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Chatterbox XBi2 / Scala Rider Q2/G4 Comparison

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Once again, you have been asking for a side by side comparison of the Chatterbox and Scala Rider products. This time it is the Chatterbox XBi2 up against the Scala Rider Q2 Multiset and the Scala Rider G4 Powerset both offered by Cardo Systems. All of these units ...

Chatterbox XBi / Scala Rider Teamset Pro Comparison

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Many of you have asked for a side by side comparison of the Chatterbox XBi and the Scala Rider Teamset Pro offered by Cardo Systems. Both of these units are for wireless, bluetooth communication between the rider and passenger only (not bike to bike). Here is a comparison ...

New Scala Rider Q2 Multiset?

Monday, July 26th, 2010

We have been getting a lot of questions about the new Scala Rider Q2 Multisets that are out now. It seems that there are several people spreading misinformation about the new Q2 Multisets. For one thing, they're not new. Well, the packaging is new but what is ...

Scala Rider, Water Resistant?

Friday, July 16th, 2010

We have heard a lot of rumors going around about Scala Riders and how they handle wet weather. Yes, the Scala Rider is water resistant. That means you can't scuba dive with it but it does not mean that you can't use it in the rain. Manufacturing ...

Ethanol and your motorcycle

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Ethanol is an additive for gasoline made from corn (think alcohol, like moonshine). This additive helps gasoline run cleaner with less harmful emissions. Gasoline with 10% ethanol is called E10. Most gasoline sold in the US is at least 10% ethanol but how does ethanol effect your ...