Modern Buddy

Posted: **Wed May 21, 2008 1:53 am**

Ok guys... lets see the pics!

Posted: **Wed May 21, 2008 2:00 am**

Here is my Rattler 50
(these pics have been up in other places on the board... but I figured I would put them in this thread - new pics soon (supposed to be a nice weekend here)
I showed you mine... now show me yours

My son on prom night

this is a pick from the day I brought it home
For you Chicago area people... that is the "scenic" I & M Canal

Posted: **Wed May 21, 2008 4:14 am**

Here's one of my favorites...

Posted: **Wed May 21, 2008 5:03 am**

here's mine, also posted elsewhere on the forum. and i too will have better pics...i should have taken them today it was a whoppin' 60 degress out, i was sweatin' my balls off.

it's supposed to be nice this weekend here too, so i'll try and snap some more.

Posted: **Wed May 21, 2008 11:23 pm**

here's mine, all de-stickered. Seems like everyone has a silver one

Posted: **Thu May 22, 2008 1:30 am**

Now I'm gonna have to get some new pics up here, the bar has been raised

Mine's Silver too

Posted: **Thu May 22, 2008 4:16 pm**

Looking good guys... I expect to see more after this long weekend

Posted: **Fri May 23, 2008 11:19 pm**

-K

Posted: **Fri May 23, 2008 11:56 pm**

All right.... finally another "small" Rattler
What mods does that have Kevin?

Posted: **Sat May 24, 2008 12:08 am**

70cc Malossi kit, Malossi variator, Prima pipe.
-K

Posted: **Sat May 24, 2008 12:14 am**

ok... I could probably google it... but i will just ask for the sake of all the other new people.... Whats a Malossi variator"

Thanks

Posted: **Mon May 26, 2008 1:30 am**

ScootLemont wrote:ok... I could probably google it... but i will just ask for the sake of all the other new people.... Whats a Malossi variator"

Thanks

The front driven pulley. Aftermarket ones usually give you better performance.

Posted: **Mon May 26, 2008 4:23 am**

here is my somewhat done de-catted black cat...
i love this thing. so much better than my old zuma!
what do you guys think bout some vintage red racing stripes along the white panels???
i will be touching up all the black panels this week, getting rid of the silver footrests, yellow vin cover, etc.
enjoy!

Posted: **Mon May 26, 2008 5:14 am**

Red stripes would look cool

Posted: **Tue May 27, 2008 6:03 pm**

+1 red stripes

Posted: **Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:27 pm**

goodbluegrass wrote:here is my somewhat done de-catted black cat...
i love this thing. so much better than my old zuma!
what do you guys think bout some vintage red racing stripes along the white panels???
i will be touching up all the black panels this week, getting rid of the silver footrests, yellow vin cover, etc.
enjoy!

Wow...I just purchased a Black Cat last night and stripped off the stickers. After seeing yours I want to paint my yellow panels. Can you provide a tutorial on how you painted yours with details focusing on what paint was used, type of sandpaper grit, etc.? Anything advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

Posted: **Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:26 am**

My new baby...

Posted: **Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:30 pm**

CO BlackCatRider wrote:My new baby...

Very cool.... no go find a yellow truck for a photo with your scooter & join in the scavenger hunt

topic5257.html

Posted: **Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:39 am**

Here are some pics of my Rattler from the scavenger hunt

Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:51 pm**

The Mighty Reptilicus...

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:43 am**

Here is another one from the scavenger hunt

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:37 am**

I like the green.

Here are a few I took the yesterday.

Posted: **Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:28 am**

Here is my pic from the week 8 scavenger
hunt

Posted: **Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:11 pm**

Here are a few pics of what I have come up with so far.
I had thought about covering everything in carbon fiber but it would have been to costly.
This is a cheaper alternative.
I wanted to tone the yellow down while still keeping with the original color combination.

Posted: **Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:46 am**

hey... thats a great looking BC!

Posted: **Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:01 am**

the rat

Posted: **Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:04 pm**

Here is my favorite scooter with my favorite city in the background

Posted: **Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:11 pm**

So a friend of mine just called from Tennessee and they won the Black Cat!!! I'll be sure to post a pic or two if/when I get a look at it...

P.S. Diggin' the paint, BlackCat50! very nice.

Posted: **Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:14 am**

Cobra Commander sSsSsSsS
<a href="http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o57/ ... =cobra.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o57/ ... /cobra.jpg" border="0" alt="cobra commander"></a>

Posted: **Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:02 am**

Posted: **Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:24 pm**

This thread comes close to makeing me regret getting a Buddy. Nice pics guys.

Posted: **Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:04 am**

7eregrine wrote:This thread comes close to makeing me regret getting a Buddy. Nice pics guys.

hey thanks -
maybe when it comes time to trade in your buddy....

Posted: **Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:45 pm**

Roughhouses/Rattlers can be for the ladies too!!! It's not done yet, skull decals will go on the back sides.

Posted: **Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:56 pm**

PINK! - that looks great

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:29 am**

Mrs.Spaceman, that looks way better than I would have guessed it would have before seeing it! Nice job.

Posted: **Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:53 pm**

This is at 14 miles. Got over 850 now. And yes, I painted the goofy warnings. Got tired of people ridiculing me... "Hey kid, where's your mommy?".

I'm inspired by Mrs.Spaceman and am getting ready to do a custom paint job. Maybe a nice winter camouflage pattern. Because everyday is a battle.

Update: scooter tag shot from another forum.

Posted: **Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:58 pm**

Camo fan huh?
wonder if you could cover the body panels in this?
http://store.mossyoak.com/detail.aspx?ID=2287
or this
http://www.trailmasteroutdoors.com/prod ... et&type=65

my brother has his ATV wrapped in that kind of stuff - looks pretty cool (if you are into it)

Posted: **Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:23 pm**

Ah, cool. Thanks for the links! I'm thinking something along the lines of this:

I've been going back and forth between white, black, and gray/silver on the paint color. Since I can't make up my mind... winter camo it is. Ya, a kit would be really easy.

Posted: **Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:55 pm**

That would look pretty sweet. Or... you could paint it silver and/or black and buy a camo seat cover from me

Modern Buddy

Rattler, Black Cat & Roughhouse Photos

Rattler, Black Cat & Roughhouse Photos

I'm game

Tamed Cat

rattler over austin

The Rattler has always reminded me of my Childhood

Here is mine!!!