Guts and looks (build)

[redneck]

awesome build

[katastroff]

Another good day today, The crack in the body panel is almost invisible. Fixed the croocked kickstart. Fitted the rear body on the scoot. Worked on the "hood". The foot pegs got welded to the frame and i made me an expensive ashtray.

Here is the crack all prep up for the magic trick. Tape was apply that way to prevent over spray from going everywhere, but it was not full applied so that i would not get a tape line in the paint.






A few more coats were applied and the crack is now almost invisible.

The kickstart lever was put in a vise and heated up. No secret here.




Some aluminum lid put to good use. I got a bout 4-5 of them with the pans that go with them. I use them as welding shield.

Think about it next turkey dinner.



Applied the stickers to the back panels. These are of very good quality, are applied very easily and dont seem to want to peel off by themself. What else can you expect from stuff made in Canada.

I got them here:

www.ebay.ca/usr/rottenremains?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

They also have a website:

rottenremains.com/






I scavenged trough my recycle bin and found the old support for the back panels. Its not pretty but it will do the job.



A more general idea of the final look.



I want to get rid of the seat and turn it into a hood, so here we go!!!! 

I know how i want it to look, but i have very little ideas on how to get there, so i went along with it and just did it as it came to me.

Removed the vinyl top. Roughly shaped the foam to what i wanted. Sanded it to a smooth finish.








One more try-on for size. The foam will serve as a base for the fiber glass hood. It will get a nice coat of ducktape, then the fiberglass will go on it.



A part of the seat frame was cut out to make room for a lower single seat.... witch is currently still roaming around in my brain.



By then it was time to join her, i needed it. Its been near the 30c with lots of humidity here today.

[katastroff]

Mailman came by this morning and i got my pipe. I be going shopping today for a new battery and hopefully it will go BRAAAAM BRAAAAM today.


I got the pipe off Aliexpress and from looking at it, its of as good quality as anything you can find on eBay or on the web, but at a fraction of the cost. Just dont be in a hurry or order your part way in advance from them.  It was ordered on May 6.



I think it crossed the Pacific in a row boat.

[tiny]

Dang it's looking good

[katastroff]

Went shopping today, needed a new battery. Bought a small cheap one that you have to put the acid yourself in it. Filled it, charged it and it make the engine turn so it was a good deal at $40.

While i was at Canadian tire, i looked up the fiberglass stuff to make the "hood" a bit expensive, so this gets a nice spot on the side burner.

Worked on the pipe. The header i ordered is made for a sporty looking scooter. mine is retro style so the pipe gets shot up in the body panel. Fixed it:

This is the pipe compared to a 50cc "El Cheapo" free flow exhaust.










First problem:




Second problem:




The solution:

I used a cutting disc to slice the header, but not all the way, just enough so i could give it the desired bent. Welded it, a little bit of grinding and VOILA!!!  





DOH!!!... naaah




Now i needed something to hold the muffler:

Took a piece of scrap angle bar and done this.







Final result:



When i ordered the pipe, i wanted a black one but they were out of stock. No problem, i still had some of that satin black BBQ paint.





Fiddled a bit with ideas for the hood. All i could come up with as a fast short term solution was this:




This is VERY temporary until i get some $ for fiber glass of if i came come up with some other out-of-the-box idea. I just wanted to put it a side a bit and work on the seat. Once the seat is done I'll clean the tank, finish the wiring, and take it out for a spin. Most probably on saturday.

I cant wait to eat flies!!!

[thatcrazyguy]

This thing is amazing... I wonder how many cops are you pull you over saying your tag is registered to a scooter but your riding a motorcycle lmao!!!

[niz76]

Flippin awesome! Really coming together Katastroff! The motorcycle guys will look at that big empty space under the tank and say "Where's the engine??" lol

[katastroff]

May 29, 2015 3:29:20 GMT -5 niz76 said:

Flippin awesome! Really coming together Katastroff! The motorcycle guys will look at that big empty space under the tank and say "Where's the engine??" lol

Maybe i'll add some pedals.

[Fox]

I think some sort of a spider web insert would look awesome in that space.

example:

[katastroff]

May 29, 2015 13:16:35 GMT -5 Fox said:

I think some sort of a spider web insert would look awesome in that space.

example:

Cool idea!!!  

[katastroff]

Last day of my "vacation" week.


Today i wanted to ride it. I've been at it for 7 days including today, so i wanted to get my butt on it and feel it. So last night i plugged back everything, got it all cleaned up with zip ties. Engine turns over great; the pipe sings this lovely song: WOOOP!!! WOOOP!! WOOOP!!!

Nothing....

Its got gas, compression... no spark. 

So i take out the plug, replace it, no spark. I unplugged the 2 wires going to the coil and put my test plunger to them. Nothing. So maybe its the stator or some wires. Checked them all out. Nope not there. Only other thing i had to check was the CDI. But it was good when i tried it on the mystery engine. Plunged the tester about everywhere i could think, and everything seemed fine. So i started to look for another CDI. There should be one lying around somewhere if my maths skills are are to date. 

Found nothing, but then the garage is a very well organized mess. 


This morning i went out and bought a new stock one. Its rev limited but i need one. $40.

Slapped it on and...

BRAAMMM!!!!




Took out some zip ties and replace everything nice and tidy. Got the little wussy battery attached. Tried again and the battery wouldn't turn the starter. Ok, going back to what worked before. I went out and bought another lawn mower trackor battery. Overkill? Maybe, but it works.


itstalled the choke enricher lever on the knee panel. 1 hole.

Took it outside and made the first video. Went for a stroll. Came back and checked the plug. Its was a nice coffee color. problem is: that plug was black as coal befor i went out. 

Forgot to put on the High Performance Racing Air Filter i bought on eBay for $5. Its attached to about 18 inches of pool hose, witch is plugged in the carb intake. Crappy, ugly but i just love my redneck contraption.

Went out for another stroll, and all was fine.

Came back before the rain began and cleaned up the garage. That's when i came up with the idea to put the aluminum floor board back on. I still have a hole in the middle, but its way better then having plastics dangling in the wind.

Got the muffler guard on and did some touch up and the strap that holds it. Back off and looked. 

Flames are backward.  

Got the muffler guard off and on and did some touch up and the strap that holds it. Back off and looked.

Picture time!!!

Its final resting place.



Fixing the choke lever on the panel.






Why didnt i think of it before? I'm gonna get a hamster wheel with a fake mouse/rat/rodent and put it in that space. 





Overkill!!!




Bunnies!!!




Muffler guard 




 

[katastroff]

As it sits now, i only got some loose end to tie, but i'll post pictures of it all. 

[Elektrey]

paint those foot boards black or chrome them up real shiny like

[katastroff]

1 thing that crossed my mind: a full floor board made of aluminum checkered plate. But it might cost me a bit of $.

[otto]

Great build. Looks real sweet.