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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:55:13 +0000 quote
GL, epic! it delights me that you got all the pieces of the puzzle to make it happen!

if you skittle skatted by kajiits without a howdy-do I'd be crushed. I'd understand, but still, crushed.
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:40:39 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:40:39 +0000 quote
greasy125 wrote:
GL, epic! it delights me that you got all the pieces of the puzzle to make it happen!

if you skittle skatted by kajiits without a howdy-do I'd be crushed. I'd understand, but still, crushed.
Oh you know it my man! I basically planned my trip down, with work (and scooters) being the focus. The back end I left open, for just this purpose; so I can play it on scooter time
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:50:06 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:50:06 +0000 quote
Very cool story brother! I'm glad it's finally home. And the orange crush turned out nice!

OC Scootershop is where I bought my 2002 Bajaj 4t, in 2002

Excited to see what comes next for your first scooter...
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:18:53 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:18:53 +0000 quote
This story is truly epic, GL. It's like one of those "lost dog finds owner 1,000 miles away" stories. I love it!
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:41:40 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:41:40 +0000 quote
MJ - That is bad ass. Good on ya!
Lucky wrote:
This story is truly epic, GL. It's like one of those "lost dog finds owner 1,000 miles away" stories. I love it!
^^^Truth!

Jesse - That has to top 3 NSM stories of the year. So damn cool! I just...can't even...story almost got me a little teary eyed... who's cutting onions in here?!?
Seriously, that is scooter righteousness of the highest order.

Also.. can't wait to watch your SS build. Woot!
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:15:22 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:15:22 +0000 quote
GeekLion wrote:
Oh you know it my man! I basically planned my trip down, with work (and scooters) being the focus. The back end I left open, for just this purpose; so I can play it on scooter time
nicely played, I'll put the beer on ice!
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:25:26 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:25:26 +0000 quote
Thanks for the kind words everyone. TBH It is pretty exciting on so many levels. I have to say that I LOVE the scooterist community. Truly the best people I know


Bonus bonus: The PO's saved all of my old receipts too! Which I had sent alomg to stay with the Scoot.
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:55:52 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:55:52 +0000 quote
GL, reading this made me so happy! I'm so glad you are reunited.

(Also, NGL, writing this so I can get to my fifth post so I can "thumbs up" posts. haha)
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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:59:39 +0000 quote
*waves too excitedly at Lili*

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:02:50 +0000 quote
Birdsnest wrote:
*waves too excitedly at Lili*

*waves too excitedly back*
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:08:33 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:08:33 +0000 quote
This is so cool!
*adds to Pinterest board*

Gonna have to hit up Kajiit House of Wares for some supplies... and labor.
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:15:45 +0000

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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:15:45 +0000 quote
GeekLion wrote:
Alrighty, finally I have a chance to sit down; as I've been traveling. Apologies as I wasn't trying to lead ya'll on. I'll try to get to the point before next week.

So, a decade ago ....
Cool story bro This kinda stuff is why we love these things and their keepers too! You just officially made my day . Gracias.
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:23:04 +0000

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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:23:04 +0000 quote
Awesome story - true scooterist heaven achieved.
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:23:24 +0000

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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:23:24 +0000 quote
@GeekLion - Amazing! Awesome that the person that owned it for the last decade continued to take care of it (receipts and all!) and that you were able to spot it from a photo. But I totally get it, I think if my '05 SV650 (my first real bike) rolled by I'd be able to spot it in a heartbeat. Looking forward to the SS build thread!
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:22:41 +0000

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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:22:41 +0000 quote
You've been busy man! A little bummed you didn't share the Rally build with us in real time, but all good. Looking forward to seeing that SS come back to life.
Sun, 12 Feb 2023 23:37:45 +0000

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Sun, 12 Feb 2023 23:37:45 +0000 quote
SoCalGuy wrote:
You've been busy man! A little bummed you didn't share the Rally build with us in real time, but all good. Looking forward to seeing that SS come back to life.
I am always busy. I wanted to share it, but it was the right thing to do for the new owner. I'm happy to share any and all details of the orange Rally build.

Went for a ride today on the new/old ride. It was great!!
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:21:38 +0000

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Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:21:38 +0000 quote
Hope one of these beauts will be under you at ROM?
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Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:41:58 +0000 quote
I'll be rollin hard on the new/old white P. Its a good ripper! Malossi 210, reed block, 30m carb, efl trans, etc etc
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Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:51:45 +0000 quote
GeekLion wrote:
I'll be rollin hard on the new/old white P. Its a good ripper! Malossi 210, reed block, 30m carb, efl trans, etc etc
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Sun, 19 Feb 2023 17:11:04 +0000 quote
Went riding with a friend in Phoenix on Friday. Visited the shop that's doing some work on two of my projects. Discussed the 'busa valve plan for the LX. Picked up a few bits from the other project.

Rode to Peoria to a CFMoto Demo Day at RideNow.

Missed a shop night, but burned some PTO instead of losing it. Need to burn some again soon, so those might be shop days.
Couple of freshened bits for my '64 Benly 90.
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Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:53:17 +0000 quote
Sorted some bits to freshen up the P2 to get it ready for warm dry weather. I'll be going thru the scoot head to tail, cleaning up and tightening down. For my own peace of mind I need to know everything is tietietietie tiiiieeeegggghhhhtttttt tight tight. This is just the first batch of treats
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:05:50 +0000

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Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:05:50 +0000 quote
chandlerman wrote:
this is literally the current state of the headlight on my smallie right now!

You ever figure this out? I'm still rocking only a high beam, that also only comes on when the rocker is set to off. I'm not bothering to fix mine though.
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:09:53 +0000

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Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:09:53 +0000 quote
FridayMatinee wrote:
You ever figure this out? I'm still rocking only a high beam, that also only comes on when the rocker is set to off. I'm not bothering to fix mine though.
I finally tracked it down to a bad wire between the switch and the light. I haven't bothered to fix it, but at least I'm not still wondering what's up.

I also had the brake light filament of the tail light burn out. Fortunately, I thought to start checking the bulb rather than tearing through the entire bike first for a change.
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:34:03 +0000

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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:34:03 +0000 quote
Can't participate in 60/8 yet, but I can do other dumb stuff.

61 on a Genuine Buddy 50. And I'm not a skinny dude.

Engine has a Stage6 HPC crank, a Stage6 Sport Pro Mk.II 70cc cylinder, Yasuni C10 pipe, Malossi reeds and a 21mm Arreche carb. E-start and auto-choke work; it all hides behind a stock looking airbox. P-rated 3.50-10 whitewalls. I rebuilt the forks and used a better oil, but the rest of it is stock. Brakes too. Might need a bigger rotor now.

Rear end is 9.9:1 currently. Taller gears on the way.

P.S. Arreche uses Mikuni jets, so their 92.5 is a comparable to a Keihin or Dell'Orto 100
Freeway access roads are great for testing.
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:50:13 +0000

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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:50:13 +0000 quote
very respectable!

I know that the buddy 125/150 uses a different rotor and caliper, but I'm not sure if the rim or forks are any different.

at any rate, if you're looking to upgrade to the 125/150 stuff hit me up I know I've got a bunch of that stuff kicking around.
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:59:29 +0000

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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:59:29 +0000 quote
az_slynch wrote:
Can't participate in 60/8 yet, but I can do other dumb stuff.

61 on a Genuine Buddy 50.
Lolz! That's rad.
Good on ya!
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:30:11 +0000

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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:30:11 +0000 quote
You could make yourself a "60 on 50" award and give it to yourself.
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:55:56 +0000

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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:55:56 +0000 quote
chandlerman wrote:
You could make yourself a "60 on 50" award and give it to yourself.
I'm good. My reward is the surprise on other driver's faces when this thing hits the pipe, rears back on it's suspension and rolls out off a traffic light.

It's like the Diet Coke mini-can version of your Smallstate.
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:05:58 +0000

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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:05:58 +0000 quote
Finally bit the bullet and bought this monster that according to my scale weighs a metric shit ton. Only dropped it on my foot and head once each!

Ffs at least my back won't hurt in the future…
Almost killed me, so that means I'm stronger now?
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:55:47 +0000

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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:55:47 +0000 quote
Good on ya

I fought getting the lift for a long time… now I wonder how I ever wrenched with out it.
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:12:39 +0000

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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:12:39 +0000 quote
Birdsnest wrote:
Good on ya

I fought getting the lift for a long time… now I wonder how I ever wrenched with out it.
Congratulations! I second this. Just today I raised mine up to work on the exhaust, back to mid level to work on the carb and carb box, then back up to put on the new exhaust.

I would've been all crunched over, sitting on the floor, laying on the ground, etc ... One of the best investments I've made. I did make a few mods to make it a little better and custom for my scene.
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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:41:13 +0000 quote
qascooter wrote:
Congratulations! I second this. Just today I raised mine up to work on the exhaust, back to mid level to work on the carb and carb box, then back up to put on the new exhaust.

I would've been all crunched over, sitting on the floor, laying on the ground, etc ... One of the best investments I've made. I did make a few mods to make it a little better and custom for my scene.
Well much like a Vespa this lift was one step forward three back… didn't have the release pedal in the box. Called the missing parts number and the lady told me it'd be 12-16 weeks before I could get one from them. Called every damn store around me and finally found a store that has 2 in stock… it's an hour and a half drive away.. but that's better than it being useless for 3-4 months, for a damn pedal.
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:54:08 +0000

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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:54:08 +0000 quote
Oh man, that succcckkkkkss ...
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:36:23 +0000

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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:36:23 +0000 quote
It's like M Night Shyamalan wrote this script!

The pedal grew legs and was playing hide and seek under the dinning room table… damn kids.

Crisis averted though, no need to drive for 3hrs to get one!
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:47:57 +0000

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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:47:57 +0000 quote
FridayMatinee wrote:
It's like M Night Shyamalan wrote this script!

The pedal grew legs and was playing hide and seek under the dinning room table… damn kids.

Crisis averted though, no need to drive for 3hrs to get one!
Nice that you caught a break there. Is that a H.F. one? Did it come with the wheel chock? If it is, I have the same and I'm super happy with it. Wish I had space for 2 more!
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:03:20 +0000

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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:03:20 +0000 quote
zachyzach wrote:
Nice that you caught a break there. Is that a H.F. one? Did it come with the wheel chock? If it is, I have the same and I'm super happy with it. Wish I had space for 2 more!
Sure is nice, only found it cause it was under my daughters snow pants and I needed them for her for school today (she goes to an outdoor school and it's cold and windy today). Picked them up and found the pedal. It is from harbor freight and did come with the wheel chock. I lifted the table up today and pretty stoked on it. Should come in very handy for working on the bike(s) and as a work table for other stuff. It'll be perfect to strip paint off doors. Especially this 9' one I've been slowly working on.
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:22:47 +0000

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'64 VBB, '74 BMW R75/6 airhead, 1974 Bultaco Alpina 250, Lambretta LI150 project, J50 Special
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Location: Western Mass., USA
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:22:47 +0000 quote
FridayMatinee wrote:
... Should come in very handy for working on the bike(s) and as a work table for other stuff. It'll be perfect to strip paint off doors. Especially this 9' one I've been slowly working on.
It will! As you know it makes jobs so much easier. It's very capable of lifting and holding lots of weight. I've had a couple of moderately heavy motorcycles on it: my 1970s BMW airhead is probably north of 450 lbs. I think it pumped up to waist level with no probs.
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:16:24 +0000

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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:16:24 +0000 quote
Spent every day for the past week packing up the garage and moving it into storage in prep for some foundation work.

The bikes will stay and roll out of whatever corner is being worked on. When everything comes back I hope to have a much more functional garage.

The GS is almost done, need to finish that up before the work starts.
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 04:30:40 +0000

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'07 GTS250, '07 LX150, '81 P200E, '78 P200E, '64 V90 and 3 Ciaos
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'07 GTS250, '07 LX150, '81 P200E, '78 P200E, '64 V90 and 3 Ciaos
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Location: Tucson, AZ
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 04:30:40 +0000 quote
Worked on my buddy's janky '05 Zuma 50.

Not thrilled with his predilection for Amazon parts from vendors who looked like they named their company by faceplanting into the keyboard

Seriously, who buys a knockoff of a Runleader? That's already the lowest tolerable spec for a tach/temp combo meter.
Engine stuck back on after fresh bearings, seals, Stage6 LPC crank and an Athena "race" top end.
Adios 14mm Teikei. Hello, 21mm Arreche. Amazing how well some of these slot in. Cable was run after picture; did a lot of dry fitting of things.
Happy Flying Monkey brand starter was pinned up backwards. Had to sort that so it wouldn't fry the harness. Friends who buy Amazon parts should be dope slapped.
More done since this pic. Needs the pipe refitted, new exhaust studs and a different plug. Don't need a resistor cap and a resistor plug.
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:06:29 +0000

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62 VBB1T Round Tail W/ leaner sidecar
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Location: california
 
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62 VBB1T Round Tail W/ leaner sidecar
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Location: california
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:06:29 +0000 quote
Man - I turn my back for a few moments and y'all get all busy.
Safis is pimpin out his ride in preparation for loading more scoot parts in without damaging the bumper.
Geek Lion has somehow managed to get back his first scoot from his teens - which was probably a better decision for Facebook use then finding his girlfriend of that same era.
AZ Lynch is driving way, way, way too fast on that 50, in retribution for the boroscope late shipment.
Friday Matinee is proving that he has the single most misleading monicker of any of us - it sounds so peaceful - but there is always pain involved.
And Patric still has the single largest basement in all of San Francisco California.

A fine lot you are.
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