SCOOTER SPECIFICATIONS

Name of scooter: Schwalbe74, the year in which it was constructed.

Scooter model: Simson Schwalbe KR 51/1. Time to build & by who: I built it in a year and did everything myself.

ENGINE SPEC

Kit: 60ccm piston and cylinder.

Crank: Original.

Carb: Original with larger nozzles and open air filter.

Exhaust: Self-made one-in-two exhaust. Clutch: Five-plate clutch.

Gearbox: Three-speed gearstick.

What’s it like to ride? Hard – deep – horny.

FRAME SPEC:

Paintwork & murals by: As I am a painter myself, I naturally did the paintwork myself.

Powder coating by: Everything is painted. Chrome by: Brushed brass and stainless steel parts are used. Of course all selfmade.

Seat by: The bench seat is home-made and covered by myself.

Any frame modifications?

Steering head modified and shortened. Front and rear shock absorber mounts changed.

Front swingarm widened and shortened. Tank mount modified and tank completely rebuilt.

■ I did the welding work and modification myself.

Are there are any specialised parts:

■ LED headlight and indicators.

■ LED three-in-one tail-lights moulded into sheet metal.

■ Complete home-made electronics with push-button circuit.

Are there any other unique details we have missed?

■ 3x16in Harley front rim with two 300mm Harley brake discs and Harley brake calipers and brake pump from Suzuki GSXR.

■ 3x16in Harley rear rim with one 300mm Harley brake disc and KTM brake calipers and brake pump from Honda.

■ Gearstick lever is self-made.

What was the hardest part of the project: The welding work! All the individual parts of the panelling are now welded together and clean, the rear is widened and extended, the front mudguard is clean and widened. All of these modifications are in metal. I also found fitting and installing the rims and brakes to be challenging.

In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently: No.

Is there anyone you wish to thank: My family, for their understanding.