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Italjet Velocifero ignition wiring diagram

2. May 2008

I got a call the other day from someone with a Velocifero. It was given to the guy and it only had 100 miles on odometer but the key was broken off in the ignition. He removed the ignition module and removed the key… BUT forgot to label which wires went to which poles. D’oh! […]

I’d ride that!

4. April 2008

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(I don’t know where it is, but it looks like heaven) I’ve been making my rounds today; calling a bunch of dealers and I’m finding that all across the lower half of the US the weather is shaping up to be Ab Fab! I, myself, am looking out of my window with longing eyes. Cut […]

Tricks to DOUBLE your fuel efficiency?!

4. April 2008

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There’s a video over HERE that you might want to take a look at. In it the guy shows you how he got his car from 17mpg to 34mpg in just a few easy steps. I think I’m gonna try it on the wifey’s CRV. The real cool thing is that he’s NOT trying to […]

Cap10k Noisemaker Ride 2008

31. March 2008

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(Disregarding the traffic laws never felt so GOOD! Oops! I may have spoken too soon.) Another great year for Austin’s own Capitol 10k Run. For the Austin scooterists it started out at around 6:30am. Riding into town with all the new construction, the smell of pine and gypsum was lingering in the humid air. We […]

Marty’s "Dual Scoot" Trip Through Mexico

21. March 2008

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(One of these things is not like the other. Come on, can you tell which one? Click on the image to make it bigger… it helps.) Meet Marty, a mild-mannered, 2-wheel enthusiast who co-owns Go Moto, a scooter shop in Minnesota (title link). In February Marty normally likes to get out of the cold for […]

Austin rally round up

14. November 2007

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(weeee! It’s a myspace shot!) Once again, another great rally experience. The PBSC did a great job putting together this one. We had nearly 100 people show up from all over… Dallas, Houston, Lubbock and more. I didn’t take nearly enough photos, but I found some that others are sharing, with more to come. I […]