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Post by katastroff on Jan 28, 2015 11:51:18 GMT -5
Ok so here we go. This build will mostly be about slightly modifying the look of the scooter. I will be stretching it from the middle, adding a bike gas tank on a reinforcement bar, the wheels will go from 10 to 13 inches, a full paint job, and a new head light. On the mechanical side, its getting a new variator Malossi Multivar. I'm still planningto add the dial-a-je kit and the oxy sensor, but those 2 thing are pretty much at the bottom of my "to do" list. So here is the bike all stock: And this is what i intend to do to it. As it sits right now: The bike originally came with a shortcase engine and 10 inches wheels witch were not optimal at 90 kmh, so when i found this donner bike ( 150cc pertutti with 1000km on it for $150) i decided to swap the engine. Next i'll cut it in half in the middle, add pipes and put back the body on it. (Sound easy when i write it in a short sentence) The rear 13 inches wheel was a no-brainer. The front wheel will need some mods to fit, mostly the galliper stopper. Here is the problem: I will have to move the hole to a lower position in order for the galliper bracket to fit, should be pretty straight and foward. (Drill, weld, bolt it back) As long as my friend Murphy dont touch ny of my stuff. Next problem will be the wheel bearings. When i thight up the bolt, the wheel becomes stiff. So i ll have to have a look into this. Im also looking for color/sitckers ideas for this beauty. I want to try to keep it old school, to stay away from making it a ricer, but i still want something that makes people go: WOW!!!. So im open to all sugestions
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Post by katastroff on Jan 28, 2015 15:57:12 GMT -5
Did some more fiddling on it today, but first, a little teaser: Started to fit on the head light, as always Murphy was around. The connector and the mounting bracket: NOT compatible!!! Murphy... But both are an easy fix. I even started on the braket; witch will be sent out to get chromed one its done.
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Post by Fox on Jan 28, 2015 16:04:47 GMT -5
Pretty cool idea. It will be a one-off for sure. If you run the throttle and back brake cables under the tank that should allow for a good amount of stretch. The harness will be a bit of work though.
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Post by katastroff on Jan 28, 2015 16:36:37 GMT -5
Pretty cool idea. It will be a one-off for sure. If you run the throttle and back brake cables under the tank that should allow for a good amount of stretch. The harness will be a bit of work though. Thx for pointing that out... and giving me the solution!!!!
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Post by tiny on Jan 28, 2015 16:42:18 GMT -5
Looks cool can't wait to see the fun.
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Post by katastroff on Jan 28, 2015 16:50:21 GMT -5
the fun, cant wait for it too. I'm going on a 2500km / 6 days road trip on it this summer, from Montreal to Perce QC and back. goo.gl/maps/sddBr
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Post by tiny on Jan 28, 2015 17:45:08 GMT -5
Sounds cool. You should try to come out to the MBSR this June it's a hell of a ride and great fun to boot.
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Post by katastroff on Jan 31, 2015 16:50:27 GMT -5
On the first look you see a washing machine and an old bakery pan. But if you look closely you can see the pipe that will be on the scooter.
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Post by katastroff on Feb 4, 2015 16:11:48 GMT -5
Worked some more on the headlight bracket today and got them practically ready for chroming. Also started fabricating the center bar witch will hold the gas tank. It will also be solidifying the frame since it will be about 8 to 10 inches longer. I salvaged some tubing from the kiddy swing that was in my mom's backyard when the pool was installed. Its still fairly rough, but it should give a good idea on where im going with this.
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Post by tiny on Feb 4, 2015 18:01:42 GMT -5
Nice ingenuity and use of what's at hand
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Post by scooterpimp on Feb 4, 2015 18:14:51 GMT -5
Being a oldschool chopper guy , im liking this build!
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Post by katastroff on Feb 4, 2015 20:00:56 GMT -5
Sounds cool. You should try to come out to the MBSR this June it's a hell of a ride and great fun to boot. This? MBSR
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Post by tiny on Feb 4, 2015 20:44:02 GMT -5
MBSR is short hand for the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally
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Post by katastroff on Mar 18, 2015 16:03:44 GMT -5
Made a discreet opening to help keep my clutch cool. Then i took out the brushes to give it a little look. While i was toying with the rattlers, i stumbled on a nice can of flat black. Pretty soon i'll be taking out the portable metal saw to chop it in 2 and stretch it.
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Post by katastroff on Mar 20, 2015 21:51:07 GMT -5
I got front brakes now, came up with a pretty simple solution: I stretched the galiper retainer with some of that "Adamantium" bedframe angle bar. Now i only need a new break wire for the rear. The one i harvested from the donor is a little bit too much on the used side for my taste. Forgot to take a final pictures of it finished and installed, but its pretty discreet.
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