Zuma 125 blog...... - Page 4

Barnone · 06-14-2010, 04:17 PM

O'Hooligan,
Nice looking Transalp in the background.

brockster · 06-14-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryScot

...The one thing I will not be doing is putting a helmet in it. It won't fit

Just bungee net that bad boy shut!

O'Hooligan · 06-14-2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnone

O'Hooligan,
Nice looking Transalp in the background.

Good-eye!

AngryScot · 06-15-2010, 10:47 PM

So I went to the local metal shop.
Picked up some 5052 aluminum

bit of card board for template

I am going to make a rack for when I don't want the top box mounted.
I got a sweet 1450 in the FM so that went on the GS and the smaller box is going on the beastie.

Time to cut, dremel scroll saw and some fork oil
only had a 15 tooth blade, but it cut the softer 5052 without much trouble.

first cut so it has space around the back bar.

bit more cutting

Now some tie down spots, drilled then cut out with the scroll saw again.

Ran the sander over the plate and filed a few sharp corners. Washed with water then wiped clean with some paint thinner to get ride of any grease before painting.
Now some primer, self-etching did a great job on the last rack I made and it had just enough left in the can.

2 coat on the top and 1 underneath. Styling paint booth huh

It dries pretty quick so first couple of coats of the finish.

Picked these stainless steel cushion clamps, they worked great on the GS so they will be more than ample for the zuma

This should hold it steady

oh while it was drying I mounted the other box on the GS

going to have some fun wiring this up with some electrics

then some reflective tape for visibility.

OK, back to the zuma
Still needs to dry over night before drilling the mount holes, I wanted to take advantage of the sun so I painted first.

looks pretty good if I say so myself

will mount the smaller pelican on top

more to come.....

JerseyBiker · 06-16-2010, 07:12 AM

Way cool!

I see you have cut outs on the sides - can you bungie stuff to the top or is the aluminum too thin to do that?

BTW - I am cursing you daily since your blog makes me really want to run out and get a Zuma!

Keep the posts coming!

Oni · 06-16-2010, 08:53 AM

NICE job on the rack!

Photog · 06-16-2010, 09:05 AM

Well done!!!

AngryScot · 06-16-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyBiker

Way cool!

I see you have cut outs on the sides - can you bungie stuff to the top or is the aluminum too thin to do that?

BTW - I am cursing you daily since your blog makes me really want to run out and get a Zuma!

Keep the posts coming!

Nope it is fine, I use rok straps no bungees (I like my eyes!), I have had a similar rack on my GS for over a year with various loads from food to fire wood and it has been fine. The 5052 is softer but the piece was reasonably thick.
Once it is finished I will load it up, the only thing is the rack is probably stronger than the amount of load the rack will carry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oni

NICE job on the rack!

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Photog

Well done!!!

not bad for a short afternoon KLR-teching huh

Photog · 06-16-2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryScot

not bad for a short afternoon KLR-teching huh

We all have a doohickey for heart.

Shropdog · 06-17-2010, 10:37 AM

How tall are you folks riding these Zumas (125)? I am 6'1" and weigh about 200 and am curious if anyone around my size has one and what they think. I have a feeling I would have the "monkey screwing a football" look!

AngryScot · 06-17-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shropdog

How tall are you folks riding these Zumas (125)? I am 6'1" and weigh about 200 and am curious if anyone around my size has one and what they think. I have a feeling I would have the "monkey screwing a football" look!

Might be a bit tight? I am a sky scrapper 5'6" and it is almost perfect, if I could flat foot the damn thing

AngryScot · 06-17-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Photog

We all have a doohickey for heart.

So I got a few nice stainless steel fasteners and rubber backed washers to complete the deal:

and it is almost done. Might mount my fav rubber diamond plate to prevent scratching and moving around of items while traveling on the rack.

AngryScot · 06-17-2010, 11:24 AM

Beaten again

Just as I was getting into the power band!

views from the road:
I thought I was a safety nut?

ADV scoot · 06-17-2010, 11:12 PM

I think it is so funny when a car or truck shows you up and all you can do is say " I'M A SCOOTER, WHAT'S THE POINT" " I'M A SCOOTER".
I've had cars rev their engine at me and it is just making them so small.
Once you get an exhaust the fun begins with other people.

redhandmoto · 06-18-2010, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADV scoot

I think it is so funny when a car or truck shows you up and all you can do is say " I'M A SCOOTER, WHAT'S THE POINT" " I'M A SCOOTER".
I've had cars rev their engine at me and it is just making them so small.
Once you get an exhaust the fun begins with other people.

I hear ya. I'm blippin' the throttle on the kitted Zuma 164 that has a Samuraiscoot pipe which makes it sound like a chopper, and watch the kids peel away at warp speed when the light changes. *tsk*

06-14-2010, 04:17 PM	#46
Barnone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: WNC SWFL Oddometer: 2,399	O'Hooligan, Nice looking Transalp in the background. __________________ Vince @ SWFL or WNC 2001 Kawasaki W650 2012 Ural Yamal

06-15-2010, 10:47 PM	#49
AngryScot ^OP WeeBeastie Joined: Aug 2006 Location: ☼ Ca ☼ Oddometer: 18,211	rack time So I went to the local metal shop. Picked up some 5052 aluminum bit of card board for template I am going to make a rack for when I don't want the top box mounted. I got a sweet 1450 in the FM so that went on the GS and the smaller box is going on the beastie. Time to cut, dremel scroll saw and some fork oil only had a 15 tooth blade, but it cut the softer 5052 without much trouble. first cut so it has space around the back bar. bit more cutting Now some tie down spots, drilled then cut out with the scroll saw again. Ran the sander over the plate and filed a few sharp corners. Washed with water then wiped clean with some paint thinner to get ride of any grease before painting. Now some primer, self-etching did a great job on the last rack I made and it had just enough left in the can. 2 coat on the top and 1 underneath. Styling paint booth huh It dries pretty quick so first couple of coats of the finish. Picked these stainless steel cushion clamps, they worked great on the GS so they will be more than ample for the zuma This should hold it steady oh while it was drying I mounted the other box on the GS going to have some fun wiring this up with some electrics then some reflective tape for visibility. OK, back to the zuma Still needs to dry over night before drilling the mount holes, I wanted to take advantage of the sun so I painted first. looks pretty good if I say so myself will mount the smaller pelican on top more to come..... __________________ ⊕R1200GS⊕ ⊕Zuma 125⊕ Save $5 on Smugmug "so9RUAXlMm0bE"

06-16-2010, 09:05 AM	#52
Photog Charismatic Megafauna Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Cackalacky Oddometer: 46,039	Well done!!! __________________ Only an XR1200 owner knows why Cthulhu hangs its head out a car window. Like I like. Yep.

06-17-2010, 11:24 AM	#58
AngryScot ^OP WeeBeastie Joined: Aug 2006 Location: ☼ Ca ☼ Oddometer: 18,211	Beaten again Just as I was getting into the power band! views from the road: I thought I was a safety nut? __________________ ⊕R1200GS⊕ ⊕Zuma 125⊕ Save $5 on Smugmug "so9RUAXlMm0bE"

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06-16-2010, 07:12 AM	#50
JerseyBiker Scootarazzi Joined: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Oddometer: 1,243	Way cool! I see you have cut outs on the sides - can you bungie stuff to the top or is the aluminum too thin to do that? BTW - I am cursing you daily since your blog makes me really want to run out and get a Zuma! Keep the posts coming!

06-16-2010, 08:53 AM	#51
Oni Ronin Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Pasadena - Californistan Oddometer: 1,838	NICE job on the rack!

06-17-2010, 10:37 AM	#55
Shropdog Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 65	How tall are you folks riding these Zumas (125)? I am 6'1" and weigh about 200 and am curious if anyone around my size has one and what they think. I have a feeling I would have the "monkey screwing a football" look!

06-17-2010, 11:12 PM	#59
ADV scoot Minimalist adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: visalia CA Oddometer: 40	I think it is so funny when a car or truck shows you up and all you can do is say " I'M A SCOOTER, WHAT'S THE POINT" " I'M A SCOOTER". I've had cars rev their engine at me and it is just making them so small. Once you get an exhaust the fun begins with other people.