SCOOTING AT AMERIVESPA 2010This is has been a really cool experience so far. The travels of our good friends at Kymco were amazing as they recalled hail, rain, weird weather, and all sorts of interesting characters on their SCOOT 2 Texas Adventure.Make sure to read up about it online at: http://kymcousa.blogspot.com/2010/05/scoot2tx-ride-day-6-final-day.htmlThis year over 400 registrations meant a good display of scooters. Unlike...

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We'll our first day of Amerivespa 2010 is going great. Finally found the guys from Kymco, visited the Alamo, had lunch with the biggest guys in the Scooter press core and got to drive around with the one and only Pistol Pete.Check out some of the video from today at Amerivespa 2010. We've seen all sorts of scooters even grey market ones like a BMW C1, Peugeot, Genuine Stella, some tricked out Zoomers...

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VOG 260 UPGRADES ARE IN STOCKYou need to check out the new TK exhaust, Variator, and springs that have arrived at MRP!SCOOTER NINJA SLIDERS IN STOCK FOR LINHAI 260cc SCOOTERSROKETA 250B VOG 260 AEOLUS 260 DIAMO 260Linhai Znen Xingyue SUNRIGHT SOLD BY MANY NAMESGET THE VARIATOR IN STOCKhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-3Qb7jXLXgCHECK OUT THIS COOL VIDEO FROM SCOOTERTRONICSJCL GLIDER ITA260 THIS LINHAI HAS A LOT OF NAMEShttp://w...

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Wow, the phones have started ringing, and stores we haven't heard from in 3 years are calling. Thats a good sign the industry is coming back.I haven't had time to answer any emails on Youtube or to talk about consumer questions, but here are some I've been getting in the inbox.This weeks roundup.Question:I have a 2008 Andretti M50 and I'm in need of a complete Throttle Assembly and also the throttle cable assembly. Can I get...

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Martin Racing Performance, supplier of racing components for scooters, ATVs and go-karts, has signed a cooperation agreement with PUMA CYCLES a direct distributor of ZNEN China. The deal will have MRP develop a wide range of exclusive racing parts and accessories for PUMA-built vehicles and have MRP offer dealers technical support. MRP also will assist with joint product development, suggesting changes to the PUMA product line...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf2AE423B2Q&feature=player_embeddedEvery scooter is someones first ride, we help the dealers and consumers find those hard to find parts. Doesn't matter what brand it is, we've been doing the Chinese scooter parts thing since 2004 so we can help you find the right part.Sometimes you have to do the research before going to the store. Again, its a matter of time and the store wants to know it will...

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Kymco just put up some great videos on the way to Amerivespa make sure to follow them on Guidos blog: http://blog.guidoebert.com/He's got a day by day account of whats going on. If that wasn't the coolest thing in Scootering in the USA then check out Kymco who has a professional film crew following their adventure. Seriously, they are really leaving Honda and Yamaha in the dust when it comes to serious Scooter marketing in the...

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I've talked about it before, but here is another series of videos and clips on the ZTR Clutch and ToolsNext month we will be shipping out the new ZTR-MRP 250cc Springs for the Buggies and GoKarts available only from MRP. These are fanstastic new springs developed by both companies. We believe in bringing back manufacturing jobs to America and part of that push is promoting ZTR. We like the brand and we like the new exclusive items...

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I often get questions like who tests the TK exhausts. Well the company has been in business for 40 years, they sponsor a ton of racers, but if thats not sufficient check out this great vid online of the owner of the company testing a Tmax 500cc on the dyno.http://www.youtube.com/user/frangct#p/u/4/lsiWeT-MH3QTo read more about them visit their website http://www.turbokit.netNow where can you buy a...

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Thursday May 27th will be the start of Amerivespa this year in San Antonio, TX. I usually go to only one or two rallies to meet with store owners each year. My first rally was in 2001 Mile High in Denver which was the biggest I had seen, I returned the following year because I had such a good time. Then every year I would pick a local or regional one to attend picking something different. Not all rallies are big sometimes only...

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More on our series of explanations on Shaving ( how to cut down to size a slider to use in a lower torque combo setting say 24 X 18 inside a 23 X 18 ATV or Buggy for more power ) and Splicing ( mixing and matching same size say 20 X 17 but with three or two weights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AqEMyQL8QcIf you have a Kinroad 250cc hands down the best thing you can do is upgrade to a TM51 it has been specifically designed for...

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Mad Props to Guido for following the stories our segment of the industry cares about. Scooters often get ignored in the motorcycle press. Once a year we get a special issue or two and its usually about gas prices or how everyone is getting rich. Guido has always taken it to the next level. This week I have to send a mass shout out to him because he did two things.First he broke the United Motors auction story. Hyosung really needs...

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We as an industry have the power to stop the Zombies!I mean the Zombie companies and their followers in some cases the guys working from a garage at home drop shipping scooters, parts, atvs, gokarts without a mechanic, license, or the expenses my dealers have to endure to stay in business. They are cannibalizing the legitimate stores that have been in business for 30 years or more. I think stores or at least dealers with a sense...

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Well it was about time. Today we got a huge delivery of backordered items, bear with us as we unload, load, and put up online.New items for Vespa, Zongshen, Piaggio, Aprilia, GY6. Backordered stuff like 125cc CDIs, throttle cables, pistons, all being put into the system.We're expanding. It's a slow but fun process.We also have some new partners in our quest to be the best we can be so I will be sending out some emails to the dealers.I...

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A pioneer in the world of American Scooters has left us, My good friend Peter Warrick was 62 years old when he died yesterday May 17, 2010 much too young and still had a lot left to accomplish. This morning I found out and before I knew it my phone was ringing off the hook so I guess its not a secret anymore. I'm still kind of in shock about the whole thing.I'm hoping the family has time to grieve...

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A couple of years ago we started pimping out our scooters with LEDs. We displayed some at our booth at the 2005 Dealer Expo. Since then we've seen a lot of companies jump in the market and thanks to new suppliers we've expanded our selection to included SN, Buzztronics, Light Grip among others. The Buzztronics LEDs are awesome we really like the FLEX STRIP which are 24 super bright LED''s formed in a durable, weather and shock...

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So far this year MRP has been in the league with the big boys. Racing seems to be all the rage again!Northeast!First up is the longest running team we've sponsored "Team Scootertronics" the best known team in the Southeast Mike and Tommy Thunder out there every single weekend trying out new tricks. We've mentioned them before the guys are serious about racing. Since 2006 MRP has been sponsoring these cool cats out on the track....

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We'll I get this question every day. The easiest way is to find the part you need online and then find a local or online dealer from this link that can help you.http://www.martinracingdealer.com/locator/index.phpGet the part numbers here before calling the shop.http://www.martinracingdealer.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=Manuals.htmThanks to 2strokebuzz.com for mentioning us this week.Every scooter is somones first ride, we help the...

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MRP now has the CF MOTO UTV and ATV 500cc Variators in stock.Clutches, Springs, Sliders, and More for your CF-MOTO 500ccTK IN THE HOUSE!Call us to...

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Well funny how things work out. I've always said it has to be a level playing field for the manufacturers. It isn't fair to a brand like Kymco, CF MOTO, and others.I mean better late than never. The mainland factories need to learn there is a certain way of doing things.From DealerNews.comGoldenvale Executives Admit FraudBy Joe DelmontTwo top executives of Goldenvale, Inc., one of the leading us importers...

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