Almost a year ago, I installed a ScootRS electronic ignition kit on my Vespa 150 (VBB), and promised a review. Well, it was a tightened-down clutch away from being finished for a year, but finally on Friday Mike Durso helped me finish the job and, well, it lives!
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Goodbye Sor-ton!
My old friend Kirsten Sorton is moving to NYC next month to go to design grad school at SVA. She’s djing ska with Chuck Wren on Thursday (July 31) at Delilah’s (2771 N. Lincoln). If you know and love Kirsten, stop by and say goodbye and wish her luck.
Scooter Movies on Zee Web!
I’m surprised at the things I find when doing research on the web for work. Here are a few scooter-related movies from STUFFONFIRE FILMS. They’re from 2002 and document King’s Classic, Scooter Rage 16, and Run, Vespa! Run! (Las Vegas). Oh, and you’ll need QuickTime to view them.
Defilers Rally
The Defilers of Antioch, Illinois are having a rally. They announced it only a week ago, the itinerary is vague and riddled with typos, and it starts three days after Slaughterhouse. Yet, chances are it will be the best rally ever. Be afraid.
DOT Certified Electric Scoot Debuts
Skokie-based Electric Vehicle Technologies is introducing the Equinox, “the first all electric, zero-emission DOT compliant motor scooter designed for public roads”. It’s available in 4 colors, and retails for $2799.
Los Corazones Negros rides
los corazones negros (the club formerly known as part of the JKSC) are keeping up their plan to do weekly rides. This weekend is back to the Voodoo King’s weekly vintage hot rod cruise at Woodfire Chicken, then next weekend is the Galewood Ladies BBQ, please RSVP to Deanna or Kristen
A Balding Dovovan and Rookie Superstars Don’t Mix
It’s a new game in the U.S. MLS looks great this year, the U.S. National Team, while losing to Brazil in Europe earlier this year, is going strong in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Unfortunately, they have to face Brazil again this Wednesday to advance and all hopes lie on the balding frat boy, Landon Donovan.
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JKSC up for bids
Aw crap, the Chicago Jedi Knights are for sale on eBay. The new owner better have a good dental plan.
The Hold Steady rocks Us
Today’s song, recommended by Brookespeed: “My name’s Neil Schon but some people call me Nina Simone. Some people call me Andre Cymone.” The Swish (mp3) by the Hold Steady.
Hammerhed Biker Party
Ronn from the Hammerhed Lounge has invited us down to their party on August 9. They’re at 6715 W. Ogden in Berwyn, IL, could this be the Galewood-centric hangout we’ve been looking for?
More Wildcat info
Lee has posted a route map and camping information on the Wildcat 100 site. Grace’s 100/100/100 plans have been dashed for this year, but hopefully someone can pull it off.
DCD Rally Rally
Phil Lombardo’s Denver Custom Rally will debut at Mayhem. Beauty! Can’t wait for the haircut photos. Rumor has it Phil Waters hasn’t cut his hair since last Mayhem, maybe he’s waiting for a Phil Lombardo Kustom Kut.
Ride scooters, play the ponies
2slow2go has organized a ride out to Arlington Park this Sunday, July 20th. General admission is 6 bucks including a race guide and general parking is free. You can bring food in or buy food and beer there. You can not bring liquor or glass in. Bring money if you want to gamble.
Meet at the Starbucks Coffee on the corner of Lawrence and Broadway (Uptown Chicago) at 11:45am, ride leaves at noon. We can meet up with westside or surburban peeps somewhere along Foster or Northwest Highway.
SKELETOR!
Thought you folks might like to see a photo of the inside of Vina.
SKELETOR!
Thought you folks might like to see a photo of the inside of Vina.