Seventh Annual SPEND-A-THON

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:17 pm

viney266 wrote:consumables count?

If they are for a scooter they sure do!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:19 pm

KABarash wrote:Not necessarily money spent by me, but I received a 'GoGo Gear' Hoodie as a gift.

Oh gifts sure do count too! If you're not sure give it your best guess! Really the SPEND-A-THON isn't that serious!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:38 am

Gifts count? Nice!

$150 in gift cards to my favorite local scooter shop.
$25 for a roadside emergency kit that my siblings felt I needed after the Vespa broke in the middle of nowhere.

Other post-Thanksgiving scooter errata I forgot:

$21 at Amazon for Gummi Pflege rubber treatment and motorcycle jumper cables.
$22 for a CV80 Riva side stand.

EDIT: A friend bequeathed me a Bennie to put towards my 4T. Many thanks. Maybe I'll actually have mine so I can get on with tuning one!

anthony · Post by **anthony** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:58 am

new HJC helmet - $95
new gloves (that are hopefully warmer than my current pair) - $52

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 5:33 am

Nachi bearings for a Tomos A35 engine and a CH80 final drive:

6203 (x3)
6004 (x1)
6006 (x1)

Total: $59.85

Still need a 6004UU (x1) and to find out which bearings the A35 transmission cover take. Good afternoon in the garage. Too bad I bought my blind hole puller much earlier this year.

Update: Bought Nachi 6201 (x3), one for the Tomos and two for the CH80.

Add: $18.47

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 1:57 pm

Tour Master Venture Air Pants $175
Grease Monkey Gorilla Grip Gloves - $10
7mm (about) wrench ring - $20

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:36 pm

I like that ring! (Never seen an open end wrench with teeth, though.)

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:41 pm

Syd wrote:I like that ring! (Never seen an open end wrench with teeth, though.)

Yeah I don't think it was made by a tool maker...but I still like it!

angelamarie81 · Post by **angelamarie81** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:29 pm

First post here and it's on the Spend-A-Thon! Woo Hoo!!!

First purchase:
2007 Buddy Italia 125 with only 900 miles on it = $1300
Scooter Cover = $32
Gloves = $25
Helmet = $80 on clearance
Throttle Rocker = $10

Total = $1447

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:47 pm

angelamarie81 wrote:First post here and it's on the Spend-A-Thon! Woo Hoo!!!

Welcome to MB!

You might be in the running for best score!

SockyTX · Post by **SockyTX** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:53 pm

Christmas gifts
1 windshield bracket = $9
1 genuine scoot scarf= $25
1 vintage scooter print= $15

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:54 pm

angelamarie81 wrote:First post here and it's on the Spend-A-Thon! Woo Hoo!!!

First purchase:
2007 Buddy Italia 125 with only 900 miles on it = $1300
Scooter Cover = $32
Gloves = $25
Helmet = $80 on clearance
Throttle Rocker = $10

Total = $1447

Welcome to MB, angelamarie, and a fine post it is to get you started!

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:41 am

Craftsman Right Angle Impact Driver + Ridgid impact bit set - $60.00

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:47 pm

With 3 days left the SPEND-A-THON TOTAL = $14,526.04

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:51 pm

I almost for got to add this!

2011 Blur 220i
Pickup fuel - $110
Overnight stay $0 - Flying J parking
Tax tag title etc - $85

Blur fun...priceless!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:05 pm

BuddyRaton wrote:This years first buy?

A Scooter!

2011 Genuine Scooter Company Blur 220i

$1,527.77

I don't think you forgot it. Maybe it's so good that it counts twice?

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:44 pm

Thanks Az!

I'm losing my freaking mind along with almost losing body parts!
Edited!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:49 pm

At least you have a sweet new (to you) ride to play with. I'm still waiting on some OE parts for the Zuma I bought in the last Spend-A-Thon.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:51 pm

I do have to admit that the Blur is a ton of fun! It's pretty much a Buddy on steroids!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:31 am

Definitely a sharp machine! Too pretty to Cannonball it, right?

Garage Day and it was a Battle of the Junky Motors: my buddy's clapped-out LEADER 200cc with a toasted stator, fried waterpump, oil /coolant leaks all over and gnarly output shaft versus my clean-looking 180cc Chinese GY6-A with, to the best of my knowledge without invasive inspection, a busted con rod and a few missing transmission cover bolts. At least now I know why it was a freebie.

Swapping in a running low-mile LEADER 200 into his chassis from a crash-damaged, master-key-missing GT for now so he can ride.

I know the LEADER is the better motor, but for what it will cost to set it right, I can buy some high-zoot bits to stuff in that GY6, add an Ecotrons EFI kit and go 4V too. Still planning on bolting it to that '80 Honda Express II frame, just for laughs.

Just need to figure out if I can order parts before the Spend-A-Thon ends, but the Riva, the Elite and that Tomos are taxing my budget as-is. I still need to pick up the Yager from the dealer before Wednesday to get it counted. So no new bikes this year, but I'm killin' it at the parts counters.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:32 pm

Belt and trim for Blur

$ 168.56

Whimscootie · Post by **Whimscootie** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 5:17 pm

Like that ring! If anybody finds a scooter charm of any sort to be worn on a necklace, clue me in. Been looking for one!

Hey, add my Yammie C3 on lay-away to the list. Totaled out at $2200 OTD.

Just for fun and to keep Psycho Buddy company in the garage!

Whimscootie · Post by **Whimscootie** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 5:19 pm

angelamarie81 wrote:First post here and it's on the Spend-A-Thon! Woo Hoo!!!

First purchase:
2007 Buddy Italia 125 with only 900 miles on it = $1300
Scooter Cover = $32
Gloves = $25
Helmet = $80 on clearance
Throttle Rocker = $10

Total = $1447

FANTASTIC! Welcome to the passion! Pic! Pic!

Witch · Post by **Witch** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 8:00 pm

$29 for a Gen-u-bin DH

Dage'sVew · Post by **Dage'sVew** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:50 pm

Guardian Bell for DH's scoot - $12.25
Pin that holds my eyeglasses while I don my helmet - $9.00
Magnetic Mechanic's Bowl to catch those pesky dropped bits - $8.50
Adaptor for the torque wrench - $5.30
Knee socks w/scooters on them!! $12.50
Scooter Cooky Cutter - $2.00

Total $49.55

Does the $31.50 I paid for a new ink cartridge count? I needed it to finish printing off a copy of the eBook, "The Scooter Diaries"!! I'll take that south with me next month to read on the beach......when I'm not scootin'!

Total $81.05 if it gets the ok!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:57 pm

Dage'sVew wrote: Does the $31.50 I paid for a new ink cartridge count? I needed it to finish printing off a copy of the eBook, "The Scooter Diaries"!! I'll take that south with me next month to read on the beach......when I'm not scootin'!!

Pushing the envelope there...but yeah....it's in!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:04 am

More bearings:

Nachi 608 C3 (x2) : $23.85
Nachi 6000 C3 (x2): $11.20

---------------- Total: $35.05

That covers the remaining Tomos bearings, plus a set to put aside for the other A35 that needs to be rebuilt after I finish this one.

patty · Post by **patty** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:45 pm

Okay I want in, this is fun

08 Beo 500ie only 903 miles 3900.00
waterproof jacket 99.99
waterproof pants 99.99
2 pairs gloves 49.98
neck warmer 9.99

Gifts for my daughter [if it counts]

waterproof jacket 99.99
freeze out pant liner19.99
freeze out glove liner 9.99
neck warmer 9.99

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:07 pm

patty wrote:
Gifts for my daughter [if it counts]

Oh it sure does count! Nice to see you check in by posting in the SPEND-A-THON!

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:14 pm

Whimscootie wrote:Like that ring! If anybody finds a scooter charm of any sort to be worn on a necklace, clue me in. Been looking for one!

Many out there!
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=scooter%2 ... ship_to=US

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fossil-Brand-St ... 0777576812

On the high end:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tiffany-Co-Silv ... t-Bangle-/

But, well, Tiffany's.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 12:16 am

New CHT and EGT probes $85.55

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 1:25 am

Just picked up the Yager after it's 6600-mile service. Had the OE rollers replaced (which I bought a few months back), the oil changed (provided the filter; it's not a common model for them so I keep a personal stock), the brakes bled and the front fender replaced (cosmetic damage from Scooter Fiesta V and mystery damage to the rear of the front fender).

Total for fender, oil, labor and tax: $195.33

Support your local scooter shop.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 6:55 am

Only one hour left on the west coast. Anybody buy a scooter for a New Year's resolution in California?

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:08 pm

The Modern Buddy Seventh Annual SPEND-A-THON is closed!

This year's total $ 21,783.99!!!!!

Thank you all that participated! This year there will be awards! We also need photos...especially of all the new (or used) scooters!

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:56 am

Damn. JUST missed it. Had about $1500 to add as well (Mostly f'ing repairs!)

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:45 pm

It looks like 7 scooters made it into the spend-a-thon! Let's see some photos!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:54 pm

The first award is for Best Score! (not for a musical!)

climbamt - Stella Scooter $250 USED

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:11 pm

Best Post goes to.......

angelamarie81

How could she not win it? Hit the SPEND-A-THON hard with her first MB post on the day she joined!!!

Well done and welcome to MB!!!!!!

patty · Post by **patty** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:36 am

Since I am computer challenged I have to wait for one of my kids
to come over and post a pic for me.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:33 am

The Biggest Bummer Award goes to...

RoaringTodd

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

$1,0000

I hope your next rally is more fun!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:26 am

The Wossamotta U Award goes to...

az_slynch

Dude...for goodness sake...open your own parts supply shop!
I hope you're at least getting the frequent buyer discount!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:33 am

BuddyRaton wrote:The Wossamotta U Award goes to...

az_slynch

Dude...for goodness sake...open your own parts supply shop!
I hope you're at least getting the frequent buyer discount!

Thank you! Thank you! I couldn't have done it without friends who blow up their scooters or buy broken-down bikes (myself included). I admit, I've found a way to make a relatively inexpensive hobby (compared to rebuilding cars) into a somewhat expensive hobby. Still, these little one-lungers bring me great joy when they sputter to life and go on to provide years of reliable service.

Maybe someday, I'll make scooters my job. For now, it's a hobby and I can impose my standards for screwing 'em together right on those who want me to work on their stuff.

Elder Scoot · Post by **Elder Scoot** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:56 pm

Sorry for the late entry.

6,990.00 2014 Vespa GTS SE

3,900.00 2015 Genuine Hooligan

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 6:43 pm

You are really late. This is the 2013 post. Re-post in the 2014 Spend a Thon

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 8:25 pm

MGM wrote:You are really late. This is the 2013 post. Re-post in the 2014 Spend a Thon

That's OK...I already put it there. Late and lost...no big deal! It's how our group rides go!!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 8:25 pm

MGM wrote:You are really late. This is the 2013 post. Re-post in the 2014 Spend a Thon

That's OK...I already put it there. Late and lost...no big deal! It's how our group rides go!!

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:29 pm

BuddyRaton wrote:Best Post goes to.......

angelamarie81

How could she not win it? Hit the SPEND-A-THON hard with her first MB post on the day she joined!!!

Well done and welcome to MB!!!!!!

Agreed! Well done, angelamarie81! Welcome to MB. Winning the Annual Spend-a-Thon on your first try is an auspicious beginning if ever there was one. I mant to add my new battery to the total, but I kept forgetting. $95.25, anyway. Cheers to everybody who contributed!

Happy New Year! Y'all ride safe out there.

Elder Scoot · Post by **Elder Scoot** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:09 am

MGM wrote:You are really late. This is the 2013 post. Re-post in the 2014 Spend a Thon

Thanks for pointing that out.

gburbank · Post by **gburbank** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:38 am

New stella auto for the wife$3,050 OTD
Tax, registration and plates $251
Helmet, armored trenchcoat, Reflective checkerboard stickers, and rear rack total $720
Handlebar cuffs, e-track, tiedowns, and new floor for trailer to transport two scooters $312.
Engine upgrades to tug: hydraulic dampener assembly $115
165 kit, carb, and polini pipe, ram air filter, tasso HT coil, and timing slider plus installation yet to be determined...but well north of a grand so far.
The smile on her face when I surprised her with the keys: PRICELESS!

Modern Buddy

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