Mods, Mods, and more Mods.......
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Mods, Mods, and more Mods.......
This board has become a little jumbled up over time and I'd love to see pics and lists of the mods people have done to their Buddies or any Scoot actually.
So far, I've done the 2 into 1 on the turn signals and removed the Buddy emblems replacing one of them on the air filter casing. Next, I'll be painting/powder coating the wheels and looking into chroming such pieces as both kickstands and the brake levers..........love to hear/see what everyone else is doing.
So far, I've done the 2 into 1 on the turn signals and removed the Buddy emblems replacing one of them on the air filter casing. Next, I'll be painting/powder coating the wheels and looking into chroming such pieces as both kickstands and the brake levers..........love to hear/see what everyone else is doing.
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powder coating
I have seen this now several times. I wish someone would explain powder coating to me.
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Re: powder coating
http://www.finishing.com/Library/pennisi/powder.htmlBert wrote:I have seen this now several times. I wish someone would explain powder coating to me.
Sort of like painting, but much more durable.
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So far I have only applied some tribal pinstipping and a flaming skull sticker on the front fender. After this picture was taken I removed the Buddy emblems. I plan to paint the silver panels and rims black, and get chrome handle bar grips soon.
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hey Jeff,
where did you get the tribal pinstriping, that's pretty cool.
where did you get the tribal pinstriping, that's pretty cool.
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Re: Mods, Mods, and more Mods.......
I'd get your levers and kickstand and center stand all powder coated instead of chrome. There are several good powder coaters here in the Kansas City area. And if you haven't already done so, come out to Scooter World KC on a Sunday for the weekly 1pm ride. I'm hoping to be at the one this weekend.KidDynomite wrote:This board has become a little jumbled up over time and I'd love to see pics and lists of the mods people have done to their Buddies or any Scoot actually.
So far, I've done the 2 into 1 on the turn signals and removed the Buddy emblems replacing one of them on the air filter casing. Next, I'll be painting/powder coating the wheels and looking into chroming such pieces as both kickstands and the brake levers..........love to hear/see what everyone else is doing.
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These are however 10mm., so in true custom modification, I had to drill and re-tap to install them. Now they are both RH thread and I can put any metric motorcycle mirror on that I want. I plan on doing the grips next.
These are however 10mm., so in true custom modification, I had to drill and re-tap to install them. Now they are both RH thread and I can put any metric motorcycle mirror on that I want. I plan on doing the grips next.
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Do you have photos of the drill-out/re-tap procedure? Or could you list step-by-step info--like what size drill bit, metal I'm assuming, and what do you use to re-tap?
Or is it: if you have to ask, you should hire a professional?
Or is it: if you have to ask, you should hire a professional?
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OK here's the few things I've done to change the look of Brutus.
In order:
Removed decals
Chrome grips
Layed scooter down
Pirelli tires
Green LED thingies on the valve stems
Windshield
Crome front rack
Turned front turn signals inside(I think they look much better that way)
In order:
Removed decals
Chrome grips
Layed scooter down
Pirelli tires
Green LED thingies on the valve stems
Windshield
Crome front rack
Turned front turn signals inside(I think they look much better that way)
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How about a pic of the tires.ScooterMonkey wrote:OK here's the few things I've done to change the look of Brutus.
In order:
Removed decals
Chrome grips
Layed scooter down
Pirelli tires
Green LED thingies on the valve stems
Windshield
Crome front rack
Turned front turn signals inside(I think they look much better that way)
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I love the way they feel on the road. Plus they're on sale for $20...retail $31
I love the way they feel on the road. Plus they're on sale for $20...retail $31
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What does it take to replace the tires? I guess replacing the tires is going to be an inevitable task, but I am wondering if this is something I can take to another local bike shops or only in speicalized dealer stores or my dealer?ScooterMonkey wrote:http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/it ... Division=6
I love the way they feel on the road. Plus they're on sale for $20...retail $31
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Any motorcycle dealer or shop should be able to do it for you. Shouldn't cost more than ~$20 per tire if you bring them in off the scoot.sparty wrote: What does it take to replace the tires? I guess replacing the tires is going to be an inevitable task, but I am wondering if this is something I can take to another local bike shops or only in speicalized dealer stores or my dealer?
You could also probably do it yourself with a set of tire irons, though you will need to balance it before mounting it up.
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I have the creme 125...
@ Angieyou3...I have done this to the horncast piece, and around the front and rear mudgaurds...it looks pretty good, but I had to reenforce the glue on the rear with some superglue, because when the pipe got hot, it would come off!.
I also have added the front chrome rack (still waiting for the rear to come in), a black three piece racing stripe down the center of the front and behind the seat, took off the DOT signals and re-wired the originals, and cut down that god-awful mudflap thingy on the back (gotta love the dremel!)
I'll post pics when I get a new battery for the digi-cam.
@ Angieyou3...I have done this to the horncast piece, and around the front and rear mudgaurds...it looks pretty good, but I had to reenforce the glue on the rear with some superglue, because when the pipe got hot, it would come off!.
I also have added the front chrome rack (still waiting for the rear to come in), a black three piece racing stripe down the center of the front and behind the seat, took off the DOT signals and re-wired the originals, and cut down that god-awful mudflap thingy on the back (gotta love the dremel!)
I'll post pics when I get a new battery for the digi-cam.
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Pictures as promised...
Front end...removed DOT turn signals and reflectors from the forks, added the front rack, a vinyl racing stripe, and some chrome bling to the mud gaurd and horncast:
Closer:
Rear end...chopped off the "duck tail-mud flap" with a dremel, continued the racing stripe behind the seat (sorry, you ca't see it), and added chrome bling to the mudgaurd:
Closer:
Let me know what you think...
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Front end...removed DOT turn signals and reflectors from the forks, added the front rack, a vinyl racing stripe, and some chrome bling to the mud gaurd and horncast:
Closer:
Rear end...chopped off the "duck tail-mud flap" with a dremel, continued the racing stripe behind the seat (sorry, you ca't see it), and added chrome bling to the mudgaurd:
Closer:
Let me know what you think...
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Thanks!
The racing stripe I had made at a auto-sign shop...I just told them how I wanted it, they drew it up on Illustrator, and cut it on the vinyl plotter...$30. Installation is a practice in patience! You can either dry mount it with a squeegee, or wet-mount it with a little soap and water, so you can move it a bit before it becomes "permanent", then use the squeegee to get the water/air bubbles out. There are a couple places online that have them too, already made (a place called vinzdecals.com?) The chrome is self adhereing door edging from Pepboys...$3.99 for 2x2' lengths, or $12 for 25'.
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The racing stripe I had made at a auto-sign shop...I just told them how I wanted it, they drew it up on Illustrator, and cut it on the vinyl plotter...$30. Installation is a practice in patience! You can either dry mount it with a squeegee, or wet-mount it with a little soap and water, so you can move it a bit before it becomes "permanent", then use the squeegee to get the water/air bubbles out. There are a couple places online that have them too, already made (a place called vinzdecals.com?) The chrome is self adhereing door edging from Pepboys...$3.99 for 2x2' lengths, or $12 for 25'.
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Awesome! It's interesting that you can get such a different look from just a few relatively inexpensive changes. Nice work.x-mojito50mod wrote:Pictures as promised...
Front end...removed DOT turn signals and reflectors from the forks, added the front rack, a vinyl racing stripe, and some chrome bling to the mud gaurd and horncast:
Let me know what you think...
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You could do it yourself. Over on Modern Vespa one of our Vespa-riding bretheren had an "interesting" learning experience with changing his own tires. His rims ended up looking like this:vitaminC wrote:Any motorcycle dealer or shop should be able to do it for you. Shouldn't cost more than ~$20 per tire if you bring them in off the scoot.sparty wrote: What does it take to replace the tires? I guess replacing the tires is going to be an inevitable task, but I am wondering if this is something I can take to another local bike shops or only in speicalized dealer stores or my dealer?
You could also probably do it yourself with a set of tire irons, though you will need to balance it before mounting it up.
I know that the Vespa rims are made of softer material than the Buddy rims, but I present this picture as Exhibit A for the argument that changing tubeless tires is not the piece of cake that some folks make it out to be, especially for the novice.
Particularly if you get your rims powder-coated, I would enlist the assistance of an experienced mechanic the first time you try this.
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Cutting down rear plastic "extender"
Is there any function to the rear plastic "extender" that extends so far down below the license plate? Is it just for looks? Has anyone else cut if off besides x-mojito50mod? I'm thinking it should be one of the first things to go, unless I am missing something.
Thanks.
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Re: Cutting down rear plastic "extender"
PasadenaSue wrote:Has anyone else cut if off besides x-mojito50mod? I'm thinking it should be one of the first things to go, unless I am missing something.
Thanks.
That looks like what most people on here do to their Buddy. I know it's one of the first things I'll be doing.
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You can't just remove it, you'll have to cut it down. The license plate and the light above it are held in place by the mud flap assembly. I took mine off last night, drew a line across the bottom of the plate mounting holes and took my dremel to it. I also drilled out the rivets holding the metal bracket and reflectors to the flap. Took less than 45 minutes and i was taking my time.
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I'm planning on cutting our Bud's rear fender down when I get a chance. I'll take pics.
Mods still planned for the wife's pink Bud (in order they're likely to happen):
Mods still planned for the wife's pink Bud (in order they're likely to happen):
- Replacing zip-tied reflectors on front forks; possibly just putting rings of relective tape around that space.
- Graphics/paint. Still trying to decide on a "theme."
- Bullet lights for turn signals
- Fashioning/making our own saddle bags and maybe a bag for the rear rack. Gatsby Girl is getting pretty proficient on the sewing machine and I'm a designer so have some ideas for doing something unique with these.
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Where did you see this gathering of Buddys & Blurs? Is this in front of a dealer?DouglasLive wrote:If I could find a black/white checkerboard mudflap like below, I'd be ecstatic:
Mudflaps:
http://www.t-a-s-s.co.uk/shop.php?product_id=2765
http://ccgi.bowden.force9.co.uk/catalog ... 5519fbdd73
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