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Eric So Estate Scooter at Kidrobot

25. October 2005

If you are a scooter toy collector, you might like these vinyl pieces from Kidrobot.Once they are no longer sold out of course… Eric So Estate Scooter at Kidrobot: “Sam Lee’s ScooterEstate refers to a communal style of living common in Hong Kong from the 60s to the 80s. Eric So’s collection depicts the colorful […]

Central Texas "I don’t give a shift" monthly scoot tour.

25. October 2005

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(Nathan kicks back to enjoy a cold one… Water that is.) Fred Brown is back! The October ride was quite a success! Lots of riders from far off places like Georgetown, Waco, Belton and Arlington came together to enjoy the weather and hilly roads. If you missed it you can get a little taste of […]

gizmag Article: Honda shows automatic 700 Sports motorcycle

22. October 2005

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No… it’s not a scooter… but it IS automatic and it looks kinda sweet. Judge for yourself. gizmag Article: Honda shows automatic 700 Sports motorcycle: “October 20, 2005 One of the surprises of the 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005 which opened to the media yesterday was Honda’s showing of a large-size sports motorcycle concept model […]

SeattlePI.com Buzzworthy – Scooters in Seattle

22. October 2005

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SeattlePI.com Buzzworthy – Scooters in Seattle: “Did you know that Seattle is the No. 6 city in the nation for scooter sales? And rising fuel prices are just encouraging more people to consider a scooter as ‘the new second car,’ the P-I’s Athima Chansanchai reports: The rising cost of gas — recently soaring to more […]

United Press International – NewsTrack – Scooter rider confused by parking tickets

21. October 2005

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United Press International – NewsTrack – Scooter rider confused by parking tickets: “For some reason, Chicago police are ignoring the ‘Do not ticket me’ sign Lauren Addy has been putting on her Vespa when she parks it in a bike rack downtown. City officials told the Chicago Sun-Times that Addy, a student at the Illinois […]

TODAYonline – Japan’s Yamaha Motor, racking up record profits.

21. October 2005

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(Looks like some MadAss competition!) TODAYonline: “Japan’s Yamaha Motor, racking up record profits, has wheeled out its motorcycles of the future ranging from a hybrid scooter to an electric bike with in-wheel motors and adjustable body. The Deinonychus two-wheel drive electric vehicle is equipped with motors built into the wheels and has ”stretch’ functions in […]