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Post by sharks06lly on Mar 11, 2013 12:18:17 GMT -5
i usually check the weather. if it looks like its gonna be a nasty day i won't ride ill hop in the truck. if its nice out and i happen to get caught in bad weather so be it but id rather just avoid it people in tampa are crazy when it rains
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Post by sharks06lly on Mar 11, 2013 12:00:49 GMT -5
Wangchicken,
WOW! That IS the cleanest custom I've seen many a moon! All chopped, molded and modded... lots and LOTS of work there... You're probably WAY too young to have experienced the kind of bikes we built in the fifties and sixties, but YOUR scoot would have been as timelessly appealing back then as it is now... It's truly "a little bit Harley chopper, a little bit Cushman Eagle, and a WHOLE lot of WILD modern 'nekked-scoot'"... Ruckus boyz, eat yer' hearts out!Please do post more pix showing that incredibly-clean engine/suspension area, that side-mounted carb, all your custom bells n' whistles, etc.I keep seeing more little things that mean "attention to detail" that seldom are found on scooters. It looks like the entire engine/rear-wheel assembly is "floating" in midair! I don't see any rear suspension, or rear brake control... You must have removed and cleaned up 40 pounds of junk from the handlebar area... Talk about "minimalist"... It really knocks me out! I think I'd like to see what you could do with a Harley bobber!A big "thums-up" on this scoot build from the OldChopperGuy! This one should get all the tuner guys and gals off the couch and onto the tarmac, wrenches and Bondo in-hand... LOL! Keep it well-locked up!Leo in Texas PS: I just noticed, NO kick-stand... Sits on the foot-peg. THAT is the absolute "icing on the cake"... Brother, YOU can style 'em! You may end up being known as the "Chip Foose of Scooters!" it is a very nice scoot aint it  , if im not mistaken i believe this build has a efi kit on it and the rear brake is actually the pedal thats in front of the passenger peg. i love this scoot as soon as a saw it i knew it was my motivation for how i wanted mine to look |
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Post by sharks06lly on Mar 11, 2013 8:11:03 GMT -5
i still love it looks awesome
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Post by sharks06lly on Mar 2, 2013 18:33:43 GMT -5
Crappy app only lets me upload one pic per post Attachments:
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Post by sharks06lly on Mar 2, 2013 18:32:53 GMT -5
Only thing I got of my scoot is a crappy one but got a decent one from a while back of my truck that sticker is no longer on the front Attachments:
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Post by sharks06lly on Mar 2, 2013 18:31:07 GMT -5
Might as well
Me and my woman
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Post by sharks06lly on Mar 1, 2013 13:08:04 GMT -5
congrats justbuggin and than you to scooter elements for putting on the contest |
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 28, 2013 19:32:12 GMT -5
i like piaggio and i havent had the pleasure of riding one of them yet ;/
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 28, 2013 17:59:03 GMT -5
sharks, is that the new BIG-big dog Aprilia that's got the most cc's of any scooter, something like 3000cc? (or perhaps it was 800-something, but that's not nearly as fun as exaggeration now is it?) Not bad, but a little too beefy-looking for my tastes. >'Kat oh yes imo aprilia just make the most beautiful scooters and on top of that the performance is just ugh i want one  |
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 28, 2013 13:12:04 GMT -5
i def check oil everytime i ride. along with make sure tires are good and brakes
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 27, 2013 18:31:20 GMT -5
yep just make sure you clean everything |
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 27, 2013 17:58:59 GMT -5
i got money on it leaking brake fluid thats the only fluid that would be on the handle bars imo. do not wipe your eyes or get any in you mouth and be careful cause brake fluid can eat away plastic if you let it stay on the scooter
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 27, 2013 11:43:50 GMT -5
it honestly started it out as commute but i was suprised how much i enjoyed the scooter even if i don't have enough power to do 180 |
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 27, 2013 9:51:44 GMT -5
Here is my entry its just sooo gorgeous  |
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 26, 2013 15:01:57 GMT -5
hmm some snow mobiles reverse the track to stop so maybe it does that? the one time i have seen a snowmobile in person the guy just slid it sideways and came to a stop lol |
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