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Thanks For Stopping By
 OK, so you've pulled over, killed the engine, tugged off your helmet and
gloves, sat down at your computer, and that big grin is still on your
face. That's why we're here.
JustGottaScoot.com is dedicated to the fun of scootering. We think it's very
cool that something so practical and easy can be such a good time! The NEWS
section of this site has recent and upcoming happenings and is where we will
post website changes. The STUFF page will
take you to our store where you can purchase COOL
SCOOTER STUFF and will include links to places that we recommend. We ONLY
post links to vendors we have ACTUALLY USED and believe offer a
good value to their customers. In other words, no "paid
advertisements" here. BLAH (as in
blah, blah, blah) is the place to go if you are so into scooters that you
don't mind the blathering of a confirmed scooter loony (me) and will
include bios, stories, rides, pictures and other mindless ramblings. LINKS
is our page of "connections" to other sites. SEARCH
allows you to (you guessed it) search our site.
Thanks again for visiting, see you on the road.
David Harrington
 
 Scooter
Touring on a CFMoto
May, 2012
Here at JustGottaScoot we are routinely
accused of badmouthing scooters from Mainland China. It's not that
we think all Chinese scooters are bad, not at all. Some are just
fine and can be reliable transportation and a great value. CFMoto
scooters, for example. We recently heard about a gentleman who has
done some touring on a 150cc CF Moto Chinese scooter. John Fabian
has completed one east coast tour and has
other
adventures in the works. He is working on a book about his 2011
tour. CLICK HERE
to visit Motofabini.org.
 Which
Scooter Should I Buy? - UPDATED
May, 2012
Our "most commonly asked question" gets an update
in the "my favourites" section. Remember, these are MY choices in each
classification. This year and next are going to result in some changes
in this section if for no other reason than the change in available
models. CLICK HERE to see the
updates.
 SHAD
Luggage for a Kymco People 50
April, 2012
I searching for a supremely practical
moped-legal scooter for urban transportation, we add a SHAD 37 liter
topcase to the wonderful Kymco People 50
scooter. CLICK HERE to read the review.
 Sunday - Sunday,
April 22nd - 29th, 2012
Scooter Cannonball
Across the USA
http://www.scootercannonball.com/
The Scooter Cannonball
Run is a coast to coast endurance event for scooters. It is a
test of both rider and machine that covers 2500 miles and takes in
some of the best motorcycle roads on the North American continent.
It will be run as a time/distance/regularity rally where points are
awarded based on miles completed and the ability to maintain the
standard pace.
 More
Help for Frustrated Kymco Scooter Owners
April, 2012
I've mentioned several time on the
Just Gotta Scoot Podcasts, and in several
articles, that Kymco
USA seems to have little or no interest in parts and accessories for
their own scooters. Their own dealers and riders are left to try and
find things in the aftermarket. So be it, at least some of the
aftermarket companies are stepping up. Racing Planet is expanding in the
USA marketplace with their new website:
RacingPlanetUSA. According to their recent press release:
In the coming weeks
US clients will be able to find a full selection of exhausts, racing
upgrades, and performance parts for the Kymco 150cc to 500cc range.
Racing Planet is already the premier website for Kymco parts and
accessories in Europe...
I for one am glad to see more scooter parts and
accessories available in THIS country. The European sellers have been
great to deal with, but OOF, those shipping costs!
 
Thinking About a
Low-End Chinese Scooter?
While there are certainly some decent Chinese brands (CFMoto
comes to mind), there are a
great many that are low-price, low-quality, and even
low-safety. Click on the image above to hear how a British
entrepreneur found out about the challenges of manufacturing in China.
Looking for a better way to
haul your stuff with you when you're on two wheels?
Check out Better Bags. They feature messenger bags and
backpacks designed and made by Banjo Brothers (well-known in the
pedal bicycle business). With outstanding function, great value
and rider-based features these are the bags you've been searching for.
My wife and I recently decided to get down to one
car. We have scooters (more than any sane person would have)
and just weren't using the second car very much. Getting our insurance
renewal probably had a lot to do with this decision. We are lucky to
live in a metro area with a very good public transit system and I ride
a scooter to work as often as I can in any event. Click on the image
above to open a spreadsheet to help you see if this might work out for
you.
Who Wants to be a Millionaire Review Game
Two-Wheels-And-A-Motor Website
Yes, another cool site devoted to scooters, motorcycles,
mopeds, just about anything with two wheels and a motor. Several Twin
Cities locals have gotten together and started with some podcasts to
spread the word: It doesn't matter WHAT you ride as long as you ride.
 We
often hear people talk about fuel savings making their scooter "free"
to own. Can it be true? Click on the graphic to open or download a
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Fill in the light blue boxes and the
spreadsheet does the rest!
The Evil Scooter Kitty Goes Mod!
 Contact Information
David Harrington
- Telephone
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612-208-1634
- FAX
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651-286-2670
- Postal address
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2021 East Hennepin Ave., Suite 411, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Electronic mail
- General Information:
David@HarringtonBusinessGroup.com
- Alternate: dharrin302@aol.com
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