Category Archives: California Scooter Company

I received this email from my good buddy Marty… Here’s a link to a Shell commercial shown in Europe. Ostensibly, they’re selling gasoline, but the cars used in the video steal the show.  Ferrari pulled several of their race cars from … Continue reading →

For a new rear tire, that is… When the tire gets down to the wear indicator (or maybe even a little bit before that), your bike needs new shoes.  Or at least the shoe that’s worn out.   I get about … Continue reading →

Our good buddy Duane ventured back up to Glendora Mountain Road and sent me a note…it’s open again! You can see the fire damage, but the road is open and that means we’ll be scheduling a company ride in the … Continue reading →

Wowee, what a moment I had Sunday night.   I was in Claremont for dinner with a couple of friends, and having arrived early, I walked around the downtown area for a bit.   Much to my amazement, an original 1959 Triumph … Continue reading →

Wow, what a day!  I visited the plant yesterday and Steve showed me a magnificent gun-metal-gray P-51 with wire wheels and a very tastefully done Mustang logo as a custom touch (along with the deep, rich, dark silver paint job).   … Continue reading →

Whoa, folks, check this out…a 2012 consignment CSC motorcycle with just 77 miles on the clock! Ruby red metallic, chrome wheels (a $750 option!), a luggage rack (a $250 option), and just 77 miles for only $3,000! This one won’t … Continue reading →

An interesting week, this one was….you all heard about Steve’s travails with the forest fire last week, what with being evacuated and all.   We had to cancel the company ride, but Duane and I were able to get together for … Continue reading →

I found this on Facebook a few days ago and I’ve been hooked ever since.  Seems Jerry Seinfeld is doing an Internet-based show in which he and other comedians go out for a cup of coffee in classic cars.   It’s kind … Continue reading →

The blog I just posted below about that blue-and-white classic Triumph at the Mungenast Museum, and the way Triumph used that exact paint theme (right down to the pinstriping) on a new bike…did you ever see a paint theme and just … Continue reading →

I received a real special photo and a very nice note from my good buddy Carl this afternoon… Joe: Just came to the museum today.  Bob Rothenberg is a noted collector and this is one of many bikes and cars. This … Continue reading →