Build project : Oldgeek's Custom Naked Scoot

[oldgeek]

Jan 23, 2021 5:09:57 GMT -5 190mech said:

Aircraft spruce has some;
www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=filler%20neck

Ebay also;
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=aluminum+filler+neck&_sacat=0

Thanks!

www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Filler-Neck-Weld-On-Bung-Screw-Cap-Small-CNC-Gas-Oil-Tank-USA/174350621533?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[oldgeek]

I have been chipping away at this build as work allows. This is the arrangement I used to get the seat lined up, it worked pretty good.


The rear mount is ready to be welded, but I will not be welding it up yet.


I will also be doing another support for the middle of the seat. Maybe something like this.


The headlights I ordered arrived today. They look decently made. The lights are not identical, I suppose one is the designated low beam and the other is the high beam. One of them has an additional bulb in it which I suppose is a running light? I THINK it must be the low beam?




Here are the headlights on the scoot, just tied in place. I may end up using just one of the lights and a custom bracket, or.....

[aeroxbud]

They look very similar to what someone I know put on a street fighter build. One was high, one low beam. And the bulb a running light, or as we say, side light.
The were very bright. I remember he said wiring them in was a pain.

[oldgeek]

Jan 27, 2021 11:59:11 GMT -5 aeroxbud said:

They look very similar to what someone I know put on a street fighter build. One was high, one low beam. And the bulb a running light, or as we say, side light.
The were very bright. I remember he said wiring them in was a pain.

These do not have any electronic ballast, they just use H3 bulbs so they will be easy to wire. They currently have 55watt bulbs, I ordered 35watt bulbs in case the electrical system cannot handle the 55watt bulbs.

I flipped the supplied headlight brackets around so they would be narrow where they mount to the frame. I like the looks of them that way VS. the way they were intended to be used.

[aeroxbud]

Lol I thought they were the real deal projector lights. That will be easier then.👍

[oldgeek]

I finished up turning 6 mounts for the tank on the lathe. A little hot glue temporarily holds them in place to get an idea of how they will look. I also found a home for the lower headlight mount. I cut part of an old bracket off the front of the scoot and drilled holes in what was left of it for some threaded rod. For the top I will weld a mount to the steering tube and bolt the headlight bracket to it.




My buddy thinks I should lower the seat just a little. I do seem to have a bunch of clearance for the pipe to pass through.

[90GTVert]

It would certainly look more sleek with the seat lowered, but I'd say go for what gives you a good riding position. Of course you could work with pegs and bars, if you want to be lower overall but like the ergonomics as-is. If you lower it all, you may punch a smaller hole in the air if you were after every last MPH.

It may not be that bad to be farther from the exhaust and radiators on those hot South Carolina afternoons though.


BTW, I've enjoyed watching you take to the lathe and the welder so quickly to create your custom scoot.

[oldgeek]

Jan 30, 2021 14:34:28 GMT -5 90GTVert said:

It would certainly look more sleek with the seat lowered, but I'd say go for what gives you a good riding position. Of course you could work with pegs and bars, if you want to be lower overall but like the ergonomics as-is. If you lower it all, you may punch a smaller hole in the air if you were after every last MPH.

It may not be that bad to be farther from the exhaust and radiators on those hot South Carolina afternoons though.


BTW, I've enjoyed watching you take to the lathe and the welder so quickly to create your custom scoot.

I went ahead and lowered the seat about 1 1/8" front and back. Brent got me thinking about what I want out of this scoot, which is comfortable and cool
This is how I originally had it.


This is lowered and the radiators are now lower and re-positioned. I think it does look better with the seat lowered. The radiators looked better when they were angled I think. I guess I could move them back if I wanted.

[oldgeek]

I moved the radiators back up and angled. I like them much better this way.
By the way, 190mech the cylinder came today thanks a bunch! Looks kinda dinky compared to the Tadia LOL
190mech was kind to send me a LC cylinder kit back I had previously sent him to try out on his AF16 build, he ended up not using it, so I will be using it on this scooter until I can get back to work on the TP86 motor. I had way to much going on. Trying to build this scoot and a one off motor was just too much for me to do at once. The LC cylinder he sent me works with a stock stroke crank so it should go together quickly.

[woodini]

I agree

[90GTVert]

I like the angled rads too.

One thing about the seat vs bars... Sit on there and put your hands on the bars before it's all wrapped up. Try to make sure you are putting some weight on the handlebars. If not, you should probably adjust the seat, bars or suspension in order to do so. The leveled out stuff may look nice, but it doesn't feel nice when the front is light cornering or braking and it should be a little easier to keep it from popping the wheel up when you don't want it to.

[aeroxbud]

That looks more in proportion. And the radiators definitely suit the angled look.

[oldgeek]

I ended up lowering the seat just a bit more, I do like it better now than where I had it, and there is still plenty of room for the pipe. I just finished fitting all of the pipe up for the rear and middle support for the seat. What a job that turned out to be! And its not even welded yet! There is hot glue holding it in place for the pictures.



I had the idea for the signaling placement for quite a while. The running/brake light will be in the bottom tube, using a red lens identical to the amber turn signal lens in the picture.

[hippo008]

Lowered seat is the move. Looks more speedy this way.

[oldgeek]

Over the weekend I was able to make the holders for the brake lights that will slide into the frame tubes. I am planning to use hex set screws to hold them in place. I also cut to size and tapped holes in the middle seat support. I guess its time to prep everything for welding. The EMT conduit I used for the rear seat supports is galvanized, so I need to strip that coating good before welding. In hindsight I should have just ordered a piece of mild steel tubing of the correct size.