Presenting a Kick Scooter For Everyone

!±8± Presenting a Kick Scooter For Everyone

Kick scooters were first created out of the need for kids to find something else to play with. It was invented by using roller skate wheels and putting them to a plank of wood creating something that is very much similar to a skateboard. The handle was made out of a 2 x 4 piece of wood and the handlebars were made out of either a split 2 x 4 or a pipe that was attached to the top of the handlebars.

You can propel the scooter to move forward by pushing off the ground with one foot while the other foot remains on the board.

It took awhile for the kick scooters to pick up since it was not that durable. The bicycle and skateboard had then become more popular. It was only in 1990 when Wim Ouboter saw the need and created a sturdier version of the push scooter for his sister whose one leg was shorter than the other. She couldn't ride a bike but could push off a scooter. His company in Switzerland is known as Micro Mobility Systems which created the Micro Skate Scooter carried in the US under Razor USA.

Razor USA, which is synonymous with the name scooter, made the first aluminum version in the US. They modernized the kick scooter and made it more stable and stylish with different colors. They have the two wheelers and three wheelers series for kids 5 years old and older and yet another series for kids 8 years and older. Another major brand, the Toucan Kick Scooter comes with 21 inch wheels that lets you fly off with just one kick.

The newer styles of kick scooters are quiet, with polyurethane wheels, rear fender brake, hand brakes, shock absorbing system, hollow steering shaft and slip-proof handle grips. Many are sleek, foldable and can easily be carried in a bag or brought indoors. There are adult foldable versions too like the Xootr that are made of sturdier parts and have a wider and longer deck to stand on, hand brake and larger wheels. Racing scooters use bicycle wheels and cannot be folded while there are versions that are used for off-road use called Mountain Scooter. A couple of years ago, Nextsport came up with Fusion, a four wheel scooter which is heavier and bigger but more stable than Razor or Micro.

More surprisingly, kick scooters have become more than just a toy. It now comes with double rear wheels and is being used in the industrial by workers and staff in plants, hospitals, airports for extra mobility in sprawling buildings and facilities.

Kick scooters are not recommended not just to provide fun for kids and adults alike but for those short trips which might require walking as it is very much faster. Some types can even be folded to the size of a briefcase which can be taken on a bus or taken to your office. You can go from home to bus stop, hop on the bus with your foldable scooter then get off the bus and scooter your way from bus stop to office or anywhere you might want to go.

Whatever your preference might be, there is a kick scooter for everyone.

Presenting a Kick Scooter For Everyone

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A Triumph Rocket Three In The Pyrenees

!±8± A Triumph Rocket Three In The Pyrenees

Last September me and eight friends decided to go on a motorcycle tour, travelling from Reading in the UK down through France and over the Pyrenees into Spain. We were going via Andorra then down for a day's rest in Barcelona before travelling across northern Spain to Santander where we were going to take the ferry back to England.

Our party consisted of a number of different machines, two Honda Deauvilles, a BMW GS 1200, a Honda Hornet, a Kawasaki ZX 9, a Bimota SP6, a BMW R1150RT and me on my Triumph Rocket Three.

I had bought the Rocket Three just two months before leaving for this trip and had only covered 345 miles on it prior to the 2200 miles we were planning for the trip. To this end I had a number of extras fitted to the bike, including fog lamps, heated grips, a small summer screen, a backrest and sissy bar, fuel gauge and clock, leather panniers, and a riders backrest. Of all the above options it turned out that the best accessories I had had fitted were the heated grips and the riders backrest.

The 2.3 L Rocket is an amazing bike to ride. You can ride it in a very relaxed manner if you want to, but on the big open French motorways you have the opportunity to really open the engine up, which is like being kicked in the back with a sledgehammer. Therefore the backrest is a really good idea as you feel that you are actually apart of the machine not to mention the fact that you no longer feel that you are having to cling on to the handlebars for dear life!

The ride from the ferry down to Millau had been mostly on these main routes, however Millau was today are starting point for our Pyrenees mountain phase with a stopover in Andorra. It had taken as three days to reach Millau, and the third day had been a ride through torrential rain. The third day had also see us reach heights of over 1600 m which meant a reduction in temperature and combined with being soaking wet meant that the heated grips were a real comfort.

As we headed into the Pyrenees themselves the roads are quite easy, with sweeping bends combined with long straights through farm country. The entire time one is gaining altitude and the farm country changes to sparsely inhabited mountain areas with the roads becoming a series of bends with little or no straight sections. Given that the bends are generally lined by cliff faces on one or both sides it is virtually impossible to know whether or not the bends tightens or straightens.

On a sports bike this is difficult enough, but on the vast Rocket it becomes very difficult indeed. I knew the Rocket would not be the best handling bike in the mountains, but I was unprepared for how difficult it would be.

My Rocket was the Classic version, i.e. with foot boards. I have never owned a cruiser before and maybe it was poor riding technique but I found that to corner sharply in the manner required on mountain roads meant that I was literally pushing down on one side of the handlebars whilst lifting up on the other side to make the turns. The result was that after about three quarters of an hour's riding in the mountains my triceps were becoming quite painful and I was being left behind by the rest of the group.

The Rocket is a fantastic bike on the open road and even minor country lanes; it had also been fantastic in the wet, completely planted and stable even when overtaking large trucks which inspired confidence. However, I was completely embarrassed in the mountains as I simply could not maintain any sort of speed. As I have said, this may simply be to a lack of experience writing this type of motorcycle, but I reached our hotel in Andorra that night having already decided that the next day I would simply take the dual carriageway to Barcelona and let the others have their fun in the mountains.

A Triumph Rocket Three In The Pyrenees

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The Glamour Of Honda Scooters

!±8± The Glamour Of Honda Scooters

"Old is Gold", the saying goes apt with the Honda motor scooters. The name Honda depicts a certainty and a trust. Let it be the steel framed model of 1950 or a today's hip-hop model; Honda has always been a part of evolutionary motor technique.

In those days of 1950s, people used to fantasize roaming through those plash Rome's streets as the Hondas then were developed with the idea of Italian Vespa. The advantage of those steel models was that they were more sturdy and capable of bearing the harsh impacts. However they were not good for your pockets as they used to consume fuel very much. The Honda Company came into loss after mid-1960s, because of lowered customer demand. This unfortunately stopped its production.

Aero 50, that was launched in 1983 however proved extremely lucky for Honda and it swept the world. There was a big hiatus in between but the new model became the talk of the town and a rave especially among teenagers. The round steel frame was changed to give it a sleeker look. Sharper features made it look terrific. To make the Honda Motor scooter more customer friendly, it was redesigned with light materials sufficient to bear body weight. The company also reduced the production cost and also designed to consume less fuel. The ride on Aero 50 was a smoothest, no doubt!
However, the power and pick up problems continued to haunt Honda till 1990s. Even the speed was not satisfactory.

This led the sleek model to another height. In 1990s, the idea of "Muscle scooter" had come into Honda. It was a combination of scooter and crotch rocket. To develop it further, some features of motorcycle were added like double exhaust, double and recessed seat arrangement. The floorboard was a little bit raised to have more comfort. Now the Honda got that real appeal that every boy or girl would cherish.

As we are merging into the 21st century, Honda has further elaborated its research and added some unique features to the existing models. To combine the features of 1950s model and that of 1990s was definitely a trick! This gave the scooter further sophisticated and bold look. Floorboards are a bit lowered, shortened the seats and raised handlebars. There was a lot of adage to the color of Honda. Besides the normal hues, bold reds, regal purples, deep blues and effervescent greens gave it a glitterier look. It also added to the elegance. Also, earthy oranges, golden yellows and rich browns made their entry converting into a scooter of everybody's choice.

Thus, Honda created a mark for itself in the rush of other competitors. It is no less than a revolution in itself. Having gained an accolade of easy maintenance, the Hondas will continue to shine as a reliable and powerful scooter that is a necessity in today's fast paced world!

The Glamour Of Honda Scooters

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What to Look For in a Used ATV

!±8± What to Look For in a Used ATV

Some people have the luxury of being able to afford a brand new ATV. Not all of us have the cash or the credit to expend on such a purchase. If you are considering buying a used ATV, there are a few things you should be sure to check out. Even if it is used, you still want to make sure you are buying a safe and sound running ATV.

By carefully checking over any used vehicle, whether an ATV or a car, you can often make an extremely good purchase by buying used. Your first option is to take it to a qualified mechanic. This is very important when buying from an individual owner and not a dealership. Try to find a mechanic who specializes in the type of vehicle you are considering purchasing. Having a mechanic go over the ATV can put you out of pocket anywhere from 0 and up. If you don't want to spend any money up front, here are some things you should look for when giving the prospective ATV the once over.

Look carefully at the plastic fenders and check for any cracks or breaks in the plastic. If they are broken or cracked, they will need to be replaced. Replacement fenders for any ATV are very expensive. The condition of the plastic will also give you a good idea about how the ATV was treated, rough or well cared for.

Check the headlights to make sure they turn on and work well. Make certain that the lens covers are intact with no cracks, chips or breaks. Look at the seat and make sure it isn't worn out or ripped. One again, any replacement parts aren't going to be cheap.

Check the undercarriage. You may have to get some help to get the front end onto jack stands or a lift to do this. Look closely at the frame, looking for any cracks or dents in the framework. Also look for rust. As you can imagine, heavy rust is not a good sign.

Check the bike for play in the wheels. Play in the wheels can be a bad sign, indicating wheel bearings or ball joints that need replacing. Also check for play in the handlebars and steering column. Be sure to go over the tires and wheels, looking for plugs or bent rims. Make sure the bike still has good tire rubber. If it doesn't, the tires will be needing replacing soon which can be very costly.

Look at the rubber grips on the handlebars and make sure they aren't dry rotted or torn. It may seem like a small thing, but you might be shocked at what replacement handlebar grips cost for an ATV. I got lucky and found a set of quality bicycle grips that fit on my ATV handlebars perfectly. It was a savings of for me, so don't laugh.

Be sure to pull out the dipstick and have a look at the oil. It should be clean and not thick like sludge. If it's thick and nasty, you are probably going to buy yourself a heap of motor problems. Check that the air filter and air box aren't full of dirt and dust. If the air filter hasn't been changed regularly, the bike may have gotten excessive dirt into the air chamber.

You can get a good deal on a used ATV that will serve you well, if you use caution and common sense when making a decision on which bike to buy. Just check out everything you possibly can, or even better, have a mechanic look at the bike as I suggested at the beginning.

What to Look For in a Used ATV

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