This Just In

Larry Elliott of Scootersmith II in Nederland informed me this afternoon that two SYM HD200 scooters have just arrived (one arrived SOLD already)!  There’s one left and it has got a beautiful, iridescent blue metallic-flaked paint job.  Larry said it is ready for a good home (and a nice owner), so what are you waiting for?  Go to Scootersmith II in Nederland and check it out before you ride it home!  For more info, please call Larry @ (409)729-7600.–Lorenzo

SYM HD200

Curtain Falls For A Legend

The Bajaj Chetak, the 4-stroke workhorse from India, is  no more.  According to Al Kolvites, president of Argo USA,  ‘Bajaj Auto has”retired” the Chetak tooling and closed the plant…’–Lorenzo

Bajaj Chetak

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Hello, Dolly!

[Updated:  6:15 am, July 23, 2008]

This one is gonna be wet!–Lorenzo

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The Downside of Scooting

All that scooting, wining-and-dining around, generally having a good time and saving a boat-load of money on gas has taken a toll on my one-acre lawn…

Video Break: Vespa Racing at Nürburgring

Thanks to jonnychendssd for sharing this fascinating little trailer.  Now, let’s go racing at the Ring!–Lorenzo

 

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You Should…Everyday!

Scoot Happy!!–Lorenzo

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SYM Scooters At Scootersmith II Now!

[Updated 7/24/08:  SYM HD200's have just arrived!  Go check them out @ Scootersmith II ! ]

Denny visited Scootersmith II in Nederland yesterday and sent these photos of what must be one of the most exciting events in this part of Scooterdom–the arrival of SYM scooters (more on SYM here).  Thanks, Denny!  Go see Larry Elliott at Scootersmith II and check out these nice, new, quality-made scooters.  Store phone number is:  (409)729-7600.–Lorenzo

Exclusive photos:  Denny Romero

Amerivespa Winning Scooter Stolen!

[As seen on Craigslist:  http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/749609811.html]

La Lone Sirena Vaquera (The Mermaid Cowgirl px150) belonging to Dawn Brooks (Secretary of VCOA) of San Antonio, was a winner at the 2007 Amerivespa in Seattle.  Unfortunately, on Wednesday, June 25th, this beautifully-painted scooter, along with the rare ‘81 Allwyn Push blue Lambretta, were stolen from Dawn.  According to SAPD, they belive that the scooters are still in San Antonio somewhere. It is believed that the scooters were loaded up in a 70’s copper/tan custom painted pick-up truck.  If you have any information pertaining to the theft of these scooters, please call 210-380-4587 (there is an unspecified reward).  Also, you can help Dawn in recovering her scooters simply by posting the sign below (*Click on pic to enlarge and print).  To see more detailed pics of the two scooters, please read on…–Lorenzo 

Poster courtesy of Dawn Brooks

Mission Accomplished!

Buddy and Bob finally arrived today in Times Square, New York City, NY.  They posted for this photo with Piaggio USA president Paolo Timoni.  To read about their adventures, go HERE. –Lorenzo

Photo:  http://www.noagelimitpiaggio.us/

From The Vault–Amerivespa ‘07 Video

After much delay, I give you the first in a series of “From The Vault” Amerivespa ‘07 videos.  First, I want to give thanks to RG, for without his excellent technical assistance and perseverance, these videos would have never seen the light of day.  And secondly, to those nice people everywhere whom have waited patiently for the unveiling of these videos for the past year (especially you, Orin), I would like to say “The wait is over!”

In the video which you’re about to see, one of the true hidden jewels of Amerivespa is revealed.  During this informative tech session, attendees of Amerivespa get a rare chance to watch and interact with factory-trained technicians as they work on these Vespa machines. To me, that is one of the many real perks for going to Amerivespa!  Wanna go?!  Pre-registration for Amerivespa ‘08 ends today so why wait!?–Lorenzo