Saturday, November 24, 2012

The Scooter Maven in Orlando


The Scooter Maven visits one of the best stores in the country Paradiso Scooters.


For the Fourth Year in a Row Paradiso Scooter has ranked as a top MRP Dealer.
The owner and operator Edgardo Colon and his family run stores in both Puerto Rico and in Central Florida. The ONLY store near the University of Florida that specializes in GY6 Swap Kits, Linhai 260cc Racing, MRP Full Upgrade kits from QMB139 to CN 250cc.

This is the only store that stocks full race kits, Exhausts systems by all the top brands from Two Brothers, MRP, Naraku, Yasuni, Turbo Kit Spain. The store has every chrome accessory for the GY6 Chinese clones. From Slick Stage 6 tires to 67mm Cylinder Kits the shop has things NO OTHER STORE CARRIES.

If you want to upgrade your Kymco or Linhai Scooter. If you want to upgrade your Vespa THERE IS NO STORE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA WITH THIS TYPE OF INVENTORY. You don't have to wait for the shop to order it, THEY HAVE IT IN STOCK. Hands down they stock more than any shop in the area and for this they are continuously a top dealer on everyone's list.

If you want to race in Central Florida call 407-694-2615 The owner is at the race track every other weekend with his MRP equipped Drag Racing Scooter and some of the fastest racers from San Juan and Bayamon are frequent guests at the shop promoting the Central Florida GY6 scene.

TOP MRP DEALER
STOCKS A FULL SELECTION OF NG DISK BRAKES, NARAKU, AIRSAL, MALOSSI, POLINI, GATES, BANDO, DAYCO, KITAKO, OEM GY6 AND RACING PARTS.
http://www.mrp-speed.com TOP DEALER 4 YEARS IN A ROW

Can't get to PARADISO SCOOTER?

or visit our Stocking Dealer locator
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/locator/index.php
Site: http://www.martinracingdealer.com/
Blog http://martinracingperformance.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/MRPSPEED

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MARTINRACINGPERFORMANCE
OEM PDF Manuals for hundreds of scooters!
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=Manuals.htm

For OEM and Racing Catalogs from Naraku, Stage 6, Airsal and more following this link:
http://martinracingperformance.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-dealer-part-catalog.html



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.

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.

Friday, August 31, 2012

The Scooter Maven


I have to say a big thank you to our fans for getting us some videos in August. 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69awlbCI_Ak


Our best of 2012 so far is also up take a look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-lTt32uDfU
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What does the Scooter Maven do exactly? I get that question all the time. 

The Scooter Maven is on journey to see the art of transportation that are scooters all over the world. From the factory floor where they are made, to the dealerships in different countries, to the average rider who uses it for transportation, racing, and just plain fun.

No brand is too small, no company to weird to not get a comment from the Maven. From Aprilia to Zongshen we cover all the brands. If we don't sell parts for it we will find someone who does. From Adly to Vespa, from China to Italy and all over America you are live with the Scooter Maven. Submit your questions.

Join us as we recap the best episodes from 2012 as The Scooter Maven prepares for another adventure!

http://www.mrp-speed.com


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Spain by Scooter

The new episodes of the Scooter Maven in Europe!

Visit Spain with the Scooter Maven

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU1YFa2wzoA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYZRaWMElzw

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Orange County Choppers and the Maven

Until these guys resigned with the Discovery Channel there was a good chance we were going to do a TV show where I made more guest appearances. I was a little let down by the whole financial crisis but more so because Vinny and Cody backed out on it. We all love scooters, we need a much better show on the web or TV dedicated to what we do in the industry. I know scooters are a minor segment in the USA but in the rest the world scooters are the only way to go.

Still one of my favorite episodes with 2Xtreem TV
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN7GBg9XzQA
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We always make appearances on 2Xtreem so it was only natural that Joe, Chase, and April would stop by the largest motorcycle show in the country to sign autographs even cooler
Vinny Di Martino and Cody Connelly (formerly of American Chopper on the Discovery Channel) stopped by the MRP booth to sign autographs with the team from 2Xtreem TV.

Seen in 150 million homes 2Xtreem TV is the show

Scooter Adventures Bahamas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ediGziurVek
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Italy Episode Web Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4PLMif605Q
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Scooter Races in Italy by Malossi. The Scooter Maven visits Italy with his web show. 

Web Show in Taiwan

One of my favorite episodes ever is when I traveled to the top of the Taipei 101 dressed as a King, yes the King of Scooter Parts. After my speech I introduced myself to many of my suppliers or loyal subjects.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J6vRfWaYIY

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My Scooter is better than yours

Every Kid in America is on notice. I can draw better than you.
The Scooter Maven
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgg_sAwE4qA
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Scootering in Aruba

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgPFQtoPFi0
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Scootering in Aruba with the Scooter Maven Adventures!

Join us on another scooter adventure as we explore Aruba in this months episode of the Scooter Maven Adventures. 

SEMA Vegas Show with the Scooter Maven

One of our more memorable episodes is traveling to the SEMA show!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW_mLgg1P1w
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKosYbfcRc4
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8QxUGF2164
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Waiting around with Carrot Top

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MPNEDJnHfE
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So I was waiting in line with Carrot Top sometime back when this scene was filmed for Gene Simmons TV Show. It was interesting to talk to him, Danielle and I had talked to him several times back in 2001 and 2002 about a Tongue themed scooter for Malaguti that they wanted to make when they launched the magazine.

Quite recently the other half of Kiss Paul Stanley was in town and I had a chance to say hello and see his artwork which was interesting. 

Scooter Web Show San Francisco

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBoj62ZFu2A
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The Scooter Maven Adventures San Francisco

We travel the world in search of cool scooter adventures. On this trip Napa and San Francisco, but why bore you with the details check out part 1.

http://www.mrp-speed.com

Monday, January 9, 2012

The Scooter Web Show

A lot of people want to be on TV. It wasn't until I started getting contacted about making appearances on TV Shows with the scooters that I started documenting them. I would say "hey did you catch us on Speed Channel the other day?" and the answer was no. Then there was some interested in a scooter culture themed reality show that never went anywhere, but ever since then we've started saving the bits and as we visit clients making more shows for the web.


Over the years I've appeared on Speed Channel, CNN, and even Univision. When I built homes for the poor in Brazil back in 1995 I was interviewed on CNN en Espanol about how I felt on the US invasion of Haiti as a young student ambassador working in South America. I only wish I could find the VHS tape that's on because it would make a great clip. Before Youtube there was no way to keep track of all these things. There's probably a good dozen television appearances pre-2003 that I can't find when we were importing and selling Malaguti - SYM scooters in the United States, but all in all it lead to several reality tv conversations. I even had some guest appearances on 2Xtreme TV which were great as the Scooter export "The Scooter Maven" 

Since the show went off the air I've continued to put up several adventures. We have an ever growing fan base which is great. I often hear from store owners asking when we are going to stop by to film. So below are some of the highlights from the Scooter Maven Web Show.



One of our early adventures on the Spanish language network in the US ( like QVC ) Shop Latino
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb3mG0iV-DA
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Scootering in Aruba with the Scooter Maven Adventures!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgPFQtoPFi0
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Milan Italy! The worlds largest motorcycle show.
The Scooter Maven visits EICMA 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbM0c5uhdoM
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 Check out the Scooter Maven as he visits a Supermarket in Italy only to find scooters. Instead of getting a gallon of milk on your scooter you could be buying a scooter in line after buying milk.
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The Big Island features many different types of scooters and its perfect for year round riding to save money on gas. If you want to get around Hawaii there's no better way to do it than to get a scooter! The Big Island is also famous for having the most Honda Ruckus registrations and its one of the most popular units on the road. From Vespa to the Yamaha Vino we spotted them all.



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The Maven on 2Xtreem TV with over 50 million viewers one of the most popular shows in the powersports industry. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg0MidRKHsg


More of the Maven testing a 250cc buggy on 2Xtreem TV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2vcd3b4meE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rA3SKqx-wI


The Scooter Maven travels to Vietnam, Japan, and China in search of scooter parts. Reviewing the rise of sales of scooters, EVs, and other motorized cycles in America the last ten years. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut7jYZPoMHA


Meeting Gene Simmons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MPNEDJnHfE


Advice for new stores http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asu-_jJbYgM



The best of the Scooter Maven Web Show!
He travels the world in search of Scooter Adventures!

VIVA LAS VEGAS! The Scooter Maven and Co test four scooters along the Vegas Strip 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj4LKY3YXzc
We meet Elvis, test a new electric scooter, and visit a world landmark! Will our heroes get to the end of their quest? Will the evil forces of Sauron stop them? Watch and find out!

Join us for another Scooter Maven Adventure featuring Mr. Justin Kramm, Captain Ian Andrew Kirby, DJ Chritopher Esposito, and the Scooter MAVEN!

In this episode:
Jonway 50cc 2T
Jonway 150cc 4T GY6
Piaggio 50cc Typhoon 2T
Apex Electric 50cc

THE SCOOTER MAVEN VISITS DAYTONA BIKE WEEK!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dez7mNxSj4E

The Scooter Maven walks around Daytona looking for scooters, food, and drinks. Lots of fun and cool bikes at the biggest bike rally in Florida.

Also home to the annual IMS International Cycle World Motorcycle Show.



SAN FRANCISCO WITH THE SCOOTER MAVEN!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9Dh7w5AM9o

We meet a Goat, we see a Malaguti yesterday, some sea lions and more! We travel the world in search of cool scooter adventures. On this trip Napa and San Francisco, but why bore you with the details check out part 1.


AMERIVESPA SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FdX53Fm90


On Assignment for Motorcycle Product News the Scooter Maven invades San Antonio, Texas


TAIPEI TAIWAN WE VISIT THE TGB FACTORY AND TEST A XMOTION 250cc 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SABMxPVZcHw
The Scooter Maven reports live from the Taipei 101 ( world's tallest building ) 
 The Scooter Maven and some of the US press got invited to test out the new TGB 250cc XMOTION currently a hit in France and Germany the newest 250cc scooter features a liquid cooled engine and dual rear shocks. It's a total hit. MRP already has some upgrades available for it http://www.mrp-speed.com

To find out more check out the current episode from the Scooter Maven.
Make TGB
Model Xmotion 250 i.e.
Capacity 250cc


Milan Italy EICMA SHOW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7uCbMf5fus
 The Scooter Maven explores Milan with the new joint venture for EICMA China, Suzuki, Malagut, and hybrid scooters.


On the Plane to Europe and the world's largest Motorcycle Show!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbM0c5uhdoM
Check out the latest from the EICMA Show with the Scooter Maven. Go behind the scenes with MRP as we discover news from the world of buggies, go karts, scooters, and motorcycles. 



TAIWAN Taitra Show The Scooter Maven explores and gives a nice speech to a crowd of 300 people!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlCtsdjw71Q



Malossi World Cup at Adria Race Track!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4PLMif605Q
500cc Scooter Race Finals Adria Italy Malossi Day with MRP
The first ever T-Max 500cc race finals



Capri Italy! What better way to see Italy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0KAKRQHi0o
We'll be visiting stores and exploring stores in Capri and test a Piaggio LT50cc

The Maven with Piaggio CEO Roberto Colaninno




The Bahamas with the Scooter Maven!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ediGziurVek
We visit some MRP dealers and manage to test out the SYM JET EURO 100cc 2 stroke for another scooter adventure.


Testing the Piaggio MP3 250cc in Arizona at the Piaggio Annual Dealers Meeting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbEm7BBUUkA


The Scooter Maven in San Juan Puerto Rico!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9SLfQydmww
See what Puerto Rico is all about with the ultimate experience in Scooter Racing! From the GY6 to the 500cc Kymco they are the experts in scooter racing in the Americas.


250cc Kinroad Buggy in St Lucie Florida! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2vcd3b4meE


South Beach Florida!

Testing the Daelim 50cc on the streets of South Beach Miami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlQwcYWSDcY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rA3SKqx-wI