Post by hammerspur on Jul 9, 2011 5:16:50 GMT -6
JR, followed you over from SD, thanks for the invite!
Although I've been riding cycles for over 40 years just got my 1st scooter a few months back, yet to be ridden.
Tore the virtually new but neglected 390 mile, '07 E-Ton Beamer 150 down for cleaning, freshening-up, modifying, restyling, accessorizing, etc.
Started stocking up on goodies 'n farkles early on for future installation, project still incomplete, let me say this about the experience thus far:
Jeeziz, it couldn't be much more difficult if one had to start from scratch with raw materials!
Everything must be custom fitted, "bolt-on" stuff seems a fairy tale... that's if you can even find things you might want. Even OEM bits from the various makers can be near impossible to source.
I've a box full of brand new aftermarket stuff purchased from various suppliers which won't even work for my application... serious lack of detail or mistaken info provided by these vendors.
Some items, though usable, are of really poor manufacturing quality.
Other pieces kept and used require an awful lot of 'arm twisting' to fit and function.
Mind you, I've done quite a bit of this work on MC's over the years... wrestling with parts/accy's goes with the territory but not every single time!
OK, rant over... At this point just hoping to complete the project this season, there are other ones waiting for attention!
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OK, rant over...
Warm "Hello" to other members!
