SX SCOOTER DETAILS

Scooter model: Jet 200 Date purchased & cost: Couple of hundred quid as a non-runner and parts missing. Inspiration for project: After building the Stone Roses custom I wanted a tidy SX for rallying. Time to build & by who: It was built by me – tookk about a year. It’s been on the road since 2001. Engine spec: Box standard TS1225. Crank: SIL Webs with RB rod kit. Carb: 34mm VHSB on MB manifold and standard reed blockk Exhaust: SSC Taffy in stainless steel. Clutch: Four-plate Surflex B with MB springs. Gearbox: SIL GP200 with 19/46 sprockets. Porting work by: I matched the casings to barrell and that’s it. Built by me. Other: Genuine SIL flywheel and stator – stator rebuilt, flywheel lightened and boss welded (to what is now classed as mid weight. Twin tank conversion. Paintwork & murals done by: My mate in town, few hundred quid – I added all the AF and logoss etc. – all stickers! Been on the road since 2001. Had to get one panel redone after it fell off! Is there any powder coating: Everything that’s not painted. Overall cost: About £2500-ish but I never keep a count. Do you have any advice or tech tips for anyone starting a project: Like I said, dry fit everything and don’t expect new parts to fit – there’s just no guarantee. Is there anything still to add to the scoot: Nothing g to add – just keep it on the road! In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently: No I think it came out well all things considered. Is there anyone you wish to thank: Not really.