Stop me before I upgrade again!!!!

CAPE COD PSYCHO · Post by **CAPE COD PSYCHO** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:20 pm

Ok now I'm starting to think I'm an upgrade addict! I've done the ncy trans upgrade, Dr pulley sliders, modded the air box, jetted the carb, racing CDI and coil, voodoo combo adapter, universal blinker module, led bulbs all over, PIAA headlight bulb, rear rack, chrome license plate frame, skull plate screws, and ncy decals! I can't stop! Anyone have any other mods they can recommend other than big bore kit or Uni filter? Let me know. Thanks

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:25 am

forward facing machine guns and rear missiles!

batgirl101 · Post by **batgirl101** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:31 am

CAPE COD PSYCHO wrote:Ok now I'm starting to think I'm an upgrade addict! I've done the ncy trans upgrade, Dr pulley sliders, modded the air box, jetted the carb, racing CDI and coil, voodoo combo adapter, universal blinker module, led bulbs all over, PIAA headlight bulb, rear rack, chrome license plate frame, skull plate screws, and ncy decals! I can't stop! Anyone have any other mods they can recommend other than big bore kit or Uni filter? Let me know. Thanks

oh for gosh sakes--pictures, hurry!

Capt_Don · Post by **Capt_Don** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:36 am

Have you done this mod yet?

batgirl101 · Post by **batgirl101** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:42 am

done mirrors yet?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... _nkw=kiwav

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:55 am

Do the odometer mod. Ride and see how high you can get the numbers to go.

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:31 am

CAPE COD PSYCHO wrote:Anyone have any other mods they can recommend other than big bore kit or Uni filter?

Sticky tires and riding skillz.

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:00 am

Since you have done mechanical how about some cosmetic mods. Seat, repaint, stickers/logo's, and of course the ultimate horn mod

RoadRambler · Post by **RoadRambler** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:09 pm

If you would like a little extra comfort, I found the Cheeky Seats cover I got for my 125 fit the Psycho lopro seat just fine, and they have an amazing array of readymade covers for the Buddy.

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:28 pm

Laser Cannons! R

hal888 · Post by **hal888** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:59 pm

The first stage of recovery is realizing there is a problem....

ThreeSheets · Post by **ThreeSheets** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:50 pm

The mod bug has struck again!

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:31 pm

custom pin stripping, better tires, powder coated rims, yoshi slip on or supertrap, air horn?, custom seat and covering, bar end mirrors, high viz stripping, etc.

CAPE COD PSYCHO · Post by **CAPE COD PSYCHO** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:24 pm

lol! thanks for the posts. I think bar end mirrors and cheakyseats cover is next on the list. I am happy with the performance aspect for now. After the warranty is up I will throw a uni filter and 30mm carb on it too!

davidschap · Post by **davidschap** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:31 pm

do it. you live in the cape, got to have money to live down there... ( grew up in hanover on the south shore ).

got to die sometime & can't take it with you. have fun now...

thanx
david

smarkum · Post by **smarkum** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:01 pm

how about a custom cut-down windscreen in the Silhouette of Hitchcock?

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:09 am

CAPE COD PSYCHO wrote:lol! thanks for the posts. I think bar end mirrors and cheakyseats cover is next on the list. I am happy with the performance aspect for now. After the warranty is up I will throw a uni filter and 30mm carb on it too!

I hate to tell you, but with all the mods you've done (ncy trans upgrade, modded the air box, jetted the carb, racing CDI and coil), it think your warranty is up as far as the engine and trans goes.

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:13 am

You've done all of these upgrades, but haven't even touched the suspension or the brakes?!?! Speed is only as good as being able to STOP at that speed, and suspension is the backbone of performance on any machine. There's plenty of ways to keep going to find the best way to keep those tires on the ground and responsive.

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:32 am

Gorilla alarm, and heated grips (direct off your battery). Only takes 20 minutes or so on the Battery tender after an hour or so of using the heated grips. (Well, I'm basing this off of 30 minutes to work and 30 home...

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Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:01 am

neotrotsky wrote:You've done all of these upgrades, but haven't even touched the suspension or the brakes?!?! Speed is only as good as being able to STOP at that speed, and suspension is the backbone of performance on any machine. There's plenty of ways to keep going to find the best way to keep those tires on the ground and responsive.

A thousand times this, and in the same vein, get some real tires. Heidenau rules.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:50 am

Lokky wrote:
neotrotsky wrote:You've done all of these upgrades, but haven't even touched the suspension or the brakes?!?! Speed is only as good as being able to STOP at that speed, and suspension is the backbone of performance on any machine. There's plenty of ways to keep going to find the best way to keep those tires on the ground and responsive.
A thousand times this, and in the same vein, get some real tires. Heidenau rules.

He has the Psycho Buddy. It comes with the NCY Billet Racing Fork, NCY Adjustable Preload/Dampening Shock, and the NYC Big Brake Kit.

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:22 pm

Check out the thread by batgirl101. She did some excellent mods to her rear view mirrors and brake handles. She posted a link above with the mirrors, but not the handles.

Rusty J · Post by **Rusty J** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:34 am

jrsjr wrote:
CAPE COD PSYCHO wrote:Anyone have any other mods they can recommend other than big bore kit or Uni filter?
Sticky tires and riding skillz.

Seconded. Take the MSF Basic Rider Course, or if you've already done that, the Experienced Rider Course.
Then you'll have a proper appreciation for the good tires.

-Rusty
Vespa LXS150
4T Stella maybe?

CAPE COD PSYCHO · Post by **CAPE COD PSYCHO** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:55 pm

If i had a warranty issue I would just put the stock stuff back on and bring it to the dealer and say "duuhhhhh, it's busted" But I doubt I will have that problem. As far as tires go, I looked for those Hindinberg or whatever tires, I couldn't really find them, plus I already have some S1's waiting to go as soon as the stock ones are toast.

I am very interested in those heidleburg or whatever tires. Why are they much better? I use Michellen tires on everything I own and I love them. Doesn't mean I am not open to a new favorite.

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:25 pm

CAPE COD PSYCHO wrote:If i had a warranty issue I would just put the stock stuff back on and bring it to the dealer and say "duuhhhhh, it's busted" But I doubt I will have that problem. As far as tires go, I looked for those Hindinberg or whatever tires, I couldn't really find them, plus I already have some S1's waiting to go as soon as the stock ones are toast.

I am very interested in those heidleburg or whatever tires. Why are they much better? I use Michellen tires on everything I own and I love them. Doesn't mean I am not open to a new favorite.

You can find the Heidenau K61 tires at several places. The 125 uses 3.5 x 10 which you can find at www.Revzilla.com. But I think the Psycho uses 100/90-10 which you can find at www.ScooterShop.com. Or you can just call the distributor www.moto-amore.com.

kschulz · Post by **kschulz** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:08 pm

How 'bout a Scooterputer?

http://www.janspace.com/b2evolution/arduino.php

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:40 pm

ThreeSheets wrote:The mod bug has struck again!

Thanks for the link to Flat Squirrel Scooters I bought the t shirt. R

dsmith65 · Post by **dsmith65** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:54 pm

kschulz wrote:How 'bout a Scooterputer?

That thing is awesome, how much did it cost to make? How much would you charge to make one?

kschulz · Post by **kschulz** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:51 pm

dsmith65 wrote:That thing is awesome, how much did it cost to make? How much would you charge to make one?

I just had 50 made and am working on a web site to sell. The new version has a sunlight readable display and a bluetooth option so you can use your smartphone as the display if you want (in a RAM mount). The Scooterputer w/GPS will be around $139, and the sunlight readable display $89. Bluetooth option $39. Should be ready to go in about 3 weeks.

I see you're in the Nashville area. I was just there last weekend for the Blue vs Gray Rally. Did you go?

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:04 pm

Very nice kschulz. Are you an EE? How did you figure out how to do it all?

kschulz · Post by **kschulz** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:19 pm

k1dude wrote:Very nice kschulz. Are you an EE? How did you figure out how to do it all?

Thanks, yes started as an EE and now mainly do software dev at my daytime job. I like doing embedded stuff on my own time.

dsmith65 · Post by **dsmith65** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:34 pm

kschulz wrote:

I see you're in the Nashville area. I was just there last weekend for the Blue vs Gray Rally. Did you go?

Sadly didn't find out about the rally until to late. Otherwise I'd have gone, maybe next year.

Rusty J · Post by **Rusty J** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:55 am

kschulz wrote:
dsmith65 wrote:That thing is awesome, how much did it cost to make? How much would you charge to make one?
I just had 50 made and am working on a web site to sell. The new version has a sunlight readable display and a bluetooth option so you can use your smartphone as the display if you want (in a RAM mount). The Scooterputer w/GPS will be around $139, and the sunlight readable display $89. Bluetooth option $39. Should be ready to go in about 3 weeks.

I see you're in the Nashville area. I was just there last weekend for the Blue vs Gray Rally. Did you go?

In looking at your Audrino site, I saw that at least one version of the device included a lean-angle sensor. Would it be possible to use that, and GPS-derived speed and heading data, to provide a signal for an automatic turn signal shutoff?

Then again, you might only need speed and "distance from turn signal activation point" to make it work.

-Rusty
Vespa LXS 150
4T Stella, perhaps?

kschulz · Post by **kschulz** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:58 am

Rusty J wrote:In looking at your Audrino site, I saw that at least one version of the device included a lean-angle sensor. Would it be possible to use that, and GPS-derived speed and heading data, to provide a signal for an automatic turn signal shutoff?

Then again, you might only need speed and "distance from turn signal activation point" to make it work.

The lean-angle sensor in the prototype did not work very well using only an accelerometer, so I omitted it in the production version. I think you could use just the GPS data to discern when a turn has completed and then deactivate the turn signals. But it might be better to use a different sensor altogether, maybe something like a Hall Effect sensor on the steering column.

Of course, these would require tapping in to the turn signal wiring and on/off switch to work, but this would be a very nice option. Good idea!

Modern Buddy

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