SCOOTER DETAILS

Has the scooter won and show trophies: No, it’s not for show it’s for riding. Name of scooter & reason: ‘Extreme’ because it is. Scooter model: Indian GP 150 Inspiration for project and theme: The inspiration for the project was Jason Potter. The inspiration for the theme was John Parrish’s fairground ride, ‘Extreme’. Time to build: Two years. Engine spec: Kit: KTM SX. Crank: Standard 72mm Carb: 36mm bored to 38mm D shaped carb. Exhaust: Pro Circuit. Clutch: Recluse Gearbox: Six speed. Porting & Dyno by: Martin Cook at Chiselspeed Describe engine performance, power delivery and scooter handling: 49hp and 33lb of torque max. Knocked the power down to 46hp and 31lb of torque for better rideability. Is the scooter reliable: It starts every time. Paintwork & murals done by: Colin Fitzgerald and Garage Artwork. Is there any powder coating: 70% of the scooter is powder coated. Completed by myself at Midas Touch. Is there any chrome: Small amount of chrome. Completed by myself at Midas Touch. What was the hardest part of the project: Fitting the swinging arm. In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently: Yes. I wouldn’t have done it at all. It’s been a rollercoaster ride of emotions! Is there anyone you wish to thank: Paul Goulthorpe for everything and his time, Phil Varley for all his hard work making the cush drive, Dale Theaker of Anderson Motor sport for the alloy welding, Martin Cook of Chiselspeed for his expert knowledge on carb tuning and power valve modifications, Col at Garage Artworks for the paint and artwork, and finally, my partner, Dawn for travelling all the way to France with me to pick up the KTM and for the understanding of me always being in the garage!