Ron lives for riding vintage and modern scooters. He searches for offbeat adventures, food and kitsch around Metro Detroit. Come along to see a different side of the Motor City. Write to him at DetroitScooterExaminer@gmail.com
Despite our up and down weather here in Detroit over the last two months, it's time to get ready for summer riding. It's perhaps our best season to ride in SE Michigan, and to make maximum...
You can tell that spring is in the air in Southeastern Michigan because the scoots and cycles are all out and about. And with the better weather comes the questions - Do I need a new jacket? How about a new...
Along with the review of the Stealth jacket, I got to try out the production version of GoGo Gear's new winter gloves. These have been a while in coming, but after using them for commuting and fun riding...
GoGo Gear has quietly been developing a unique scooter/motorcycle "wind suit" for almost two years. I've tried a pre-production version of the suit and found that it's a great fit for the...
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law Public Act 98 of 2012 amended MCL 257.658, a "helmet-optional" provision on Friday, April 13, dividing the scooter/motorcycling community in the state. The Governor apparently signed the law...
Scooting to breakfast has to be one of the most underrated pleasures of riding. With a scooter, it's largely a carefree experience, especially with a modern, twist-and-go scoot. Heading out early in the morning to meet...
Even though your temperatures might still be chilly and your skies may be gray and foreboding, now is the time to plan that summer scoot trip. Here are a few ideas that might help you decide if it's...
When meeting with the new business partner/owners of Corazzo at Dealer Expo, they told me about some new things on the horizon, including a comprehensive upgrade to the classic 5.0 so much so that it will now be...
AutoRama visited Detroit and Cobo Center in late February, and as usual it was a glittering, highly-attended success. Upstairs and downstairs, attendees wandered among perfectly restored creations ranging from classics to customs to various iterations of the rat-rods...
With a blink of an eye, it seems that early spring has arrived in SE Michigan. Enjoy it while you can folks, because as you and I know if you don't like the weather in Michigan, wait five...