You will not believe this but I was just enjoying a quiet drink with some mates in a local bar last night when some one managed to take a photo of me and get it on a website. It looks like Samsung are asking people to send in pictures from a number of clubs and [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Advice for new scooter riders
Posted by Delrond in October 29th 2007
Are you new to the world of scooters, or just bought a scooter and a little scared? Well just follow these rules and you will be a little safer!
Be aware of what is going on around you at all times! Is that bus just about to turn left?
Drive defensively and regard every car and road [...]
I signed up for PPP!
Posted by Delrond in October 29th 2007
In order to help pay the hosting cost of running this blog, I decided to make money by using PayPerPost.com. One of the benefits of Payperpost is that it allows me be give a fair review about a product. I personally only look at products that either:
a) Interest me
b) [...]
Piaggio just sent me this email
Posted by Delrond in October 26th 2007
Ever wished you could escape the congested trains and buses and queues of traffic? Take flight away from it all with the stylish Piaggio Fly or Piaggio Zip and experience the fun and freedom of two-wheel travel.Piaggio Fly
Priced at just £1,811 with two years warranty, one-year roadside assistance and a FREE top box, the Piaggio [...]
Vespa S
Posted by Delrond in October 25th 2007
The Vespa S is the brand new Piaggio Vespa to hit the market. My first emotion is Wow - and the next feelings I feel border on the erotic. The one thing that is noticeable to even the lay man is how small this scooter is. Compared to previous Scooters - the Vespa S [...]
Woodgas Camp Stove
Posted by Delrond in October 24th 2007
The Woodgas Camp Stove is a unique new biomass cook stove for camping, backyard grilling and other recreational use. This stove is environmentally friendly, ultra-clean burning and uses ‘free’ fuels that nature provides.
I managed to try this camp stoves on my last holiday and I have to say I am impressed. Some of [...]
Vespa or Buddy?
Posted by Delrond in October 24th 2007
Question:
While I am captivated with Vespas, the Buddy seems to be a better deal, and I also like the placement of lights on the handlebars. It seems that this would be very useful for visibility. Does anyone who is familiar with both have any input on this? It just seems reasonable. Any other strong feelings [...]
Homemade helicopter made from old motorcycle parts
Posted by Delrond in October 23rd 2007
Whilst I have seen many “custom” motorbikes made by entrepreneurial Indians made from the parts of old motorbikes, I have never seen a helicopter made from motorbike parts!
Mubarak Muhammad Abdullahi in Northern Nigeria has managed to used salvaged motorcycle parts to create a working helicopter. Mubarak is a physics undergraduate at the local university and [...]
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I am going to India!
Posted by Delrond in October 22nd 2007
Finally I get to see the country where scooters are taking over as the main form of transport. This holiday has been planned for some time - but we have finally secured dates. It will just be me and the wife and we are going on the first day of December. Don’t worry - [...]
London has slowest traffic in Europe
Posted by Delrond in October 22nd 2007
One of the main reasons I switched to using my Vespa full time as my commuting vehicle was traffic! Now a report has shown that the average speed in London is 12mph! Now I am no expert but I am sure that you can do more than 12mpg in a Horse and Cart. It seems [...]
