Austin Inclusionary Scooter Modification Workshops

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:17 pm

Hey all, I just wanted to gauge the level of interest in all of us getting together not only to participate in the consumption of alcohol, but also to possibly get some work done? Maybe we can get a list together of mods we all want to do and set up dates to work on them (side note: how SWEET would it be to get John from urban moto to come hang out on those days? only in my dreams. ::le sigh::)

not sure how it'd work out if we're doing stuff that will take longer than one day...

also maybe we can throw in some checklist days (ahem, corsair's austin weirdness checklist) with the workshop days.

anywho, just an idea. if indeed no one is interested, it's okay, i'll just have these awesome parties in my garage by myself. they're going to be way super fun.

illnoise · Post by **illnoise** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:26 pm

I thought you were going to listen to the Small Faces and wear parkas and learn how to beat up Rockers. : )

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:28 pm

beat up rockers? we are the rockers, at least thats the side of the fence i'm on. ::scowl::

maybe i should rename this thread...

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:37 pm

hey if it's a Saturday I'm there to lend a hand. It would be cool to have some "How To..." workshops. Gives everyone a chance to share knowledge and experience. A guy that I used to work with @ Scoot Around Town lives in the area and he's a great mechanic. Maybe I can talk to him about sharing some of his knowledge.

You already know I'm down for checking stuff off the things to do list. Your dude needs to hurry up and get his scooter so we all can go riding together.

PS
Rockers? Mods? F#ck it... I'm that dude on the Sunset Buddy

maribell · Post by **maribell** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:58 pm

I am down for saturday. I can zip right over after work!

kilted texan · Post by **kilted texan** » Wed May 07, 2008 5:17 pm

History lesson

This came up on DFW Scooterist forum a few months back.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mods_and_Rockers

And another one

http://dfwscooterist.com/forum/viewtopi ... hlight=mod

illnoise · Post by **illnoise** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:19 pm

madtolive wrote:beat up rockers? we are the rockers, at least thats the side of the fence i'm on. ::scowl::

Me too! I'm just sayin…

madtolive wrote:maybe i should rename this thread...

there ya go. : )

BadBrains · Post by **BadBrains** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:23 pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo damn you proverbial rainchecks!!!

I'm taking my MSF course Saturday morning and then I've got to help prepare for a bachelor/bachelorette party later that night. Stupid active lifestyle! Maybe there's room in there somewhere. Was there a certain time you were thinking Mad?

side note: how SWEET would it be to get John from urban moto to come hang out on those days? only in my dreams. ::le sigh:Smile

And if I didn't know any better I'd say that sounds like swooning. Scandalous!

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:39 pm

Stupid active lifestyle! Maybe there's room in there somewhere.

that's why it's much more fun to have no friends, like me.

brains, i'm beginning to doubt your commitment to our community. scooters are not a fun hobby or a pastime to enjoy on the weekends. it's a lifestyle, a life plan, a very serious irrevocable decision to live your life a certain way. i'm not seeing that in you, pal. so hows about you straighten your act up?

which reminds me, you guys, this saturday is bad for me too. the hombre's brosef is having a bar b q in san anto that i'm trying to find a way to ride my scooter to.

next saturday doesn't work either for me, because i have to do a little thing we call "graduate". i never thought i'd see the day, truly.

but really, we all need to be very, and i mean like uber committed to this endeavor. just, you know, not within the next couple of weeks.

And if I didn't know any better I'd say that sounds like swooning. Scandalous!

i am one swooning sort of lady, i must admit. and if our society were more open to different lifestyles it wouldn't have to be scandalous at all. i ran it by the bf, needless to say i think it'll be some time before he warms up to it. hey man, primates have been polyandrous for like, ever. just ask the marmosets.

it's past lunchtime you guys, my sugar's crashing and i'm all giddy and out of my usual sorts. forgive my ramblings. having bad blood glucose going ons excuses my wackiness.

SScooterG · Post by **SScooterG** » Thu May 08, 2008 4:07 pm

I would totally want to come up to ATX for a mod workshop!! (It'd give me a legit reason for going to Austin anyway, lots of fam. and friends up there you see.)

BadBrains · Post by **BadBrains** » Thu May 08, 2008 4:25 pm

I'm having trouble keeping track of this thread, what with all the name changes and the oi!

i am one swooning sort of lady, i must admit. and if our society were more open to different lifestyles it wouldn't have to be scandalous at all. i ran it by the bf, needless to say i think it'll be some time before he warms up to it. hey man, primates have been polyandrous for like, ever. just ask the marmosets.

It's tough to gauge sarcasm/sincerity on the intertubes, but if you're serious then you have a very self-secure man on your hands. Don't ever let go! He could be your solid rock, and all the other men in your life could be the moss. I instantly realize that doesn't make sense; I'm just trying to say that Austin accepts all lifestyles and choice of shenanigans.

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Thu May 08, 2008 4:45 pm

maybe one day, brains, maybe one day. a girl can dream.

Benavides · Post by **Benavides** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:15 pm

Hey y'all - I just got my 07 Black Buddy at Urban Moto a few weeks ago. I'm game for meeting to do work on our scoots and/or go for rides. I'd particularly enjoy company getting out of town and out into the country for a longer ride.

I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts here on Modern Buddy and the discourse re the advantages of the Buddy were instrumental in my purchasing one from Urban Moto rather than ordering a Chinese made POS online. It's great to see so much enthusiasm from everyone for their Buddy(s) - I certainly share that sentiment!

BadBrains · Post by **BadBrains** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:38 pm

Benavides wrote:Hey y'all - I just got my 07 Black Buddy at Urban Moto a few weeks ago. I'm game for meeting to do work on our scoots and/or go for rides. I'd particularly enjoy company getting out of town and out into the country for a longer ride.

I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts here on Modern Buddy and the discourse re the advantages of the Buddy were instrumental in my purchasing one from Urban Moto rather than ordering a Chinese made POS online. It's great to see so much enthusiasm from everyone for their Buddy(s) - I certainly share that sentiment!

Welcome to the board! I think your scoot and my scoot are from the same batch at Urban Moto. You wouldn't happen to live next to Mopac would you? I was cruising the neighborhoods south of West Anderson Lane and saw a '07 Black Buddy with a topcase parked outside some apartments.

Anywho, we could start by attending some local scooter events as Steve from the scooterscoop is very active in the community. Everyone here reads up on that right?

http://thescooterscoop.blogspot.com/

I'd like to do the longer rides too, but a lot of us have only recently purchased our scoots and the engines are still breaking in. It would be advantageous for us to join some other rides and see how all the logistics of it are worked out. Plus we'll meet some peeps!

I know I haven't really got the ball moving in any way, but it's fun to walk about.

<--- my tongue

Benavides · Post by **Benavides** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:07 pm

Yes, I think they are from the same batch - you have the Buddy with the whitewalls? I bought mine earlier that week and saw it perched on the line when I came to pick mine up.

I live in the north campus area, by Wheatsville. No topcase (yet). I was surprised to find that the underseat storage is sufficient for most of my storage needs.

I'm still in break-in, too. I'm right at 500 miles right now. Going to take my Buddy (still nameless - having trouble deciding. girlfriend booed suggestion of "Gisele") for second oil change/service this week.

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:16 pm

It would be advantageous for us to join some other rides and see how all the logistics of it are worked out. Plus we'll meet some peeps!

i second that motion.

benavides - welcome to mb and the atx buddy mafia. 500 miles in a couple of weeks sounds sweet. can't wait to catch up with you.

so when shall we meet up again? everyone free friday after 5pm?

Post by **ericalm** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:18 pm

I'm jealous. We can't even get stuff like this organized in freakin' Los Angeles.

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:46 pm

madtolive wrote:...I just wanted to gauge the level of interest in all of us getting together not only to participate in the consumption of alcohol, but also to possibly get some work done?

One word of wisdom gleaned from the Modern Vespa workshop experience, do the drinking after the workshops, not before or during.

Y'all have fun down there and remember to ride safe.

Benavides · Post by **Benavides** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:31 pm

I'm free Friday after 6:30 pm or so - any suggestion on venue, madtolive?

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:37 pm

since not all of us are high-traffic/nighttime savvy (primarily, me) maybe we could meet up at a place with good snacks, either with or without our buddys? seems some people come from up north, some come from down south, so i'm thinking somewhere more central, with easy parking, hmmm...hows about dog and duck pub? they have an excellent bleu cheese platter and some of the best onion rings in town.

lets open it up for other suggestions, eh?

ScooterMcGee · Post by **ScooterMcGee** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:56 pm

Scooter mcgee is making a pilgrimage to Austin on Wednesday. I've got to take a friend of mine to have his Wrecked metro examined. While Im there Im going to stop by urban moto and check out some buddies.

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Tue May 13, 2008 12:29 am

anybody down for hanging out with mr. mcgee on wednesday? school's over, praise the lord, so i am down for whateve wheneva. what time you going to the shop?

ScooterMcGee · Post by **ScooterMcGee** » Tue May 13, 2008 12:42 am

I havent a clue. We are going to try to leave Waco as early as possible. Get the scoot appraised and then be up for what ever after that..

maribell · Post by **maribell** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:15 am

I got work on Wednesday at 6 and Friday at 5:45. Are you guys down for some late night hang on Friday?

BadBrains · Post by **BadBrains** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:37 am

I'll be in Colorado! Maybe I can take a red-eye flight back in time for the flaming Dr. Peppers.

ScooterMcGee · Post by **ScooterMcGee** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:34 am

Sorry this picture is now obligitory whenever a starwars reference is made.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:20 am

I've seen that pic before and IT IS AWESOME!!!

brimstone · Post by **brimstone** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:30 am

that is the most awesome thing i've seen!!! E V A R !!!!

addictionriot · Post by **addictionriot** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:50 am

Does this mean I have to drive to TX any time I want to hang out with buddy peeps?

Come on PA I know the amish are trying to take over but still...

btw I used to live in Longview for 11 years so maybe I can use that as an excuse to go visit

ScooterMcGee · Post by **ScooterMcGee** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:53 am

We really should plan a huge MB scooter rally in a central location to get as many members as possible together for a big shindig.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:58 am

They look like they're rocking out but they're actually playing the Ewok song from the end of Jedi.

madtolive · Post by **madtolive** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:02 pm

FYI, the Buddy Mafia is invited to my graduation shindig on Saturday at 5ish en mi casa. If any of ya'll can make it let me know and I'll shoot you directions to the house.

The parental units will be in attendance so please lets keep the stripper action to a minimum. I think about 3 will be more than enough.

Hope to see ya'll there!

Benavides · Post by **Benavides** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:02 pm

I'd like to go with you guys to Urban Moto on Wednesday but I have to work until late evening...regretfully it won't work for me.

Is Friday still in the running?

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:18 pm

madtolive wrote:FYI, the Buddy Mafia is invited to my graduation shindig on Saturday at 5ish en mi casa.

CONGRATS!

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