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New Lazer Superskin helmet coating peels back like a real scalp!

25. November 2008

Ohhh kay? And besides “sounding really gross” how does that help us? Watch the video my friends. After I saw it I must say I like the idea… but couldn’t you just coat your helmet with teflon? Maybe I don’t fully understand the mechanics behind it, but if it makes riding safer? I LOVE IT! […]

Biker vs. Geek – Who’s the mouse and who’s the man

25. November 2008

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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 what I expected considering this is from a site with “bad ass” in their tagline. Shout outs to Texas Iron Editor, Frank T., for […]

Expect a scooter from Kawasaki as soon as the Styx River ice rink opens

24. November 2008

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(Obiboi! All that great design seems lost on Kawasaki.) Les amis over at Scooter-Station (title link) aren’t the kind of guys to wait-and-see if Kawasaki will surprise us with a scooter for 2009 or 2010… nope, they went straight to Japan and asked Kawasaki’s big bosses in person. So, Will we see a scooter from Kawasaki? […]

Poll results – Your favorite 150cc from SYM?

24. November 2008

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The votes are in and it looks like the next SYM 150cc scooter with a chance at coming to the USA is the VS 150 with 67% of the 168 total votes. There are some adjustments to be made caused by 4 votes outside of the USA, but not enough to sway the results in […]

When is it ok to speed on a wet road?

21. November 2008

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When you can ride as good as Kiyonari . Thanks to Tim for pointing out this incredible example of bike control. Of course there are other titans of the tarmac doing things just as amazing.

Mr. Projector could use YOUR help

21. November 2008

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Mr. Projector Benefit at Aurora Theater Hey! What are you doing tomorrow at 6pm? How about attending the Mr. Projector Benefit? Houston Scooterist and all-around good guy Aaron Ball (AKA Mr. Projector) needs your help, so he’s throwing a party at the Aurora Theater this Saturday. Proceeds from the event will go towards extensive medical […]