So, Simon's mother has a late 90's model SLK that currently resides in our driveway. It's a nice alternative to the scooters when the weather's not quite right or you're picking something up that's just a bit too big for the underseat compartment!
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11 December 2008
The Caged Bird Still Sings
And why not when the cage looks like this:
So, Simon's mother has a late 90's model SLK that currently resides in our driveway. It's a nice alternative to the scooters when the weather's not quite right or you're picking something up that's just a bit too big for the underseat compartment!
So, Simon's mother has a late 90's model SLK that currently resides in our driveway. It's a nice alternative to the scooters when the weather's not quite right or you're picking something up that's just a bit too big for the underseat compartment!
30 October 2008
Faux pod mod
We love the look of the side pods on our classic Vespas and decided to create this look on our ET8s. Angelle had done a similar mod to this on her Yamaha Vino 125 in Canada a couple years ago using chrome autobody trim. We weren't able to find any of the same product she used back then, but decided pinstriping would work to create the desired effect.
The big decision was what colour and width of pin striping to choose? We wanted something that would suit both our scoots and wouldn't be overly ostentatious.
Angelle pondered over 3 different choices for the pinstriping as Simon spent time browsing the other auto accessories.
We decided fuzzy dice wouldn't really work on the scooters even if they are super cool.
In the end, we chose 6mm chrome finish pinstriping to create the faux pods on our scoots.
Before applying the pinstriping, it was inspected for flaws.
Simon was really keen to get going on modding JC out, so he washed and dried the scooter thoroughly.
The pinstriping needs to be carefully applied along the contour of the bike where you'd like the pod to stand out.
Extreme concentration is required at this stage to make sure the pinstriping is smooth and straight.
We found a heat gun and heat resistant spatula were very good in helping to smooth around the sharp curves at the front of the pod.
The look from the front of the pod.
And this is how we finished off the back.
Of course, this procedure was repeated on the other side of the bike and other bits and bobs were added for an overall classy effect.
The big decision was what colour and width of pin striping to choose? We wanted something that would suit both our scoots and wouldn't be overly ostentatious.
Angelle pondered over 3 different choices for the pinstriping as Simon spent time browsing the other auto accessories.
We decided fuzzy dice wouldn't really work on the scooters even if they are super cool.
In the end, we chose 6mm chrome finish pinstriping to create the faux pods on our scoots.
Before applying the pinstriping, it was inspected for flaws.
Simon was really keen to get going on modding JC out, so he washed and dried the scooter thoroughly.
The pinstriping needs to be carefully applied along the contour of the bike where you'd like the pod to stand out.
Extreme concentration is required at this stage to make sure the pinstriping is smooth and straight.
We found a heat gun and heat resistant spatula were very good in helping to smooth around the sharp curves at the front of the pod.
The look from the front of the pod.
And this is how we finished off the back.Of course, this procedure was repeated on the other side of the bike and other bits and bobs were added for an overall classy effect.
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