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Post by jhbietz on Mar 8, 2011 16:40:55 GMT -6
Next challenge. He also brought 2 sets of air horns. I gave me one and wants the other set mounted on the scooter. I hooked up one set on my workbench and tested it with a battery. WOW I almost crap my pants! These things are really loud! If you look in the previous picture you can see the red compressor mounted under the seat. I have to make some brackets to mount the horns. Kind of a PITA but it will be fun when you hit the horn button and get HONK, HONK instead of beep, beep. Attachments:
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Post by Bashan on Mar 8, 2011 20:25:36 GMT -6
The exhaust worked out great, that looks like it was made just for that scooter. The air horns will not only sound cool but I think they'll fill that space in nicely and add some color. Looks fantastic, you're a helluva fabricator. Rich
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 9, 2011 8:06:24 GMT -6
Rich, thank you for the kind words. I'm looking forward to getting this thing done just to see how it all turns out in the end. Not to mention the other projects I need to get done. I think today I'm going to work on my 250 conversion. We may hit 50 next weak and I don't have a scoot to ride. Friday I may be adding anouther project. Will post a picture in a few.
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 9, 2011 8:13:26 GMT -6
Cushman Silver Eagle. Need total restoration and the motor is stuck. There asking $1700. If there is enouf there to restore and I can get it for a little less I think I'll bring it home. Attachments:
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Post by Bashan on Mar 9, 2011 16:25:54 GMT -6
I know it's a Silver Eagle and all that but 17C? That thing is going to need some serious work, they need to come down on that price. That would be a killer project though, especially for somebody like you that could make some of the parts you need. You might end up fabricating engine parts! 
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 9, 2011 17:45:25 GMT -6
Yea, it kills me to pay as much for a project as I can get a brand new 250 for. I did a little looking on Ebay and they seam to be bringing over 2 grand for anything needing restoration and 4+ grand for nice ones. I shouldn't need to do much fabricating on it as it looks like most parts are still available. The big thing is rust. If it has more then just surface rust I'm going to walk away.
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Post by benellibob on Mar 9, 2011 20:55:35 GMT -6
can i see pic of u sitting on the scoot? im just wondering how the arm position would be... seems like it would be like having gorilla bars. looking great tho! i think a few feet of black plastic wire loom would go a long way towards finishing the clean look of this scoot!
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 9, 2011 21:29:55 GMT -6
I'll try getting a picture with someone sitting on it soon. Its actually about stock. The front pivot on the seat is only about 2" back from where the front of the original seat mounted and the handlebars are completely stock.
Most of the wiring will be in the frame tubes. Wherever the wire has to come out I will some kind of loom. I don't really like the standard plastic stuff. I looks kind of cheap to me.
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Post by benellibob on Mar 9, 2011 23:00:03 GMT -6
i meant for those stray cables, not the wires. may not be good to frame-route them.
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Post by docmackinnon on Mar 23, 2011 23:22:24 GMT -6
That looks awesome!
Gives me some ideas for when I "steam-punk" the Midwest Cosmo I have. Of course, that gas tank is awful puny...but what the hell!
It's cool! Keep us posted!
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 19:02:01 GMT -6
Well the 250 conversion is done so its time to finnish this one. Tomorrow is going to be shop cleaning day then you can expect to see some progress on this scoot.
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Post by jhbietz on Jun 1, 2011 21:50:55 GMT -6
Apologies to everyone. I have bean swamped with customer repairs and haven't had time to work on this one. I'm going to Orlando for a weak and when I get back I promised my buddy I would get it done. Expect an update in about 2 weeks.
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Post by beerstop on Jun 29, 2011 16:02:30 GMT -6
Its been two weeks we are dying to see the outcome of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by jhbietz on Jul 26, 2011 5:02:53 GMT -6
It is done! Attachments:
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Post by Bashan on Jul 27, 2011 15:33:38 GMT -6
That is very cool, one of a kind. Well how does it ride?! I think you need a bigger crankcase breather.  Rich
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