Tuesday, 27 October, 2015 by Alan Hearnshaw
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Just when you thought your scooter was stylish enough, well-known Italian designer Georgio Armani (yes, they of the elegant purses—bring on the wisecracks) has teamed up with Piaggio to create a special edition scooter for the fashion conscious rider.
Saturday, 10 October, 2015 by Alan Hearnshaw
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I’m a gadget freak. There, I’ve admitted it. I embrace technology. So it should come as no surprise to learn that if you tell me me about some technology that will help to keep us scooter riders safe, I’ll be all ears. Such was the case today when I learned that BMW are offering optional Side View Assist on their C650 GT and C650 Sport scooters.
Monday, 8 June, 2015 by Alan Hearnshaw
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I was happy to recently be asked to provide some safety tips for new scooter riders on Bennett’s Insurance’s new Moped & Scooter Ownership Guide.
The guide is a worthwhile read if you’re new to the scooter world, or thinking of entering it. Among other things, it covers licensing requirements for the UK, clothing, buying your first bike, buying electric bikes, resources and, of course, safety! Check it out here!
Friday, 12 December, 2014 by Alan Hearnshaw
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Honda has issued a recall for 10,076 Grom motorcycles and Forza scooters. The recall is due to fuel system problems.
There is a resin bracket inside the fuel pump, which may swell and lead to a fuel pump failure.
The vehicles involved are: 2014 Grom 125 manufactured between 12th June, 2013 and 24th September 2014. The Forza scooters are models NSS300 and NSS300A manufactured between the 18th of June, 2013, and the 21st of May, 2014.
Honda will be notifying owners, and offering a free replacement fuel pump, or owners may contact Honda on: 1-310-783-2000
Honda’s reference number for this recall is: JL1 NSS300 (Forza) and JL2 Grom (Grom125)
Wednesday, 10 December, 2014 by Alan Hearnshaw
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Is this the shape of things to come?
A university in southern Taiwan has unveiled its first hydrogen-powered electric scooter.
Called the “Pegasus One”, its maiden run consisted of 80km (50 miles), but the estimated range is easily double that,
Continue Reading...Monday, 8 December, 2014 by Alan Hearnshaw
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A very encouraging initiative came from the Motorcycle Industry Association and the Association of Chief Police Officers today.
Realising the Motorcycling Opportunity; A motorcycle safety and transport policy framework was devised in response to the slow-down in crash statistics for motorcycles and scooters in the UK.
Continue Reading...Wednesday, 26 November, 2014 by Alan Hearnshaw
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Kudos to Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. They have opened their second traffic training park in Delhi to promote safe riding on Delhi’s busy roads.
The traffic training park, which is spread across some 1,172 square metres, is staffed by Honda’s expert safety instructors, and teaches riders from the age of thirteen to experience and handle over one hundred possible road dangers.
The park also caters to teaching younger riders from age nine to twelve on imported Honda CRF-50 bikes.
Mr. Yadvinder S. Guleria, Vice President-Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd, said, “For us, most overwhelming was the enthusiastic response of Delhi women who came forward and enrolled themselves to learn 2 wheeler safe riding program. From 18 year old college students to 45 plus home-makers and working women, over 2100 females enrolled in our Delhi traffic park. To facilitate the same Honda has launched Dream Riding – a safe riding initiative exclusively for females.”Good for you, Honda. This is something that would help immensely in other countries as well.
Friday, 22 August, 2014 by Alan Hearnshaw
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I’d like to take a moment to thank my readers for the great response I have received to the launch of Proficient Scootering - A Comprehensive Guide to Safe, Efficient and Enjoyable Scooter Riding.
It is currently ranked number 2 in the Amazon Best Sellers Rank for the motorcycle category. I am humbled and grateful. My greatest reward would be to help people be safer out there.
Sunday, 17 August, 2014 by Alan Hearnshaw
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I’m very excited to announce that, after two years quietly writing and re-writing behind the scenes, drawing countless diagrams, and taking photographs, “Proficient Scootering” is available now for all the popular e-readers!
For those who prefer a traditional book, a print version is available as well!
I wish to thank all who prompted me to create this work. It has been a labour of love. I excitedly let it out into the world. Fly my pretties!
Take a look at the Book page for more details.
Friday, 20 April, 2012 by Alan Hearnshaw
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Domino’s Pizza in the Netherlands were apparently worried about the issue of safety with their electric scooters being too quiet on the road.
Their solution has to be heard to be believed.
This could be a worrying trend – particularly with the questionable names of some Chinese restaurants!
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