Post Pictures & Description Of Your Modified Buddy Here

twharton · Last edited by twharton on Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:50 pm; edited 1 time in total

Chrome Accent Tape - Autozone
"8" Ball Valve Stem Caps - Autozone
SX Appeal Case - Motorsport Scooters
Chrome Foot Pegs - Motorsport Scooters
Chrome Cowl Protectors - Motorsport Scooters
Chrome Rear Rack - Motorsport Scooters
Short Fly Screen - Scoot Richmond
Metal Front Basket - Motorsport Scooters
Prima Pipe - Scooterwest
Tiger Seatcover - Scooterseatcovers.com
Custom Paint on 'interior' plastic. - Ace Hardware
Extended Mirror Brackets - Scoot Richmond
Additional Set of Mirrors - Scoot Richmond
Chrome Grips - J.C. Whitney
Formotion Clock - Formotion
Formotion Thermometer - Formotion
Formotion Compass - Formotion
Stock Turn Signals Wired to DOT Signals - Xkenxx

scullyfu · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:23 am Post subject:

beauty, mate!

JokerJim · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:36 am Post subject:

I really like the compass. Right now i have a little compass on my scooter key chain but would like something more permanent.

How is it mounted?

Joker

twharton · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:47 am Post subject:

ScooterDave · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:02 am Post subject:

Can you explain the need for the thermometer?

Dave

Dibber · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:12 am Post subject:

Can you tell me the Part Number from Scoot Richmond of your Short Fly Screen? I like the looks of it, but I can't seem to find it in Scoot's Web Site.
You Buddy is a good looker. Thanks in advance.

twharton · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:07 am Post subject:

ScooterDave · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject:

I would not consider myself an "Origional" and I have done some pretty strange mods to scooters. I am just an old school scooterboy.

I was just curious about the thermometer. I find it useful in a car so I know when the temp goes below freezing while driving. But, while scootering, I can pretty much tell what the temp is.

I think your scooter is fine. Do with it what you want. I have no room to say anything about anyone's scoot as I ride a pink Buddy

Dave.

hcstrider · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject:

You made some great looking enhancements to your Buddy. I am also glad that you included a list of where you purchased each of those enhancements so if I see an enhancement on your Buddy that I want to copy I know exactly where to get it.

This is a very cool Buddy but I can think of one more addition which would make this even cooler. Next to the temperature gauge you need an anemometer so that you can compute wind chill. The faster you ride, the greater the wind chill. With the anemometer you will be able to compute how much cooler you are while riding your Buddy. Wha?

rablack · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

soccerbaybe · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:39 am Post subject:

"Need"

Do we "need" whitewalls, or chrome, or print seat covers?

Nope.

But we buy and mod and buy and mod because we want to make something we love and enjoy so much personal and unique.

If I only bought what I "need" I would live in a 1 bedroom shack and wear flour sacks insetad of clothes that help me feel and look good. But that isn't exactly supporting free-market economy now is it?

mattgordon · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:33 am Post subject: details, details!

Thats about a beauty of a Buddy! Nice job.

It appears as if I've met-my-match in the detailing dept., here on Modern Buddy! It looks like you are as liberal as I am with the emolient sprays (I call it "Goose Semen", I don't know why...I actually use something called "Surface Guard" from Oregon's Mt. Hood Chemical Co., a true detailing nut understands "Goose Semen" immediately when referring to such goos and ointments for machines), as can be evidenced by it glistening on the textured plastic parts in that picture?

That's a concours quality detail job, on a really nice Buddy. Well done.

renbyrd · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:26 am Post subject:

I want to get a clock and thermometer for my buddy. Besides your method of getting adhesive ones and adding them to the extra mirrors, are there other options for installation? Is there any room to stick them near the speedometer surface, i.e. is there enough flat surface to adhere to? And how did you mount the compass? Did it involve cutting into the plastic and is that an option for the Formotion clock and thermometer?

Christy · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject:

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject:

I LOVE THAT BUD TWHARTON!!!

I wanted to wait until I was "done", but that could be a while, so here's my Bud ... (so far)

* Italian Flag valve stem caps & plate bolts: Scooterworks
* stock signals to runners: thanks, ScooterMonkey
* handlebar clock (watch face): Kmart
* Stebel Nautilus earth-shaking horn: Scooterworks
* corduroy seat cover & custom paint: me
* "JET FUEL ONLY" license frame: autotags4u
* reflective orange rim tape: ebay motors
* chopped front fender: me
* Green Hornet insignia stickers: 4bumberstickers
* chrome rear rack: Scooterworks

I plan to finish my front fender out with white trim and a chrome crest. There will
definitely be pinstripes on the front panel (probably black or dark green) most likely
they will be in the shape of wings... not certain. I also plan to (eventually) get a Prima
pipe and maybe some of that thin chrome tape to trim everything out... I'm even
considering making a black seat cover with white and beige trim to match everything
better, but that first seat cover was a PAIN IN THE BUTT!

Anyways, here's what he looks like right now! Mr. Green

maribell · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:07 pm Post subject:

looks good krusty!!

twharton · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject:

WOW Krusty that is some uber righteous paint!!!! And you have the most original and cutest avatar ever.

I can't wait to see it when you r done but the paint is spectacular. Clap

PS: no word yet from Pensacola Motor Sports. I will see him week after next on business. Maybe he didn't like my Buddy? Embarassed

twharton · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject:

WOW Krusty that is some uber righteous paint!!!! And you have the most original and cutest avatar ever.

I can't wait to see it when you r done but the paint is spectacular. Clap

PS: no word yet from Pensacola Motor Sports. I will see him week after next on business. Maybe he didn't like my Buddy? Embarassed

Corsair · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject:

Krusty you have THE best looking Buddy I've ever seen! Love your paint and all the details and small touches Smile

PS
Your avatar is too cool

PPS
Wow... just wow! Your scoot looks amazing

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys! It means a lot coming from other Buddy owners.

madtolive · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 12:50 am Post subject:

that is g o r g e o u s ! Shocked

very, very, *very* beautiful job. WOW. and i thought the zombie was gorgeous. your buddy is just downright...sin inducing.

must stay faithful...

toddrw2251 · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 1:50 am Post subject:

Sweet fancy Joseph....Thats a good looking scoot. Will you come up to Ohio to paint mine?

SteMer · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 2:41 am Post subject:

I ditto all the accolades on your paint job - well done! Will you consider doing commissioned work for your fellow EZPZ posse members? Very Happy

sargelee71 · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:35 am Post subject:

AMAZING paint/detail job so far, Krusty! Just beeeeaautiful!! Can't wait to see the next phase of your artistry. Everything just works together--Please post a pic (or two) of you on it with your awesome painted helmet.

lou76 · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject:

proper with the paint job... i dig the chopperd front fender, too...

brimstone · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject:

sweet man, how long did that all take, with the taping off and such?

Christy · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

KRUSTY!!! You are amazing. will you come paint mine?

Smile

SScooterG · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

I...am at a loss for words. That is absolutely amazing... I. want. one.

Pax · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject:

Krusty...you have some major talent girl!

MarsR · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject:

Christy · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:50 am Post subject:

hey Krusty, can you post before and after pictures side by side? I'd love to be able to compare them "equally"

addictionriot · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 6:35 am Post subject:

Now I'm not sure about the Pamplona Wink

I'm sure my boyfriend will enjoy another round of "What color should I get??????????????"

sailortot · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 2:07 am Post subject:

krusty, i, too, stand in awe of your talent.

addictionriot · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:36 am Post subject:

So we went to the dealer again today and we are that much closer to getting our buddy Very Happy

I asked about getting the first service for free but they said no Sad

they did knock some money off the total price though. Smile

and... I'm not getting the Pamplona I'm getting the Italia!!!

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

addictionriot · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks! I'm so excited Very Happy

We should have it all paid for by June 3rd. *crosses fingers*

sargelee71 · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 11:35 pm Post subject:

KRUSTY, how did you administer the orange rim tape? Did you have to remove the tires? Where can I order some of that? I love orange--have an orange helmet, so it would work perfectly.

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:21 am Post subject:

It is from ebay... Just google scooter rim tape or Vespa rim tape and it should be the first on the list. They come in sections (4 pieces per wheel) so you don't have to take the tires off. You will probably have to cut them a little bit, but it is pretty easy, just make sure you clean the rim really well.

sargelee71 · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 1:31 am Post subject:

Many thanks, Krusty!

I'll give it a try.

polianarchy · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject:

KRUSTYburger, that paint job is simply beautiful. Heck, all of your scooter mods look great!

iloveducks11 · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: My wife's 50

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scoots4me · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

Hey KRUSTY - your scooter is looking so super cool! After reading about everyone's mods on this forum, it seems like I'll eventually have an original scoot just by doing nothing (although I won't be able to hold off on mods forever)!! How did you affix the watch face? I totally want a clock and a thermometer.

sparkle motion · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject:

Krusty's pics are gone. I wanna see!!

OKBubbles · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:38 am Post subject:

I want to see Krusty's pics, too! Have they been moved somewhere??

And, thwharton -- I'm using the chrome trim tape on Bubbles, too. It looks great!

scoots4me · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject:

I pm'd Krusty to see if she'd repost.

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject:

Sorry, I fixed it... I had so many pics on my photobucket account I couldn't find 'em without scrolling through everything, so I put them in sub-folders which broke all the links. I know I have a butt-load of missing photos on MB, so if you see some that say they've been deleted, just PM me like scoots4me did and I'll restore it. Thanks for your concern! Mr. Green

OKBubbles · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject:

Krusty - that is a beautiful job! You are truly an artist, and I bow before you.

I saw the pics of your helmet in another thread, and it's amazing too.

You could probably make some major $$ if you hired out . . . Very Happy