Guts and looks (build)

[Fox]

Cool stuff! I like the swing set piece. Good improvisation. I would rather see a guy make something out of metal than to watch a guy bolt on an aftermarket piece any day.

[katastroff]

Thx.

Its also a heck of a lot cheaper.

[katastroff]

Got around to buying some tubing for the stretch. unfortunately they did not have anything that would fit tightly inside on the tube so i doing the next best thing, im making the inner tube myself.

The outer tube is the exact same diameter as the frame, all i needed was some way to joint them together to make them more solid. The center bar for the tank will finish up the job to make this as stiff as can be.











I also fiddle with the gauges since i will be sitting lower on the bike.

[katastroff]

Here are a few more pictures of the front break mods.

As you can see (more like picture), that little retaining arm will not be going anywhere.

[katastroff]

More pixturez.

Needed a way to secure the inner pipe to the outer one, so i used a method i saw when i was working in a scaffolding shop. You drill a hole in the outside pipe, and weld the inner one to it by filling the hole.






And then Murphy had to borrow my grinder for 5 mins. I swear im gonna kill that guy.



So after a quick trip to Canadian Tire, it was back to prepping the frame.





The next pictures containts violence, mature viewers only!!!!







It was a tight fit but buy using a a binder i was able to set it back together.

[katastroff]

Next day off, it will be welding day. I gotta make sure everything is straight and aligned before welding it in place. I figure about 3 or 4 hrs with the rubber hammer, the bender and clamps, chips, cola and cigars. Then it will be the tank and maybe some test drive.

[90GTVert]

Looks cool so far. Nice work.

[niz76]

Holy stretched scoot Batman! Katastroff u got skillz

[Fox]

That's like a foot at least. Looks great. Should be a comfortable ride. That model can be a little cramped at the knees for us taller guys.

[katastroff]

Yep, that's a full canadian foot or 12 US inches if you prefer. Yes its confy, i sat on it where the seat will be. I even got my feet up where the pegs are gonna go.

And yes, i did go BRAAAAMMMM!!!!! while twisting the throttle. 

[katastroff]

By the way, feel free to comment or ask questions on how i did things or what was used to make it.  

[runningbuck]

Very kool project

[katastroff]

Did some more work on the frame and installed the manual choke on the carb. 

The frame was reinforced with some of my epic BED FRAME STEEL FROM HELL!!!  Its a bit overkill but my butt will be on that scooter for my summer scamping trip.

The center bar is pretty much in its final stage of fabrication, only needs some good clamping devices in the front and a flat plate to bolt it to the frame where the seat will be.

For the front clamps, i was thinking of  some muffler clamps if i can find the right size. Once that's done, it will be an angle  bar welded to the other end, with holes to matching those 2 on the frame.

The problem with the engine being too close to the front was also fixed. I just moved the 2 bracket about 1/2 inch back.






Where the muffler clamps will go:





The manual choke was a bit tricky to install. I had to modify the stock holding bracket because the one that came with the kit would not get the choke assembly to rest properly in its housing. So i filled the holding bracket of the electrical choke until it was a perfect fit. Otherwise, this kit is pretty simple to install, but some instructions will probably come with them soon.

[katastroff]

! thing i was looking foward to was to build my own pipe but time is ticking away pretty fast now. I want this build done by mid june. I'm gonna be riding it to Perce QC. A 2500 km round trip.

So i ordered a few parts that i'll have to fiddle with.

The pipe will be the red one with the cone tip.

www.aliexpress.com/item/Universal-GY6-scooter-JOG-RSZ-engine-exhaust-pipe-muffler-pipe-alloy-alluminium-gold-blue-black-accessories/1903052191.html

Header pipe witch will have to be cut and welded to fit my body panel.


www.aliexpress.com/item/Universal-GY6-50cc-125cc-150cc-scooter-JOG-RSZ-engine-exhaust-pipe-muffler-pipe-accessories-Free-Shipping/1903067293.html

The muffler guard, for the look and its mandtory up here even if not to many have one.


www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Chrome-metal-steel-motorcycle-hollow-flame-exhaust-muffler-heat-shield-cover-heel-guard-9-exhaust/1595636592.html

Since you all could witness my amazing welding talent, i ordered some header wrap. Please notice that it says "TURBO". I expect about 7 HP more with that on the scoot.


www.aliexpress.com/item/5M-Exhaust-Turbo-Manifold-Header-Heat-Wrap-Front-Pipe-Turbo-Insulating-Tape-Free-shipping/32230327127.html


Some riding googles:


www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-trend-Outdoor-Motorcycle-Goggles-Windproof-Glasses-Safety-Sport-Glass-Smoke-Lens-Free-shipping-HS0289/889992381.html

A scoop for the fan.


www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Performance-Chrome-Fan-Cover-Air-Scoop-Cap-Gy6-125cc-150cc-Chinese-Scooter-Jonway-Znen-Tank/2045513720.html

And last, a solar charger for my phone.

www.ebay.ca/itm/311305450896?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=610415927580&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'll be making a scamping thread with a link to a photobucket album to share this little trek with you guys.

 Now im off to bed, another crazy day is waiting for me tomorrow.

[katastroff]

Still waiting for the parts to come in, but i finally got busy on it.

Got the plastic fitted for the center bar, used a jigsaw and a hole-saw and some files to get a clean result. That part will be pretty much hidden by the gas tank, so i dont mind if the opening is a bit big.




Then i fabricated the tank mount. I used 1/2 of the same pipe i used for the bar and welded a perpendicular tube on it. Pictures tells it better. Then i welded that piece to the center bar. Perfect fit. 




The edges of the gas tank mounting tube were wrap in self-adhesive rubber both ont the edges and at the end to prevent vibration from going trough the side of the tank. Gave the center bar a coat of that famous black powdercoat look-a-like BBQ paint. I like the finish of it, not too flat, but not to glossy either. The scoot will be painted that exact same color.

After that it was BRAAMM time.

I did a little mock-up to see and show you what it will look like. I will get more done pretty soon, i booked 1 week of vacation time next week to finish this build, so more pixturez are on the way.