05-15-2013, 10:40 AM | #31 |
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I composed a post yesterday that detailed some work I did on Pastor Jim's scooter on the weekend, and then the forum froze on me. Let's try again...
Pastor Jim bought a genuine Honda Givi trunk from my buddy (the buddy with the Honda Silverwing), and he needed it to be installed. He also wanted a more free-flowing muffler, and some extra LED rear signals, because his stock rear signals are very difficult to see in the sunlight. I removed his original rear rack from the aluminum tail section, and marked it for drilling. The two forward holes were no problem, but I had to bridge the rear holes with a piece of aluminum channel. I used some stainless hardware to install the two-piece mounting rack. It has rubber bushings and tube spacers that allow a bit of "give", rather than it being totally rigid. Much like the JCW trunk, this trunk will detach from the rack with just a key. The muffler was a CL score, and was originally from a ZX-6, IIRC. My buddy relocated the bracket with his TIG welder, and I wrapped the muffler with a stainless T-bolt clamp to support the rear. I bent a bracket to suit the clamp. Pastor Jim will likely paint the muffler in time. I failed to take a pic of the signals, but they are typical China LED signals, and I mounted them on simple brackets under the trunk. He's quite pleased.
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05-15-2013, 10:44 AM | #32 |
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It looks like the post worked this time.
I also swapped the main jet to suit the new muffler, and Pastor Jim reports that it woke up the scooter nicely. He can easily cruise on the freeway, although I cautioned him to stay off of it until he gets a bigger scoot. He's eyeing up a 400 Burgman now. Those who have been following might remember that he started with an electric scooter, sold that and bought a 50cc Saga and sold that and bought the 250. He's loving this means of getting around.
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05-15-2013, 11:55 AM | #33 |
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Brilliant work. The Pastor is lucky to have you in his flock!
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05-15-2013, 12:29 PM | #34 |
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I'm grateful to have him as a Pastor and a buddy. He's always grateful for my work, and he contributes to the shop fund. 1 Timothy 5:18
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05-15-2013, 01:20 PM | #35 |
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You do beautiful work, Brother Weld.
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05-15-2013, 02:13 PM | #36 |
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That muffler looks like it belongs on there too. Nice work. The babysitter a scooter that I have been eyeing up. I think its a 150cc Tank brand. Looks like it has been down.
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05-15-2013, 09:51 PM | #37 |
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Getting the scooter itch again, Kato?
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05-16-2013, 04:58 PM | #38 |
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Only if the price is right.
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