Bumble Overlander Project.

[tri boy]

In Aussie you used to be able to buy "Overlander" kits for Holdens/Falcons etc. Basically, a high rise/big wheel/suspension package, that would transform standard sedans and station wagons into outback savy station cars. Big V8s were the best, and so i started to think that Kannys wee Volty could be adapted in a similar way, so it could accompany the Scrambler on adventure runs.

So this thread will detail the mods, and have some pic's included.
I plan a sort of 3 stage kit, that can be easily removed so Bumble quickly returns to retro street cred.

Stage one:
Trail Wing tyres are going onto the front 18" and rear 17" rims for better gravel control.

Forks are receiving a freshen up, and gaitors are being fitted to protect the tubes.

A alloy bash plate is being designed on the cheap, to save the crankcase from rock damage.

A pair of slightly longer shocks will be fitted in conjunction with the forks sliding lower in the clamps.

A Ventura pack rack to compliment the saddle bags.

Stay tuned.

[tri boy]

Bumble in standard trim.
Let the fun begin.

[deanohit]

Oh man, this is gonna be good!

[skelstar]

Should be good for a laugh

[Ian.S]

Of course another approach could be that I ride up, meet you at Murupara and swap bikes with Kanny.

I think she'd be great on the Exxon V.

Ian

[NordieBoy]

A alloy bash plate is being designed on the cheap, to save the crankcase from rock damage.

You need a bashplate like mine.
Designed on the really cheap.

[marks]

Bumble in standard trim.
Let the fun begin.

you could call it ReVolty

[PLUG]

Bumble

... ya givin er' a paint job as well ...

[klingon]

Poor little bumble. I think she's just perfect as she is!

[NordieBoy]

The Volty really has the potential to be made into a "mini-scrambler" pipes and all.

[Mental Trousers]

Mate, start up a blog and use that. Much better suited to recording progress on mods like this one.

[tri boy]

Blog started.

Have faith Klingon, Kanny will chop my nuts off it i harm Bumble. It will be a modest modification that can return to street trim easily........i hope. (quite like my testicles)

Not allowed to paint it as the leash hasn't been let out that far.

[Crisis management]

Mate, start up a blog and use that. Much better suited to recording progress on mods like this one.

The problem with this concept is that the story is all one sided, I don't want to read a book about it, I want to contribute and participate...stick with the thread Brent.


You know I only make meaningfull and considered comments.

[young1]

... ya givin er' a paint job as well ...

You couldnt go wrong with KTM Orange!

[Rosie]

What are you going to do about the front guard? An aftermarket plasticky high guard would be suitably adventurous, especially if you could get one in yellow/black (and within the project budget). And it would keep the current guard pretty and shiney for on road use.