And heres the rear brake mounted under the swing arm...
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Heres the template/cardboard deck .Ididnt want it to fat or skinny what do ya think?
And heres the rear brake mounted under the swing arm...Last edited by FatBoy on Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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I like those brakes. What are those? That deck looks good. What about fatter at the front? Kinda tapering back?
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I agree the deck could be a little wider up front and the brakes are some old center pull shimanos I took off a Nishiki MTB they mount on the bottom of the swingarm ... "If you can't fix it with a Hammer then you must have an electrical problem" my Apprentice
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I got a little more done
   Had this laying around so I thought I'd put it to use  Might not get it finished on time, but I am having fun, and have not spent a dime, yet
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Your scoot is looking good!I almost broke down and bought some bars and a stem the other night but I didnt...Up til now all Ive spent money on is welding wire and flap wheels,Im sure ill have to buy a brake cable or something before im done!I think the best part is making it for nothing and seeing what ya end up with.I was thinking I might not finish mine on time either but a couple more long nights and it will be done!
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Tonight I was able to make the deck
 The diamond plate went out the window and I made my own...I started with some 1/8 aluminum and engine turned it with a wire cup brush,then threw on a 2" strip of grip tape on it !So what do ya think?I like how it came out I might put some pinch moulding around the edges so it doesnt slice any ankles!Tomorrow Ill finish the welding I have left to do and hopefully start some body work!       Last edited by FatBoy on Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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AWE dang! that deck really brings it all together. I like the burnished look, and the grip tape is kinda like a racing stripe.
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The day has finally come when im actually starting to lay down some paint!!!I got the bottom of the frame done and body worked along with the swingarm,neck and bars...Now there all in primer just some fine sanding and then color!Im getting anxious to assemble this and call it done!Ill try and paint it tomorrow but if all goes well!!
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Hows it gonna look when its done?I will have to keep ya wondering for a little while longer...I painted everything and have it about 99% assembled,just a few minor details and I post up the pics.It looks like im going to make the deadline with a week to spare!!Im really happy with the way its coming out!
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Looken forward to seeing it, I'm behind a little. Still yet to see if I'll get it done in time.
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Skuldady you can do it there is still 13 days left!
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You guys sure have done great! I am inspired to try one of these myself!
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O.K. Folks here it is painted and finished.I had a buddy make the vinyl decals,Im really happy with the way it came out!!! I stuck to the rules I really spent less than 20 bucks on this build,all I bought was paint,grip tape,cable for rear brake and the moulding for the deck,everything else I had laying around!!!! I hope everyone likes it as much as I do!
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Absolutely GORGEOUS!...You have created the very FIRST "Kick and Go Down Hill Scooter". Be proud.
Check your PM's As you can see I never did my scoot for the build off.  ..I'll use the excuse that I've been "busy". But the truth be known, I just needed a break from building. Besides, NOTHING I would've built could have compared to ANY of the scooters you guys have built.Last edited by KOTA on Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Kota ,Thanks again for the kind words!!! Im sure you could have built something just as nice or even better,but I feel what your saying im getting a little burned out myself
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