4th Annual SPEND-A-THON!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:21 am

Yep! Its that time of the year again.

Time for Turkey, sugarplums (what the heck are they anyway?) Jack Frost, Black Friday, Cyber Monday ...and of course the

Modern Buddy Fourth Annual SPEND-A-THON

The economy still sucks? Who cares!!!!! Pawn the car, sell a kidney...do whatever it takes!

The Spend-a-Thon has always run from from Thanksgiving to midnight New Year's Eve. This year you get a few extra hours!

And no Poli...it doesn't go to Three Kings Day! (Hee hee...beat ya too it this year!)

THE Fourth Annual SPEND-A-THON BEGINS NOW!

Please wander over to this thread during this month every time you spend money on scooter gear. ANY scooter gear for ANY scooter!

That's globally. All brands, A to Z including books, gear, oil, GPS and of course SCOOTERS!!!

Please post your spending in USD to make it easy.
( Do your own currency conversions easily at http://www.xe.com )
There's no need to mention much except the total $$ involved and the date I guess. But you are more than welcome to post a list!.

I will update the total every couple of days! Lets see just how much we can spend! Yes yes...of course cash counts too!

Got a gift under the tree or menorah or for Festivus (for the rest of us!) give it your best honest estimate!

For the first Spend-A-Thon viewtopic.php?t=2792&highlight=spendathon out total was $14,354

The second annual viewtopic.php?t=9143&postdays=0&postord ... &start=0we ended at $27,644.85!!!!!!!

Last year viewtopic.php?t=13726&start=50 was yet another record!

$30,097!
Winners will be selected for whatever categories I make up!

Last years winners were...well...there weren't any cause I got lazy

LET THE SPEND-A-THON BEGIN!!!!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:29 am

As always....at least for the first three. It is my pleasure to get the buying started!

........................................................ Discount ..... Price
Cylinder Kit, Prima, Buddy 125 - 161cc -$66.00 $153.99

NCY Big Valve Cylinder Head, Buddy 150 -$33.00 $76.99

NCY Carburetor, CVK 26mm -$66.00 $153.99

NCY Exhaust, Buddy 125 / 150 - Black -$45.00 $104.99

Dr. Pulley Weights, Sliding - (11.0G) -$7.50 $17.49

TOTAL - $507.45

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 3:23 am

Um...I bought some handlebars for my Rattler......$17.95
Gas Tank...........................................................$10.00
Rear Tire...........................................................$24.95 (on sale)
Miscellaneous bracketry and metal to make such...$20.00 (maybe)
1 can flat black paint..Krylon Fusion.....................$6.95

Good enough?

--Keys

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 3:32 am

Only if you bought after the start of the spend-a-thon!

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:22 am

Didn't see a date...

--Keys

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:24 pm

Oh what the heck...YOU'RE IN!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:26 pm

By the way...I didn't see the discounts from scooterworks until I put things in my cart. Saved some nice coin!

bgwss · Post by **bgwss** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:14 pm

Racing CDI Coil - $34.75

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:02 pm

TRACKSIDE Aluminum Folding Ramp BLACK FRIDAY DEAL (#462552) $65.24 out the door at Cycle Gear.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L ... TV-002_PRE

NICE ramp, btw. The ladder spacing is just right for small buddy wheels. I got there around 9am and they still had 6 or 8 in the store. Worth the short drive to the store to save on shipping. Much better than the steel ramps at Harbor Freight, even with their 25% off Thanksgiving coupon deal.

The wife was laughing at me as I "played" with it test loading the buddy into the element. Now maybe I can get out and do some group rides .

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:16 pm

Black reflective tape $14.95 from Biker Hiway - 25% discount.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:56 pm

I have never participated in the Spend-a-Thon.

Does paying my tab at NoHo Scooters count? (No, I don't keep a running tab there. They didn't have my ticket when I went in and said I could take care of it later.) Maybe I'll buy something while there just to participate.

BUT… about to go drop about $150 on bicycle stuff (helmet, lights, whatever I find at REI). Because I can't do anything that doesn't require buying a lot of crap.

BootScootin'FireFighter · Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:14 pm

ericalm wrote:BUT… about to go drop about $150 on bicycle stuff (helmet, lights, whatever I find at REI). Because I can't do anything that doesn't require buying a lot of crap.

I love REI, especially there bi-monthly "attic sale". Find out when yours is, you could save some serious cabbage and get great stuff.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:10 am

ericalm wrote:I have never participated in the Spend-a-Thon.

Oh really?

viewtopic.php?t=13726&start=50

ericalm wrote:
jijifer wrote:Tempeste Jacket (black) - $249
Ventata (Mesh) Jacket - $179
We are so going to be riding Twinkies now.

I got a new (used) clutch for the Vespa, $50
Also got a Polini variator, $150

And am woking on a bunch of bling for the Buddy, to be revealed sometime in the future.

And yeah...your tab counts!

sosha · Post by **sosha** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:11 am

As my Blackjack sits at the dealer while they figure out who's going to pay for "problems" (created when they installed new sliders), I have a new seat from Pirate Upholstery on it's way to me.

Including shipping, put me down for $326.

That BETTER be the only scooter-related cost I incur this month.

Patty
(missing the scooter every day)

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:12 am

I bought a used windshield, $26.00 including shipping

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 2:52 am

A couple things that'll do double duty on the scooter and the bike:
Chaos Chinook Muti-Tasker Balaclava: $14
http://www.rei.com/product/807622
Wow, very soft, warm, comfy and multi-tasky!

Onguard DT U Lock with cable: $28
http://www.sportchalet.com/product/301773_8005226.do

Weekend ain't over. I need a new backpack for riding on the scoot.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:18 pm

KABarash wrote:I bought a used windshield, $26.00 including shipping

Nice score!

Any guesses on when the first scooter will be?

Or what it will be?

I say December 11
Blur 220

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:19 am

Dec 24th, Stella 4T

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:09 am

I bought an Exo 400 Scar helmet for $49.99 on sale. With all the other spending (laptop battery went dead), Leggos for kiddo etc I had to hold off on something else I wanted for Dobby

, but some day I will get that item

ageekgirl · Post by **ageekgirl** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:40 am

At CycleGear Friday I bought: some gloves- 39.99
Helmet halo- 15.99
DH got 8 in 1 socket wrench- 13.99
2 bottles of Stabil. 11.98
double kidded funnel. 6.99
With taxes, the total at the store was. 96.06

Then Saturday we stopped at a powersports store on the way out of Huntsville. DH found a pair of big guy summer-weight overpants there in the store! These pants actually fit him, so we got them. The total for those pants was 107.99.

So the total I've spent so far is 204.05.

Happy shopping!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:21 am

Full SS180 clutch rebuild kit from SIP

Total $235

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:19 am

Well now that we are all tired of turkey sandwiches its time for the first update!

SPEND-A-THON TOTAL = $1,585.28!

Nice start!

Still waiting for that first scooter buy!

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:15 am

I didn't think I'd take part this year, but I was in San Diego for a few days, so I stopped by Motor Sport Scooters, where I tried on the Prima jacket. And I liked it. So after the Prima jacket and the Motor Sport Scooter hoodie, I am able to contribute $151.11!

MYSCTR · Post by **MYSCTR** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:55 pm

sosha wrote:As my Blackjack sits at the dealer while they figure out who's going to pay for "problems" (created when they installed new sliders), I have a new seat from Pirate Upholstery on it's way to me.

Including shipping, put me down for $326.

That BETTER be the only scooter-related cost I incur this month.

Patty
(missing the scooter every day)

Hey - Be sure to post your new seat when installed - the wife just saw one today in Dallas that she really likes!

sosha · Post by **sosha** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:46 pm

MYSCTR wrote:
sosha wrote:As my Blackjack sits at the dealer while they figure out who's going to pay for "problems" (created when they installed new sliders), I have a new seat from Pirate Upholstery on it's way to me.

Including shipping, put me down for $326.

That BETTER be the only scooter-related cost I incur this month.

Patty
(missing the scooter every day)
Hey - Be sure to post your new seat when installed - the wife just saw one today in Dallas that she really likes!

Can't wait to get it on the damn scooter! I wanted to keep with the general idea of the seat on the BlackJack, with a few mods. It's kind of a Cafe Racer style/BJ hybrid, with gel inserts and beautiful, supple leather instead of the plastic.

Post by **ericalm** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:25 pm

Another $17.37 spent!

Sierra Trading Post had Brunton 1L aluminum fuel bottles for $3.71 so I picked up another pair (now own 4). Very useful for carting extra gas around and 4L = about 1 gallon.

While I was there, got suckered (?) into buying a pair of merino glove liners for $10. This is how they hook you.

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:05 pm

New rear tire for my other scooter - $50.50, free shipping from Motorcycle Superstore

MYSCTR · Post by **MYSCTR** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:16 pm

Ok - we weren't going to spend any money yet here we go:

Pre T-Giving (22nd) 2 new rear Prima tiires installed @ dealer $178.07 (we know this may not count)

SOLD: Prima cover & Scooter Mitts (brand new) to another buddy owner <$50>

Today (don't tell - it is a gift/mod) black body internals & black cowl protectors/rear rack @ Scooterworks $413.12 (new pictures after new year)

SOLD: Chrome cowl protectors & rear rack (very lightly used) to another buddy owner <$100>

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:49 pm

For the other scoot:

New drive belt - - - $134.41 with shipping
New drive sliders - $41.30 with shipping

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 7:53 pm

DR Pulley Variator and belt - $148.48
Corazzo 5.0, fieldsheer shirt and a few other goodies $167

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:00 pm

Spend-a-thon total to date = $2887.42

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:24 pm

A Corazzo 5.0 jacket as a Christmas gift for the better half. $230.

Rob

philly6000 · Post by **philly6000** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:52 pm

Purchased my first scooter from a private party. A 2008 Buddy 125.

Cash Price: an incredible steal at $995!

If you want to include the money that I paid in tax, license, registration at the DMV for my temporary registration.....you can tack on another $183.

$995 + $183 = $1,178:

rollin thunder · Post by **rollin thunder** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 9:17 pm

I bought a rack and carry bag for my blackjack. Total $150.

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 9:32 pm

Purchased a used SYM RV250 - $2015

Fuel Filter for the Buddy - $5

I'll be picking up a new battery for the RV250 next week.

Howard

philly6000 · Post by **philly6000** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:06 pm

I just purchase a White Z1R Helmet.

Add another $57 to my tally...... grand total now $1,235

sookie · Post by **sookie** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 3:59 am

New battery: $57
Service: $140

MYSCTR · Post by **MYSCTR** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 4:13 am

MYSCTR wrote:Ok - we weren't going to spend any money yet here we go:
Pre T-Giving (22nd) 2 new rear Prima tiires installed @ dealer $178.07 (we know this may not count)
SOLD: Prima cover & Scooter Mitts (brand new) to another buddy owner <$50>
Today (don't tell - it is a gift/mod) black body internals & black cowl protectors/rear rack @ Scooterworks $413.12 (new pictures after new year)
SOLD: Chrome cowl protectors & rear rack (very lightly used) to another buddy owner <$100>

To add to this, quite unexpected, we just returned home with a brand new 2009 Italia 150 with exaclty 0.9 miles on it for another $2,549 (taxes/tags/inspection not included).

....__________________________________....New Total: $3,140

easy · Post by **easy** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 3:42 pm

rear rack and top case for black jack $160

ScootsMcGillicuddy · Post by **ScootsMcGillicuddy** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 5:04 pm

Genuine Scooter Company Sign - $39.20
Keychain, Rubber - Buddy Black - $5.40
Scooter Electropods Chrome 2PK Blue LED - $19.79
Scooter EPODS Chrome 2PK Red LED -$19.79
Continental Zippy Tires (2) - $65.98
Kymco Grand Vista - $1500.00
Grand Total - $1650.16

BootScootin'FireFighter · Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:17 pm

now that my beautiful "Julebox" has opened her surprises, I can share them with my MB extended family!

Dr. Martens Bellissa boots (black) $140

Armadillo womens armored parka (green) $125

Eastern Mountain Sports womens heavyweight base layer (T3) $65

Now my girl can be warm, toasty, and better protected when riding in the cold weather

For myself, just a battery tender JR right now... $20

GRAND TOTAL = $350

Dage'sVew · Post by **Dage'sVew** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:51 am

Gas Can $15.00
UltraGuard "Supporting the Cause for Breast Cancer" touring cover $39.99
Sta-bil additive $ 7.41
Genuine Scooter Co. patch $ 6.75
Deadlight adapters $55.00
2 Corazzo armored jackets (BOGO) $263.11

For a grand total of $387.26

gt1000 · Post by **gt1000** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:47 pm

Big service and a new set of Zippy 1's mounted: $391.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:13 pm

Got a new belt for the HD200 - $75 (IIRC). I'd add rollers, but they are back ordered.

Post by **ericalm** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:45 pm

What recession?

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:37 pm

GlowShift digital tach - $29.96

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:29 am

Spend_a_Thon Total

$12,311.10

I know I have a few things left to order!

Burn up those gift cards!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:00 am

Clutch springs
Jets
Vespa Technica Volume 2
2 CHT thermocouples

Total $204.50

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:01 am

THE SPEND-A-THON ENDS TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT!

Don't for list any forgotten or last minuite items!

easy · Post by **easy** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:33 am

genubin $36
saddle bags $56
head light $20

Modern Buddy

4th Annual SPEND-A-THON!

4th Annual SPEND-A-THON!

2008 Buddy 125 purchased

Oh yeah, and the helmet I purchased online