started as a parts scoot on the side, then turned into true love

not much done other then taken apart. i just ordered a new carb for it and some rollers to pep up the motor. then once it is running its out of the garage and to the shop!

one rule for the build, it has to be low or it doesnt count

just mocking up the goofy single sided front fork to see how low that gets and thinking about a body drop



ok so started doing a little to it the other day, ive been super busy with other side work but its a little lower now.
still needs alot more but i need to raise to entire motor or the motor angle will be shitty

ATR rear shock cut lower perch and welded new tabs to mount to the riva motor


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2/9/12
Ok I gotta get it ready for spring so here we go

One off 12" stretch, made it bolt in so if needed I can go longer in the future or offset for fatty







2/9/12

Started on a center mount shock so once the plastic are on it won't be seen....

Just having a blast with this build I can't wait to ride it!






2/10

Got some more work done on the center shock mount may need a gusset not too sure yet





2/13

Ok center mount ... May need to mess with the engine angle but ill wait and see if I get a oil pressure light









Bitch is dusty lol

2/22

Relocated my carb and nodded my fenders to fit ... Sort of...also made a quick handle bar


actually starting to look like a scooter again!


i see my air filter


flipped intake tube cut and extended


handle bars


2/28

Have not updated in a few days but def been busy. Made new fuel tank and mounted controls to my handle bars. Also mounted front shock!


Bars mounted



So close to just bolting on



There we go!


Center rear shock is now in the way of my fuel tank so to make room I chopped out the battery and brackets to make room for my new tank


Able to reuse stock level sensor and vac. Operated petcock


All stainless and don't mind ghetto cap I still need to order one


Fuel tank just clears the underside of my seat

low

already looks DOPE... lol

o ya the scooter has a full body so i wanna slam it and stretch it so the rear fender is pushed farther out, and maybe have some of the rear shock hanging out too.

then since i got hit on my ruckus and it totaled i wanna paint it white with teal accents since my ruckus was tahiti green

R.I.P


Shot at 2009-10-01


Shot at 2009-10-01

in her prime


Shot at 2009-08-09

waiting in eager anticipation

so am i im! I'm waiting for my carb so i can start it up and im talking to a buddy with an edm so he can respline me a daytona hub for the ruckus, so i can run those 5 spoke polished rims on the riva

o ya

woohhoo!!! anxiously watching!

Fuckin scoot won't start has spark Orange blue color decent compression 120 ish and I'm misting gas into the intake. I'm just about stumped it wont even stumble when I'm trying to start it.

You have He motor apart enough to mess up the timing?

maybe just do cosmetic updates for now? lol

haha i need to get it to my work first then the fun begins...

im going to steal the spark plug wire and coil from the other motor and swap it to this one. it has to be losing spark cause the bike waste fires so everytime the cylinder is at tdc the spark plug fires it should at least back fire on me

May just be getting another Riva this weekend this whole putting three bad engines together to make one good one just isn't working out

And so it begins .... finally

So plans are
6 inch stretch
Move seat back 6 inches and re shape cushion
Go lower
New carb
New exhaust
Angle handle bars down cafe racer style
Relocate battery

I'm sure more things will get added but that's the start

updated first post with ATR shock installed

ok so did some mock-up what do you think ... im diggin it