Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Fashionable Gear men and women

Go Go Gear
for you women and men who ride motorcycles and scooters and love the world of fashion, one solution would be to make you a trendy men and women and they will see you as a supermodel on the catwalk

Protective Riding Gear for Motorcycle and Scooter Riders

GoGo Gear is designed to provide protection, but no gear can protect against all injury resulting from incidents that may occur when riding. The best protection is a combination of proper gear, risk assessment, good judgment, training, skills and experience.

GoGo Gear has been carefully designed to eliminate the appearance of the more common bulky looking armor, one of the main complaints of traditional riding gear. The armor used in GoGo Gear is very similar to what is in most gear; however, because of the design and construction, we have been able to virtually make the armor disappear.

for more information check out this link Go Go Gear



Thursday, August 2, 2012

BMW C evolution


Is this the future for scootering? Probably not, though here is a clear indication that BMW is serious about greening the future

http://www.scootersales.com.au

For electric scooters it's been a hard gig. Electric scooters have always lacked range and serious performance when compared with petrol powered alternatives. The C evolution is a production ready scooter from BMW that has borrowed many of BMW's electric car initiatives. And with car backing it seems far more likely to succeed than others who have come and gone trying.
BMW's C650 Sport and touring models are close to launch here in Australia. These petrol powered scooters will give BMW an extension into a new two-wheeled segment. The C evolution is confirmation that BMW is ready to add an electric alternative. The BMW C evolution is no longer the "e-concept" and looks to be production ready. 
This C evolution will showcase BMW's talent. It will be as much about this, as it is about being green. In Europe and some parts of the USA, there is a continued push for green vehicles. Government assistance through cheap registration and tax concessions is one way governments are getting people to look at these green alternatives. Electric only areas are common across major capital capital cities in Europe. Here in Australia we are just starting to see a host of automotive product hit the market and this will no doubt drive the hype around electric alternatives here.
As an inner city machine you can see the benefit. Though here in Australia we don't have the economic drivers in place to seriously consider electric as an alternative, not yet anyway. Actually we don't even have them in place for petrol powered scooters either, which already have a huge carbon footprint advantage over any car on the road.
Over to the BMW presser.....

1. Strategy, development stages and vehicle properties.

There have been drastic changes in the requirements for individual mobility concepts, in particular for conurbations. More than ever before, individual mobility is defined today in terms of sustainability. Growing traffic volume, rising energy costs and constantly increasingly stringent CO2 restrictions on vehicles in inner cities - these are the challenges of the future.

The BMW Group has recognised these challenges and is developing serial production solutions to meet the mobility needs of today and tomorrow. As an integral part of the BMW Group, BMW Motorrad is addressing issues of individual single-track mobility and future customer needs and is developing appropriate solutions in response. In this connection, BMW Motorrad has expanded its business activities with the addition of the facet "Urban Mobility", presenting two serial production vehicles in 2011 -the maxi scooters C 600 Sport and C 650 GT.

Following the BMW Group's sustainability strategy, BMW Motorrad aspires to consistently pursue electromobility at this early stage, especially in the urban environment. In a similar way to BMW i in the automotive division of the BMW Group, BMW Motorrad's accelerated development of single-track mobility likewise stands for visionary vehicle concepts and mobility services - as well as inspiring design and a new premium philosophy clearly defined by sustainability across the entire value creation chain.

BMW Motorrad will thus be launching an appropriate premium product on the market in the foreseeable future. The concept vehicle E-Scooter was presented at the BMW Motorrad Innovation Day 2011 as the first development stage in this direction. Due to their limited performance and range, purely electrically powered scooters have been suitable almost solely for inner-city use with a restricted range of operation up to now. With its sustainable technological solutions, however, the concept vehicle BMW E-Scooter already shows a significantly extended range of operation. Shortly after this, the second development stage saw its premiere at the IAA in Frankfurt: the design study of an e-scooter made by BMW Motorrad - BMW Concept e. This embodies the aesthetic vision of an electrically powered scooter.

The third development stage now follows with the "C evolution":

BMW Motorrad presents the near-production prototype of an e-scooter as it might soon go on the market. Since it was conceived as a future-oriented vehicle for commuting between the urban periphery and the city centre, there were two particular requirements for its development: performance figures comparable to those of a maxi scooter with a combustion engine and a long range in realistic conditions of use.

With its deployment of five fully ridable "C evolution" scooters, BMW Motorrad has extended its experience in the field of e-mobility with single-track vehicles and continues to expand its expertise in this segment. BMW Motorrad is also making use of a number of events in Europe to further raise the profile and promote acceptance of single-track electrically powered vehicles, thereby preparing the market for such a vehicle with a view to launching a serial production model. In this pilot phase, the vehicles are being operated in real conditions of use and within areas which reflect their intended environment. The aim here is also to explore the infrastructure, such as establishing a network of e-mobility providers which might include vehicle rental companies and car-sharing firms.

The highlights at a glance:
  • Innovative electric drive via drivetrain swing arm with liquid-cooled alternator, tooth belt and planetary gear.
  • 11 kW continuous output (homologation according to ECE R85) and 35 kW peak output.
  • 120 km/h max. speed.
  • High range of up to 100 kilometres due to large battery capacity
  • High-voltage battery with high capacity (8 kWh) and innovative air cooling.
  • Intelligent recuperation in coasting mode and when braking.
  • Short charging times.
  • Synergy effects with BMW automobiles and electrical safety to car standards.
  • Hybrid chassis with agile handling due to low centre of gravity.
  • Powerful braking system with ABS.
  • Lightweight Metzeler Feelgreen tyres.
  • Multifunctional TFT instrument cluster and LED daytime running light.
  • Innovative colour concept and design.


2. Technology and design.

Electro-performance at the level of a combustion engine.

With 11 kW continuous output (homologation according to ECE R85 to determine motor outputs) and 35 kW peak output, the "C evolution" has a powerful motor and provides a high level of riding fun. The top speed is electronically limited to 120 km/h. The scooter supremely handles motorway riding and overtaking - even with a passenger. It is also capable of effortless hill starts on steep slopes with a pillion passenger. In terms of acceleration from 0 to 60 km/h, it comfortably holds its own against current maxi scooters a capacity of 600 cc or more.

Compared to conventional combustion engines, the electric drive of the "C evolution" also offers significant advantages at low speeds in particular. Thanks to elaborate power electronics settings, the alternator offers the rider an instant, spontaneous response. There are no delays in torque build-up at all as are typical in combustion engines due to the clutch engaging and disengaging.

High range of up to 100 kilometres due to large battery capacity.

At 8 kWh, the storage capacity of the battery is extremely generous and ensures a range of up to 100 kilometres. This means that realistic zero-emissions riding in the big city and in urban environments is no problem at all. As in other areas, BMW Motorrad has been able to draw on synergy effects with BMW automobiles here. For example, the "C evolution" uses the same lithium-ion storage modules as are installed in the BMW i3. Here, developers paid particular attention to the quality and service life of the storage modules so as to ensure that the range is preserved even after many years of service life and in very cold weather.

One of the main technological challenges was optimum cooling of the high-voltage battery. On the one hand it was necessary to avoid excessively low temperatures due to the fact that the interior resistance of the cells is heavily increased as a result, thereby reducing power. On the other hand, the temperatures must not be too high since this would impair the lifetime of the cells.

While in electrically powered cars a cooling agent is normally used to cool the battery, air cooling is used in the "C evolution" in order to save space and weight. The heat of the high-voltage battery is dissipated by means of an aerodynamically optimised cooling air shaft at the centre of the battery casing through which there is a constant flow of air. To ensure optimum heat dissipation, the battery base has longitudinally arranged cooling ribs.
However, the battery casing in die-cast aluminium not only holds the cells with their special architecture but also the entire electronics unit for monitoring the cells. It also acts as a load-bearing chassis element.

The power electronics for the electric drive is installed behind the battery casing. This not only takes care of controlling the alternator within a range of 100 to 150 volts but also responds to rider commands, for example by detecting the position of the throttle grip. The system also processes information from the brake system and decides whether energy should be recuperated and how much recuperation torque is to be applied to the rear wheel if required.
 
Innovative electric drive via drivetrain swing arm with liquid-cooled alternator, tooth belt and planetary gear.


The "C evolution" is powered via a drivetrain swing arm. The alternator is positioned behind the battery casing and integrated in the swing arm. Due to the proximity of the alternator output shaft and the swing arm axle, the moment of inertia around the swing arm centre of rotation is minimised. This also provides optimum suspension/damper settings and a sensitive response.

The secondary drive is via a tooth belt from the alternator to the rear belt pulley on the output shaft. From here, power is transferred to the rear wheel via a planetary gear. The total gear reduction is 1:8.4, while the maximum rotational speed of the alternator is 10,000 rpm. The alternator and power electronics are liquid-cooled.




Intelligent recuperation in coasting mode and when braking.

BMW Motorrad has conducted lengthy road tests to develop a form of recuperation which is unique in single-track vehicles and very transparent for the rider. The "C evolution" is ridden in exactly the same way as a scooter with combustion engine. The rider does not have to actively initiate energy recuperation since the vehicle does this automatically whenever possible.

For example, energy recuperation commences when the throttle grip is closed and - as in a combustion engine - the generator function of the alternator creates drag torque which depends on the degree of recuperation. The drag torque generated by the alternator is like the familiar "engine brake" that takes effect when removing the accelerator with a combustion engine.

Recuperation is also carried out during braking, converting kinetic energy to electrical energy so as to charge the battery. Here, a system of sensors is used to tap into the brake pressure on the front and rear wheel brake. When the power electronics detects that the rider is braking, the alternator builds up drag torque, thereby supporting the brake manoeuvre and recuperating energy. By regaining energy during coasting or braking, the range of the two-wheeler can be extended by 10 to 20 per cent, depending on riding style.

Short charge times and charging technology based on the car model.

The battery is charged via the integrated charging device, either at a regular household socket or a charging station. When the battery is completely flat, charging time ideally lasts less than three hours.

The car-type charging socket - currently the only one of its kind in an electrically powered two-wheel vehicle - is located behind a cover in the footwell at front left. The charge cable required is housed in a storage compartment on the right-hand side of the footwell. It is fitted with a mains plug to fit the respective national system.

The fact that the charge socket is the identical to the car standard has the advantage that the "C evolution" can be charged at charge stations throughout the USA with integrated charge cable and standardised plug, for example. This technology is not currently offered by any other electrically powered two-wheeler. Charge cables with the relevant specifications will be offered in later serial production models so that they can be charged at stations in Europe.



Synergy effects with BMW automobiles and technical safety according to car standards.

As a company of the BMW Group, BMW Motorrad is one of the very few motorcycle manufacturers to be able to draw on in-house experience and expertise in the automobile field in the development of electrically powered vehicles. The synergies available here range from the use of the same technical components through to high-voltage technology and the associated safety requirements in terms of cables, plugs, battery electronics and safety shutdown.

This also includes the insulation monitoring device, the high-voltage indicator, the high-voltage distributor and the DC-DC converter which serves to convert high voltage to low voltage so as to feed the 12-volt vehicle power system and the control units.

High-voltage safety standards established by leading automobile manufacturers (> 60 volt direct current) and functional reliability have been applied to an electrically powered two-wheel vehicle for the first time here. Development in accordance with ISO 26262 is currently unique among (electrically powered) two-wheel vehicles and ensures that all functionally relevant features are developed in accordance with standards and reflect the current state of science and technology.
 
Hybrid chassis with agile handling due to low centre of gravity.


Unlike existing maxi scooters with combustion engine, the "C evolution" does not have a main frame in the usual sense. The aim of chassis development for the "C evolution" was to combine the best possible directional stability at high motorway speeds with agile handling in urban traffic. Engineers also set out to make full use of the advantages provided by an extremely low centre of gravity - due to the low position of the battery. For this reason, chassis design is based on a torsionally stiff hybrid composite structure made up of a load-bearing, torsionally rigid battery case made of cast light alloy with integrated mounting for the single-sided drivetrain swing arm. Bolted onto this are the steering head support and the rear frame in steel tubing. In urban traffic in particular, the riding experience is characterised by extremely light handling and excellent slow-running properties. The weight of the vehicle is at a level comparable to maxi scooters with a combustion engine.

Wheel control as well as suspension and damping is taken care of at the front by an upside-down fork with a generous fixed fork tube diameter of 40 mm. The rear wheel suspension consists of a single-sided drivetrain swing arm. At the rear, suspension and damping are performed by a spring strut placed on the left-hand side, directly controlled and adjustable at the spring mount. The spring travel is 115 millimetres at front and rear, thereby offering a high degree of comfort.

Lightweight tyres to reduce rolling resistance.

At the front, the "C evolution" rolls on a 5-spoke light alloy die-cast wheel, size 3.5 x 15 inches, while the size of the rear wheel is 4.5 x 15 inches.
In order to reduce rolling friction and thus make the most efficient use of the electrical energy stored, the "C evolution" has lightweight tyres. These are special Metzeler Feelgreen tyres with optimised rolling resistance in the sizes 120/70 R15 at front and 160/60 R15 at rear. The tyres were developed with two clear aims in mind: environmental compatibility and high efficiency based on minimising rolling resistance, at the same time providing a higher mileage. Rolling resistance was reduced by 25 per cent as compared to the Metzeler Feelfree tyres. At the same time, the Metzeler Feelgreen tyres are very light, with reduced hysteresis response and a new tread with specially created tread grooves for optimised rolling resistance.

Powerful braking system with ABS.

At the front, a twin disc brake system with 270-millimetre diameter and 2-piston floating calipers ensures powerful, safe deceleration. At the rear there is a single disc system also with a diameter of 270 millimetres and 2-piston floating caliper. In order to achieve a stable pressure point and optimum controllability, all brake lines are steel-wrapped.

A high level of active safety is ensured by the BMW Motorrad ABS. Weighing just 700 grams and extremely small in size, the Bosch 9M dual channel ABS allows separate regulation of the two brake cycles for front and rear brakes. However, the ABS software has also been adapted so as to control the recuperation process in line with the specific requirements of the "C evolution". As in the BMW Motorrad maxi scooters C 600 Sport and C 650 GT, the hold brake is activated automatically when the side stand is folded out.
 
Multifunctional instrument cluster and LED daytime running light.


The instrument panel of the "C evolution" has a large, easily legible TFT display which is conceptually based on that of the BMW i3. It has the obligatory speed display as well as offering a wealth of other information. This includes display of the battery charge state (SOC = State of Charge) and the energy balance. The latter is displayed by means of a progress bar, indicating to the rider whether energy is currently being converted into forward propulsion or being  recuperated. This information helps the rider in his efforts to ride as efficiently as possible.

In addition to the familiar indicators, the instrument cluster of the "C evolution" naturally features all the status displays required by law in electrically powered vehicles. This includes warning lamps to indicate a potential insulation error or power limitation in the event of overload (see ECE R 100).
The front lighting unit encompasses headlamps with high and low beam. The "C evolution" also features a centrally located daytime running light. At the back there is a rear light in LED technology.


Source http://www.scootersales.com.au/

Monday, July 30, 2012

Looking for Vehicles with prices up to 90% under blue book value are auctioned off every day.


For you who want to own a vehicle (motorcycle, cars, trucks, vans ...) in the future with competitive rates, Vehicles with prices up to 90% under blue book value are auctioned off every day 


Car Auction Inc


Every day the government, banks and various organizations take possession of seized cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles and more. The volume of these seized properties are so high  that a fast and constant way to empty their inventories is in place. To do this auctions are held nationwide that empty inventories at discounted prices

The good news is that every citizen has a right to these car auctions.

The bad news is that not everyone actually has access to these auctions, or let alone knows where they are held. You are probably one of those persons.




Learn Painting

Spray Paint Secret


For those of you who are building your scooter or car for a vehicle that has a remarkable appearance, it takes a good painting.

Among us who has no experience in doing a good paint process. to get good results painting requires some tricks to produce a nice color and sparkle.
For those of you who are doing it, then it can try a few tricks that have been provided by Mario Goldstein. It has been implemented and received a positive response from those who have tried.

Following the introduction of Mario


This is Mario Goldstein and I've spent years as an auto mechanic, making a decent living.

About five years ago, I realized that the real money was in spray painting and auto body work. I took a cut in pay at first, just to learn the skill. Since then, I've never looked back.

Today I have my own shop, and not to brag, but I make an excellent living doing something I truly enjoy. The guys in the shop have named me "The Auto Artist". I take that with a grain of salt, but I have to admit that it feels pretty good.

I'm going to share with you everything you need to know to make any car (or motorcycle or semi-truck for all that matter) look like show quality, but first, I want to straighten a couple of things out...


It looks like art, but its really a skill that anyone can learn...

 Learning spray painting and bodywork repair isn't rocket science - if it was, I sure wouldn't have been able to succeed. It's a skill that takes preparation and practice, and that's really all there is to it.

So, if you think that those fabulous paint jobs you see that just knock everyone's socks off are the work of some artistic genius, think again. It's just some regular guy like you and me who's taken the time to learn how to do it.

If I can do it, you can do it. It only makes sense, doesn't it? Click Here!




Thursday, July 26, 2012

Scooter with delicious check this at Scooters Frozen Custard


Scooter's Frozen Custard
Mardi and Denny Moore first opened the doors to Scooter's Frozen Custard at 6:00 pm, June 19, 2003. To our  surprise, we had a line out the door that very first day thanks to an extremely curious and supportive group of  neighbors. We work hard every day, with the help of our staff, to provide a product and an environment that  encourages each and every one of our customers to make a return trip to the corner of Belmont and Paulina.

Both Chicago area natives, for most of their careers, both Mardi and Denny worked in sales in the 
telecommunications field working closely with global account customers building and maintaining their 
corporate telecommunications infrastructures. Quite a bit of gobblety-gook for two people now having a blast creating memories in the ice cream biz. For years, both owners truly enjoyed working with their corporate clients until the climate in that industry changed. From change comes inspiration.

Denny had always said that "some day, I would like to leave the stress of the corporate world and just open up a hot dog stand." For Mardi, she swore she would never go into "retail," having seen the hard hours her mother worked in her businesses while growing up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.  But, she was always looking for the right opportunity to inspire her to leave the corporate sales world. A drive by a suburban Frozen Custard shop was the light bulb that led them to research the industry. For months, they looked for reasons NOT to open up their shop and after lots of number crunching, they found themselves working with a couple of architects and building out their new store. Denny was not far off from his original idea. He thinks a Frozen Custard shop with "a darn good hot dog" is more fun anyway!

The most rewarding part of the business is being part of a community. Getting to know our neighbors and 
helping our neighbors have a place to get to know their neighbors was one of the goals of the business. The 
walk-up window was meant to be a gathering place for local residents and customers. It has turned into so much more. Bikers, stroller pushers, and other pedestrians join another favorite group of customers, the family dogs who, if big enough, will jump up to the window and place their order for a free cone to enjoy with their owner. But watch out for the smaller dogs. What they lack in height, they gain in speed and may eat their cone and yours if you are not paying attention.  

Monday, July 23, 2012

Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli Edition Scooter

Defending when playing Gilera in the 250cc class, and was listed as a world champion in history in 2008 made Simoncelli very meaningful for this Italian manufacturer. To the extent that, in the years 2009-2010 Gilera launch limiter variant edition on the Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli Edition Scooter. 50cc motorized scooter is a typical whitewashed graphic Simoncelli. All links to the start number 58 and the color is exactly the same. Seats are also made to strengthen the impression of single seater racing.


http://2wheelmotors.info/


Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli Edition Scooter Feaetures
Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli Edition Scooter is equipped Hi-PER2 PRO engine, single cylinder, 2 stroke. Powered only 3.3 KW but equipped with tires 120/70-14 front and 140/60-13 at the rear. Upside down in the front suspension and braking device equipped with a disk brake in front and rear.

The Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli Edition Scooter price is 2220 Euro off. Well, the owner must be lucky. Because the Gilera Runner 50 SP Simoncelli Edition Scooter is also never a motorcycle paddock Simoncelli will surely become treasured memories after the Super Sic gone. Marco Simoncelli dying during an accident involving Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi in MotoGP Sepang yesterday afternoon.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

looking for scooter rental facility in italia please check this MultiRent Toscana.

Motorcycle Rental Italy Car and Motorbike Rental was founded by the current owners Roberto & Salvatore in 2004. Salvatore who is a life-long motorcycle nut is a computer science man and has an extensive history within the motorcycle business.



Roberto is the artist of Multirent: he is an Arhitecht and likes photography.

The business commenced in 2004 with a few scooters and a couple of motorbikes. as Multirent. Nowadays Multirent is the owner of the Brand Motorcycle Rental Tuscany, same domain of this web site.

The business continued to expand its number and range of motorcycles as well as market share for inbound fully independent motorcycle tourists to the point where the business quickly out-grew its first two locations. In January 2005 Multirent had rental locations in Pisa and Florence. In 2008 Milan rental site was added to the range.

The main rental facility and offices are still in Pontedera, a few miles East from Pisa. Pontedera is the city where Piaggio, the manufacturer of the Scooter Vespa, has their head offices and main factory.

So you are looking to rent a quality motorbike, scooter or car to tour in Tuscany and taylor your visit to our Country so to have afterwards memories of that to last forever. Well you have then come to the right place!

WWe live in that side of Tuscany were the land goes meeting the seaside (20 miles far West) and in the fascinating natural valley called Valdera (the Valley leading to Volterra).

We both Roberto and Salvatore are motorbike lovers since ever: without this passion in all that has a engine propelling two wheels we would have never arranged this Motorbike and Scooter Rental facility.

We like to receive year after year riders from so many different Countries, we love to meet people from North America as well as Australia and what makes our business grow every year is the feeling our vehicles allowed visitors to ride our beautiful Tuscany and Nation and go back home with colourful memories and emotions which are to last forever.

Waiting for you too to be one of our customers, riding the pictoresque winding roads in Tuscany and Italy.

Roberto & Salvatore

Aprilia Scooter sensation SRV 850

Aprilia SRV 850 

Aprilia SRV 850 redefines the edge of the scooter world limits.
Power, set-up, sporty spirit, design: everything about the SRV 850 recalls the technical, performance and aesthetic standards of Aprilia superbike.

The style is clearly reminiscent of the Aprilia superbike world. No fan will have trouble recognising the aesthetics the stylistic standards in the new SRV 850 which, together with the performance, contributed to confirming Aprilia motorcycles as the point of reference in the world of competitive motorcycles.

Aprilia SRV 850 takes its origins based on the GP 800, the maxi two cylinder launched by Piaggio Group in 2007 which established itself as the most powerful scooter in the world. The Aprilia engineers enhanced that revolutionary project, transferring to the SRV 850 the know-how which stems from decades of victories on tracks all over the world and which Aprilia has always transferred to its most sporty bikes such as the Aprilia RSV4, the SBK 2010 world champion, and the muscular motard Dorsoduro 1200.

Evolved in engine performance, revamped riding set-up and aesthetics, the SRV 850 brings the philosophy of performance without compromise which is part of the Aprilia DNA into the world of scooters

more info  check this

Friday, July 20, 2012

Puffin Scooters Great Reason to Rent a Scooter


Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland. Puffin Scooters was founded on a very short notice in the summer of 2008. The idea originated from a lack of understanding why people were going about their business within the city during the summer time in big jeeps. We had heard about scooter rentals in all the mayor cities in the world so why not in Reykjavik too? ? The idea surfaced and within two months Puffin Scooters opened at the Reykjavik harbor.

From the start, Icelanders and travelers showed a very positive response to this new service here in Reykjavik. Therefore, there was no turning back. Puffin Scooters were here to stay and the adventure began for real. 

In the summer of 2010 we added rollerblades, electric bikes and fishing rods to the rental. That same summer we also started to work with the guides at Season Tours which now offer memorable and fun tours around the capitals most interesting places on electric bikes and scooters.

Last summer Puffin Scooters extended their services even more, by offering lovely electric scooters for rent. The electric scooters are perfect for those who dontt like to mix up with others in traffic, for those who prefer less excitement, for those who dont have a drivers license and or for those who want to go about the eco friendly way. 

PUFFIN SCOOTERS
In the beginning of 2012 Puffin Scooters decided to join forces with Biking Viking motorcycle rental and tours. The rentals are located at Reykjavik Motor Center, Kleppsvegur 152, 104 Reykjavik. However, during June, July and August, Puffin Scooters are located by the Reykjavik Old Harbour, next to the Whale watching boats. 

Love and Peace

Thursday, July 19, 2012

West coast Challenger 2012

Round 1 April 14&15 MAC, Mcminville, OR
Round 2 July 15 The Ridge Shelton, WA
Round 3 August TBD PIR Portland, OR
Round 4 September 22&23 GMR, Chilliwack, BC
Round 5 November 9,10&11 BKT Buttonwillow, CA
This year we are spacing out the racing to help promote the local racing scenes in each of the participating cities. Check out the local racing in your area, cut your teeth and get ready for the challenge!

Eco-friendly electric scooter

Are you looking for eco-friendly electric scooter, Vectrix might be able to provide a solution for you.
vectrix
Vectrix was founded in 1996 with one objective — to provide clean, efficient, reliable and affordable inner-city transportation. And for a decade, leading engineers and designers worked to create a 100% electric vehicle that also had performance and style.
The result was the Vectrix, a zero-emission vehicle — no gas, no oil and no compromise. With a top speed of 68 MPH and acceleration of 0-50 in 6.8 seconds, Vectrix is highway legal. With aerodynamic styling, Vectrix has smooth handling and sleek lines.
In 2007, people in the U.S. and Europe taking delivery of Vectrix—people looking for style, performance and zero emissions, people who understood that the 100% electric vehicle could help reduce pollution, counter the rising price of gasoline, and avoid traffic and parking hassles.
Today, as the demand for energy efficient vehicles is growing, Vectrix is leading a revolution in personal transportation.

 GOOD, CLEAN, FUN

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Scooter On the Muppet Show


Are you including the generation that enjoys Muppet Show, which presents some figures such as Kermit, Robin, Miss Pig, etc..

scooter was there!

In the first three Muppet movies, Scooter is seen working with popcorn. In The Muppet Movie, before the Muppets view the first screening, Scooter sells "organic popcorn." In The Great Muppet Caper, Scooter sells popcorn as the Muppets, Nicky Holiday, Marla, Carla, and Darla fight over the fabulous Baseball Diamond. In The Muppets Take Manhattan, Scooter works as an usher at a movie theater, where the Swedish Chef tosses popcorn into the air and calls it a 3-D effect. Though he never sells popcorn in the latter appearance, the Usher Scooter Action Figure, based on his Manhattan appearance, features an old-fashioned popcorn cart.

http://muppet.wikia.com



Thursday, July 12, 2012

Scooter with Delicious part, please check it

Scooter in our minds only as a means of transportation to facilitate the man, here we are the scooter in the other themes:

We present a scooter with a sense a delicious :D

You want to feel the pleasure scooter please stop by the http://www.scooterslititz.com/

Scooter's serving lunch, dinner, drinks and enjoyment to happy customers from northern Lancaster County since 1996, and we look forward to serving you as well.

In addition to our restaurant and bar, our covered patio is open for dining year-round and features a roaring fire during the cooler months. We host special events and private parties to celebrate any occasion, and we offer catering services. So give us a call and make a reservation today, we’re looking forward to seeing you soon at Scooter’s!

You want to enjoy to cup coffee and yogurt this scooter will serve

Scooter's Coffehouse

After watching the development of the specialty coffee industry in California, and seeing the introduction of the drive-thru coffee concept, they became convinced that there was high potential for a very successful business model. They had a vision of coupling the drive-thru coffee business with a commitment to a few key business principals. Having grown up in the Omaha area, they moved back to the Midwest and opened their first drive-thru coffeehouse in 1998 in Bellevue, Nebraska. Scooter's Coffee was born.

Where did a scooter's get's its name ?

One of the daughters of co-founders Don and Linda Eckles had the nickname of “Scooter” from her days of playing softball where she had a reputation for being speedy. When Don and Linda were considering names for the company, “Scooter’s” became the hands-down favorite, given the mission to help customers “scoot in and scoot out” with their purchase.







Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Your Ticket To Ride


http://powersports.honda.com
Think of the new Honda PCX150 as the do-everything scooter. It offers the fuel economy of the most frugal scooters out there, but it’s big enough and powerful enough to carry a passenger and ride on the highway. Storage? Check. Automatic transmission? Check. Easy to park? Do you even have to ask? A blast to ride? Double check on that one. The new PCX150 has it all, and it’s the perfect choice if you’re looking to replace that second car with something a whole lot smarter for these times when every dollar counts.

Power to the People.
With its new, bigger 153cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, the PCX150 is powerful enough to ride on the highway and carry you and a passenger too.

Super-smart style. Honda heart and soul.
In the future, maybe all two-wheeled transport will be as good as this. But why wait when you can be riding the new Honda PCX150 now? It’s full of the features that make it one of the smartest ways to get around since man started walking on two legs. Just click on the hotspots above for more detail.

More Than Meets the Eye.
The PCX is all about taking care of its rider. Exhibit A: the large seat and floorboards. You get room to move around and your passenger gets plenty of room too. The full-length floorboards and step-through design also makes getting on and off a whole lot easier.

Space Explorer.
A full 25 liters of underseat storage is safe, secure, and convenient. Use it wisely—to store a helmet, your groceries, office materials and more.


Think of the new Honda PCX150 as the do-everything scooter. It offers the fuel economy of the most frugal scooters out there, but it’s big enough and powerful enough to carry a passenger and ride on the highway. Storage? Check. Automatic transmission? Check. Easy to park? Do you even have to ask? A blast to ride? Double check on that one. The new PCX150 has it all, and it’s the perfect choice if you’re looking to replace that second car with something a whole lot smarter for these times when every dollar counts.

Power to the People.
With its new, bigger 153cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, the PCX150 is powerful enough to ride on the highway and carry you and a passenger too.

Super-smart style. Honda heart and soul.
In the future, maybe all two-wheeled transport will be as good as this. But why wait when you can be riding the new Honda PCX150 now? It’s full of the features that make it one of the smartest ways to get around since man started walking on two legs. Just click on the hotspots above for more detail.

More Than Meets the Eye.
The PCX is all about taking care of its rider. Exhibit A: the large seat and floorboards. You get room to move around and your passenger gets plenty of room too. The full-length floorboards and step-through design also makes getting on and off a whole lot easier.

Space Explorer.
A full 25 liters of underseat storage is safe, secure, and convenient. Use it wisely—to store a helmet, your groceries, office materials and more.


Specifications
ENGINE
Engine Type 153cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 58.0mm x 57.9mm
Induction PGM-FI with automatic enrichment
Ignition Digital with electronic advance
Compression Ratio 10.6:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve

DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Honda V-Matic belt-converter automatic transmission

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm hydraulic fork; 3.5 inches of travel
Rear Suspension Unit swingarm, 3.1 inches of travel
Front Brake Single 220mm disc with three-piston caliper and CBS
Rear Brake Drum with CBS
Front Tire 90/90-14
Rear Tire 100/90-14

DIMENSIONS
Rake 27.0 degrees
Trail 86mm (3.4 inches)
Wheelbase 51.8 inches
Seat Height 29.9 inches
Curb Weight 286 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 1.6 gallons

OTHER
Model Id PCX150
Emissions Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards
Available Colors Candy Red, Metallic Black

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

America's Scooter Company

all about the Genuine Scooter Company.


Our humble beginnings trace back to the garage of Genuine Scooter Company Founder and President Philip McCaleb. 
In his previous life, McCaleb worked in the corporate world. He spent several years stationed in Greece and Belgium, among other overseas locations. While in Greece in particular, McCaleb noticed that everyone enjoyed getting around on scooters. It didn't take long for him to recognize that scooters are not only incredibly practical, but super fun to ride! Pretty soon, he was hooked and adopted a vintage scooter as his daily transport. Some of his fondest memories are cruising around the busy streets of Athens on two wheels.
Upon his return to the states, McCaleb didn't see millions of people driving around in cars. Instead, he saw millions of people who loved scooters (they just didn't know it yet).
So in 1989, McCaleb started restoring and selling vintage Vespa and Lambretta scooters out of his garage on the north side of Chicago. Some of his early clients were celebrities and rock stars.
Noticing an untapped market and burgeoning subculture, McCaleb used his business knowledge to source hard-to-find vintage scooter parts and sell them to scooter enthusiasts through a mail order catalog. Scooterworks USA was born!
As Scooterworks grew, so did the vintage scooter subculture in the US. During this time, McCaleb was instrumental in the formation of the Vespa Club of America, as well as setting standards for vintage scooter appraisals. Thanks in large part to McCaleb's efforts; the rusted heaps tucked in the back of barns nationwide were transformed into gleaming collector's items.
In 2002, Scooterworks got its hands on some excellent vintage scooter manufacturing equipment. Figuring that the only thing better than an old vintage scooter is a NEW vintage scooter, McCaleb and crew created the Stella and Genuine Scooter Company was born!


The first Stellas landed in dealerships in spring of 2003 and immediately enjoyed brisk sales and a cult-like following. Soon a new subculture was created, as witnessed by the formation of Stella clubs across the country. Stella's online presence was bolstered by the formation of www.stellaspeed.com, an online group dedicated solely to Stella.
In 2006, Genuine recognized the need for a modern, automatic scooter with vintage charm. This ushered in a new era for Genuine, highlighted by the Buddy, the Rattler, the Blur, the Black Cat, and soon the Roughhouse.
You don't have to look hard to find Buddy scooter clubs and enthusiastic online user groups such as those found onwww.modernbuddy.com. We think this demonstrates that Genuine's modern machines feature all the charm and fun of the old classics (minus the hard-to-find parts and repair bills!)
The way we see it, if riding our scooters helps you capture the same feeling our founder had on his old scooter in Athens, then we're doing something right.


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Scooter Rallies/Events 2012


Friday, August 3, 2012 at 12:00pm at Brumby Hall Sports & Social Club, Ashby Road., Scunthorpe, North Lincs, DN16 2AR To celebrate their 25th Anniversary the Scunthorpe Silhouettes Lambretta Scooter Club presents a one-off rally/weekender. Supported by the YSA.ekender. Supported by the YSA - Yorkshire Scooter Alliance & Scootering magazine From Noon on Friday 3rd August 2012 - till Noon on Sunday 5th August 2012 To be held at the huge Brumby Hall Sports & Social club ground in the centre of town, behind the Pods leisure centre/development. Superb & secure venue with full range of facilities Ample parking, Large Club bar/lounge & Upstairs function room Toilets & Showers Full Weekend Camping - Large Site 24hr Professional Catering On Site Marquee's & Outside Bar Parts Fair, Dealers Stalls & displays Dave Dickinson Custom Show/Display (full range of trophies) Full Entertainment package Friday & Saturday Soul Nights in the Upstairs Clubroom Live bands & DJ''s all day Saturday in the Marquees We are currently putting the bands/DJ's package together "Proud Mary", "The Francis Jetty" & "The Jam'd" are booked & will be joined by local support "Steve Cradock" & "The Moons" are to be confirmed. Jo Wallace & PTP are booked, Paul Gallagher & Eddie Piller to be confirmed & will be joined by local support. FULL WEEKEND (Fri-Sun) ACCESS ALL AREAS PASS - £20 (on the gate) YSA MEMBERS DISCOUNT - £15 (on the gate) ADVANCE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE - £15 Admission to the Soul nights especially on the Friday may be available to locals at £5 on the door, dependent on numbers thro' the door. This is a truly one off event and a new one for the 2012 scoot season calendar, dont miss out .............. EVENT INFO' Dave Kirk 07737843437 or Dale Winney 07825034759 DEALERS/STALL HOLDERS Rob Bradley 07747801791 CUSTOM SHOW Pete Sawczuk 07843662139 ADVANCE TICKETS Brad (Mark Brough) 07919005173 or b.brough1@ntlworld.com Contact any of the above by phone or through  - Yorkshire Scooter Alliance and Scootering Magazine. From noon on Friday 3rd August 2012 – till noon on Sunday 5th August 2012. To be held at the huge Brumby Hall Sports & Social Club in the centre of the town, behind the “Pods” leisure center/development. Superb and secure venue, with a full range of facilities. Ample parking, Large Club bar/lounge & upstairs function room.

·         Toilets & Showers, full weekend camping – Large site, 24hr professional catering. On site Marquees & Outside bar, Parts Fair, Dealers stalls & Displays. Dave Dickinson Custom Show/Display (full range of trophies) Full entertainment package, Friday & Saturday Soul nights in the upstairs Clubroom. Live bands & DJ’s all day Saturday in the Marquees.

·         We are currently putting the Bands/DJ’s package together. “Proud Mary”, the “Francis Jetty”,  & the Jam’d are booked and will be joined by local support “Steve Cradock” & “The Moons” are to be confirmed. Jo Wallace & PTP are booked. Paul Gallagher & Eddie Piller to be confirmed and will be joined by local support.

·         FULL WEEKEND (Fri-Sun) ACCESS ALL AREAS PASS - £20.00 (on the gate). YSA MEMBERS DISCOUNT - £15.00 (on the gate). ADVANCED TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE -£15.00.Adimmsion to the soul nights, especially on the Friday night may be available to locals at £5.00 on the door, dependant on the numbers through the door.

·         This is a truly one off event and a new one for the 2012 scoot season calendar, don’t miss out!

·         Event info – Dave Kirk. 07737843437 or Dale Winney. 07825034759.

·         Dealers/Stall holders – Rob Bradley. 07747801791.

·         Custom Show – Pete Sawczuk. 07843662139.

·         Advanced Tickets – Brad (Mark Brough) – 07919005173. Or b.brough1@ntlworld.com. Contact any of the above by phone or through Facebook.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Vespa 125 Sei Giorni 1951


This was a vehicle developed for trial racing, in which it enjoyed considerable success. Its styling was very similar to that of the standard models, except for a larger fuel tank, wraparound leg shield and a larger right side sack to house the carburetor on the cylinder.
It earned its name by competing in the 26th International 6-Day Event of 1951, at which it won nine gold medals. The Piaggio racing team was composed of: Biasci, CAu, Granchi, Mazzoncini, Merlo, Nesti, Opessi, Riva, Romano and Vivaldi. In 1951 the Vespa 125 Sei Giorni also won the Motorcycle Italian Federation Trophy.  

Vespa 125 Sei Giorni

Engine: Two-stroke single cylinder engine
Bore: 54 mm
Stroke: 54 mm
Displacement: 124.2 cc
Top speed: 95 km/h
Suspension: elastic with coil spring on the front wheel, elastic with coil spring and hydraulic damper on the rear wheel Brakes: cast-iron drums with large cooling fins
Tires: 3.50-8


Source www.vespausa.com

 
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