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The Daihatsu Pickup Cub

31. January 2009

Somewhere around Shibuya, our friend Kuroneko has captured a shot of the rare and wondrous Daihatsu X (not its real name). It’s like a Honda Gyro crossbred with some sort of cub. Unfortunately I don’t have a model name or any specs on this since it’s the first time I’ve ever seen it. Anyone know? […]

Honda has a great line up for you (if you live in Japan)

30. January 2009

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In 2009 they’ve got four different cubs, the Gyro X and Gyro Canopy, the Gorilla, the Big Ruckus, the Helix (title link)… these are all great reasons to be alive… in Japan. Then, they really rub salt in that wound when they announced that they will reintroduce the Monkey and THE MONKEY LIMITED! This fuel […]

Snow? Hrmf, at least you don’t have ZOMBIES!

28. January 2009

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Here in Austin traffic signs warn scooterists to beware of possible zombie encounters down Lamar Blvd. Zombies have flocked to UT for years, finding comfort in the constant supply of fresh, pickled brains. You can expect at least a half dozen drunk freshmen to be found lying brainless on a sidewalk near UT on any […]

A case for the full face

28. January 2009

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Here’s a frame from a 3D CT Scan rendering that says it all. Surfactant shares it in video from flicker and you can watch it by clicking the title link. Here’s what Surfactant has to say about what we see here: This patient was not using a helmet.. Extensive facial and mandibular fractures are present. […]

Leave it to Malaysia – The Vespa Trailer

28. January 2009

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Here’s a cool shot from Satu Lagi’s Flickr collection. If you’ve ever kept tabs on the Malaysian mod scene you’d know this is pretty mild (and tastefully done). They’ve got some crazy mods out that way. I think they are responsible for the rolled back legshield look (ick). Thank’s for sharing! You can click the […]

Best rat classic in a movie goes to…

28. January 2009

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button! I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I’m sure someone from the Chicago Scooter Club has. Found this image on their site as well as a very cool b&w shot of D.C. police officers on Vespas. Too bad they were being a bunch of d1cks. I think that the […]