My Italia on I-485

Wilson · Post by **Wilson** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:49 am

Did the Hometown Heroes Charity ride last week-this is on I-485 approaching I-77 South Charlotte. It was a loong,fun ride.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:29 am

Niiiiice...

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:51 am

Nice! Looks like a long line of bikes. How many were there?

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:56 am

Wow, very mod!

Asburyjer · Post by **Asburyjer** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:35 am

What was the average speed of the ride? I've thought about a charity ride around here but I don't want to be a drag on the ride.

BTW, riding on the interstate very nice; "To boldly go where no-buddy has gone before."

Wilson · Post by **Wilson** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:16 am

There were about 120 on the ride.
I was the only scooter.
We kept it at 60-65. I was ok till we hit I-85.
Wouldn't have done that without the state trooper escort.
Riding with the escort was COOL.

This was the first ride with the extra set of mirrors I'd been waiting on.
It's a full on Mod ride now. Badge bar, lights, flag off the back, etc.
Roger Daltrey of the Who is coming to town
in a few weeks. Gonna try to get the Buddy autographed.

www.CharlotteScooterCult.com

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:02 am

Got any more pics of the badge bar? Where'd you get it? I want to add a light and a couple badges...

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:21 am

KRUSTYburger wrote:Got any more pics of the badge bar? Where'd you get it? I want to add a light and a couple badges...

You might like to check out Classic Parts Ltd. They're in the UK but if going mod

is what you're into, they've got lots of mirrors, badge bars etc., etc.

I bought my goggles from them and they were really nice to do business with.

Asburyjer · Post by **Asburyjer** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:09 am

Wilson wrote:There were about 120 on the ride.
I was the only scooter.
We kept it at 60-65. I was ok till we hit I-85.
Wouldn't have done that without the state trooper escort.
Riding with the escort was COOL.

Were you WOT the whole time? Were you able to keep up?

Cheshire · Post by **Cheshire** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:31 pm

Didn't notice who was posting at first, then when the pic loaded I thought, "wait a minute...I know that scooter!"

Looking good, mate.

Who was the charity ride organized by?

carreybat · Post by **carreybat** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:36 pm

Asburyjer wrote:
Wilson wrote:There were about 120 on the ride.
I was the only scooter.
We kept it at 60-65. I was ok till we hit I-85.
Wouldn't have done that without the state trooper escort.
Riding with the escort was COOL.
Were you WOT the whole time? Were you able to keep up?

did you see the pic?!? he was in front! they had to keep up with him!

i've driven on 485.. those drivers were crazy so i'm glad you had an escort.

Wilson · Post by **Wilson** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:04 am

Chesire!!
Hey man-thought about you on the solo trip back, took that stretch of 74 we talked about. You should come down for the Thanksgiving ride-we are promised a spot on the parade tv coverage.

Asburyjer-
Not WOT the whole time..i'd hit the top and back off a bit.

KRUSTYburger-
I've got family in the UK, so they sent me some cool gear from over there.
My uncle had a cool scoot back in the day, so it's a bit of a nod to him.
I'm on round 3 of my badge bar w/lights. Had to weld a stronger brace...cracked the bolts, and then the cross piece the first 2 times.
Good times...good times...

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:09 am

Well, it sure looks good. I think I might go a little mod on my P200E, but I think I'll just leave it ratty for now.

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:48 pm

KRUSTYburger wrote:Well, it sure looks good. I think I might go a little mod on my P200E, but I think I'll just leave it ratty for now.

But not for long I'll bet. Its a blank canvas just waiting for you to do something.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:20 pm

DennisD wrote:But not for long I'll bet. Its a blank canvas just waiting for you to do something.

You're right. I'm already scheming... I just want to ride it for a while before I go crazy on it. There are a couple little
spots of rust I want to go ahead & nip in the bud, I'm going to try to resist the urge to paint the whole thing.