TheScooterScoop

And the winner is… (the replacement scooter announcement)

4. August 2006

We got lots of qualified entries. The clues were:1) It’s a two stroke. 2) It’s quick. 3) It’s about half the scooter my Helix was (physically). So, we knew it was a quick 2-stroke and I know that last clue was a little hokey, but the Helix was almost a 250cc scooter (244 to be […]

Florida Today – Scooter sales still growing

3. August 2006

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Life: “Whenever I pull up on two wheels, I can count on one comment: ‘You’re crazy,’ strangers tell me. ‘Riding is dangerous.’ The comment is usually accompanied by a horror story about some neighbor’s friend’s gastroenterologist or other distant acquaintance who had a spectacular crash. But a funny thing’s been happening lately. In addition to […]

CONTEST! What scooter did Steve get???

3. August 2006

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Ok! It’s done. I putted home on my new (old) 2stroke this evening and rode around till the sun set. So far? I LOVE IT! It’s a big change for me. Now, the question is WHAT did I get? For our first contest here at The Scooter Scoop, we ask this question. Now, lemme give […]

Steve leaves the land of the 4-Stroke

2. August 2006

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(It’s with a heavy heart that I say “Good bye Uhura!”) Well, it happend. Last night I sold my trusty 1986 Honda Helix. The scoot I’ve owned ever since I lived in Austin. Uhura, served me well. Never had a breakdown… no leaks… no rust… she did an easy 65-70 MPH on the freeway. Which […]

Motor scooters ride to rescue as gas prices get bad – MarketWatch

2. August 2006

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Well, well. Even Dow Jones is starting to see the light. Thanks to kfreg for plugging me into this story. It makes for a good read. Here’s a snip: Motor scooters ride to rescue as gas prices get bad – MarketWatch: “Energy efficiency, relatively low entry costs — some new midsize scooters start near $1,000 […]

Givi introduces the Babybox. Great for 3-6 month olds!

1. August 2006

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Ahahaha! Just kidding. This photo was submitted by one of our loyal readers Rusty in Bradenton, FL. It’s his little granddaughter sitting in the top case of his Baccio 150. Thanks for the picture! It does give me some ideas though. Hrm… I need a bigger top case!