By Norman Rockwell
(From Ed– Dated August 9, 2009)
I did the K-Mod on my Honda Reflex and here is something that I would like to share with the group:
I was not able to get the drive-face back on the crankshaft spline due to the belt being down below the V-section of the pulley. I tried everything I could think of plus Windex as lubrication but nothing worked.
After a few hours of trying I gave up and built a tool to aid in drive face installation. I am going to call it the “B-Tool” as you will see in the pictures.
Photo: Ed Weaver
From UK, this scooterwear designer and manufacturer commands a princely sum for its line of scooter clothing and accessories. But would Armadillo be strong enough to keep you safe? See this promo video for yourself.–Lorenzo
Source: GTAbate
(From Spain’s online scooter magazine–Solo Scooter)
It appears that this three-wheel hybrid concept from Peugeot is pretty close to reality. But somehow, I am just not convinced that the pillion will get much use at all. See it for yourself.–Lorenzo
There is an old Chinese saying which may have been attributed to Confucius and it goes like this,”有朋自遠方來,不亦樂乎.“ Translation: There are few things more delightful in life than friends visiting from far away places. Yesterday was such a day–blessed by mild weather, and having riders, both from here locally and as far away as Houston and Louisiana, with whom to share a ride, some local culture, and a nice meal together. It was just fantastic!–Lorenzo
(L~R) Lindsay, Bruce, Ron, Linda, Jim, Bell, Ed, Brian, Butch, and Larry
PR: CW (Houston would have been closer...)
For the last two Novembers, we have looked forward to the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show coming to Houston; but this year CW has chosen instead to host the show in Dallas (and I wonder why). The show opens today and will go on for the entire weekend, and if you’re still thinking about going, here is where you will find all the info. But I mean, the CW show is nowhere close to the EICMA, which is in full swing at the moment. For the play-by-play coverage of the 2009 EICMA (Italy), please visit: http://www.twowheelsblog.com/ Thank you Gianluca (of motoblog.it) for the tip!–Lorenzo
Wish and ye shall receive. Well, keep wishing because there’s no sign that Peugeot will be bringing any of its scooters to US, so this three-wheel hybrid concept is out of the question, too, I guess.
(From motoblog.it) This is Peugeot’s ongoing three-wheel hybrid concept, the Hybrid EVO 3, unveiled at the 2009 EICMA. It has a front suspension similar to the ill-fated Italjet SCOOOP, a hybrid engine, plus an exhaust that seems to come straight off of the Piaggio MP3 500. Suddenly, the three-wheel market is heating up.–Lorenzo
Photo: motoblog.it
Please take a look at a slide show from yesterday’s ride to Markville, La. by clicking on the photo below:
For the latest on Hurricane Ida, hurricane facts and predictions, please check it out here. To our friends in Louisiana, especially in the New Orleans area, please take care of yourselves, your family and loved ones, including your scooters.–Lorenzo
Projection courtesy of: www.wunderground.com
(From Carnifty TV)
Apparently, walking is so for commoners. When His Imperial Highness Prince Tomohito and (daughter) Princess Yōko of Mikasa arrived at their private opening for the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, they swooped in whisper-quietly and without ever touching the ground in a never-seen-before custom-made Honda EV, an electric vehicle resembling the “Pope-mobile” . Walking would’ve been greener, imo. But, I guess that just ain’t cool enough for the royalties of Japan, especially with such a commanding view aboard this float, you just can’t help look down on all the commoners below. Don’t look for it at your local Honda dealership anytime soon though, at least not this version anyway.–Lorenzo
