The BAD news is that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has yet to issue the Executive Order needed for these bikes to be legally sold in California.  BUT….

The other GOOD NEWS is that while we were unloading the truck we received word from the manufacturer that the Executive Order may very well be issued within the next 10 days!!!

PLEASE NOTE:

There is a very limited supply of these motorcycles.  We cannot predict when we will see another allotment.  Some sort of allocation program may be necessary to assure all of our dealers that their long waiting customers can be served. In our case this may include you!  Because the Executive Order from CARB had not been issued when you and others were expressing interest in Tha MISFIT we were prohibited from accepting any deposits from serious and committed customers. As a result, we have a very large “waiting list” of prospective buyers, but because we could not take deposits we do not have any means of distinguishing the highly motivated “curious” persons from the truly committed buyer. Accordingly, if you are one of those persons who is genuinely motivated to be one of the first persons in California to own one of these unique motorcycles, WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU RIGHT AWAY!

We expect that the demand for this motorcycle will very rapidly exceed supply.  There has been a lot of on-line press coverage already, we expect more coverage from the print media, and the bike has attracted record crowds at the motorcycle shows.  What this means is that if you are truly interested in acquiring a MISFIT, we need to hear from you immediately because as soon as the Executive Order is issued (conceivably in the next few days) we will begin selling these bikes as a dealer and shipping them to other dealers with committed buyers too.  We want to be sure that you are on the list to receive one of these machines and not get left out.

Please telephone or email us to inform us of your intentions, and provide us with your phone number so that we can speak to you not only about your purchasing intentions and options, but also give you a call as soon as the CARB issues the Executive Order.

We’re expecting another shipment from Kymco that should arrive any day with even more coming in June. We’ve still got a great selection of scooters from Peirspeed and Sachs in stock as well. And if you’re looking for something with a little more muscle, come check out Tha Heist Bobber from Cleveland CycleWerks.

Here’s a list of our current inventory:

Kymco

• People 50 cc slvr
• Super 9 50 cc slvr
• Like 50 50 cc blk
• Agility 125 125 cc slvr
• Agility 125 125 cc slvr
• Agility 125 125 cc blu
• People 150 150 cc grn/wh
• Like 200 163 cc ivory
• People 200 163 cc red
• People 200 163 cc blk

Arriving Soon:

• Super 8 150 cc red/blk
• Super 8 150 cc yel/blu
• People 250 250 cc blk
• Like 200 163 cc red

Peirspeed (Taiwan Golden Bee)

• Delivery 150 cc yel
• R9 Laser 150 cc blk
• R9 Laser 150 cc blu
• Key West 50 cc yel

Sachs MadAss

• 125 cc red
• 125 cc yel
• 125 cc blk
• 125 cc gry

Cleveland CycleWerks

• Tha Heist 250 cc blk

Pre-Owned:

• Vespa ET4 150 cc blu
• Vespa ET4 150 cc wht
• Vespa P200 200 cc grn
• Honda Reflex 250 cc slvr
• Suzuki Boulevard 800 blk

In the late forties, Vespa was a popular motor scooter. It was economical, stylish, smooth and easy to handle. While in hot, dry Tucson, Arizona, I bought a used Vespa. I enjoyed riding it so much that in 1958, I decided to buy a brand new one. Nothing fancy – just a gray, deluxe model with a 5-horsepower engine, a continental kit, luggage rack, anti-flip roll bars and a sturdy stand. One day I heard some airmen talking about how they had rode their motorcycles across country. The thought crossed my mind that I’d like to take on the challenge of riding my Vespa on a trip like that. If I was going to do anything, I had to do it right away because I was in the Air Force and scheduled to report for duty at Goose Bay in one month. Hesitantly, I was convinced I could do it.

I was stationed at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The question was how was I going to get all of my stuff to Houston? I decided to ship my bags by Greyhound. I told my church, the North Stone Assembly of God Church, about my venture and they were so excited for me that they gave me a going away to celebrate my journey. There was no changing my mind now. I had to do it. So, suited up in my uniform, with my raincoat and a change of underwear, I set out to Houston on my new Vespa. I hit the road immediately following the celebration. It was nightfall, I felt free as a bird riding a calm wind as I listened to the vibration of the scooter.

The first ten miles were great as I made my way up the mountain toward Benson, Arizona. I wasn’t long before my calm was disturbed by lightening, gusty winds and rain. This was all a bit much for the scooter to handle, so I pulled into a truck stop to wait for the rain to pass. It didn’t look good at all. However, an eighteen wheeler pulled into the truck stop. San Antonio was written across the trailer. It was as if a train had pulled into the station and I had my ticket ready to get on board. My baggage was my Vespa. I approached the driver as if I were approaching the conductor. I politely asked him if I could hitch a ride up the hill. Looking at me mysteriously, he responded with a”Yes”. He opened a small compartment in the trailer that was just the right fit for my scooter. I was relieved because I knew I would not have made it up that hill. The weather was too bad. He was kind enough to take me as far as he could go near the New Mexico border. He was not allowed to transport any vehicles across the state line. This was truly a blessing from God.

Once again, I got on my Vespa. Blue skies, bright shining sun, and bug everywhere. I saw every size and shape of cactus one could imagine. The mountains were strong and beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed the scenery from dawn to dusk. As the light faded into night, I became hungry and stopped at a New Mexico restaurant. Mind you, it was not customary for black people to enter into a restaurant by way of the front door. I must have been delirious from the full day of riding, and forgot about the discrimination of the time. I walked right in, went directly to a table, ordered my food and was served without a problem. I was in my uniform and generally, people respected military men.

Refueled and rested, I resumed my trip late into the night. It was pitch dark. No moon, no stars, no cars to help light the way; only the white strip in the center of the road to guide me. I was hypnotized by that white line. Sleepy and tired, I drove to a roadside park. After checking out my surroundings, I put my feet over the handlebars, and leaned back on the seat, bundled up on the scooter and drifted into a deep sleep. I woke to find there were others who had the same idea. Five carloads of people were bunked out in the park. I made it through the night without any harm.

The morning dew was still falling when I got on the Vespa. It was warm, but raining cats and dogs and the clouds were roaring with thunder and lightening. I had to pull off the road to keep from getting soaked. I hunkered down under a large tree until the storm had passed. When the storm ended, I started back down the road again on the Vespa, making my way to Houston, when U was harassed by two white guys in a sedan. They ran me off the road, and I was forced down an embankment, but I was able to maneuver the scooter without getting hurt. I waited until they were out of sight before I started my journey towards Austin.

The road to Austin was rough and rugged, but the Vespa was still going strong. I survived the ride without having any breakdowns or repairs. Through valleys, up mountains, down the hills, in stormy weather, my Vespa and I made it to the ark of safety at Bergstrom Air Force Base. I was on my last leg, but the scooter was still smooth as ever. I needed a good hot shower, a little food, and some rest.

I was on the home stretch. Ain’t no stopping me now so I had to keep moving. It would be a total of 1400 miles – me and my Vespa. Houston, here we come. I arrived in Houston sun burned and tired. My family was so surprised to hear that I had traveled all the way from Arizona to Houston on my Vespa scooter. This became the talk of the town. As word got out about my trip, the local newspaper wanted to do a featured article on me because this was an unusual trip. No one had ridden this far on a scooter. I gladly accepted the offer to pose on my scooter for the newspaper photo…

We were lucky enough to be part of the debut of The Heist Bobber from Cleveland Cyclewerks at the 2010 Long Beach Motorcycle Show. Everyone stopped to take a long look at the new bike and some even posed for photos…

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Starting November 26th, Kymco is offering some nice incentives on their 2009 and 2010 scooter lineup. Buyers can choose from 3.9% financing for up to 36 months or up to $700 cash back on select models.

Click here for more information on the incentives.

With ALL of our in-stock 2009 models already being discounted, this could be your chance to realize some terrific savings! These incentives also apply to any Kymco models not on hand.

If you are contemplating the purchase of a scooter to reduce the cost of commuting, now would be a good time to make a move! We are noticing that gas prices are climbing back up. If the same thing happens this coming Spring and Summer that happened in 2008, it is very unlikely that there will be ANY discounts available on high quality scooters like KYMCO!

Tha Heist is available NOW at Scooter City Sacramento!

MSRP: $3195.00.

If you would like to know more about Tha Heist and The Misfit motorcycles from Cleveland CycleWerks, please visit their site at PitMotorsLtd.com.

From P.I.T. Motors:

Cleveland Cyclewerks of Ohio has produced the working man’s Bobber at a price everyone can afford. A good quality bike designed in the USA by Scott Colosimo who’s passion for riding comes through with “Tha Heist Bobber 250″. Simplicity at its best makes this Bobber an easy choice for any rider who wants performance, dependability, the right look and great gas mileage. A full size frame and attention to detail set this bike apart from the other Bobbers being offered by the so-called box pusher crowd.

The Heist from Cleveland CycleWerks will be available at Scooter City soon.

For more info on The Heist, visit the P.I.T. Motors website.

The Sachs MadAss Challenge will take place at Amerivespa 2011 in New Orleans.

1st Prize will be a fantastic, limited edition 2011 Sachs MadAss 125

To enter, simply fill out the entry form and provide a copy of current registration and two digital photos of your MadAss.

Further rules, information, or to enter the MadAss Challenge, click here.

Click Here to enter online or Click Here to enter by mail.