Redneck italia

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:35 pm

I picked up this 07 italia for parts from pole120 over the 4th. After a carb clean it ran great so decided to fashion a seat because test riding sitting on the carb is painful.

Throwback7R · Post by **Throwback7R** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:15 pm

Looks safe:) I say you keep it like that!

CapnK · Post by **CapnK** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:32 pm

Does it blend? ;')

Post by **illnoise** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:20 pm

Wow, I'm usually an advocate of trusting the engineers and keeping it stock, but yours is very clearly an improvement.

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:24 pm

CapnK wrote:Does it blend? ;')

I could install a friction drive blender similar to the unit built in james may's manlab(see youtube). However I'm saving my cash for a gimble mounted cup holder and matching coozie.

Post by **jrsjr** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:31 pm

Before you venture out, may I suggest an engineering revision? Cinch that bad boy down to the frame in the front with a couple sturdy tie wraps. Then you should be good to go.

P.S. Pix of this rig in motion will be much appreciated!

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:34 pm

Gas water heater + drippage under scoot = galactically bad idea. Just sayin'

Throwback7R · Post by **Throwback7R** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:18 pm

No zip ties.. go for Ducktape.. More ducktape !

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:23 pm

PeteH wrote:Gas water heater + drippage under scoot = galactically bad idea. Just sayin'

That's condensation from the ductwork. Hot weather + open garage door.

It's bolted to the frame tabs in front. I'm digging these shenko white walls.

jrstone · Post by **jrstone** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:30 pm

lovemysan wrote: I could install a friction drive blender similar to the unit built in james may's manlab(see youtube). However I'm saving my cash for a gimble mounted cup holder and matching coozie.

The Swiss Army Buddy! Do it!

theflash784 · Post by **theflash784** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 4:17 am

I love it!

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:29 am

Wolfhound · Post by **Wolfhound** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:38 am

Redneck Italia?? Welcome south, brother!!!!! Will Make a great ride for going to WallyWorld!

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:48 pm

Kind of solves the 'What backrest will work on my Buddy?' question.

Just gotta be kinda quick to get your feet down once stopped, eh?

Rob

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 1:04 pm

So which of the parts from the furnice fit Itallia (did you canibalize some from the one I see with wires hanging out in the background)?

CapnK · Post by **CapnK** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 1:37 pm

If you bolted a set of waterskis onto it you could probably cross small to mid-sized creeks/ponds with it if you hit them at speed.

Just an idea...

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:55 pm

Wolfhound wrote:Redneck Italia?? Welcome south, brother!!!!! Will Make a great ride for going to WallyWorld!

Haha Tennessee native here. From savannah tn. Lived 10 miles from Mississippi for 20 years.

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:00 pm

Stormswift wrote:So which of the parts from the furnice fit Itallia (did you canibalize some from the one I see with wires hanging out in the background)?

What you see there is a fix for the infixable. After the second winter of waking up with the heater not running twice a week and power cycling it to reset it. The tech and I removed the auto ignition components and installed a standing pilot. It's been perfect ever since. We're actually renovating the garage to make it more pleasant.

JohnKiniston · Post by **JohnKiniston** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:02 pm

lovemysan wrote: so decided to fashion a seat

That is NOT How you make a big ruckus...

Your gonna need to add some pegs to the bike for that.

Wolfhound · Post by **Wolfhound** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:05 pm

Exactly.

gar1013 · Post by **gar1013** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:37 pm

You've just invented the ultimate mobility scooter!

Be careful who you take home from the bar this weekend.

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:16 pm

Rode it to friends house a mile away. I'm seriously considering building one of these a little bit better for daily use. Its insanely comfortable.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:17 pm

A little padding and you'll be halfway to a Helix.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:32 pm

In another thread folks were discussing riding into their 80's. I think you might have the solution.

Rob

Wolfhound · Post by **Wolfhound** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:11 am

I am 3 years away from 80 and when I get there I plan to ride my hack more but hopefully will still be on 2 wheels. Or maybe a trike, depending on finances. Heck, I have a 1st cousin who hits the gym daily(I only do a 4 on 3 off schedule), still flies his own plane and he is 85.

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:21 am

save the parts for the future

OldGuy · Post by **OldGuy** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:08 am

I don't see a beer holder but it must be there somewhere...

Wolfhound · Post by **Wolfhound** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:34 am

Now that is clever! Wonder who made it? Looks like it could be street worthy.
When I get old I may need one of those.

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