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Pimp my Beluga

4. February 2009

The Yamaha Beluga or as we call it in the USA, the Riva, is a modest beast… quite flashy during its 80′s heyday, but considered by some to be just flat out ugly today. It’s not often that you see someone take the time to gussy up their Riva to make it a real eye […]

Happy birthday SCTRCST!

3. February 2009

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Speaking of PodCasts, a big HAPPY B-DAY goes out to David Mangano’s SCTRCST. She’s two years old now and WHAT A HANDFUL SHE IS! You know two year olds are into EVERYTHING and SCTRCST (Scooter Cast) is no exception.. Music, mods, restorations, scooter sites and more. Click on the title link to visit the SCTRCST […]

JGS #86 – Nate Dahl talks about his Tour in Taiwan

3. February 2009

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In another great episode of David Harrington’s “Just Gotta Scoot” podcast NJSuperCub blogger Nate Dahl (often confused with Nate Dogg), tells the tale of how he fell in love with the cub. Tune in to Just Gotta Scoot’s Episode 86.

WTF of the week: Bernardet C50

3. February 2009

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(any guesses before I tell you what it is? I didn’t have one) On the UK Blog, BuyVintage, I found this wild looking classic. What you see here is a 1950 French classic, the Bernardet C50. I’m no expert in French scooters so I’ve never seen photos of this chain driven 125cc oddity, but if […]

Scooter reviews in… Consumer Reports?

2. February 2009

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(Note the actual cover of the March 2009 edition, but you probably already knew that.) For the first time in 27 years, Consumer Reports has put scooters (and small motorcycles) in the line up. It’s exciting to see that last year’s scooter fever seems to have inspired others in the mainstream media to take them […]

Another kookie custom, from Malaysia perhaps?

1. February 2009

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I found this tasteful stretch Vespa over at a site I just found called Zoomerboys (title link). I’m sure the Ruckus fans are all too familiar with their site. There are lots and LOTS of great customs, tons of Ruckus (Zoomer) mods & accessories and the largest collection of Motra images I’ve seen to date. […]