Modifying a scoot to look... well, Mad.

**Steam** · 19th December 2006, 18:29

I played around with my GN250, made that look a little cooler than the average GN, and now I want to do it with a scooter, except on a more radical scale.

I want to strip it back to bare frame and... well ok, just look at these mad scoots from the UK.
That's what I want to do.

The question is: Mopeds don't need to be Wof'd, but if you modify them from the original factory specs do they need to be re-certified by a LV vehicle certifier?
I do not intend to derestrict or even touch the engine. I'm not going to weld anything either. Just bolt bits on, add a new fuel tank and seat, etc.

**Colapop** · 19th December 2006, 18:35

Everyone has their own tastes, eh? i wonder if you put the engine further up under the seat to hide it more?
Apart from constructive criticism, I can't offer much....

**Steam** · 19th December 2006, 18:41

Originally Posted by Colapop

Apart from constructive criticism, I can't offer much....

A bubbly reply, but ultimately lacking in informational nutrition, much like the carbonated beverage Colapop

Must try harder to be Steamingly witty.

**apteryx_haasti** · 19th December 2006, 21:03

It's still ghey, though, right? The scoot, that is.

Got riled up by a stupid scooter rider in town today. Sure it was no one on here, but that dude needed a smackin'! There I said it. I feel better. Carry on, Steam.

**Colapop** · 19th December 2006, 21:09

Originally Posted by Steam

A bubbly reply, but ultimately lacking in informational nutrition, much like the carbonated beverage Colapop

Must try harder to be Steamingly witty.

Note to self - Steam takes awhile to let off a little Steam

**Finn** · 19th December 2006, 21:11

Guys, stop blowing off Steam.

**Steam** · 19th December 2006, 21:20

Hey, no, they are quite quite welcome to do that Finn.

**Colapop** · 19th December 2006, 21:22

You planning on moving Auckers Steamy? There'll be no blowing Steam from where I'm sitting... You'd let off a bit of Steam...

**MisterD** · 20th December 2006, 10:06

I don't think you'd need to get anything certified, if you've not touched the motor or braking systems...regardless of that though there's plenty of warmed up scoots around with only the engine casings standard and aftermarket disc brakes etc, doing fine just flying under the radar.

At least one of those photos must be from the famous Hardly Rideable club (motto: Cut it down, paint it black) but anything the poms can do...this one resides in Auckland.

***edit***
Completely forgot to ask, what scooter are you starting with?

**Steam** · 20th December 2006, 10:22

Originally Posted by MisterD

Completely forgot to ask, what scooter are you starting with?

Thanks MisterD, yep, the pictures are from the Hardly Rideables, they look like a fun bunch of guys. The scooter I'll be starting with has not been chosen yet, but it will be an asian cheapie off trademe for less than a thousand dollars.
The project may not happen, but then again it may well go ahead next week, I'll see where my mood carries me.

**R6_kid:Me** · 20th December 2006, 10:33

i have a 1998 PX150, would be mint for you to start chopping at as some parts that you'll be throwing away are already missing!

Straight frame, good engine etc. Will get some pics if you want. need $1000 firm.

**Steam** · 20th December 2006, 10:47

Originally Posted by R6_kid

i have a 1998 PX150,

Thanks but I am looking for a wee 50cc beastie, less hassle with WOF issues.
Thanks anyway.

**phantom** · 20th December 2006, 12:56

Originally Posted by Steam

I played around with my GN250, made that look a little cooler than the average GN, and now I want to do it with a scooter, except on a more radical scale.

Saw your GN in Wellington a month or so ago outside one of the bike shops when I was on a course in taranaki st. Looked even better in the flesh than the pictures. Well done.

**texmo** · 28th December 2006, 10:10

Originally Posted by Steam

Thanks but I am looking for a wee 50cc beastie, less hassle with WOF issues.
Thanks anyway.

It still needs to be up to warrantable condition. You cant touch the frmae on a vespa at all since its monocot or what ever with out a repair cert.

Originally Posted by apteryx_haasti

It's still ghey, though, right? The scoot, that is.

Got riled up by a stupid scooter rider in town today. Sure it was no one on here, but that dude needed a smackin'! There I said it. I feel better. Carry on, Steam.

They dont get any gheyer than a gn250.

Scooter > gn250