June 18th, 2009

Scooter Escapes receives first shipment of new "SYMBA" motorbikes.

Better than the original Japanese models, including the Honda Cub/Supercub. Improvements include hydraulic dampened front suspension, electronic ignition, hand-adjustable pre-load on rear shock/springs, and more. This is a design that has survived many decades because of its durability and flexibility. It's a motor bike that you can invest in, knowing that with proper care the SYMBA will last for many years, and get passed down for generations.

The SYMBA by San Yang Motors is most definitely NOT a "throw-away!"

May 23rd, 2009

Scooter Escapes becomes exclusive Saint Petersburg dealer for SYM products.
Carter Brothers, the sole US distributor for SYM (San Yang Motors) and Scooter Escapes, have joined forces to bring you the brand that everybody is talking about.
As a special introductory offer, Scooter Escapes will be offering all of our SYM models at reduced prices. Prices so low, we cannot contractually advertise them. This is for a limited time only, while our existing overstock lasts. Don't wait. These are not "cheap" scooters, by any stretch of the imagination. The first lucky buyers will be buying the scooter equivalent of a Mercedes Benz for the price of a Toyota equivalent.

May 1^st, 2009

Scott Zampach takes on GM hat at Scooter Escapes.

St Petersburg, FL (4/28/09) - Scott Zampach brings decades of experience in the motorcycle trade to General Manager position at Scooter Escapes.

Scott "Z-Man" Zampach is a Professional eight-time National, and two-time World Motorcycle Roadracing Champion. His off-track business accomplishments include leadership roles at a variety of motorcycle dealerships, a roadracing school, and related activities. He helped engineer and build racing motorcycles for Harley-Davidson, Buell, and all of the major Japanese brands.

As General Manager, Scott brings years of experience and training to his new role as overall leader of both the Sales and Service Departments at Scooter Escapes. While many businesses are struggling just to stay alive, Scooter Escapes is improving and developing its services through expanded staffing and increased training, as well as a larger variety of products and services offered.

March 30^th, 2009

Second Sunday Rides are ON!

Beginning on Sunday, April 12^th, 2009, we will be resurrecting our "Second Sunday Rides." Meet us at "Koffey Korner", at 1437 Central Avenue between 8:30 and 10:00 am for a short or moderate length ride through downtown St Petersburg.

March 28th, 2009

Summer Hours!

To serve you better, we are expanding our store hours, Starting today, our Summer Hours will apply. We will once again be open on Monday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Our Saturdays will be shortened by two hours: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We will still be closed on Sundays and major holidays.

March 12th, 2009

Half-Price Helmet sale!

While supplies last, buy one helmet at full price and get a second helmet of equal or lesser value at HALF PRICE!
We have dozens of helmets in several styles and sizes to choose from.
Limited to supply on hand (no special orders at these prices), and not valid with any other offer.

November 1st, 2008

Ride Safe Now motorcycle endorsement training!

Scooter Escapes has teamed up with The Suncoast Safety Council's "Ride Safe Now" motorcycle endorsement training program. Buy a new scooter or motorcycle, and get a reduced rate on motorcycle/scooter training at Ride Safe Now.

DID YOU KNOW? that The Suncoast Safety Council's "Ride Safe Now" motorcycle program has a scooters-only class? That's right! You can take the class on their scooter, not on a motorcycle. You don't need to clutch or shift! Automatic scooters are provided.