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NYCS Down Under

NYCS spends a few days in Sydney and Melbourne and checks out the local scooter scene past and present. Click on inside to read up and see some snaps.

Winter Neglect: A Costly Proposition

Yes, it’s nice outside. But will it last? It’s time to start thinking about your snowy weather strategy. Click on inside to find out why leaving your bike to the elements may not be the best strategy.

US Scooter Sales On The Rise Again

After a rocky couple of years scooter sales in the US are seeing sales on the up-and-up once again as gas prices rises. Summer 2011 figures are just in and, from a scooterist’s perspective, there’s plenty to be happy about again.

NYCS Visits The Petersen Museum

This Labor Day weekend, Paul headed to LA to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum’s incredible exhibit of every imaginable scooter from the past hundred years.

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Around The Web

[Posted by Paul | 21 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 289 views]
Sex Is No Accident, But A Vespa May Help

MTV Germany are running a series of “Sex Is No Accident” ads informing the German youth on the benefits of wearing a condom. Each ad shows a protagonist accidentally finding themselves in the arms of another.

Deals On Wheels

[Posted by Paul | 21 Dec 2011 | One Comment | 267 views]
Today On CraigsList: 2008 Kymco People 150

Ah, the Kymco People. This poor CraigsList seller doesn’t seem to be able to attract a buyer in a sea of Vespa love. And that’s a shame, because the People is a well regarded, reliable, and well reviewed scooter.

Restoration And Maintenance

[Posted by Paul | 15 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 289 views]
Let There Be Light (And Less Smoke)

The Jet 200 finally gets a long overdue overhaul, with the added benefit of lights that actually illuminate for a change.

Deals On Wheels

[Posted by Paul | 29 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 520 views]
Today On CraigsList: 2009 Vespa S150

Today on CraigsList, local scooterist Melissa is selling her beautiful 2009 Vespa S150. Her loss could be your gain and ready to ride through the Winter or in readiness for the 2012 riding season.

Scooter Culture

[Posted by Paul | 2 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 432 views]
Scooter Stocking Stuffers: Twenty Five Scooter Drawings

With Halloween behind us, it’s time to start turning our collective attention to the holiday season, and the season means presents. Scottish artist Christine Berrie has a beautiful scooter print available in a limited edition.

Restoration And Maintenance

[Posted by Paul | 2 Nov 2011 | No Comment | 335 views]
Swapping The Battery On A Vespa GTS

Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a grease monkey when it comes to your modern Vespa, it’s useful to get comfortable with some basic maintenance tasks like prepping your scooter for the Winter.

Scooter Culture

[Posted by Paul | 19 Oct 2011 | No Comment | 424 views]
Stone Roses Reunite, Tickets Go On Sale Friday

The music news continues this week with the news that scooter culture favorites, The Stone Roses have done what many (including the band) said would never happen – they’ve reformed as the original line-up. Tickets for their debut gig in Manchester go on sale Friday.

Scooter Culture

[Posted by Paul | 19 Oct 2011 | No Comment | 446 views]
British Mod Revival Documentary

Sure it’s recorded off-screen but if you’re a fan of Mod and scooter culture, it’s easy to forgive picture quality to get an opportunity to digest a nice overview of the late Seventies, early Eighties mod revival in the UK.

Scooter Culture

[Posted by Scott | 19 Oct 2011 | No Comment | 815 views]
The Who / Vespa Celebrate Upcoming Quadrophenia “Director’s Cut”

The Who have announced that their classic scooter culture album, Quadrophenia is finally getting the deluxe back-catalog treatment and Vespa is joining forces with the band to celebrate.

Scootering In NYC

[Posted by Paul | 28 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 739 views]
Spotted in NYC: Stella Four-Stroke Out In The Wild

Spotted yesterday in Manhattan. One of the first batches of the four-stroke iteration of the successful Genuine Scooter Company Stella.

Deals On Wheels

[Posted by Paul | 22 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 870 views]
Today On CraigsList: 1962 Lambretta TV175

It’s lucky for you that I don’t have $2800 burning a hole in my pocket right now because if I had, I wouldn’t be posting this puppy to the world and would be in the process of snapping it up right now.

Restoration And Maintenance

[Posted by Scott | 20 Sep 2011 | 2 Comments | 609 views]
Aftermarket Parts: A Bit Of A Gamble

Scott fits his first after-market part to his vintage Vespa and learns an important lesson about third-party replacement parts and the value of swapping out his girlfriend.