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If you have not heard, there has been a rash of scooter thefts in Philadelphia. Almost all of the thefts could have been avoided if the scooters had been chained to something sturdy using a quality chain.

The first 48 hours after your scooter is stolen are the most important. After that the chances of recovering it drop steeply.

Things to do once your scooter is stolen:
-Is is really stolen or did you park is somewhere different? (Trust me, it happens.)
-File a police report
-Call your insurance company
-Post your scooter on ScooterAlert.com

ScooterAlert.com is a new free service that uses social media to get the word out. Allowing many scooterist see where, when and what your scooter looks like. Increasing your chances of recovering your scooter.

Even if your scooter has not been stolen, follow them on Facebook or Twitter. Help other scooterist.

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August 1, 2011 · 10:06 am

Rally Alert: Royal Bastards – Cradle of Liberty II

This weekend is the Royal Bastards Cradle of Liberty Rally II in Green Lane PA. Last year my wife went and had a great time, her write-up of the last one can be found here. This year promises to be bigger and better so if your free this weekend, take a short ride to Green Lane and enjoy some of the Royal Bastards hospitality.

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July 29, 2011 · 12:00 pm

Scooter thefts make it to the news in Philly

As the heat rises so do scooter thefts so many in fact, that even the local news has picked up on it. Check out the link to 6 ABC’s story featuring Philadelphia Scooters.

Overall summary of the news piece is: Lock up your scooter.

Also Fox 29 did a story as well but have yet to find it online.

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· 9:29 am

Podcast:: “Two Wheels and Some Tools”

Two Wheels and Some Tools Podcast

Tuesday night, the guys at Philadelphia Scooters, Quaker City Motor Works and Scoot Philly sat down for our first every podcast. While the production quality is a bit on the rough side, the content is quality. Topics covered are below .

- Scooter Theft
- Royal Enfield
- Cushman II
- Mustang
- Choppers
- Electric Motorcycles/Scooter
- BMW Club Tangent
- Upcoming Rallys
- ID Rally

Please take the time to let us know how we are doing. Also if you have any questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at : scootphilly(at)gmail.com