Just an update...

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:42 pm

For those of you who have been following the progress on the frankenscoot known as the Sgian Dubh, here are some updated photos...

--Keys

aruntoo · Post by **aruntoo** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:43 pm

they make a lot of dope parts for the Helix/Fusion in Japan

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:46 pm

I like it! my dad has a red '07 Helix... his still has the rear cowls/glovebox tho (it covers that disproportionately tiny back tire!)

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:55 pm

KRUSTYburger wrote:it covers that disproportionately tiny back tire!

Real men don't ride big wheels. Besides, that huge trunk made my ass look too big...

--Keys

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:12 pm

Dude that thing scares me just looking at it. If you came up behind me on the road I'd immediately pull to the side and genuflect.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:02 pm

To let you know the changes: the obvious...the trunk and subframe supporting it were removed to the tune of about 30 pounds; the windshield was cut way down and painted to match; new rear wheel and tire; I cut the stock "ape hanger" handlebars off and welded on some from a mid-eighties Honda FT500 Ascot; the exhaust was drilled until such time as I can afford to have a header pipe made ($75 bucks, give or take) and I eliminated the airbox (about 3 pounds) and used a Uni filter...and of course, the jetting adjustments required to accommodate the freer breathing mods to both air intake and exhaust. For a Helix, it's kind of a rocket now...

And I only have about $750 into it including the purchase price of the original pearl white, bone-stock Helix.

--Keys

louie · Post by **louie** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:34 pm

you're a true Irish darth vadre now.
explain the name (again?) please.

NathanielSalzman · Post by **NathanielSalzman** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:36 pm

jmazza wrote:Dude that thing scares me just looking at it. If you came up behind me on the road I'd immediately pull to the side and genuflect.

"Genuflect" wins word of the day.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:40 pm

louie wrote:explain the name (again?) please.

First off, I must confess to being Scottish...not Irish. But the name "Sgian Dubh" (pronounced skee-in doo) is Gaelic for "black knife". The Sgian Dubh is the name of that little knife you will see slid into the top of the kilt hose in traditionally dressed scotsmen (not part of the Irish dress). The one I wear has my clan's crest in the handle. It was originally used as a personal defense item and was worn either under the arm or tucked in the folds of the kilt. Clans didn't particularly trust each other and although the custom was to leave your swords, hammers and axes outside, they pretty much all had their "holdout"...the Sgian Dubh. It is now just an "accessory" for the traditional Scottish garb.

--Keys

louie · Post by **louie** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:54 pm

oh, just an accessory, un uh.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:40 pm

I swear I just keep waiting for it to transform

gt1000 · Post by **gt1000** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:41 am

I have to agree that it's quite the transformation. I especially like what you did to the rear end, it looks purposeful and very much like a "sport" scooter. I'd like a better look at the cut down bars if you ever have a chance.

Oh, and are those prancing horse shields I see on the front bodywork?

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:55 am

Okay, that's definitely the most badass Helix I've ever seen.

Heck, that's probably the ONLY badass Helix I've ever seen.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:58 am

gt1000 wrote:Oh, and are those prancing horse shields I see on the front bodywork?

Actually, they are prancing lions from the original Flag of Scotland.

--Keys

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:05 am

I may need to order a set of these for my new car: prancing moose decals.

Hilarious.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:12 pm

he he, looks more like roadkill moose...

dalvarado · Post by **dalvarado** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:31 am

I thought Keys cut and stretched the frame

ericalm, that decal is funny as hell!

EP_scoot · Post by **EP_scoot** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:15 pm

Damn Keys !
I understand now why little kids run away to their mommas when they see your scootanator. It needs a decall of teeth in the front

Ericalm, prancing moose, that is too funny !