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[23 Dec 2010 | No Comment | 613 views]
Winter…for real this time!

When the weather first started to change, I was excited to notice how little I changed my riding habits. Sure, I put on more clothing, but I still had a blast hopping on the scooter and getting to those places I need to go, in style and with a bit of excitement

New To Scooters?

[6 Dec 2010 | One Comment | 659 views]
Taking care of your helmet

We spend a lot of time talking about scooters here at NYCS, but what about the most important piece of equipment on your ride? Click on inside to see what you should know about taking care of your helmet.

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[6 Dec 2010 | No Comment | 761 views]
Beware black ice

With temperatures hovering around freezing now, feeling cold while riding should be the least of your concerns. Read on inside to learn what you should know about black ice.

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[2 Dec 2010 | 4 Comments | 1,338 views]
Buying a scooter without a title

Have you seen the scooter of your dreams but it doesn’t have a title? Scott dives into what’s involved in getting the bike on the road. Are there headaches ahead?

New To Scooters?

[22 Nov 2010 | One Comment | 875 views]
Kick-starting your “Twist n’ Go”

If you’re new to scootering and have a modern bike, you’ll likely have an electronic ignition. But what do you do if that fails? Click on inside to find out.

New To Scooters?

[16 Nov 2010 | No Comment | 604 views]
First colder rides

On a ride a few nights ago, the weather turned cold as soon as the sun went down, leaving me stranded a few miles from home, with only the clothing that had seemed appropriate, when I left the house earlier.

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[3 Nov 2010 | 3 Comments | 972 views]
A lane-splitting virgin no more

Scott finally decides enough is enough and goes for broke with his first lane-splitting experience. Want to know how he got on or what the hell is lane splitting? Read on inside.

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[19 Oct 2010 | One Comment | 1,139 views]
Fashion or Function…or both?

One of the first things we discussed during the Motorcycle Safety Course, was the need for good quality, protective apparel. The question is, how do you balance safety with appropriate dress for a scooter?

New To Scooters?

[15 Oct 2010 | No Comment | 720 views]
Potholes…or Worse

When I first met with Paul about writing for this site, I recall talking with him about what danger on the roads he feared most. His answer: not cabs, not bicyclists, and not unaware pedestrians. His answer was potholes.

New To Scooters?

[15 Oct 2010 | No Comment | 960 views]
Thinking of buying your first scooter?

While we’re coming to the close of 2010′s riding season, if you’re thinking about scootering for the first time next year, Consumer Reports video is a great introduction to the facts.