Scala Rider, Water Resistant?

July 16, 2010 – 11:52 am
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 a motorcycle headset (or motorcycle anything) that can't get wet is just stupid. If you ride, you are going to get wet eventually. However, many people are saying that Scala Riders can't get wet and if they do, you will void your warranty. This is simply incorrect. I, personally, have used a Scala Rider in the rain before without issues of any kind. In fact, we put this issue to the Scala Rider Customer Service Manager and here is his response: "If a customer has a problem with a unit as a result of riding in ...

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Scala Rider G4 Tutorial

July 16, 2010 – 9:39 am
Cardo Systems has just released the online tutorial for the Scala Rider G4. It shows how to do basic functions like turn on/off the units, change the volume and select a language. However, it also covers more in-depth topics like how to pair the units (up to four at a one time), how to connect to your GPS/phone and how to listen to music. Just follow the link below: Scala Rider G4 Tutorial   - - -   She Rides 5925 Atlanta Hwy, Suite 300 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 967-2453 (888) 868-0077 www.She-Rides.com She Rides® is a registered trademark and protected under the laws therein.

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Scala Rider G4 Firmware

June 3, 2010 – 11:37 am
One of the biggest advantages to purchasing a Scala Rider G4 or a Scala Rider G4 Powerset is that their firmware is user upgradeable! If Cardo Systems finds a bug in the units or they simply want to give you more control over the configuration of them, new firmware can be downloaded into the Scala Rider G4 using the supplied cable and your PC. This has always been a selling point but now it is reality. The Cardo Upgrades software is available online at http://www.cardoupgrades.com/ which you can install on your Windows PC running Windows 7, Vista or XP (it seems to work fine on Windows 2000 as well but isn't available for 64-bit Windows operating systems, Linux or MacOS yet). To download the Cardo Upgrades software you will need to enter your name, email address and the serial number from your Scala Rider G4. After you install the ...

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Ethanol and your motorcycle

April 28, 2010 – 8:41 am
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 bike? Different motorcycles react to ethanol differently. To safely use gasoline with ethanol, older bikes may need to have some hoses or seals/gaskets replaced as ethanol will cause these component to fail over time if they aren't rated for ethanol use. Newer bikes may work fine. The only sure way to know is to consult your owner's manual or talk with your dealer. However, if you plan on storing your motorcycle for any length of time, play it safe: Drain your fuel tank and run your carburetors dry. This will insure that no fuel is left in ...

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Shipping Insurance

April 25, 2010 – 5:46 pm
We have added an option to our checkout procedure, shipping insurance. In the above screen shot, Free Shipping has been select and $5.00 of shipping insurance is being added to this order by default. You will see a line item called "Shipping Insurance" on the next screen in the checkout process. Don't worry, shipping insurance is not mandatory and you can opt out by clicking on the box in front of "Select to decline shipping insurance". In this case, this will remove the $5 shipping insurance fee and the Shipping Insurance line item will not appear. This change is to help protect our customers from loss and damage to their purchase. She Rides 5925 Atlanta Hwy, Suite 300 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 967-2453 www.She-Rides.com She Rides® is a registered trademark and protected under the laws therein.

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