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Post by undertheradar on Oct 4, 2008 16:11:40 GMT -5
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Post by mx5tc on Oct 4, 2008 16:45:46 GMT -5
Very nice! ;D Did you swap the whole GY6/swing arm/rear wheel assembly onto the Metropolitan?
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Post by earlwb on Oct 4, 2008 17:31:39 GMT -5
Cool, it sorta looks like a scooter on steroids, like a drag bike or something.
So did you fabricate new motor mount brackets for the engine?
Did you have to install a longer shock too?
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Post by IrnBru on Oct 4, 2008 18:02:56 GMT -5
undertheradar, +1 Bone for you. Earl is right, that thing looks like an old skool drag scoot.  |
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Post by DaveR on Oct 4, 2008 18:21:43 GMT -5
Looks great, I love it.. reminds me of my old days doing hill climb races on a Ducati RT450.. I already have the line for anyone that questions the long rear end on you bike... "had to do it to keep the front end on the ground when taking off from a stop" have fun.. happy scooting
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Post by kb on Oct 4, 2008 22:11:15 GMT -5
Cool, here is a bone.
What happens to the speedometer when you go wide open?
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Post by d on Oct 4, 2008 23:17:25 GMT -5
 OMG! that is great! pute a wheelie bar on it. and it would be da shiznit!  |
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Post by gy6rocket on Oct 5, 2008 12:15:45 GMT -5
Thats cool!
I like your CVT cover mod.
Where did you get the red bolts for the CVT cover? Nice attention to detail.
Only problem I see is the head vent hose pointing at the ground in front of the rear tire, dangerous stuff there!
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Post by kitcarguy on Oct 5, 2008 14:33:37 GMT -5
WOW,
Slick looking scooter right there.
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Post by iamverb on Oct 5, 2008 15:00:53 GMT -5
That swap looks fantastic!
How much fabrication did it take?
Got any pics of the build process?
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Post by undertheradar on Oct 5, 2008 22:07:19 GMT -5
Very nice! ;D Did you swap the whole GY6/swing arm/rear wheel assembly onto the Metropolitan? Yep...basically the whole back end. I bought the mounts from a member at TotalRuckus.com who makes them for the Ruckus. They required additional modification though. I'm using the stock GY6 shock right now. It gives me the stance/clearance I need, but it's pretty soft. I'll be upgrading soon. I actually haven't been to top speed yet since I don't want to be on the open roads till I get my new rear lights installed. I do know that it pulls to 40 about 10 times faster than the old 50cc.  Thanks! The bolts are made by MRP and I got them from deserttoys.com. They are only like $8 Does that vent hose expel that much oil that I should be concerned. I never noticed much of anything coming out of it, but then I haven't ridden the setup all that much yet. Where would you suggest routing it? Catch-can maybe? Like I said, the mount kit is intended for the Ruckus, and while the frames are almost identical, they differ enough that I had to give my angle grinder a workout.  Really it was just a matter of trimming a bit on the mount and a tiny on the frame. There is only one other Metropolitan with this swap (or any swap period) so I was kind of forging new ground. It's pretty solid though, and runs great. Here are a few pictures I took along the way: The donor bike:  The motor pulled and the rear wheel painted:  GY6 wiring harness pulled:  I didn't have my mount yet so I just mocked it up and did a test run on the wiring. Took about 3 hours to get everything right, then it fired right up.  The mount before I hacked it up. CNC'd aluminum rails and steel bracket mount. The rails attach to the Met frame, and the bracket connects to the GY6 mount holes.  A view from the top:  |
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Post by gy6rocket on Oct 5, 2008 22:32:14 GMT -5
Swap the front wheel too! I know it will fit on a ruckus so I would give it a shot.
The head vent shoudl be routed to a catch can or to the rear of the bike past the tire if you are venting to atmosphere. When running at WOT for awhile the GY6 will spit up some oil. Usually around 8k+
Did you machine the CVT cover? I like the hole design
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Post by undertheradar on Oct 5, 2008 23:19:48 GMT -5
Swap the front wheel too! I know it will fit on a ruckus so I would give it a shot. The head vent shoudl be routed to a catch can or to the rear of the bike past the tire if you are venting to atmosphere. When running at WOT for awhile the GY6 will spit up some oil. Usually around 8k+ Did you machine the CVT cover? I like the hole design Nah...the front was just way too big to use it.  I will be picking up a front disc setup in the near future. I'll look into a catchcan....thanks. I guess you could loosely use the word "machined" when it comes to that cover. I traced a circle with a drinking glass, then used my jig saw to cut it out. Then I used a uni-bit in my corded drill to make the other holes. |
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Post by eagle150 on Oct 10, 2008 0:41:14 GMT -5
My friend, I simply MUST post a reply so all can see it here... THAT scooter is the classic incarnation of "form follows function, and engineering becomes art!" ;D I'm an old Harley guy, and while I love these little scooters, I never would have believed a step-through scoot could be put together that would stand proud in a pack of choppers or even sport bikes. Trust me: YOU DID IT! This custom should be destined to become a legend on monitors all over Europe. Talk about a "hooligan scooter" to the tenth power! I'm betting that a year from now, English pubs, German gasthausen and scooter bars throughout Europe and Asia will have parking lots chock-full of rides inspired by those pix. And the pix will be tacked up on Euro-biker bar walls all over. I can just about hear Euro-locals lamenting: "Vat's dat ting doing vasting her rubber in Amerika? She should be scootin' over here ver she fitz in..." I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a forward-thinking design staff at Honda, or a Chinese firm would come out with a factory hot rod based on the design if it crosses the right desk. It would be an easy factory build with mostly off-the-shelf parts! I'm a long time artist and graphic designer, and speaking professionally, cosmetically, you got it right. Even forgetting about the cool engineering, and just considering the styling... From the angles of body mods, to the exact, perfect exhaust, bobbed at the rear of the turtledeck, to the paint scheme. All is as it should be. When you get that rear disk brake and tail light assembly together, you'll have what has to be one of the top ten sharpest scooters on the planet. If you ever build a chopper, I WANT TO SEE IT! Please do updates, with pix of the totally completed project. This bike deserves in-depth coverage for the rest of us to look up to! You do first-class work! Sincerely, Leo in Texas PS: Thanks for replying to my PM. Personal messages are the only way I've figured out to "give a bone"! But I wanted to be sure to make a posting for the members to see, congratulating you on the fine scoot! |
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Post by phaze on Oct 10, 2008 6:17:01 GMT -5
ive seen ruckus's done like that very cool indeed
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Post by brickstore on Oct 10, 2008 7:11:56 GMT -5
easily the coolest Met i have EVER seen
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Post by undertheradar on Oct 10, 2008 14:35:12 GMT -5
My friend, I simply MUST post a reply so all can see it here... THAT scooter is the classic incarnation of "form follows function, and engineering becomes art!" ;D I'm an old Harley guy, and while I love these little scooters, I never would have believed a step-through scoot could be put together that would stand proud in a pack of choppers or even sport bikes. Trust me: YOU DID IT! This custom should be destined to become a legend on monitors all over Europe. Talk about a "hooligan scooter" to the tenth power! I'm betting that a year from now, English pubs, German gasthausen and scooter bars throughout Europe and Asia will have parking lots chock-full of rides inspired by those pix. And the pix will be tacked up on Euro-biker bar walls all over. I can just about hear Euro-locals lamenting: "Vat's dat ting doing vasting her rubber in Amerika? She should be scootin' over here ver she fitz in..." I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a forward-thinking design staff at Honda, or a Chinese firm would come out with a factory hot rod based on the design if it crosses the right desk. It would be an easy factory build with mostly off-the-shelf parts! I'm a long time artist and graphic designer, and speaking professionally, cosmetically, you got it right. Even forgetting about the cool engineering, and just considering the styling... From the angles of body mods, to the exact, perfect exhaust, bobbed at the rear of the turtledeck, to the paint scheme. All is as it should be. When you get that rear disk brake and tail light assembly together, you'll have what has to be one of the top ten sharpest scooters on the planet. If you ever build a chopper, I WANT TO SEE IT! Please do updates, with pix of the totally completed project. This bike deserves in-depth coverage for the rest of us to look up to! You do first-class work! Sincerely, Leo in Texas PS: Thanks for replying to my PM. Personal messages are the only way I've figured out to "give a bone"! But I wanted to be sure to make a posting for the members to see, congratulating you on the fine scoot! WOW! Thanks for all the compliments man. Maybe a bit overzealous, but I appreciate it Here's a few updated pictures of the rear. I made the plate bracket, and the rear running/brake light is a PIAA Deno3. It's really bright! The turns are some little bullet lights intended for a big rig. Just waiting on a new rear tire to get my disc brake installed.    |
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Post by eagle150 on Oct 10, 2008 20:50:13 GMT -5
VERY neat! Thanks for the updated pix. Don't mean to embarrass you with the compliments, but they are well-deserved. Many guys and gals have the skill to build bikes, but YOU have the EYE. You must have both to make one like that. Good engineering/construction alone can only go so far, then the builder must have the eye for cosmetics.
When the disk brake and tire are on, you really should send pix to the "American Chopper" TV show. Senior, Paul Jr. and Mikey have done a couple of scooters to complement their big choppers, but they are mostly custom paint with no real building. If they should continue to do scooters, I'll bet they'd offer to make you a paid contributor on the designs!
Enjoy the ride!
Leo in Texas
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Post by undertheradar on Nov 19, 2008 15:21:45 GMT -5
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Post by performancescoot on Nov 19, 2008 23:52:06 GMT -5
That is freakin cool! Awesome job!
BTW, did the exhaust make a difference in acceleration?
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Post by undertheradar on Nov 20, 2008 0:55:00 GMT -5
That is freakin cool! Awesome job! BTW, did the exhaust make a difference in acceleration? It actually did. |
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Post by usfmarine on Nov 22, 2008 13:27:23 GMT -5
I think we'd all love to see some more videos (hear that exhaust some more). I wish I had half of your skill.
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Post by intillzah on Nov 22, 2008 14:18:38 GMT -5
I am officially impressed  |
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Post by indy50 on Nov 22, 2008 14:52:42 GMT -5
Thats one wicked Met !
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Post by gy6rocket on Dec 3, 2008 23:36:15 GMT -5
where did you get the exhaust pictured here  |
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Post by reddogscooters on Dec 4, 2008 21:16:51 GMT -5
2 words, BAD A$$
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Really it was just a matter of trimming a bit on the mount and a tiny on the frame. There is only one other Metropolitan with this swap (or any swap period) so I was kind of forging new ground. It's pretty solid though, and runs great. Here are a few pictures I took along the way:
I will be picking up a front disc setup in the near future. I'll look into a catchcan....thanks.
