio BV250 Beverly Tourer Scooter ... ? I didn’t know what to think as I dropped off my big Moto Guzzi California Vintage and picked ... to squash a 250cc bike. nice, beefy front disc on 14 inch tire. Note to self forever. Piaggios [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 05:13:33
Save the (changed) dates
Yeah, you’re probably still trying to deal with Holiday Season 2008, never mind scooter events in 2009. But two things deserve mention now. Scootering’s version of Sturgis, the High Rollers Weekend in Las Vegas, celebrates its 10th anniversary in ‘09. Traditionally held President’s Day weekend, the event has been moved to March 19-23 [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 19:02:13
Trick Out Your Motorcycle
I just love motorcycles! They are so cool it hurts. We have a little Honda scooter in the Philippines and it rocks even though it is “just a scooter”. Here in the US of A we have the big motorcycles. Home of Harley Davidson Motors and you can trick [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 03:56:59
Dumb Mistakes Buyers Make When Shopping for a Scooter
Dumb Mistakes Buyers Make When Shopping for a Scooter Posted By Jared Conley on @ 4: ... selection of shapes and sizes, from small-engined “knock abouts” to large motorcycle replacements ... out various models online before you head into a dealership where sales pressure will often result [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 16:04:51
The CarvX four-wheeled carving recumbent bike
Vehicles with a carving or tilting mechanism to assist in steering through corners make a lot of sense ... Yamaha's Tesseract four-wheel motorcycle Vectrix Electric Maxi-Scooter three-wheeler prototype ... Piaggio MP3 scooter and we've seen numerous design platforms that incorporate this approach [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 07:39:22
Electric bike offers green urban commuting option
The A2B, from Ultra Motor, is an electric bicycle designed for the urban commuter ... a scooter because one of their chief marketing points is that it doesn't require any kind of license or special permit, as does a motorcycle or scooter. And that means that a new buyer could jump [more...]
Date: 2008-08-06 19:53:52
Electric Bicycle Boom
Ever wonder what makes a good mode of transportation nowadays now that the prices of gasoline and other crudes has gone up to the ridiculously ... like a real electric scooter be not a motorcycle? Why is it not just called a scooter or a moped [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 23:47:00
Scooter sales up - In-Forum
Scooter sales up In-Forum, ND - 3 hours ago “We’re getting people who have no intention of ever moving up to a bigger motorcycle like a Harley-Davidson to ride to the Sturgis rally. … Original Post By Google News Click Here For The Entire Article [more...]
Date: 2008-05-15 01:09:56
Two-Wheeled Goodness
For the past month, the City conducted an online poll, ... up with additional services and facilities for this mode of transport. The benefits are immediate: scooters ... . As a result of public input, the city unveiled its first dedicated, public scooter and motorcycle parking [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 23:27:57
Dive #800: X Scooter Madness in La Jolla Canyon
Date: 11/1/2008Time: 9:20 amDive Length: 44 minsMax Depth: 100 ft.Viz: Stellar: 30 ft. + in the shallows/20-30 ft. at depthAve. Depth: 49 ft.Bottom Temp: 59 F.Mix: 27%Dive Buddy: NOAA Jim, X Scooter 'Master' Par Excellence.....Critters Seen: Not much at this speed: schools of Blacksmith, Senoritas and a large fish with a yellow tail, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 23:09:00
DRB-HICOM increases Modenas stake to 70%
DRB-HICOM Berhad has purchased government investment arm Khazanah Nasional’s entire 15% (19.5 million shares) ... and uses Kawasaki technology and parts for its motorcycles. It also rebadges scooters from Taiwanese scooter company PGO. © 2008 Paul Tan's Automotive News. All Rights Reserved. If you are reading [more...]
Date: 2008-08-05 19:17:42
Spike Milligan’s Quadrophenia Lambretta
... who regarded the true motorcycle with suspicion. Scooters would eventually surpass their strictly ... of the fashion-conscious ‘Modernists’, or ‘Mods’. The scooter’s enclosed engine and decent weather [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 21:34:35
Bike-Hating Jeremy Clarkson Rides A Scooter [Jeremy Clarkson Is A Big Fat Idiot]
The Daily Mail captured these pictures of Jeremy Clarkson riding a Vespa GTV around his village in the Cotswolds. The fat, balding Top Gear presenter’s hatred for motorcycles and those who ride them is well ... the scooter with L plates (which are used in the UK to signify that a learner rider is operating [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 20:20:00
Our Libertarian Leanings as Measured in Motorcycle Deaths
Our Libertarian Leanings as Measured in Motorcycle Deaths August 16th, 2008 by JOE WINDISH ... times. Harley-Davidson has cut back production and reduced its workforce. Meanwhile scooters “ ... to thrifty motorcycles and scooters. The photo is of a 410-cubic inch V-twin, 11 foot long, 1,433 pound [more...]
Date: 2008-08-16 17:46:46
Aprilia Mana X combines flat track style with scooter function
Photos: Sideburn The Mana X represents Aprilia's idea of what a fun, stylish urban run-around could look like ... ); huge dirt-style tires have been fitted to 17" wheels; there's a new swingarm with KTM 690 Duke-style ... the Mana X appealing to riders looking to make the switch from scooter to motorcycle, so retaining [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 04:50:13
Cool 2008 Vespa LXV 125cc in green
Tired of getting stuck in traffic jams or worried about imminent congestion charges? A scooter is what you need! ... . These cool retro scooters will be much more reliable, thanks to them being brand new, but will still look [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 15:40:45
Aprilia South Africa: RXV 4.5 - 5.5
Are you searching for the perfect offroad bike? Consider the Aprilia RXV 4.5 - 5.5, 2008 model. Aprilia is Europe’s second largest producer of motorcycles and scooters and the only non ... motorcycle or scooter is sold somewhere in the world on average every 3 minutes, a success based [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 11:33:07
Shopping for a Motor Scooter? Don’t Make These Mistakes!
by Jared Conley Want to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... of shapes and sizes, from small-engined “knock abouts” to large motorcycle replacements. Consider [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 02:01:07
Aprilia South Africa: RX 50
Are you searching for the perfect offroad bike? Consider the Aprilia RX 50. Aprilia is Europe’s second largest producer of motorcycles and scooters and the only non ... motorcycle or scooter is sold somewhere in the world on average every 3 minutes, a success based [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 11:35:22
Aprilia South Africa: MXV 4.5
Are you searching for the perfect offroad bike? Consider the Aprilia MXV 4.5. Aprilia is Europe’s second largest producer of motorcycles and scooters and the only non ... motorcycle or scooter is sold somewhere in the world on average every 3 minutes, a success based [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 10:08:48
#17: Choosing a scooter on a budget
Today’s question for Dr. Buzz and his panel of experts comes from From Erica P. from up in Wisco: I am looking for a 150cc scooter, but have a very limited budget of 2,000.00 including T/T/L. I would be using it for small trips within 15 miles of my house [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 20:39:46
Aprilia south Africa: RX 125
Are you searching for the perfect offroad bike? Consider the Aprilia RX 125. Aprilia is Europe’s second largest producer of motorcycles and scooters and the only non ... motorcycle or scooter is sold somewhere in the world on average every 3 minutes, a success based [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 10:06:07
Life in the Fast Lane - What Makes Vespa Scooters So Stylish?
Life in the Fast Lane - What Makes Vespa Scooters So Stylish? june25hhomespunweb.jpg By Sam Wood RISMEDIA, June 25, 2008-(MCT)-When Bill Schwab comes to a stop at a traffic light on his Vespa, car drivers chuckle and motorcycle riders snicker. “They just laugh at me,” Full Story [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 20:44:05
Could a motorcycle/scooter go hybird?
I've seen the 2005 posts on the Honda Numo, but as we were driving along today and a scooter passed us, ... past my moped days, but even now I might opt for a scooter that was stable enough for short [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 19:52:07
Cardboard Scooters
Cardboard Scooters December 3rd, 2008 by ScooterTrash Chris Gilmore is a sculptor in Northern Italy who recreates various objects in true-to-life scale and detail, using only corrugated [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 22:07:35
Peugeot's 3-wheel hybrid scooter concept puts a roof over your head
October 15, 2008 It's not a car and it's not quite a scooter ... elements - a semi-enclosed shell akin to BMW's C1 or the Benelli Adiva and the carving 3-wheel layout ... ... Tags: Automotive, Benelli, Braking, Concept Cars, Hybrid, Motorcycle, Paris Motor Show, Peugeot [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 07:41:00
Cool old scooters
In reply to Special Delivery: 1915: Early Autoped Ever-Ready scooters. They were new in 1914, according to Wikipedia, so that narrows the date of the photo down a bit. Thanks! Below: Article [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 13:10:08
Petrol-Saving Tips for Motorcycle Scooter Riders
by Jared Conley You know by now that motorcycle scooters get high mileage and now you want to increase that mileage? ... as a set it and forget it thing. They buy it, ride it, and rarely think of maintaining [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 20:26:27
Will Buying a Gas Scooter Save Me Money?
The popularity of gas scooters is squarely tied to the price of gas ... like a perfect vehicle for saving money. Low Cost + High MPG = Win. If you’re planning on selling your car [more...]
Date: 2008-08-09 02:03:58
Scooter riders laughing all the way to the pump
As the price of gas climbs, many cash-strapped motorists are turning to fuel-stingy motor scooters and smaller motorcycles. Dealers in West Michigan and across the nation report brisk sales [more...]
Date: 2008-05-27 11:41:22
Snail-Inspired Motorcycle Covers - The Protect 486 Scooter Shell (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Spanish designer Marc Graells Ballve has come up with a creative concept inspired by Mother Nature that protects your motorcycle or scooter from both being stolen and bad weather [more...]
Date: 2008-09-20 17:54:48
Pimped Out Piaggio in Jakarta
A big step up from the wrecked scooter I drive around San Francisco, with broken brake handle, busted left turn signal, punched-out ignition, ... jackets -- and even a special sheet to protect the modesty of women passengers wearing short skirts ... to weave their way through the city's perpetually congested roads. Motorcycle taxis, known locally [more...]
Date: 2008-07-25 06:26:22
The Cheap Chinese Scooter Phenomenon
The recent proliferation of $4 gasoline has brought renewed interest in economical two-wheeled transportation, ... in the $1000-1700 price bracket. Small motorcycles and scooters ... [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 17:26:57
Guest Column: The misery of mopeds, the scourge of scooters
Is there some sort of motorized scooter conspiracy with our school's administration working behind the scenes to keep our athletes riding them? ... Read full story [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 04:24:02
10,000 Articles for sale
10,000 Articles. They are written in hundreds of different topics ... , Marketing Your Business On The Internet, mobility scooters, Motorcycles and Scooters, Myspace, New Air [more...]
Date: 2008-06-05 18:51:13
7 Water Saving Questions, How to Go Green: Job Searches and Donating Denim
Ernie said: "Great comment Paul! :)..." damares said: "yeah, that's already been invented.. ... ..." read said: "I've recently review both the Vectrix scooter and the Honda Moped on my scooter [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 19:54:10
Need a lift?
Even though I cannot speak from experience on this subject, I often see elderly people walking into stores and grocery shopping, walking down the sidewalk, or just trying to get around and having difficulty doing it. I know that they don't have to do that because there are electric wheel chairs and scooters that can help them [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 00:50:01
MPs want L test for mobility scooter drivers to stop accidents by 'Hell's Grannies'
MPs want an ‘urgent review’ of the safety of the electric-powered buggies with the option of forcing users to take driving lessons. Under new plans, drivers of mobility scooters would have to pass a driving test. [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 21:30:53
Airstream unveils toy-toting PanAmerica trailer
Filed under: Etc., Toys, Lifestyle Click above for more images of the Airstream PanAmerica Being able to complain that hauling your 34-foot ... in its aft compartment that can swallow a pair of motorcycles, some ATVs, or our current favorite, a red ... and wheel clamps so your scooter will stay put while you drag everything over mountain passes [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 22:29:00
Making money on pedal power and athletic footwear
With gas rising to nearly, if not over, four dollars a gallon throughout the U.S., the demand for gasoline has finally started receding ... companies, scooter companies, sneaker companies, and motorcycle companies. Surely I can find ... as they are also the manufacturer of strollers, high chairs, and other baby transportation accessories [more...]
Date: 2008-06-04 03:33:12
Sharin' the Road! This week I'm honored to introduce a rider who lives on the opposite coast from me ... , here's Michael. So why is it everyone isn't abandoning their cars for a motorcycle or scooter to commute in this balmy climate? Beats me, but I sure do enjoy my Triumph at 24 degrees North latitude [more...]
Date: 2008-05-16 02:09:04
The Trouble With Selling SUVs
Sport Utility Vehicles used to be all the rage; everyone from Hollywood to suburbia wanted one of these giants of the roads ... saving smaller cars like Honda Civics, motorcycles, and even scooters. SUV owners have been among ... as suspected. So what can SUV owners do to help sale their vehicles? Not much but a few minor changes [more...]
Date: 2008-06-10 04:04:32
Right-of-way, etc.
Yesterday’s post from Suzanne about a cyclist hit by Muni at Townsend and Fourth got me thinking of a post I did a few years ago about the hierarchy of urban mobility. That was then. But I’d only make a few modifications today. In simplified form: 1) pedestrians 2) cyclists 3) mopeds and scooters 4) motorcyclists 5) public transit [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 18:10:14
Scoot!
So Jen bought a scooter for commuting in traffic to and from home and work ... come up with, so deal with it. Well, at any rate, Jason has always wanted a motorcycle… and I’ve ... her on it one evening last week as she was pulling into the parking garage) Jason decided that he’ [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 14:52:10
Biker vs. Geek - Who's the mouse and who's the man
Austin isn't the only town in Texas putting scooters on the YouTube. Texas motorcycle magazine Texas Iron also has something to say about scooter geeks (like myself). The outcome wasn't quite [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 16:33:22
The Wave
A couple of Hallelujah breakdown, cheers to that, guess I’ll put the razor blades away, rain-free days and a large, ... out with the Ruckus’. Having an Aprilia (there were two out of about a hundred other scooters ... , or motorcycle, is the etiquette of waving to your fellow riders. I took a motorcycle safety class a couple [more...]
Date: 2008-06-16 05:37:22
Publish or Perish?
I wanted to share this with you if you didn't already see it in Sunday's New York Times ... it was quickly surpassed by motorcycles and all kinds of powered scooters. But there is nothing quaint ... to me. I don't have money for an e-reader, and since I buy a great deal of my books used to begin [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 00:05:00
64 Super Scooters & Mean Motorcycles (SUPER GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Thinking about making the switch from a car to something a more eco-friendly scooter? Or a Vespa to help save some money with soaring gas prices? This Super Gallery [more...]
Date: 2008-06-28 21:42:02
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