TheScooterScoop

Hangin’ with the homies

27. March 2008

Smart car Originally uploaded by l’oeil de cat Here a smart car is seen socializing with the scooters. See how it just fits in? Thanks to l’oeil de cat for sharing!

The Dragster Story: Everything I know

27. March 2008

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With about 30 images, this post may end up breaking your browser. I apologize in advance if it does. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to reveal the man behind the curtain just yet. I really wanted to hold out until we pulled the rabbit out of the proverbial hat (did they mention anything about […]

DIY of the day – The Blinker Jacket

26. March 2008

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Designed more for bicyclists, Leah Buechley’s “Signal Jacket” is her answer for, hopefully, getting noticed by motorists. I spend maybe a few hours a month meditating on the “how to make scooterists MORE visible”. I don’t know if this is necessarily the answer, but I do tip my hat to Leah for taking the initiative. […]

Sorry about holding up the comments.

24. March 2008

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(rhyme rarry)Ooops! I just realized that I still had comment moderation turned on after I locked out that spambot. I came back today and saw 16 comments waiting for approval. Sorry for the delay. Give me a sec to read them all and I’ll come back with some… hopefully witty or at least marginally insightful […]

In Kazakhstan we have also the Big Ruckus

24. March 2008

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Avid researcher, Fritz, brings us this specimen that looks like the great, great, great grandfather to the Honda Ruckus. This is, as the image shows, a 1927 Cechie Bohmerland. Check out it’s cool, nekkid frame and the long, low look. Not bad for 1927. Sure it looks like the results of an over indulgent night […]

Off Topic – This sport will take your breath away

23. March 2008

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I guess it’s not completely off topic. If you rode your scooter off a cliff it would be a bit like this… just not as freakin’ awesome.Thanks to John W. for the link! ;)