You could spend days watching his videos, which all evolve around scooters, the culture, history, lifestyle and anything between. Here, in his latest upload, is Vintage footage of Scooter Scrambling with some beyond cheeky cometary from a British man who is probably Dick Cavett’s lost cousin. The video put a huge smile on my face, [...]

Now my Dad has made some cool things in his wood shop for me and my siblings, and even more for his grandchildren, but nothing as awesome as this Vespa retake on the classic Wooden Horse.
This little miracle copies what we think to be the 1948 Vespa 125 and is made of fiberglass, metal, and [...]

[ October 24, 2009; 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
This Saturday (Oct 24th) is Ton Up Chicago’s Annual Halloween Motorcycle Bash!
2pm – 5pm
Delilah’s – 2771 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
Hell Rider / She Devil Motorcycle Show Costume Contest.
$5 Entry Fee (Includes Limited Edition Jacket Patch)
$100 Cash Prize for Best Costume & Motorcycle.
5:30pm – Hell Ride to the Haunted Mausoleum.

7pm – Midnight
Bottom Lounge – 1375 W. [...]

Guess what, It worked! So well even that others tossed their gloves on to get them dry, or at least warm. We had such a great time at Acetoberfest even if the ride home was wet and cold. BTW those are my Carbone Gloves From Corazzo.

Just got back from Acetoberfest, oh man did we have fun!  Special thanks to Larry from Ton Up Chicago and The May Day SC, and of course Ace Motorcycle and Scooter.  I’ve got a lot of stuff to share with you, but right now we are drying off and getting ready to go see Chris [...]

[ October 3, 2009; 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] What happens when you combine Mods Vs. Rockers and Oktoberfest? You get a vintage and hop fueled event known as Acetoberfest!

Bring your vintage ride for a chance to win best in your class or even best in show.
Saturday, October 3rd 2009
1pm-5pm
Motorcycles/scooters manufactured 1984
or earlier, or 25 years or older
$5 show registration
First 20 registrants receive a
limited [...]

This Paletas Man was in the right place at the right time; he rolled in on his bicycle just as hundreds of scooters took over the back lot (which was originally the front) of the Museum of Science and Industry. The line was long, but this guy got to everyone in record time, filling his [...]

Again, another quick edit, trying to get these up as fast as I can, lots of footage. Anyway, this is video shot leaving Ace Motorcycle & Scooter on Saturday afternoon. There were a $H!T TON of us!
Stay Tuned the saga of the lost is next, but for now I hope you enjoy this, and [...]

Have not really had time to go over all the footage, and you know, the Rally is still on going and what not. But…here are a few quick snaps I made and a another quick rough edit of the Helmet cam video from Fridays Evening ride from Broken Cherry. As you will soon see Rickshaw [...]

[ September 3, 2009; 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. September 5, 2009; 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. September 6, 2009; 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. ]
This Weekend marks the 15th year for Chicago’s largest Scooter Rally!  The Rally bags are all stuffed and the Prizes are waiting for you to win, like this sweet Corazzo hoodie or this awesome Chrome Bag.

Registration for the Rally starts Friday night at Phyllis’ Music Inn. For only $5 you get the entire weekend!  All [...]