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thanks to everyone........project complete

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Zoomin

Hooked

gtv250ie

Joined: 24 May 2007
Posts: 155
Location: near lizzie NC

Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:01 pm

Thanks to everyone who helped me on my project.......It is now for the most part complete.
2007 GTV With: PMTuning pm68 pipes and TFI
Bitubo front and rear shocks
Michelin Boppers
Blue front halogen Headlamp bulb
Stiebel Air Horn
Zumo GPS
Piaggio rear crash bars
Best of all....Russel day-long saddle
a little pin stripping
I could not have done it without the support and advice and opinions from this group...........maybe I will see you in the left lane!

Zoomin

finished project

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breturi7 Ossessionato Avio Gray GTV Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 2164 Location: Albany, GA	Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:15 pm Wicked. That seat looks like if a Vespa and Goldwing mated. Pretty cool stuff. -- Bret My MySpace Page My literary analysis of Pink Floyd's the Wall
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crackhead Ossessionato Lady Stella Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 2824 Location: Asheville, NC, US	Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:26 pm Awesome! You coming to Richmond? I wanna see that thing in person. Seth in Asheville, NC RBSC, Dirty Bastard
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TehPro Hooked Excalibur Gray GTS250ie Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 313 Location: Boulder, CO	Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:29 pm How did you get a PM? Are they readily available now or something? Maybe I'm confused about the PM UK and US sites. No way did that thing just pass me....I'll show'em.....I'll pass 'em back. Maybe later I'll beat up a kindergardener and show them who's boss also. -DougandMichelle
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Zoomin Hooked gtv250ie Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 155 Location: near lizzie NC	Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:29 pm TNG Revolucian Inc. 54 Cawthra Ave. Toronto, ON M6N 5B3 Tel: 416-766-7420 (Main) 416-890-5420 Toll Free: 1-877-233-7420 these guys had the pm pipe and tfi..ask for Rich
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2007GTS Ossessionato GTS 250, FJR 1300 Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 2970 Location: Irvine, CA	Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:56 pm How did you get a Russell made for the GTS250? I had no idea Russell would do a seat for a scooter. If you don't mind me asking, how much was it? I am going to guess about $650. By the way, I would love to hear a ride report on the Bitubo shocks if you get a second.
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genie Moderatrix GT200 Joined: 16 Mar 2007 Posts: 8468 Location: London UK	Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:12 am nice work! i'm loving the bum-hugger seat ... "It is the triumph of reason to get on well with those who possess none." Voltaire Skok 'n Roll
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carlosfandangos Member vespa gts 250ie Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 27 Location: westcliff-on-sea,essex,uk	Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:22 am I like what you have done to your scoot very much.You put some things on that i want to do to mine and am in the midst of having my rims chromed! The seat i'm not too sure about but i have to say it does look comfy.If you fitted this all by yourself then i would like to hear how you got on and please do tell us about the pm tfi.There has been a few peeps on here who have or are going to get the bitubo shocks and i may be one of them. Looks very nice and i bet you feel real good about your scoot.
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David H Addicted 06 LX150 SILF Midnight Blue Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 545 Location: Brevard, NC Vesphalia	Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:10 am Where is Lizzie, NC - down east - suburb of Snow Hill? Sweet ride. I like the stripes.
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Kam Molto Verboso Black GTS 250 Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 1710 Location: London, UK	Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:25 am It looks fantastic. I suppose you need such a comfy seat to accomodate your deep pockets
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Rinshu Hooked '73 Primavera 125 / '05 Stella/ '63 150GL Joined: 14 Oct 2006 Posts: 439 Location: Atlanta (Decatur), GA	Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:18 am You selling the stock saddle?
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Benito Moderator 2010 Dragon Red GTS 300 Super, 2006 Smokey Grey GT 200 Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 13277 Location: Toronto, Canada	Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:38 am Your scooter looks great! Have you noticed if the PM pipe now hits the rear crash bar mounts when you go over really big bumps or pot holes? I have heard that can happen with the rear crash bars and the PM pipe. Benny Diavolo Fortunato First Red GTS 300 Super in Canada
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lomunchi Veni, Vidi, Posti '04 GranTurismo 200 'Milena' Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 5216 Location: Maple Grove, MN	Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:13 am Whoa, nice! I'm not sure I like the looks of the seat but it sure looks comfy? Any issues with a pillion? "The cemeteries of the world are full of indispensable men." - Charles de Gaulle
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Tbone Molto Verboso Black 2007 LX 150, Crhome Kit, Flyscreen...more to come... Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 1035 Location: West Sacramento	Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:16 am NICE!!! Life is all about ASS!!! You're either covering it, laughing it off, kicking it, kissing it, busting it, or trying to get a piece of it! Or you have a scooter stuck up in it. Now crack a beer...
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Zoomin Hooked gtv250ie Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 155 Location: near lizzie NC	Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:59 am Quote: benito asks:Your scooter looks great! Have you noticed if the PM pipe now hits the rear crash bar mounts when you go over really big bumps or pot holes? I have heard that can happen with the rear crash bars and the PM pipe. _________________ Yes I did and it put a small dent in it.......So be sure to stiffen up the rear shocks after you install the Pipe........however, after installing the Bitubos......No problem Quote: Iomunchi asks:Any issues with a pillion? None at all, still plenty of room for a 2nd rider.......I had the seat designed to put me back about 3-4 inches from where the rider sits on the stock GTS.......or where you sit on the front seat of the dual seat of the GTV
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vespinoy_pazzo Enthusiast Vespa GT60 Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 71 Location: New York, NY	Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:55 pm You inspired me to look into those seats as well and try to order one for my bike. How long did it take? I see that you have to take pics of you and a passenger to send them. Did you have to tell them that you wanted the seating back? I keep slipping forward on the stock GTV (GT-60) seat, so I may go with your recommendation of pushing it back 3-4 inches. But what other directions did you give them? Does the seat ride on the same base as the stock seat - so it's electronically released as well? Also...are those lights in your front mudguard? Or are they white round reflectors? I was just curious about them... Great looking bike...very inspirational...Russell may get another customer because of this pic - you should get a commission... lol Thanks, Tim
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Zoomin Hooked gtv250ie Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 155 Location: near lizzie NC	Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:07 am Quote: vespino_pazzo asks:I keep slipping forward on the stock GTV (GT-60) seat, so I may go with your recommendation of pushing it back 3-4 inches. But what other directions did you give them? Does the seat ride on the same base as the stock seat - so it's electronically released as well? The seat is built on any stock GTV/GTS SEAT PAN....So YES it still releases and works just like a stock seat..When you call Russell, they will give you directions on submitting pictures and taking measurements so you can have it built according to whatever you want........ask for JJ Also, those are just reflective stickers on the front mudguard
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MartinB Hooked GTS250 Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Trowbridge - England	Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:41 pm Wow, that is some saddle. Have you had a chance to realy test it out yet, is it all its cracked up to be? Never seen anything like it over here.
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Zoomin Hooked gtv250ie Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 155 Location: near lizzie NC	Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:59 pm Quote: Wow, that is some saddle. Have you had a chance to realy test it out yet, is it all its cracked up to be? Never seen anything like it over here. I took it on a 6 hour round trip to the beach this past weekend and even my Triumph and Harley buddies were begging to swap rides with me......My bums were happy the whole way!....I can say its worth every penny, atleast to me.......I have used Russell seats in the past on a couple of my BMW'S and I really can recommend them..Cheers Zoomin
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jimh Sponsor I want to wave but I'm changing gears Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 2033 Location: Maine	Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:22 pm Mate! That seat is FUGLEY. Comfy or not pal. Unless you have an arse the size of an elephant in a wet suit
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breakupthespace Hooked Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Posts: 338	Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:36 pm jimh wrote: Mate! That seat is FUGLEY. Comfy or not pal. Unless you have an arse the size of an elephant in a wet suit I didn't want to be the first to say anything.....
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