Las Vegas, Nevada November 1, 2010

NEW TK TURBOJET EVO MODULES SEMA SHOW PREMIER 2010

Premiering for the first time at SEMA 2010 at booth 37045 is the new TK POWER TURBO JET EVO KIT ( http://www.Turbokit.net )
To see video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7KuXjOGeKI

TK EVO EFI Turbo Controllers have an electronic fuel injection management box for some of the first EFI scooters, buggies, and gokarts to hit the US market. If you are using an EFI engine like the new Kymco 500cc or CFMOTO 600 GoKart or a Vespa GT200cc scooter then the TK system has you covered. This year the SEMA show will be showcasing several brands of EFI Karts that use engines from CF MOTO, KYMCO, and Yamaha. “The last few years the SEMA show has become the premier destination for new Go Kart models that is why we are proud to exhibit it at the center of the Buggy World to let enthusiast and dealers find out about this new accessory” commented Joel Martin president of MRP the US distributor for the TK TURBO KIT Kits.

The real technology behind the TK Box is that it functions like a carburetor. It takes the knowledge and experience that many of us have and converts it to a fuel injection interface. The interface makes it easy to tune for different modifications. This unit plugs directly in your factory wiring harness for easy installation.

Benefits include:
• Allows addition of fuel required with engine modifications without upsetting stock fuel map.
• Integrated dials provide easy adjustment and fine-tuning of fuel delivery curve without external programming devices.
• LED lights indicate fuel delivery settings while tuning.
• Won't interfere with Scooter's stock sensors and inputs.
• Up to 15% increase in horse power.
• Fully programmable with simple plug and play installation. Take control of your scooter or buggy no computer needed.
• Over 300 model applications from Ducati to Vespa and Chinese models as well such as CF MOTO now available from Turbo Kit.
• This is a must have item if you have a performance muffler or just want a little more POWER!
A fast seller for any store looking to get into the scooter or buggy market.
Come see it on display at booth 37045 Martin Racing Performance to buy or become a dealer call 305-599-8993 or visit http://www.mrp-speed.com


HOW IT WORKS:
NEW TK EFI EVO MODULES SEMA SHOW PREMIER 2010 we have them for all the buggies from 150cc to 600cc if they are using an EFI engine like the new Kymco 500cc or CFMOTO 600 we also have them for the full maxi scooter lines from Vespa GT200cc all the way to the X9 500cc come see them booth 37045 at the 2010 SEMA SHOW

NEW EFI TK POWER KIT EVO FOR SCOOTERS AND GOKARTS

The easiest way to upgrade your fuel injection system on your bike is now here from TK http://www.TurboKIt.net

• Allows addition of fuel required with engine modifications without upsetting stock fuel map.
• Integrated dials provide easy adjustment and fine-tuning of fuel delivery curve without external programming devices.
• LED lights indicate fuel delivery settings while tuning.
• Won't interfere with Scooter's stock sensors and inputs.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
To fit the TURBOJETk you will need to locate the air temperature sensor (IAT) which is located near the air box on most bikes or behind the dashboard/front headlight
on Ducati bikes (please either check your user manual for the location or contact your reseller or DM Meccanica directly if you have any problems). Disconnect
the plug connectors which are already attached to the IAT and attach the plug connectors of the TURBOJETk
module to the relevant connector of the IAT. The TURBOJETk is now ready to use!
As some motorcycles run richer and others are leaner, we suggest that you start by using the TURBOJETk with the dial set to zero and gradually increase the dial to a higher number until you find the setting which is best for your bike.
A slightly modified engine (sport exhaust, air filter etc.) will generally have a better performance with the dial set around 6 if the bike has an aftermarket exhaust system fitted. A setting between 6 and 7.5 or even 8 can be used when the catalytic converter has been removed. The original standard performance is to be found at zero. If the bike is running richer then the setting
will probably need to be set between 2-4. You will feel from the performance of the motorcycle when the engine is running smoothly and it is not necessary to run a Dyno test.
Please avoid falling into the trap of thinking the higher the number the better the performance as it will vary depending on the bike. If it appears that you are losing the torque when you hit high speeds this most probably means that you have set the TURBOJETk number too high and need to try a lower number. This is another reason why it's better to start with a low number and to gradually turn the dial to a higher number.
The TURBOJETk is waterproof.
If you have any technical problems please contact your reseller.

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The Scooter Maven recently started reconnecting with his past.

I was doing the math in my head and if I counted how many years I've been in the industry I would have to go back to 1995 when I would stop by my fathers repair shop on 12th street, before I started college a new company opened up next to his store called Jincheng Motors USA. It was run by the Villegas family out of Colombia which were assembling Chinese motorcycles and wanted to expand into the USA. Eventually Jincheng would become a company known as United Motors. Around that same time I met someone named Rob Van Winkle who opened a scooter shop next to his bike shop on Lincoln Road on Miami Beach. It was called 2theXtreme and many of the vehicles they rented and sold were provided by my father. One of the brands we rented was a newly formed Jincheng Scooter by UM.

When I was doing research for the US market for a company named Malaguti out of Italy the sales manager for Jincheng / United Motors asked me to check out the Gainesville market for them. See the attached article from the Alligator from 1999.
In my market reports to Malaguti I visited several town from Atlanta to Orlando getting feedback, seeing what Aprilia USA was up to at the time and I got back to everyone who would pay or would listen to my calculations, it didn't hurt that I was working for SONY MUSIC at the time so I traveled to every single top college market from FSU and USF to get music to the college radio stations. So I could produce my market site studies and at the same time get paid ( needles to say the MIC reports were incomprehensible to anyone outside the USA.) My biggest prediction was that I Gainesville would one day be one of the top ten scooter markets in the USA and despite my calculations being off by seven years I was correct. At the height in 2007/2008 there were over 14 stores in the Ocala/Gainesville area. All it took was for gasoline to go up above $3.50 a gallon.

Shortly thereafter I was offered several jobs with Customatix.com, EA Sports, College University.com, StudentU.com, and several other websites. I also looked into the Music Industry and despite getting some awesome job offers with little or no money ( lots of perks ) I passed. A few months later every single one of the companies I just mentioned fired their entire marketing departments, after Sept 11th Sony cut its college marketing department and so did EA Sports, all my friends were gone. The dot com crash ended many of the marketing companies I knew or had worked with and when you're starting out maybe it was a good idea I went left instead of right.

United Motors as a brand is now gone in the USA having closed in Feb 2010. At their height they sold to close to 300 dealers across the country and the last few years expanded into big bikes by buying from S&T Motors / Hyosung. They still manage the brand by charging importers for the branding rights straight out of the factories in China. The family also continues to do well in Colombia while working out of Miami without a warehouse.

I just reached out to Rob aka Vanilla Ice, he's doing extremely well and I'm hoping when he gets back from his new tour he has time to hang out and do an episide of 2Xtreem TV with the Scooter Maven. It's great to see him make a comeback after all these years. He's huge in Europe and Australia. We used to race up and down South Beach on Scooters, it would be fun to do so again.

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NEW TK EFI EVO MODULES SEMA SHOW PREMIER 2010 we have them for all the buggies from 150cc to 600cc if they are using an EFI engine like the new Kymco 500cc or CFMOTO 600 we also have them for the full maxi scooter lines from Vespa GT200cc all the way to the X9 500cc come see them booth 37045 at the 2010 SEMA SHOW

NEW EFI TK POWER KIT EVO FOR SCOOTERS AND GOKARTS

The easiest way to upgrade your fuel injection system on your bike is now here from TK http://www.TurboKIt.net

• Allows addition of fuel required with engine modifications without upsetting stock fuel map.
• Integrated dials provide easy adjustment and fine-tuning of fuel delivery curve without external programming devices.
• LED lights indicate fuel delivery settings while tuning.
• Won't interfere with Scooter's stock sensors and inputs.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
To fit the TURBOJETk you will need to locate the air temperature sensor (IAT) which is located near the air box on most bikes or behind the dashboard/front headlight
on Ducati bikes (please either check your user manual for the location or contact your reseller or DM Meccanica directly if you have any problems). Disconnect
the plug connectors which are already attached to the IAT and attach the plug connectors of the TURBOJETk
module to the relevant connector of the IAT. The TURBOJETk is now ready to use!
As some motorcycles run richer and others are leaner, we suggest that you start by using the TURBOJETk with the dial set to zero and gradually increase the dial to a higher number until you find the setting which is best for your bike.
A slightly modified engine (sport exhaust, air filter etc.) will generally have a better performance with the dial set around 6 if the bike has an aftermarket exhaust system fitted. A setting between 6 and 7.5 or even 8 can be used when the catalytic converter has been removed. The original standard performance is to be found at zero. If the bike is running richer then the setting
will probably need to be set between 2-4. You will feel from the performance of the motorcycle when the engine is running smoothly and it is not necessary to run a Dyno test.
Please avoid falling into the trap of thinking the higher the number the better the performance as it will vary depending on the bike. If it appears that you are losing the torque when you hit high speeds this most probably means that you have set the TURBOJETk number too high and need to try a lower number. This is another reason why it's better to start with a low number and to gradually turn the dial to a higher number.
The TURBOJETk is waterproof.
If you have any technical problems please contact your reseller.

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Make sure to call us we have over 400 ATV and Scooter Tires priced $15 or less SALE GOING ON UNTIL OCT 31 call us or order online now at http://www.mrp-speed.com

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Miami, FL (October 28, 2010) –

BRAND NEW NG DISK BRAKE RACY 1201 X SERIES TO BE PREMIERED AT SEMA SHOW BOOTH 37045

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2BMNQ5uFbw


Martin Racing Performance will be premiering its new line of NG Disk Brakes made exclusively for MRP in the USA. This new line features stainless steel anodized street Race Style Disk brakes for the new custom scooter rider. For over 40 years NG Disc Brake of Spain has manufactured some of the leading disk brakes in the world and now the company is interested in expanding into the “custom” scooter, dirt, mx, and street bike market of the USA.



MRP is exhibiting at the SEMA 2010 Show for the first time for more than 84,500 attendees. MRP is a leader in aftermarket race parts for buggies, sand karts, gokarts, and scooters. “We felt our growing product lines could benefit some of the dealers in attendance and this event would help us reach a new market,” commented Kerwin Vega sales manager for MRP. The booth will be in the Powersports Products section number 37055.

In addition MRP president Joel Martin has been asked to be a guest speaker at the State-of-the-Industry 2010 panel featuring a who’s who of the motorcycle industry presented by Gart Sutton & Associates (GSA). The panel will be taking place at
The Renaissance Hotel on November 2nd.

The MRP booth will feature the latest in Go Kart / Buggy exhausts from Turbo Kit ( www.TurboKit.net ) a global leader in aftermarket exhaust systems for Buggies and will feature their new 500cc CF-MOTO buggy exhaust system as well as several Dirt, MX, and off-road exhaust systems. Turbo Kit has been in business over 40 years and will presenting its new US 2011 lineup at the show.

MRP will also have on display Armadillo Scooter Wear jackets and clothing ( www.ArmadilloScooterWear.com ) interested retailers please stop by to see the latest offerings from the British brand featuring Cordura, D30 shock absorption technology, and 3M protection.



For more information contact www.mrp-speed.com

MRP is the official distributor of NG Disks www.ngbrakedisc.com

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Sucks, like it really does because today I heard from a dealer who just purchased 10 units from another dealer and guess what the company has no parts. Never fear any former Powersports Factory dealer can come to MRP! That is our mission statement to be a third party industry supplier of OEM and Racing parts and let's face it there is nobody in North America with as many scooter parts as we have - PERIOD. Our closest competitor has 3,000 skus our company is well into the 12,000 and rising and this is what we are here for, this is what we were designed for, to rise above these questionable companies that took advantage of the good times, took investors money, trashed Mario Andretti who was probably advised that this was a good licensing revenue generating gig, and now you have 1,000 people out there with bikes without support. We'll we won't abandon you, we will do everything possible to make sure you can get parts for your Andretti or Benelli scooter. www.mrp-speed.com

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Dealer Update Workshops at The 2010 SEMA Show

Gart Sutton, renowned powersports educator and author, will be the lead instructor at the Powersports Dealer Update Workshops during SEMA Show 2010.
Renowned powersports educator and author will be the lead instructor at the Powersports Dealer Update Workshops during SEMA Show 2010.

Powersports dealers should not miss the high-level training from the industry experts Gart Sutton & Associates (GSA). GSA will present ten dedicated powersports workshops during the 2010 SEMA Show on Monday November 1 and Tuesday November 2 at the Renaissance Hotel. The workshops will cover topics including parts and accessories, finance and insurance, sales, service and dealership management.
Powersports dealers that have attended previous training sessions from GSA have this to say about their world-class learning experience:

"We are looking to maybe restructure our department based on information learned at the conference. I have added the GSA web page to my favorites and look forward to learning of the many things that are available to help us grow."
- Deanne Kornacki, State 8 Motorcycles

"The open forum is ideal & makes it enjoyable for everyone!"
- Jonathan Kyle, Bert's Mega Mall

"Gart is awesome."
- Gary Mullen, Bert's Mega Mall

"I don't know where to begin with how amazing Gart's class was. .he made a lot of sense of what I already knew and also gave me great ideas on what I can do to improve. It was a new, much-needed change of perspective. I learned so much and am excited to take it all back with me and start using it..."
- Kory Keller, Rob's Performance Motorsports

".Gart's style of teaching is very relaxed and understandable; your format is definitely optimum..."
- John deBernardeaux, Liberty Motorsports

".I am much more confident and have the words that I need to put me in the right situation to succeed with every customer."
- Scott Lynn, Clinton County Motorsports

The workshops will feature keynote luncheon speeches:

· Monday, November 1: Craig Cervenka, OE Relations Manager for PowerSports Network (PSN)

· Tuesday, November 2: Hal Ethington (LightSpeed/ADP), respected industry writer and founder of LightSpeed

Tuesday morning's State-of-the-Industry panel will feature:

· Craig Cervenka: One of the original employees and currently OEM Relations Manager of Powersport Network (PSN) - with over 3,800 dealer-clients, they are a major developer and suppliers of websites and web services to powersports dealers

· Jim Rasmus: Founder and President of Retail Design Associates (RDA) - the most recognized supplier of powersports facility and merchandising design and training)

· Philip McCaleb: Founder and President of Genuine Scooters - "the American Scooter Company"

· Dean Kelly: Associate Publisher of Motorcycle Product News (MPN)

· Joel Martin: President of Martin Racing Performance

Richard Kimes: Director of Marketing for Helmet House, Inc. - a major supplier of aftermarket powersports apparel and accessories
· Troy Billen: National Powersports Manager for the powersports division of McGraw Insurance

· Curtis Conner: CEO of ZiiOS Dealer Management Software Company - he has over 20 years of software development experience and was also a dealer principal for a multi-line dealership - their innovative new software is creating quite a stir in the industry

· Gart Sutton: Industry writer and consultant; founder and President of Gart Sutton & Associates, Inc. - this training, consulting and 20-group services company is recognized as the industry's #1 authority on dealer profitability.

Learn More. Earn More. Powersports Dealer Update Workshops.

Presented by Gart Sutton & Associates
Monday, Nov. 1 - Tuesday, Nov. 2
Renaissance Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada


Registration*: $149

*Includes lunch. Does NOT include required SEMA Show registration of $75.

Visit http://www.SEMAShow.com/PowersportsDealerUpdate for more information and to register.

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So today PSF managed to screw all the Yamati and Benelli owners in North America. Just another sign of what is happening in the US scooter market.

So if you need parts, MRP has them, if you need a gas tank for your defective X50 we can sell you one. No comment from Mario Andretti and Company who probably lost a couple of hundred thousand in worthless stock.

From todays SEC filling

Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company is by letter advising its vendors, suppliers and shareholders that the Company has closed its business due to financial difficulties. The Company has sold the balance of its inventory and has distributed the proceeds to its secured lender. At this time, the Company does not anticipate that there will be any funds available to pay the Company’s unsecured creditors.

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Stay away from Dropshippers like baja motorsports and other Ace brands they ruin the market and have no warranty.

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SEMA SHOW BOOTH, NEW ARMADILLO, AND NEW DISTRIBUTOR via #constantcontact

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October 20, 2010

Armadillo Scooter Wear Launches new jacket models with Viral campaign

New scooter clothing brand Armadillo Scooter Wear have just launched their Fall / Winter 2010 range of scooter wear with a new online viral campaign.

NEW VIDEOS


MAC JACKETS


ALEX


TRAVIS


BETSY



“The idea is that dealers will be able to download videos, edit them or use them as is, and re-upload to the web” commented Joel Martin president of Martin Racing Performance who is the US logistics partner for Armadillo.

“Dealers that would like to download the videos can do so to re-upload them or they can link to our Youtube page.” Further commented Mr. Martin.

You can view the new Viral Promotion by clicking here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJCgZ_xgrIk&feature=channel



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iepi9k0mJCE



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7JVT6SC7gU



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j3Lfb9z54M&feature=channel



The Viral videos will feature all the new models individually and as a group and be available for download from the MRP site for stocking dealers. “We intend to follow this up with aggressive in-store POP D30 marketing as well as our booth at the SEMA Show this year. In addition the company is excited about improvements upon the existing lineup. “New models are using stitched Kevlar as well as Codura linings, some models such as the Camo jacket have been improved and all new 2010 production feature the ability to add back D30 amour ( sold separately ) commented Kerwin Vega sales manager for Martin Racing Performance.





ABOUT ARMADILLO SCOOTER WEAR



With a nod to the original iconic styling that appeals to the modern scooter rider, the clothing

incorporates state of the art technical and protective features, making the new range of jackets

optimum in rider protection. The company has been in the US market since 2008 and has

expanded with MRP so that the US rider can now access its full range of product. MRP will be

honoring any consumer warranties purchased since March 2008 with a copy of the original receipt

from the store. Current Armadillo dealers can purchase from the OEM

www.ArmadilloScooterWear.com or by contacting MRP.



The collection is designed with the

modern scooter, moped, and motorcycle rider in mind including scooter jackets, classic trench

coats, hooded jackets and scooter gloves, the entire collection features d3o body armour.

The Armadillo range of apparel has been designed to suit all riders and climates, from Vespa

enthusiasts to city commuters every garment made carries unique detailing, high tech features

such as removable impact protection elbow and shoulder, under stitching with Cordura, MP3

player with Headphone loop pockets, reflective patching, and d30 armour. The line promotes both

style and safety and thanks to the d30 tech you don’t know its there unless you need it. The New

Spring / Summer 2010 samples will be on display at the Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana Feb

12-15, 2010 at booth 1113.



What is D30?

Under slow rates of movement, the d3o™ CE certified (EN1621-1) pads

provides maximum comfort through softness and flexibility, but when impacted at high speeds

d3o™ displays excellent shock absorption as the Intelligent Molecules inside lock together,

spreading the force over the whole pad. D3o™ completely conforms to your body and remains

almost invisible within your garment, but provides excellent shock absorption when you need it.

For more info visit www.d3o.com



THE ARMADILLO COLLECTION

The range consists of men’s and ladies parkas available in khaki and black, the men’s Soft Shell

Hoody in black, and women’s Funnel Neck Fitted Jacket in red.

The women’s Funnel Neck Fitted Jacket is 100% waterproof and breathable. Its lightweight

quality makes it the ideal companion for the unpredictable spring weather. The wonderfully bright

scarlet material ensures high visibility as well as fitting easily with this year’s colourful

spring/summer collections. And for men who don’t like to think too much about what to put on, the

Soft Shell Hoody is sure to be this season’s key wardrobe staple. Windproof, waterproof and fully

breathable, this summer’s throw over will quickly become any riders ‘old favourite’.

In an industry first, Armadillo Scooter Wear have incorporated removable d3o™ CE certified EN-

1621-1 components into high impact areas of the jacket and

trousers. d3o™ is a material already used in snow and riot gear, and contains ‘Intelligent

Molecules’ that flow freely under normal conditions making the material soft, flexible and low

profile, but lock together on shock to absorb the energy from an impact.

The parka range also protects riders from the harshest weather with a total windproof system,

waterproof protection, 3M thinsulate material giving you warmth without bulk, and breathable

Tech3™ fleece inner skin which traps body heat but also allows the body to breathe. To top it all,

the jackets even contain a handy MP3 player pocket so when you’ve parked up, you can plug in.

To become a Dealer Call 305-599-8993 ext 207 or visit

www.MRP-SPEED.com

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State-of-the-Industry 2010 Panel

Presented by Media Partners Motorcycle Product News, SEMA, Gart Sutton & Associates:
GSA is proud to carry on the tradition of the Powersports Dealer Update and is excited to be working with SEMA to bring this to you in 2010. As tradition has it, we will be conducting training workshops designed for dealers and managers, and will be covering the all departments within the dealership.
http://www.semashow.com/main/main.aspx?id=70262

New to the annual Dealer Update is an Industry Panel the morning of Day 2, and two industry keynote speaker lunches. As always, the Dealer Update Workshops are open to powersports dealers only.

Register by October 17th, to receive all of the above at a reduced price.

If you have questions, feel free to contact GSA’s General Manager, Mike Brunken, at mike@gartsutton.com.
Powersports dealers should not miss the high-level training from industry experts Gart Sutton & Associates (GSA). GSA will host 14 dedicated powersports workshops on 11 topics during the 2010 SEMA Show on Monday November 1 and Tuesday November 2 at the Renaissance Hotel. The workshops will cover topics including parts and accessories, finance and insurance, sales, service, dealer websites and dealership management.
WORKSHOPS:

The workshops will feature keynote luncheon speeches:
• Monday, November 1: Craig Cervenka, OE Relations Manager for PowerSports Network (PSN)
• Tuesday, November 2: Hal Ethington (LightSpeed/ADP), respected industry writer and founder of LightSpeed

Tuesday morning’s State-of-the-Industry panel will feature:
• Craig Cervenka: One of the original employees and currently OEM Relations Manager of Powersport Network (PSN) – with over 3,800 dealer-clients, they are a major developer and suppliers of websites and web services to powersports dealers
• Jim Rasmus: Founder and President of Retail Design Associates (RDA) – the most recognized supplier of powersports facility and merchandising design and training)
• Philip McCaleb: Founder and President of Genuine Scooters – “the American Scooter Company”
• Dean Kelly: Associate Publisher of Motorcycle Product News (MPN)
• Richard Kimes: Director of Marketing for Helmet House, Inc. – a major supplier of aftermarket powersports apparel and accessories
• Troy Billen: National Powersports Manager for the powersports division of McGraw Insurance
• Curtis Conner: CEO of ZiiOS Dealer Management Software Company - he has over 20 years of software development experience and was also a dealer principal for a multi-line dealership – their innovative new software is creating quite a stir in the industry
• Joel Martin: “The Scooter Maven” Industry spokesperson and President of Martin Racing Performance. Distributor of OEM and Racing ATV, UTV, Buggy, Go-Kart, Motorcycle, and Scooter parts.
• Gart Sutton: Industry writer and consultant; founder and President of Gart Sutton & Associates, Inc. – this training, consulting and 20-group services company is recognized as the industry’s #1 authority on dealer profitability.

Powersports Dealer Update Workshops
Presented by Gart Sutton & Associates
Monday, Nov. 1 – Tuesday, Nov. 2
Renaissance Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

Registration*: $149
*Includes lunch. Does NOT include required SEMA Show registration of $75.
Visit www.SEMAShow.com/PowersportsDealerUpdate for more information and to register

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October 20, 2010

Armadillo Scooter Wear Launches new jacket models with Viral campaign

New scooter clothing brand Armadillo Scooter Wear have just launched their Fall / Winter 2010 range of scooter wear with a new online viral campaign.

“The idea is that dealers will be able to download videos, edit them or use them as is, and re-upload to the web” commented Joel Martin president of Martin Racing Performance who is the US logistics partner for Armadillo.


“Dealers that would like to download the videos can do so to re-upload them or they can link to our Youtube page.” Further commented Mr. Martin.

You can view the new Viral Promotion by clicking here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJCgZ_xgrIk&feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iepi9k0mJCE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7JVT6SC7gU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j3Lfb9z54M&feature=channel


The Viral videos will feature all the new models individually and as a group and be available for download from the MRP site for stocking dealers. “We intend to follow this up with aggressive in-store POP D30 marketing as well as our booth at the SEMA Show this year. In addition the company is excited about improvements upon the existing lineup. “New models are using stitched Kevlar as well as Codura linings, some models such as the Camo jacket have been improved and all new 2010 production feature the ability to add back D30 amour ( sold separately ) commented Kerwin Vega sales manager for Martin Racing Performance.


ABOUT ARMADILLO SCOOTER WEAR

With a nod to the original iconic styling that appeals to the modern scooter rider, the clothing incorporates state of the art technical and protective features, making the new range of jackets optimum in rider protection. The company has been in the US market since 2008 and has

expanded with MRP so that the US rider can now access its full range of product. MRP will be honoring any consumer warranties purchased since March 2008 with a copy of the original receipt from the store. Current Armadillo dealers can purchase from the OEM

www.ArmadilloScooterWear.com or by contacting MRP.

The collection is designed with the modern scooter, moped, and motorcycle rider in mind including scooter jackets, classic trench coats, hooded jackets and scooter gloves, the entire collection features d3o body armour.

The Armadillo range of apparel has been designed to suit all riders and climates, from Vespa enthusiasts to city commuters every garment made carries unique detailing, high tech features such as removable impact protection elbow and shoulder, under stitching with Cordura, MP3 player with Headphone loop pockets, reflective patching, and d30 armour. The line promotes both style and safety and thanks to the d30 tech you don’t know its there unless you need it.

The New Spring / Summer 2011 samples will be on display at the Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana Feb

2011
What is D30?

Under slow rates of movement, the d3o™ CE certified (EN1621-1) pads
provides maximum comfort through softness and flexibility, but when impacted at high speeds

d3o™ displays excellent shock absorption as the Intelligent Molecules inside lock together, spreading the force over the whole pad. D3o™ completely conforms to your body and remains almost invisible within your garment, but provides excellent shock absorption when you need it. For more info visit www.d3o.com


THE ARMADILLO COLLECTION

The range consists of men’s and ladies parkas available in khaki and black, the men’s Soft Shell Hoody in black, and women’s Funnel Neck Fitted Jacket in red.

The women’s Funnel Neck Fitted Jacket is 100% waterproof and breathable. Its lightweight quality makes it the ideal companion for the unpredictable spring weather. The wonderfully bright scarlet material ensures high visibility as well as fitting easily with this year’s colourful spring/summer collections. And for men who don’t like to think too much about what to put on, the Soft Shell Hoody is sure to be this season’s key wardrobe staple. Windproof, waterproof and fully breathable, this summer’s throw over will quickly become any riders ‘old favourite’.

In an industry first, Armadillo Scooter Wear have incorporated removable d3o™ CE certified EN- 1621-1 components into high impact areas of the jacket and trousers. d3o™ is a material already used in snow and riot gear, and contains ‘Intelligent

Molecules’ that flow freely under normal conditions making the material soft, flexible and low profile, but lock together on shock to absorb the energy from an impact.

The parka range also protects riders from the harshest weather with a total windproof system, waterproof protection, 3M thinsulate material giving you warmth without bulk, and breathable Tech3™ fleece inner skin which traps body heat but also allows the body to breathe. To top it all, the jackets even contain a handy MP3 player pocket so when you’ve parked up, you can plug in.

To become a Dealer Call 305-599-8993 ext 207 or visit
www.MRP-SPEED.com

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Martin Racing Performance to Exhibit at 2010 SEMA SHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada



Miami, FL (October 20, 2010) – Martin Racing Performance will be exhibiting at the SEMA 2010 Show for more than 84,500 attendees. MRP is a leader in aftermarket race parts for buggies, sand karts, gokarts, and scooters. “We felt our growing product lines could benefit some of the dealers in attendance and this event would help us reach a new market,” commented Kerwin Vega sales manager for MRP. The booth will be in the Powersports Products section number 37055.

In addition MRP president Joel Martin has been asked to be a guest speaker at the State-of-the-Industry 2010 panel featuring a who’s who of the motorcycle industry presented by Gart Sutton & Associates (GSA). The panel will be taking place at
The Renaissance Hotel on November 2nd.

The MRP booth will feature the latest in Go Kart / Buggy exhausts from Turbo Kit ( www.TurboKit.net ) a global leader in aftermarket exhaust systems for Buggies and will feature their new 500cc CF-MOTO buggy exhaust system as well as several Dirt, MX, and off-road exhaust systems. Turbo Kit has been in business over 40 years and will presenting its new US 2011 lineup at the show.

MRP will also have on display Armadillo Scooter Wear jackets and clothing ( www.ArmadilloScooterWear.com ) interested retailers please stop by to see the latest offerings from the British brand featuring Cordura, D30 shock absorption technology, and 3M protection.





The highlight of the booth will be a brand new Heist 250cc Motorcycle from PIT MOTORS ( www.Pitmotorsltd.com ) as well as new designs being shown for the very first time in the United States.

The show that week includes the AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center, (Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 4); and the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, (Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 5) Dealers who register in advance can attend both events.

About Pit Motors
Pit Motors is quickly becoming the distributor of choice for powersports dealerships nationwide being the exclusive distributor of Cleveland Cycle Works Motorcycles and several brands of electric and gas powered scooters including CPI, QJ, and Linhai. Tel 856/628 4024 Fax 856/628 4443
www.pitmotorsltd.com


About AAPEX
AAPEX is the annual business-to-business trade show representing the global automotive aftermarket and features more than 2,000 exhibitors. For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com.

About the SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Additional details are available at www.semashow.com or www.sema.org, Tel 909/396-0289.

About MRP
The one stop Powersports Supply shop MRP offers exclusive racing parts from top names including Turbo Kit, Scooter Ninja, Namura, and OEM parts for QJ, Vento, Diamo, Italjet, CPI, Linhai, and more. Over 12,000 parts in stock ready to drop ship and supply powersports dealers with all their scooter, buggy, ATV, and GoKart needs. http://www.mrp-speed.com Tel 305/599-8993


State-of-the-Industry 2010 Panel
Presented by Media Partners Motorcycle Product News, SEMA, Gart Sutton & Associates:

Powersports dealers should not miss the high-level training from industry experts Gart Sutton & Associates (GSA). GSA will host 14 dedicated powersports workshops on 11 topics during the 2010 SEMA Show on Monday November 1 and Tuesday November 2 at the Renaissance Hotel. The workshops will cover topics including parts and accessories, finance and insurance, sales, service, dealer websites and dealership management.
WORKSHOPS:

The workshops will feature keynote luncheon speeches:
• Monday, November 1: Craig Cervenka, OE Relations Manager for PowerSports Network (PSN)
• Tuesday, November 2: Hal Ethington (LightSpeed/ADP), respected industry writer and founder of LightSpeed

Tuesday morning’s State-of-the-Industry panel will feature:
• Craig Cervenka: One of the original employees and currently OEM Relations Manager of Powersport Network (PSN) – with over 3,800 dealer-clients, they are a major developer and suppliers of websites and web services to powersports dealers
• Jim Rasmus: Founder and President of Retail Design Associates (RDA) – the most recognized supplier of powersports facility and merchandising design and training)
• Philip McCaleb: Founder and President of Genuine Scooters – “the American Scooter Company”
• Dean Kelly: Associate Publisher of Motorcycle Product News (MPN)
• Richard Kimes: Director of Marketing for Helmet House, Inc. – a major supplier of aftermarket powersports apparel and accessories
• Troy Billen: National Powersports Manager for the powersports division of McGraw Insurance
• Curtis Conner: CEO of ZiiOS Dealer Management Software Company - he has over 20 years of software development experience and was also a dealer principal for a multi-line dealership – their innovative new software is creating quite a stir in the industry
• Joel Martin: “The Scooter Maven” Industry spokesperson and President of Martin Racing Performance. Distributor of OEM and Racing ATV, UTV, Buggy, Go-Kart, Motorcycle, and Scooter parts.
• Gart Sutton: Industry writer and consultant; founder and President of Gart Sutton & Associates, Inc. – this training, consulting and 20-group services company is recognized as the industry’s #1 authority on dealer profitability.

Powersports Dealer Update Workshops
Presented by Gart Sutton & Associates
Monday, Nov. 1 – Tuesday, Nov. 2
Renaissance Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

Registration*: $149
*Includes lunch. Does NOT include required SEMA Show registration of $75.
Visit www.SEMAShow.com/PowersportsDealerUpdate for more information and to register.

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October 2010

Armadillo Scooter Wear New Models

**Armadillo Scooterwear continue to push boundaries**

Classic styling plus ultimate protection - d30, Cordura and 3M

The latest arrivals from Armadillo continue to push boundaries in the scooter clothing market. Combining classic outerwear styles like the M65, single-breasted mac and a 60’s-styled Parka, with cutting edge fabrics, to deliver the ultimate performance jacket for the fashion-conscious scooter rider, this Winter 2010.

New for this season, Armadillo takes on the menswear staple, the M65 (Travis B). The jacket is named after DeNiro’s protagonists in the movie Taxi Driver, Travis Bickle; it’s a style must, for the mean streets of any city.

Technical highlights for the “Travis B” include; Cordura® outer patches on the elbows for abrasion resistance, 3M™ reflective concealed panels for riding at night and waterproof and breathable 5000mm fabric for ultra protection and comfort. The jacket also uses d30, removable armour patches, a unique feature exclusive to all the Armadillo Scooterwear range.

The Travis B, also includes this season’s essential chill-beater, a quilted jacket liner, in white Sherpa fleece.




Additional highlights from Armadillo’s A/W 2010/11 collection include; the Alex, single-breasted mac with adjustable funnel neck collar, giving a super-comfy fit for the mod enthusiast in everyone. And the Betsy motorcycle-style jacket, complete with quilted inner, offering a 2 in 1 jacket, for both on and off the bike this winter.





For a list of retailers and more information on the products, visit armadilloscooterwear.com



To download high resolution pictures follow this link:

Link to file:


http://rcpt.yousendit.com/972801625/e4db66d930e1f36af3115f6d18036dd8






Stylish protection for scooter riders everywhere





Notes to editors:



About Armadillo Scooterwear

Armadillo Scooterwear was launched in Nov 2007 and is headed up by Rupert Findlay and Tim Hebden.
Armadillo Scooterwear was born out of a passion for riding scooters, wanting to wear protective clothing, but not wanting to look like a courier or a biker. Their mission is to provide contemporary clothing for scooter riders; using cutting edge fabrics and innovative detailing we aim to bring the scooter clothing market into the 21st century.

Armadillo are now established in two of the biggest scooter riding capitals in the world France and Italy




Complete collection

· Travis B M65

· Alex – Trench

· Betsy – Field Jacket

· Mens Parka

· Ladies Parka

· Camovision jacket

· City Rider

· Men’s Soft Shell Hoody

· Women’s funnel neck Jacket

· Men’s Classic Macintosh

· Women’s Scarlett Macintosh - red and black

· Mens Waterproof trousers

· Ladies Waterproof trousers

· Spider - Glove

· Mocker

· Boarder

· Vulcan



About d3o™

d3o™ is a patented, shock absorbing material with ‘Intelligent Molecules’ which flow with you as you move but upon shock lock together to absorb the impact energy. d3o™



Jamily design studio

The New collection was conceived and designed by Camilla Taylor, Jamily design studios, ex Puma who works independently for mountain gear worked and specialises in technical outerwear.



For more information go to www.armadilloscooterwear.com or contact

www.mrp-speed.com for distribution in the USA.

Tel 305-599-8993 Fax 305-599-4838



You can purchase Armadillo Scooter Wear in the USA from any stocking Armadillo Dealer listed on the Armadillo website or order at your local Cycle Gear ( www.CycleGear.com )

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http://www.thescooterreview.com/component/content/article/209-armadillo/471-armadillo-city-rider-jacket


I have been eagerly anticipating testing some Armadillo Scooter Wear, I have long been intrigued by its combination of urban style and protective properties... Finally, just the other day a package arrived on the doorstep of TSR HQ containing a City Rider Jacket and the Armadillo Hoodie, as much as I wanted to run away with both of them I decide to delegate some responsibility so Ant will be trying out the Hoodie and I have the City Rider. The timing couldn't have been better as the weather was complete and utter... well let's just say it wasn't much good to keep it G rated. And when a jacket is marketed as Water Proof and Windproof it would be wrong not to abuse it until these claims are proved or disproved. When the forecast says "Weather Bomb" I normally crawl under the covers and set the alarm for a week from now, but for YOU, our faithful reader I waited till the middle of the night (colder that way) and ventured out into the pouring rain for a 40 minute round trip wearing just the City Rider with a grey cotton tee underneath. Yes I wore pants too but that isn't really relevant to the story?

I am very happy to report that the City Rider more than exceeded my expectation I remained warm, dry and very happy. I can say that I did not trial the impact absorption properties of the d3o™ armour or the abrasion resistance of Taslon outer because fortunately I didn't crash however from everything I have seen both should be spectacular



The d3o™ armour is one of the coolest materials on earth, it has incredible properties including impact absorption and flexibility, the raw material, which the jacket came with a pot of to play with is absolutely unbelievable, it flows and is malleable and soft yet retains its shape perfectly transferring the force when hit... INCREDIBLE! Armadillo describe it thus:

"Under slow rates of movement, the d3o™ CE certified (EN1621-1) pads provides maximum comfort through softness and flexibility, but when impacted at high speeds d3o™ displays excellent shock absorption as the Intelligent Molecules inside lock together, spreading the force over the whole pad.d3o™ completely conforms to your body and remains almost invisible within your garment, but provides excellent shock absorption when you need it."

Essentially an armoured jacket that doesn't look like an armoured jacket, you can even straighten your So overall the City Rider is EXCELLENT very warm, with a removable fleece liner (for summer), water and windproof providing comfort and an overall good design for functionality and unlike most protective clothing it looks GREAT, you can easily jump off the bike and wander into the local cafe or movie theatre and not look like a doofus, and you don't have the "where do I put my stupid leather jacket" problem while still having ample protection, at least for urban riding... paired with a kevlar jean or similar you are pretty much set for urban two wheeled life.

There are a couple of minor niggles that I would love to see fixed however, one is the zip, it is big and chunky and easy to grip with or without gloves, which is super... not so super is that it is incredibly finicky needing to be lined up absolutely perfectly to do up... or undo... a minor thing but pissing about with a zip every time you wear something gets annoying... In saying that this may be an issue with the test unit rather than an inherent design flaw, it sure looks like it should be sturdy and functional... The other issue is a design problem, the neck of the City Rider has a beautiful fuzzy, warm liner however it does not have any sort of adjustment or cinch at the neck and I found that this caused freezing cold air to blow down my chest... even with my Buff wind proof "Typhoon" neck warmer thing on... all it needs is a cinch like the one on the hood to snug the neck in a bit tighter. Speaking of the hood that is another minor beef, there should be a way to secure it when riding... Imagine this... ride, in rain... take off helmet, put up hood, hood full of rain... cold wet head! These are minor things but need to be though about for the next updates of this piece of kit.

Overall though I have a hard time faulting the Armadillo City Rider jacket, It really does do what it is supposed to, it keeps the wind and water off, even over reasonably extended periods, the comfort and fit are exemplary, the price is very reasonable (cheaper than an outdoor wet weather jacket!) and it supplies stylish (ever noticed how many items of motorcycle gear look like they were designed by a blind, concussed stoat in a tumble dryer?) protection for everyday use. If you are in the market for an everyday crossover jacket that provides a comfort, style and protection in a you can't really beat the City Rider, go try one on!

Armadillo City Rider:



Combines technical performance fabrics with simple styling and a detachable hood for the perfect city commute

Fabrics
Shell:100% Nylon Taslon, Lining 100% Polyester and Inner fleece 100% Polyester
Features

1. Removable d3o impact protection elbow and shoulder
2. Underarm vents
3. velcro® adjustable cuffs
4. MP3 Pocket with Headphone loops
5. Waterproof outer comms pocket
6. Internal change, wallet and goggle pocket
7. Ergonomic detachable hood
8. Brush chinguard lining
9. 2 year guarantee

http://www.thescooterreview.com

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New 2010 Alex Jacket from Armadillo
http://www.ArmadilloScooterWear.com

Available in the USA from MRP http://www.mrp-speed.com

Our range of apparel has been designed to suit all riders and climates, from Vespa enthusiasts to city commuters every garment made carries unique detailing and comes with a 2 year guarantee, Armadillo is the only line of Scooter jackets in the USA that carries D30 the most advance tech available in shock absorption technology.







complete lineup winter 2010

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http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d83097ef

The easiest way to look up MRP parts is to use the MRP online web catalog. New dealers and consumers looking for parts this is the best way to check cross comparability for CPI scooters, Italjet, Benelli, Aprilia, Andretti, Vespa, SYM, Kymco, CFMOTO, Malaguti, Linhai, Diamo, LS Motorsports, QJ, Vento scooters, and more! http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d83097ef

Check it often and look up the part numbers you need.

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New 2010 Jackets from Armadillo
http://www.ArmadilloScooterWear.com Available in the USA from MRP http://www.mrp-speed.com Our range of apparel has been designed to suit all riders and climates, from Vespa enthusiasts to city commuters every garment made carries unique detailing and comes with a 2 year guarantee, Armadillo is the only line of Scooter jackets in the USA that carries D30 the most advance tech available in shock absorption technology.

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The new Armadillo Fall 2010 Collection is here and we're ready to get these to the stores. http://www.armadilloscooterwear.com

Available from any Cycle Gear www.CycleGear.com

http://www.mrp-speed.com

Make sure to add the new commercials to your website!

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Scooter wear that can turn heads - latimes.com LA Times quotes Joel Martin and plugs Armadillo Scooter Wear in today's issue.

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The Scooter Maven reviews the new E-Charm 150cc LC

Real quick honest review, again its just an opinion. Overall we like it for the value, we do recommend CF MOTO and suggest you test drive one if you get a chance. This is a great little bike for the price and if you want to upgrade it MRP has the upgrades that can improve the suspension and speed. Again for the price we recommend the unit. A fantastic 150cc Liquid Cooled of much higher quality than the majority of Chinese mainland brands invading the marketplace CFMOTO is one of the few real OEMs selling product in the US and have a 2 year warranty.

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Part 1 Honda Joker vs Znen Motor Retro Puma Elvis.

Here we review the original retro bike by Honda also known as the Honda Shadow in Europe 50cc 90cc 100cc we did a big bore kit on it last week. How does it compare to its great grandchild the Chinese clone made by ZNEN also known as the PUMA ELVIAS, FLY IL Bello, Lance, BMS,QLink and others including the TNG LOW BOW.

Also just so you know MRP has all the OEM parts for ZNEN since we took over TNG Scooters so we have all the LOW BOY Parts under the TNG parts on our site http://www.mrp-speed.com

In part 2 we will talk about the upgrades we have available.

Does your local shop not know what these names mean? Well then visit one of our dealers and have them give us a call. We are the only scooter parts distributor in the USA that is solely dealer direct and we are happy to send any potential online inquiries to stocking stores. So any consumers looking for Daelim parts will have to go to a store with an MRP account or have their store buy from another dealer that has an account with us. We also sell top name scooter brands like SN Duro Innova Kenda Bridgestone Gates Powerlink
Manuals
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=Manuals.htm

Stocking Dealer locator
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/locator/index.php

MRP distributes OEM parts for TNG (CMSI) select models of CF Moto Daelim Motors Korea ( parts should appear on website by mid July) Malaguti of Italy (www.Malaguti.com) Keeway Southeast (Keeway Vento QJ Andretti Yamati models) CPI Taiwan Powersports Factory Brands PSF Diamo Cubik (matches OEM Vento part numbers) as well as QJ and ZNEN (who manufacture bikes for a variety of scooter importers) such as FlyScooters Lance BMS Qlink models that were ZNEN corresponding to matching TNG parts.

Every scooter is someone’s 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.

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Why the MRP Ruckus Variator is the best for racing!

One of the top custom builders from the USA comes and visits us here at MRP and explains why our variators in his opinion are the best.

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Many of the Chinese factories that are now hurting are having a hard time because of their own actions. This is my case study to respond to many of the emails I've received including from my Motorcycle Product News article and the Scooter Scoop ( make sure to visit them the Scooter Scoop.com ) let's take a look at CF MOTO. The US management had the right idea all along about building a brand, but the Chinese management flooded the market with private label. What are the results? It just makes it more difficult for the company to compete when its competing with itself with Diamo, TNG, Qlink and others.... Markets don't have unlimited capacity they have demand that can be measured so the Chinese way of producing and supplying more than the market can take has lead to the US drop in sales and prices.

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Click on this link to see the story on Mario Andretti's famous scooter brand Powersports Factory - PSF Faces Federal Investigation.

Finally someone in the media broke the story, it's funny how Dealer News ( owned by Advanstar wouldn't talk about the leaky fuel tanks ) probably because Dealer News is owed $50,000 by Powersports Factory, so thanks to the bad economy we also have irresponsible Media in this country now.

I for one know that no magazine in this day in age in the Powersports Industry really wants to talk issues unless its a press release they are printing so its sad its come to this, but I'm glad Guido did some investigating. Please click the link to see the Explosive story. We need to be responsible as an industry and I know Mario is owed a ton of money, but who cares???

What he needs to be doing is working to get these tanks fixed and the bikes off the road not worrying about the licensing money he didn't get. Same goes for Dealer News they should have been the first to investigate and they didn't. Seems like people look the other way when they are owed a ton of cash. The last thing you want is a leaky fuel tank on a thousand bikes out there with your name on them. Everyone click on Guidos Blog now and read the latest info on the story.



http://blog.guidoebert.com/2010/10/11/psf-faces-investigation.aspx"

My favorite part from the article which I guess is public knowledge is how they keep changing names and offices "PSF on Sept. 1 announced a plan to delist from the OTCBB. On Sept. 2 the company announced a move to change its ticker symbol from PSPFE to PSPF"

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The Scooter Maven gives some more advice on how to run a better scooter shop this winter.

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How to find Diamo Parts?

It's easy to buy DIAMO PARTS HERES HOW:
FIND THE PART NUMBERS ONLINE AT:
Manuals
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/WSW...

Stocking Dealer locator
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/loc...

MRP distributes OEM parts for TNG (CMSI) select models of CF Moto Daelim Motors Korea ( parts should appear on website by mid July) Malaguti of Italy (www.Malaguti.com) Keeway Southeast (Keeway Vento QJ Andretti Yamati models) CPI Taiwan Powersports Factory Brands PSF Diamo Cubik (matches OEM Vento part numbers) as well as QJ and ZNEN (who manufacture bikes for a variety of scooter importers) such as FlyScooters Lance BMS Qlink models that were ZNEN corresponding to matching TNG parts.

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http://www.nycscootering.com/2010/10/05/nycs-review-the-armadillo-parka/comment-page-1/#comment-8422

NYCS Review: The Armadillo Parka make sure to check the link for one of the best reviews we've seen on the Armadillo Scooter lineup.

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Kymco Agility 125cc NG-1009X Available Now
Race Style Disk NG-1009X Kymco 50cc
NG RACE DISKS AND ROTORS
NG BRAKE DISKS AND ROTORS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN THE USA BY MRP YOU CAN BUY THEM FROM ANY OF OUR 1,000 US DEALERS CLICK HERE TO FIND THEM: Stocking Dealer locator
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/loc...
Or you can visit http://www.cyclegear.com and order one online today.

NG has been in business for over 40 years. They are a real OEM supplier with a real factory in Spain ( they don't just outsource production like most companies these days ) the same family owned and operated management goes out to the races and sponsors top level competitions worldwide. They also sell factory OEM components to many European factories. They have a full selection of rotors available in the USA and you can find out more by visiting the MRP website

These discs are a high grade steel which reduces overall pad wear and increases stopping power. The wavey disc shape aids in cooling meaning you will find it virtually impossible to cook your brakes. They not only offer an increase in performance but they look so much better than the standard article.

Modelo HYOSUNG - 50 - PLUS 50 - 1995 / MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - RIGHT HYOSUNG - 50 - SUPER CAP 50 - 1995 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - RIGHT - HYOSUNG - 50 - SUPER CAP 50 PLUS - 1998 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - RIGHT - KYMCO - 50 - MXER 50 ATV - 2002 / 2003 - QUADS & ATVS - REAR - CENTER - KYMCO - 50 - VITALITY 50 - 2008 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - LEFT - KYMCO - 50 - YUP 50 - 2000 / 2009 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - LEFT - KYMCO - 90 - YUP 90 - 2000 MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - LEFT - KYMCO - 125 - AGILITY 125 - 2006 / 2008 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - LEFT - KYMCO - 125 - DINK 125 - 1996 / 2001 - MOTORCYCLES - REAR - LEFT - KYMCO - 125 - MXER 125 ATV - 2002 / 2003 - QUADS & ATVS - REAR - CENTER - KYMCO - 150 - DINK 150 - 1997 / 2001 - MOTORCYCLES - REAR - LEFT - KYMCO - 250 - KXR 250 - 2005 / 2006 - QUAD'S & ATV'S - FRONT - LEFT - LBA7-FR L/R KYMCO - 300 - MAXXER 300 - 2006 - QUAD'S & ATV'S - FRONT - LEFT - LBA7-FR L/R KYMCO - 300 - MXU 250 - 2005 / 2006 - QUAD'S & ATV'S - FRONT - LEFT - LBA7-FR L/R KYMCO - 300 - MXU 300 - 2006 - QUAD'S & ATV'S - FRONT - LEFT - LBA7-FR L/R
DISC 180x58x4
Referencia: 1009

SIDE:
OUTSIDE: 180
INSIDE: 58
THICKNESS: 4
Nº HOLES: 3
HOLES: 10,5

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NEW ITEMS AT MRP! CHECK THIS OUT!
KYMCO XCTING 250cc BET AND WIN 250cc NG-1066X RACE DISKS

NG-1066X RACE STYLE DISK BRAKES MADE BY NG SPAIN. These discs are a high grade steel which reduces overall pad wear and increases stopping power. The wavey disc shape aids in cooling meaning you will find it virtually impossible to cook your brakes. They not only offer an increase in performance but they look so much better than the standard article.

KYMCO Xciting 500cc ALL MODELS

DISC 260x105x5
Referencia: 1066

SIDE:
OUTSIDE: 260
INSIDE: 105
THICKNESS: 5
Nº HOLES: 5
HOLES: 10,5
OEM:
OEM REFERENCE:
OBSERVACIONES: F-10,5
Modelo KYMCO - 250 - XCITING 250 - 2005 2007 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - LEFT-RIGHT - KYMCO - 300 - XCITING 300 I R - 2008 2009 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - LEFT-RIGHT - KYMCO - 500 - XCITING 500 - 2004 2008 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - LEFT-RIGHT - KYMCO - 500 - XCITING 500 I R ABS - 2008 2009 - MOTORCYCLES - FRONT - LEFT-RIGHT -

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US Scooter Stores can now offer the best in Shock Absorption Tech Armadillo the only scooter gear available in America with D30

by James Materson

It is common knowledge that anyone riding a scooter should wear a helmet for obvious safety reasons. What is less talked about is the importance of wearing protective scooter jackets to protect the scooterist in the event of a fall. Well there is great news for scooterists because many modern scooter jackets are now equipped with a new shock absorption system which allows scooter jackets to offer more protection than ever before.

The new shock absorption system is known as d3O. The d3O material is integrated into the jacket and they way it works is that it combines enhanced chemistry, engineering and design to produce a system which moves freely when moving slowly but which on shock locks together to absorb energy before instantly returning to its flexible state. In the event of a fall the shock will be absorbed by the d3O materials and impact will be minimised.



The d3O system has a major advantage in that it allows functionality without compromising the comfort and aesthetics of the jacket itself. Scooter wear experts, Armadillo, have embraced the new technology and have integrated d3O into their entire jacket range which all contain the 8mm d3O CE approved impact protection. This protection system is designed to be discrete in order to maintain the aesthetically pleasing nature as well as the comfort of the jackets.

The materials used in the d3O protection system have special ‘non-Newtonian’ properties. With normal Newtonian materials if you double the stress, you double the strain. However, with d3O materials the molecules are soft and flexible most of the time but if you hit them hard they instantly lock solid which dissipates the impact energy by spreading it over a larger surface area.

So as mentioned previously, the d3O system allows for fashion and comfort while not compromising on protection. With our example company, Armadillo, you are able to buy the Parka, City Rider, Camovision, Softshell Hoodie and Macintosh ranges with d3O fully integrated into them. So if you think it’s time to buy a new scooter jacket, you would be advised to make sure that the jacket has d3O shock absorption so that you are able to ride in comfort and safely, while looking good at the same time.

If you want to find out more about the Armadillo range of scooter jackets, then visit the Armadillo website at http://armadilloscooterwear.com/

Stocking Armadillo Locations
http://armadilloscooterwear.com/

Stocking MRP Dealer Locator
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/locator/index.php

ARMADILLO COMES WITH A 2 YEAR WARRANTY IN THE USA

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