Modern Buddy

ok i couldn't wait before getting my sewing machine so i went ahead and made a "prototype" by hand (the stitching looks awful) but here are a few pics of the organizer which basically consists of a peice of fabric with 2 pockets sewn on and 1 cup holder sewn on. one pocket for my phone has a fleece lining the other one for keys has a velcro closure on it.


this is what is looks like layed flat on the floor




this is more what it would look like velcroed into the buddy glove compartment...



i'll post pics of it inside the buddy when the sun is shining.

can i buy one from you for my italia?

i will not hand sew another one, but as soon as my sewing machine is working (a month maybe) then i'll try to make some more to sell

AWESOME! I'm going to add the pics to your post for this one so they don't need linking.

There's a scooter crafts thread on the craftster.org forums. They'd go crazy for this. Several scooterist members and lovers over there. (The thread's years old and has kind of died because it went too far off topic several times. I got reprimanded for dispensing too much scooter-buying advice and not enough crafty content. Heh.)

If you seriously want to sell them, you could have a whole cottage industry going before long. Have you seen Crystal's work over at scooterseatcovers.com?

sign me up, how much?

What colors will be available?

What size cup does the drink holder accomodate?

Great idea....better get a patent pending on this.

these are all great questions, the cup size now will accomidate a 32 oz. cup with no problem. i was think of attatching elastic to it for smaller cups to fit more snugly. colors will more than likely be custom, i made this with a heavy "duck cloth" cotton (with limited color options)but i can see it made from several materials. i am looking for cloth to match pink and italia buddys right now.

Good idea with the elastic for the cup OR could there be a velcro strip that could expand or shorten depending on cup size?

Or black main fabric with trims of the various Buddy colors?

I'd take one too if the price was right.

This looks awesome!!! Do keep us posted. If you're able to make a bunch of these, I'm sure I'd want one (or two) for myself.

/agree this is very awesome. It might be in your best interest to see if your sewing machine can get fixed before xmas. (i want one now too!)

weaseltamer wrote:/agree this is very awesome. It might be in your best interest to see if your sewing machine can get fixed before xmas. (i want one now too!)

yeah i may have to borrow my mother in law's machine and get started on these
i was thinking in custom colors and with all the velcro to install it maybe $30.00
if you are still interested in one please send me an e-mail [email protected] and give me your color choices and any special requests for pockets, cup holder, etc.

ryder1 wrote:Good idea with the elastic for the cup OR could there be a velcro strip that could expand or shorten depending on cup size?

Or black main fabric with trims of the various Buddy colors?

Now just what the heck are we talking about here? Cup sizes? black with trim...is that lace trim?

gr8carnac wrote:can i buy one from you for my italia?

Ditto! This is marvelous!

ok i have filled one order so far from redcass for a green on green italia. if anyone else would like one please let me know what colors/patterns/fabrics etc. by pm and i'll get to work.

what kind of backing are you using on it in order to avoid scratching? any pics?

scratching the inside of the glove compartment hadn't really been a big concern of mine, but the cloth is secured to the glovebox with velcroso there isn't a lot of movement. i could always back one with fleece for you but it'd still need the velcro sewn onto it.

Oh, it goes on the inside? Nevermind...I was a bit confused. I was thinking it went on the outside because of the cup holder. You're right, scratching the inside of the glovebox would be no biggie.

Thanks for clarifying.

any pics of it installed? I just realized the cup holder part is on the right which is the smallest part of the glove box... does that work well?

robonz23 wrote:ok i have filled one order so far from redcass for a green on green italia. if anyone else would like one please let me know what colors/patterns/fabrics etc. by pm and i'll get to work.

Yeah, it looks great! I haven't had a chance to install it yet, the weather's been crap. (I haven't ridden in over a week either.)

As soon as I get it installed I'll post some picks.

jmazza wrote:any pics of it installed? I just realized the cup holder part is on the right which is the smallest part of the glove box... does that work well?

The cup holder goes in the biggest part of the glove box--the left. It looks like the right when you look at it "head-on" or on the floor. The front of the organizer faces out to the front of the scooter.

Is that clear as mud?

redcass wrote:

jmazza wrote:any pics of it installed? I just realized the cup holder part is on the right which is the smallest part of the glove box... does that work well?

The cup holder goes in the biggest part of the glove box--the left. It looks like the right when you look at it "head-on" or on the floor. The front of the organizer faces out to the front of the scooter.

Is that clear as mud?

Oh- I think I get it- so it attaches not to the steering column side but the side that is closest to your knees? Gotcha... the cup holder thing was confusing to me!!

I think it all makes sense now ! Looking forward to hearing a report from you on how it works out!

i just need to post pics of it in the buddy and it'll make more sense.

Post pics! I want to see this bad boy installed

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here are a couple pics, there are a couple more in my picasa album if you want to look around

I'd like one of these too for my Italia! Great idea.

great design

How do I get me one of these ?!?

PM Robonz23 at the top of this thread. I belive he is the seamstress . . . seamstreman . . . whatever the expression !

Still waiting...STUPID USPS!!!

What a great idea! I'd love one - what are you charging? How do i get one? You may have to quit your day job!

Just want to say that I am LOVING mine... it's so helpful to have a secure place to put my phone and iPod and not worry about them rattling around the glovebox.

YESSS!!! I got mine this morning. I love the vinyl! I can't wait till I install this puppy. YESSSSSSSS!!!

I'm so glad that it finally showed up, i was worried it was lost in the mail.

are you still taking orders for these? for those of you who have one installed, could we pretty please see some pictures? just curious about color/fabric/detail options. thanks!

Is this thread still active? Is the OP still taking orders and have those who ordered been happy with theirs?

Thanks!!!

-Danny

I ordered one recently and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival.

I post more when I get it and mount it.

Peace,
sdw

I'm having trouble gluing the velcro in. I'm using Gorilla Glue, dampening the surface first, but it just isn't holding.

Should I try a different glue? Any other tips? I really want to use this organizer!

Thanks,
RedCass

maybe try the sticky backed velcro, i'll send you some if you can't find any.

or elmers glue?

Sticky back velcro worked great for me. I cleaned the surface with rubbing alcohol and then stuck it on (moderately warm day- probably mid 70's) and left it for a day before attaching the organizer. Hasn't budged!

jmazza i'm glad to hear that, i'll try to include some with each organizer from now on.

robonz23 wrote:jmazza i'm glad to hear that, i'll try to include some with each organizer from now on.

Yes I think it was the velcro you included with mine that did the trick!

Gorilla Glue on the non-stick velcro worked like a charm on mine.

This organizer is a great, simple addition to the buddy.

If anyone reading this is considering ordering one, just do it.

I have a red pamplona... how would I go about ordering one?

Private message robonz, If I remember, he said for people to do that if they wanted to order one. Someone was talking about scooter cup holders, and robonz said to contact him/her if they wanted one.

kziemer wrote:I have a red pamplona... how would I go about ordering one?

Kziemer,
Did you ever get the glovebox liner for you Pamplona? I am thinking of ordering one and wanted to know how yours turned out.
If you got it, can you post pics of it installed?

Nope. I never heard back.

kziemer wrote:Nope. I never heard back.

If the PM is still in your Outbox, it may have gotten trapped. There's a system bug that causes problems sometimes. You may just want to try again or resend the original PM.

Since this thread has been resurrected, I gotta say that I still use my organizer every day. The cupholder doesn't get much use so it's good that it just flattens out but the two pockets get the cell phone and either house keys or iPod every day and they never bounce out.

Also, it's really hard to tell it's even there, so it doesn't change the cosmetics of the scooter much at all.

Hopefully robonz23 is still making them and you guys can get them. It really helps turn a somewhat clumsy glovebox into something useful.