Modern Buddy

Yes...I'm very very very very late this year. I had a few set backs in the last few months however the at 2min 16 secs pretty much sums up what has been going on!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 5BBEOjUKrI

However this is an annual event!

Welcome to the Modern Buddy Seventh Annual SPEND-A-THON


I've been doing this for 7 years????? It only seems like a decade!

Don't have a job? Neither do I!!! So what....IT'S SPEND-A-THON TIME.

Mortgage one of the kids...sell some blood...heck sell a kidney...more scratch for more goodies!

The spend-a-thon runs from Thanksgiving to midnight New Year's Eve .

Please wander over to this thread every time you spend money on scooter gear. ANY scooter gear for ANY scooter!

Thats globally. All brands, A to Z including books, gear, oil, GPS and especially SCOOTERS!!!

Please post your spending in USD to make it easy.
( Do your own currency conversions easily at http://www.xe.com )
There's no need to mention much except the total $$ involved and the date I guess. But you are more than welcome to post a list!.

I will update the total every couple of days! Lets see just how much we can spend! Yes yes...of course cash counts too!

Got a gift under the tree or menorah or for Festivus (for the rest of us!) give it your best honest estimate!

For the first Spend-A-Thon out total was $14,354
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Two years ago ended at $27,644.85!!!!!!!
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The third annual SPEND-A-THON total was
$30,097!
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Last year people really controlled their spending....STOP THAT!

The fourth annual spend-a-thon total was
$12,976


Spend-a-thon 5 total was
$11,954.58!


Last years MB Sixth Annual Spend-A-Thon totaled

$16,317.51!!!!!

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Well done!


As always winners will be selected (or not) for whatever categories I make up!


Life is What Happens To You While You’re Busy Making Other Plans

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL SPEND-A-THON IS OPEN!!!!

This years first buy?

A Scooter!

2011 Genuine Scooter Company Blur 220i

$1,527.77

One pair glove liners = $15.00

New helmet - $280
Clearance waterproof gloves - $8!!
Battery Tender - $30

new wind blocker gloves - $50
new Go Go Gear Jacket on sale - $156
stickers (specifically for my scoot so they should count ) - $14

Battery Tender and extra plug $60

New Jacket $44

New Helmet $ 55

Van/trailer breaking down on the way to the rally. Towing and Sunday repair

$1,0000.

Just ordered a new pair of riding boots
Dr. Martens Nero = $70

Rear crash bars for the Stella. $260.00 with shipping...

This weeks expenditures-

Tucano Urbano Mitts- $40 USED
Corazzo Lap Apron $40 USED
Stella Scooter $250 USED
Tune up kit for Carb and Spark Plug for Stella $29.00

More $$ to be spent

climbamt wrote: Stella Scooter $250 USED

UUGGGHH...

Wish I could find one of those!

RoaringTodd wrote:

climbamt wrote: Stella Scooter $250 USED

UUGGGHH...

Wish I could find one of those!

Yeah...nice score!

Okay, I'll play again. All presented expenses are verified to be post-Thanksgiving:

Working on the Riva:

NGK Iridium IX plugs (3) $24.49
OEM XC180 Riva rim (1) $22.33
OEM Clutch plate for XC180 Riva (3) $51.15
M8 Fuji-lock flange nut (10) $8.01
OEM XC180 Riva brake pedal (1) $12.99
EBC XC180 Riva clutch friction plate set (1) $35.80
OEM XC180 Riva petcock seal (2) $9.00
OEM XC180 Riva float chamber gasket (1) $12.95
Motul 4100 Synthetic 1L and UNI filter oil $22.70

Scooter Fiesta V related expenses:

Fill Riva $3.51
Fill Riva again $2.12
Fill truck to drive up $60
Fill truck to drive even farther out and tow another scooter back $62
2" ball and harness adapter for truck to to U-Haul trailer $25.93
My half of hotel cost for 2 nights $90.62

We could have saved a bit if my buddy had just sacked up and ridden my Yager home and put the GT200L in the truck with the Riva. The lesson is, don't truck 'em to a rally, or you might wind up bringing home more than you brought.

I got a free Stella, some assembly required. I think the only missing bit is the PRD box, but that's easy enough to get. Now I just need time to assemble the darn thing...

az_slynch wrote:Okay, I'll play again. All presented expenses are verified to be post-Thanksgiving:

Scooter Fiesta V related expenses:

Fill Riva $3.51

Was that your Riva at Fiesta? Nice. I see one on CL for 400, but it doesn't run. If the body is ok do you think it's worth it?

Syd wrote:Was that your Riva at Fiesta? Nice. I see one on CL for 400, but it doesn't run. If the body is ok do you think it's worth it?

Yep. She was a bit dirty and I han't resolved a few things with the clutch yet, but it was nice to bring her out and ride.

As for the CL bike, I'll make you a deal: buy it, and I'll help you make it run. I've done three now and it gets easier every time. Pretty clean one for the mileage.

Balaclava and cup holder-$6
Gloves, gremlin bell, neck tube and scoot cover-$110
Two jackets-$500

A few small bits for an '85 Elite 150D resurrection : $18.79

Nothing too wild from over here this year, unless I miraculously come up with enough spare cash to pick up my 4T.

Cowl protectors in flat black for my Buddy: $125
Decals for same Buddy (as there are four other seafoam Buddys in town and I need to stand out somehow!): $21
Black mirrors (traded in my old ones and got some money off!): $30
First service (it pays to do website work at a scooter shop): $15
Prima scooter cover: $40

By my count that's almost $4,000 in just three days!!

Purchase of a 1998 Honda Helix - $800

Howard

Pepper spray - 4.50
Sta-bil - 14
Mesh reflective vest - 5
Car license plate frame "Watch for motorcycles" - 10
Blinged out plate frame for the Buddy - 28
Tamper resistant plate bolts - 12
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Total $73.50

Probably buying myself a versahaul and a new chain lock... I'll get back to ya...

LunaP wrote:Pepper spray - 4.50
Sta-bil - 14
Mesh reflective vest - 5
Car license plate frame "Watch for motorcycles" - 10
Blinged out plate frame for the Buddy - 28
Tamper resistant plate bolts - 12
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Total $73.50

Probably buying myself a versahaul and a new chain lock... I'll get back to ya...

Pepper spray?

Turtle Fur Stria Necky Bandana Neckwarmer: $8.42

Probably going to add to that. Making my CBR gear decisions.

ravenlore wrote:

LunaP wrote:Pepper spray - 4.50
Sta-bil - 14
Mesh reflective vest - 5
Car license plate frame "Watch for motorcycles" - 10
Blinged out plate frame for the Buddy - 28
Tamper resistant plate bolts - 12
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Total $73.50

Probably buying myself a versahaul and a new chain lock... I'll get back to ya...

Pepper spray?

Yeah, I read a thread where many people advocated keeping pepper spray on the scoot, on the off chance there's a problem with a dog, or somebody trying to hijack your scoot out from under you, or whatever. Can't hurt to have it around, I figure.

LunaP wrote:

ravenlore wrote:

LunaP wrote:Pepper spray - 4.50
Sta-bil - 14
Mesh reflective vest - 5
Car license plate frame "Watch for motorcycles" - 10
Blinged out plate frame for the Buddy - 28
Tamper resistant plate bolts - 12
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Total $73.50

Probably buying myself a versahaul and a new chain lock... I'll get back to ya...

Pepper spray?

Yeah, I read a thread where many people advocated keeping pepper spray on the scoot, on the off chance there's a problem with a dog, or somebody trying to hijack your scoot out from under you, or whatever. Can't hurt to have it around, I figure.

Ah. I was worried something had prompted the purchase.

$48

New mirrors, with expidited shipping.

More repair work:

Assorted bits for CN250 Helix $110.82
20x15 18gm Dr. Pulley sliders for Yager $35.32

This looks like the trend for the season; no toys, just parts.

hi guys

i want to join the spending fun. is this little tire inflator a good deal? they have a choice of two i was thinking of getting the small one. right now i use a bicycle pump and it seems to work ok but is not exactly optimal. and when i get a MC idk how it will do with those big tires

they have a choice of two. i am looking at the cheaper one which would be around $20, shipped. those "in the know" who have expereince with such things might clue me in? i don't want to but something that will break in 6 months.

i figure i can use this for bikes for years to come. it is inexpensive, though

http://tools.woot.com/offers/slime-tire ... #read-more

Have you checked your local Sears/Home Depot/Lowes/Auto Zone/O'Reilly store? You might find something there in stock.

good idea. i could not do much browsing at the time but am free now. i will look around and see what others have to offer. i don't know much about these except what i read. and i don't have much time for all that w00t business atm

i will report back with what i find and list any purchases

i have bought some things for myself this season, of course. i always do. doesn't take Christmas for that. but anything scooter related? i have not, but am considering a Gen-u-Bin. i believe i have that right? well if not, everyone knows what it is. and i like coffee

Balaclava $5
Gloves on sale $20
Cuppini Windshield for my wife's Blackjack $100

Well, I don't know if these count for several reasons, but I'll toss it out there anyway.

GoPro, Hero 3+, Black Edition $399.99
Sandisk 32 GB SD Card $46.52

Now the story. I don't actually have the GoPro in my hands yet and didn't order it myself. I've had 2 different GoPro cameras, but gave them both away to family members. So, I kind of hinted to Santa (aka my wife) that I wouldn't mind a new GoPro, Hero 3+, Black Edition. Since our Amazon account is in my name, I see all the emails confirming orders and shipping as well as all order information. I don't think Santa is aware of that. So, I know the GoPro will be delivered to our house tomorrow. Just got done ordering a 32 GB Sandisk card to go along with it.

Also, I'm not sure that a camera would be considered a scooter related item, but since I'm getting it primary to video my rides, I think I'm good there.

Rob

It ain't much, but one new rear Michelin $48. and a tube 9.95.

and a Christmas tree for back of the sidecar ( yes I'm serious) for the parade I vas in. $20.

$37.50 Sedici Close riding base layers shorts and crew neck top. Not sure I love 'em.

$275.00 Rev'it Horizon jacket. On closeout, marked down from $479. Still the most I've paid for an item of gear. Better be freaking awesome.

$84.98 Abel Brown "X" Full Gloves, 15% off. Almost forgot to add these. Love them.

$29.95 for a helmet for my wife.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/37 ... rt-breaker

Rob

OEM rollers for Blur 220 $35
Gas $5.13




SPEND-A-THON TOTAL IS $ 7,431.24!!!!!!!!!!


We are rolling along! Lots of time remaining Let the SPEND-A-THON Continue!!!!!!

Got a great deal on on Nolan N43E Trilogy in Hi Viz yellow (which I love!)
$208
Also got VooDoo running light adapter $29
and LED bulbs with LED protectors for $25 (installed yesterday, works great)
David Hough's Proficient Motorcyling book for $12
Air Smith mini bike pump for $12
Waiting to see what Santa and his elves come through with!

Miscellaneous eBay bits for an '80 Honda Express II, plus shipping: $67.35

Kinda mad money, seeing how this tattered and unloved noped didn't come with an engine or rear wheel. However, I have this 180cc Chinese GY6 laying around...

I went to London the week of Thanksgiving:

TCX X-streets: $195
A real vintage M65 parka: $300
A pair of pinkle-wickers: $110
A vintage British AAA badge: $12

GPR exhaust system for my Stella: $299

Whew!

slotrod65 wrote:I went to London the week of Thanksgiving:

TCX X-streets: $195
A real vintage M65 parka: $300
A pair of pinkle-wickers: $110
A vintage British AAA badge: $12

GPR exhaust system for my Stella: $299

Whew!

Week of? Sooooooooo....were the purchases before Tday?

Soft Italia Vega 35L topcase in Oxford green. Picked up from the dealer today for $172.91

$17 for decals

$60 for closeout Kevlar leggings. The Solstice miracle: they FIT!!! There was only 1 pair left, so they go to my sister.

$44 for a new battery for my wife's Buddy.

Dang! Never heard of this, but you're just in luck! I've been buying a LOT of stuff for the scooter, including the scooter, since Thanksgiving. Hope I can remember it all and there may be more coming....

The scooter itself: $2500
(2012 Buddy Psycho)

3 helmets totaling: $250
(Scorpion EXO 100 half helmet, EXO 700 full face hi viz, and a Vega 3/4 hi viz)

A Cortech tail pack: $50

Cyclecase saddle bags: $65

Decals: $10

Keychain and license plate frame: $2

Low profile seat: $70

Rear rack: $70

BuddyRaton wrote:

slotrod65 wrote:I went to London the week of Thanksgiving:

TCX X-streets: $195
A real vintage M65 parka: $300
A pair of pinkle-wickers: $110
A vintage British AAA badge: $12

GPR exhaust system for my Stella: $299

Whew!

Week of? Sooooooooo....were the purchases before Tday?

Except for the exhaust I purchased two weeks ago, this was all on the day after Thanksgiving: Nope, there was no Black Friday there, and my Thanksgiving dinner was a mince pie and mash!

slotrod65 wrote:

BuddyRaton wrote:

slotrod65 wrote:I went to London the week of Thanksgiving:

TCX X-streets: $195
A real vintage M65 parka: $300
A pair of pinkle-wickers: $110
A vintage British AAA badge: $12

GPR exhaust system for my Stella: $299

Whew!

Week of? Sooooooooo....were the purchases before Tday?

Except for the exhaust I purchased two weeks ago, this was all on the day after Thanksgiving: Nope, there was no Black Friday there, and my Thanksgiving dinner was a mince pie and mash!

Oh I understand! When I was living in Ramallah my Tday dinner was chicken wings and hummus...seriously!

OEM drive belt for XC180 Riva: $105.99
OEM rear axle carrier bearing for XC180 Riva: $11.75
OEM belt case gasket for XC180 Riva: $27.50
OEM final drive gasket for XC180 Riva: $16.00

Now I need to track down the final drive seals. Rear bearing started making an unpleasant noise while out finishing my Christmas shopping today. I guess it wanted presents too.

consumables count?

2 bottles of spectro 2T synthetic injector oil. 11.99 qt. so 23.98.

and a pair of B8hs 2.50 each= 5.00

Not necessarily money spent by me, but I received a 'GoGo Gear' Hoodie as a gift.
WHat? $120.00 ?