rotoscytheben 94 #1 Posted June 28, 2014 well after sampling nigels mobility scooter i just had to have a bash at building one myself so ive managed to source a scooter thanks ian and garry and for the back end ive found a good donor axle with reasonable sized wheels thanks nigel for sorcing this for me here are the pics of it they will probably be arse about face so sorry in advance here is the scoot here is the back end i reckon it will work just fine i think it will need the front wheels too though edit of photos for you ben, nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #2 Posted June 28, 2014 cool! racing mobility scooter why not use the original wheels first, just to smoke em up Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #3 Posted June 28, 2014 cool! racing mobility scooter why not use the original wheels first, just to smoke em up Koen the original wheels wont fit on that axle koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted June 28, 2014 Look forward to this one.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #5 Posted June 29, 2014 That's a cool project Ben, looks like a lot of fun.. Don't forget the video when it's driving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #6 Posted June 29, 2014 we can have a race Ben or start a display team= THE TWO FAT DWARFS 1 rotoscytheben reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #7 Posted June 29, 2014 we can have a race Ben or start a display team= THE TWO FAT DWARFS good idea mate im just going to update the project ive stripped out the quad to a rolling chassis now its looking very promising ill post some more side on shots in a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #8 Posted June 29, 2014 well ive done a few bits to the mobility scoot project today mainly stripped the quad down and removed the rear end of the scooter here it is it would seem that ive sorted the picture issues i was having my iphone doesnt like taking photos in the upright position i need to hold it side on! stupid phone 2 Ian and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #9 Posted June 29, 2014 Are you using your van as a mobile workshop or is the project hidden from the missus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #10 Posted June 29, 2014 no shes seen it not that bothered really besides shes just nas bad about collecting furniture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #11 Posted June 29, 2014 I think that's a yes to mobile workshop then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #12 Posted June 29, 2014 I think that's a yes to mobile workshop then my workshops are all full with other vintage mowers at the moment what with the new/old job i havent had time to sort it all out and i just cant stop buying stuff oopps 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #13 Posted July 11, 2014 here is the engine i will be using for the project i will be collecting it this weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #14 Posted July 11, 2014 is it a real gx or a clone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #15 Posted July 12, 2014 is it a real gx or a clone? its a real gx mark its just had the tinware chromed hence no honda badge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #17 Posted July 12, 2014 I'm guessing a real gx engine is something special? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #18 Posted July 12, 2014 I'm guessing a real gx engine is something special? mark means is it a honda or a chinese copy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #19 Posted July 12, 2014 ah, right.. with ya now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #20 Posted July 12, 2014 Oops, gx engines are made by honda and used in karts, mowers, mixers.... Uber reliable, but a little expensive, the Chinese do some very cheap clones that look exactly the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #21 Posted July 12, 2014 i like the thinking Ben when is the race meeting, thats2 if another 5 members make one we could have a right laugh along the prom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #22 Posted July 12, 2014 I was going to build one, but Ben's got the bit's I was going to use now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #23 Posted July 23, 2014 i finally got started on the scooter properly today as you will see from the following photos ive got the front wheels fitted to it and the bodywork mocked up in place still a fair bit to go but its getting there the quad is gradually getting stripped as you can see here is the front end with wheels attached im quite pleased with the look here it is side on the scooter will be stretched somewhat from its original wheelbase but i dont think this will be a bad thing should help prevent potential wheelies occurring but probably not noiw for the back end more to follow soon 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #24 Posted July 24, 2014 might have to put bigger wheels on mine then, just for the race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #25 Posted July 24, 2014 did a little bit more today mainly with the workshop bandsaw chopping bits of steel to build up the platform to clear the big wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
