Debadged Blackjack.

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:05 am

Finally finished debadging my blackjack. I love how it's turned out.

Homemade, upcycled traincase as topcase.

Orange Guy · Post by **Orange Guy** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:03 am

sweet lookin' scoot

is that lightning bolt an air freshener?

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:12 am

Orange Guy wrote:is that lightning bolt an air freshener?

yep.

Orange Guy · Post by **Orange Guy** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:31 am

Does it smell like "Holy Sh!t, That's Fast"?

Post by **jmazza** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:25 am

Orange Guy wrote:Does it smell like "Holy Sh!t, That's Fast"?

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:03 am

that turned out really nice. it still scares me though, the faith in zip ties. in the hardware store the other day i spotted some small hooks with threads on the long side. thought they would work great in this application. great lookin ride.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:15 am

Lookin' good!

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:31 pm

bigbropgo wrote:that turned out really nice. it still scares me though, the faith in zip ties. in the hardware store the other day i spotted some small hooks with threads on the long side. thought they would work great in this application. great lookin ride.

I was a little worried too, but each of the ties are rated for like 5 lbs, and i used 5 of them. I'm hardly putting any weight in the case either; just a change of shoes and sometimes my lunch for work.

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:01 pm

Very nice! I like the checkers. Was wondering about the black rear rack, now that I've seen it, I like it.

I use metal clamps, wrapped in rubber to mount a case to the (chrome) rack on my wife's Italia...availalbe in the Electrical aisle at Lowes or Home Depot. Pictures if you wish, but arguably much sturdier than even the sturdiest tie-wraps...in any event if it's just lunch or shoes....

(another 2 Mini family?)

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:15 pm

mattgordon wrote:
I use metal clamps, wrapped in rubber to mount a case to the (chrome) rack on my wife's Italia...availalbe in the Electrical aisle at Lowes or Home Depot. Pictures if you wish, but arguably much sturdier than even the sturdiest tie-wraps...in any event if it's just lunch or shoes....

(another 2 Mini family?)

yes, definitely would like to see a pic of the clamps you used. looking for clamps and stuff is a bit overwhelming for me at the big box stores, so i went with what was easiest to find. seems pretty solid for my use, but if i were putting in anything heavier, i would be concerned too.

yep, 2 minis and 1 scooter and 1 motorcycle. not the most practical set-up, but the most fun one for us.

DIPA · Post by **DIPA** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:39 pm

Sweeet!

How'd you rig the clock? I'd like to do something similar.

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:46 pm

DIPA wrote:How'd you rig the clock? I'd like to do something similar.

I used these: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/e ... rehanging/

I knew they wouldn't leave a sticky mess when i want to remove it, plus, i can take off the clock and stow it securely if I think a thief might want to take it for themselves. Seems to be hanging on just fine on the local bumpy street and at high speeds.

Post by **polianarchy** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:45 pm

Ah, I love how you repurposed the the old train case! the entire aesthetic is very cool looking.

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:41 pm

oryx wrote:
mattgordon wrote:
I use metal clamps, wrapped in rubber to mount a case to the (chrome) rack on my wife's Italia...availalbe in the Electrical aisle at Lowes or Home Depot. Pictures if you wish, but arguably much sturdier than even the sturdiest tie-wraps...in any event if it's just lunch or shoes....

(another 2 Mini family?)
yes, definitely would like to see a pic of the clamps you used. looking for clamps and stuff is a bit overwhelming for me at the big box stores, so i went with what was easiest to find. seems pretty solid for my use, but if i were putting in anything heavier, i would be concerned too.

yep, 2 minis and 1 scooter and 1 motorcycle. not the most practical set-up, but the most fun one for us.

Yup, we have been a 2 Mini family too! Here's the clamps, rubberized and wont harm the finish on your rack (your scooter's rack!).

Orange Guy · Post by **Orange Guy** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:01 pm

polianarchy wrote:Ah, I love how you repurposed the the old train case! the entire aesthetic is very cool looking.

I picked one up last year at Goodwill for $2.38. I never got around to finishing the train case/top case project though ...

dmerzbac · Post by **dmerzbac** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:16 pm

You've got a great look going on there. Nice job!

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:40 pm

dmerzbac wrote:You've got a great look going on there. Nice job!

thanks everyone! when i get the prima pipe installed (this friday, if not storming), i'll post updated pics with that!

beeporama · Post by **beeporama** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:21 pm

Thanks for sharing! It's hard to find pics as I eagerly await delivery of my BlackJack. Is that the stock seat? (It looks different than the promo picture in the Genuine catalog, but, the promo picture also doesn't include the badge...)

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:24 pm

beeporama wrote:Thanks for sharing! It's hard to find pics as I eagerly await delivery of my BlackJack. Is that the stock seat? (It looks different than the promo picture in the Genuine catalog, but, the promo picture also doesn't include the badge...)

yep, it's the stock seat. very comfy.

MikieTaps · Post by **MikieTaps** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:14 pm

it looks like there is no prima pipe on there....

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:17 pm

oryx wrote:when i get the prima pipe installed (this friday, if not storming), i'll post updated pics with that!

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:17 pm

MikieTaps wrote:it looks like there is no prima pipe on there....

I should be getting the prima put on this friday (weather permitting). dealer wanted me to wait after break-in period, until 400 mi service to put it on and re-jet. it's going to be so awesome!

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:18 pm

KRUSTYburger wrote:
oryx wrote:when i get the prima pipe installed (this friday, if not storming), i'll post updated pics with that!

you beat me! thanks krusty!

MikieTaps · Post by **MikieTaps** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:57 pm

lol.... thats what I get for reading only part of the thread.

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:19 am

Dude, that is a very sweet look. Nicely done, sir.

Howard

r0sa · Post by **r0sa** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:02 am

VERY SEXY! want to trade scoots?

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:33 pm

Howardr wrote:Dude, that is a very sweet look. Nicely done, sir.

Howard

Thanks! (and btw, i'm a girl. the guy on the scoot showing off his balancing skillz is my hubby.

)

beeporama · Post by **beeporama** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:51 pm

oryx wrote:
beeporama wrote:Thanks for sharing! It's hard to find pics as I eagerly await delivery of my BlackJack. Is that the stock seat? (It looks different than the promo picture in the Genuine catalog, but, the promo picture also doesn't include the badge...)
yep, it's the stock seat. very comfy.

Good to know. It's definitely a different seat than the Internationals have.

EnjoyRC · Post by **EnjoyRC** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:39 am

oryx wrote:
beeporama wrote:Thanks for sharing! It's hard to find pics as I eagerly await delivery of my BlackJack. Is that the stock seat? (It looks different than the promo picture in the Genuine catalog, but, the promo picture also doesn't include the badge...)
yep, it's the stock seat. very comfy.

is the stock seat big enough for two?
or did they only build them for single riders?

oryx · Post by **oryx** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:20 pm

EnjoyRC wrote: is the stock seat big enough for two?
or did they only build them for single riders?

It's designed for 1 person. You could always switch it out to the stock buddy seat, that's for 2 people.

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:29 pm

For a second I got all excited think you put a tach on it. Then I realized it was just a clock

BuddyLicious · Post by **BuddyLicious** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:19 pm

How in the world did you get the reflective checkerz so perfectly straight & lined up? Awesome job!

Tim

LisaLisa · Post by **LisaLisa** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:16 am

Just saw that blackjack in person tonight!
It's very sharp!

Not the first time I saw it though- I saw it at the shop when it first came in!