Brian Boston
I got myself banned.
READ THIS BEFORE YOU ASK A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR SCOOTER!!!
This will answer most of your questions from buying to modding.
This will answer most of your questions from buying to modding.
Parts for a good setup
(Original Thread)
Scooters (You need this first, haha.)
http://www.amazon.com/Razor-Pro-Mod...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1196023606&sr=8-3 - Razor Pro-models on Amazon!
http://www.micro-xtreme.com - Micro scooters
http://www.dissidencescootershop.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=29 French ID Muffin
Wheels
http://andrewbroussard.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?111615 - Wheel review thread
http://store.scooterresource.com/wheels.html -Proto Metalcores (come IN PAIRS)
http://www.micro-xtreme.com/index.php?cPath=22_24 - Micro metalcores
http://razor-kickscooters.stores.yahoo.net/11vapblualhu.html - Vapor metalcores
http://www.discountwheelandskate.com/110lowprscwh.html - YAK low-profile wheels
http://www.xc-elitesports.com/product_info.php?currency=USD&cPath=22_33_114&products_id=336 - Eagle Sport metalcores
http://www.c4scooters.com/ Eagle Sport metalcores (US)
http://www.skaterhq.com.au/browse/browse.asp?DeptID=104&CatID=1050 EagleSports (AUS)
http://www.bladeschool.com.au/scooter.html#linkw EagleSports (AUS)
http://www.webersports.com/store/Hyper-Green-Machine-P246C64.aspx - Hyper Green Machines (will be in stock soon)
Stock wheels are also great
Bearings
http://www.adamsinline.com/bearings.html
http://shop.ccs.com/browse.do?categoryID=83
Stock bearings are great
If you want you can go to your local skateshop and check out what they have
Forks
http://store.scooterresource.com/forks.html - SR Forks (SOON)
http://weescooters.com/ - SR Forks Internationally (SOON)
http://inward-scooters.com/Forks.php - Inward Scooters forks
http://take2industries.com/index.html Take2industries forks
http://www.dissidencescootershop.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21_36_40&products_id=31 French ID forks
Headsets (Stock is perfectly fine but if you want to upgrade...)
http://andrewbroussard.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?354997.post - Headset review thread
http://danscomp.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=serve&item=products/HEADSETS/index.html
http://www.staff-bmx.com/store/hsetst1.html
Handlebars
http://store.scooterresource.com/protobuffbars.html - Buff Bars!
http://weescooters.com/ - WEE bars (ships internationally too)
http://inward-scooters.com/Bars.php Inward Scooter bars
http://www.c4scooters.com/One-Piece_Bars/p60926_125795.aspx C4 bars
http://www.skaterhq.com.au/browse/details.asp?ProdID=131996 SHQ bars
http://store.scooterresource.com/prscslba.html Proto slaYer bars
http://seasonedbars.tumblr.com/ Seasoned bars
http://www.dissidencescootershop.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21_36_41_70&products_id=34 French ID pro bars
BMX Grips (Most popular are: ODI Longnecks, Animal Edwins, Fly Rubens)
http://danscomp.com/
http://staff-bmx.com/store/gripst1.html
Barends (Get whatever you like theyre all the same really)
http://danscomp.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=serve&item=products/BARENDS/index.html
http://www.staff-bmx.com/store/brendst1.html
Griptape, its best to just get this at your local skateshop, but you can get it online too. Ebay usually has deals where you can get a sheet for a penny with 2 dollars shipping.
http://shop.ccs.com/browse.do?categoryID=90
http://search.ebay.com//search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=griptape
Bolts for locking your folding mech
Get these at your local hardware store (Brandon Kilbury's sizes)
-2 1/2" by 3/8" bolt
-2 1/2" by 5/16" bolt
-2 1/2" by 5/16" bolt
-washers
Visual Scooter Mod Bible
(Original Thread)
This is a collection of videos made by users showing you how to do mods so you can actually see what to do instead of reading it.
Locking a folding mech - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2X7lJaZ2-o
Switching wheels and bearings - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7II9n_TD3Zc
Reinforcing a fork - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrdHuvudwDQ
Removing grips and putting on BMX grips - http://video.google.com.au/videoplay?docid=1964844230875257971&hl=en-AU
Bolting a T tube - http://video.google.com.au/videoplay?docid=4708821225384126492&hl=en-AU
Bolting a T tube without really bolting your T tube- http://www.andrewbroussard.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?493628.last (picture tutorial)
Dropout reinforcment - Need a video
Putting Trucks on your scooter - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5eFwxT8zQs
How to put a B-model or pro model folding mechanism on a new A deck - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpUZeqCCtkg
How to install a headset - http://andrewbroussard.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?173688 (pictures)
How to install a Madd/Blade brake to your Razor Pro-model - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyujBRxCo64
How to make seatpost bars - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=aLhCyecnpBE
How to make your own internal 1-piece bars while reinforcing your fork at the same time? (by Pete) - http://www.andrewbroussard.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?211448
How to Bolt a Suspension Fork- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyUTS-YRc6Q
How to dye wheels - http://www.scooterresource.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?697658.0
WHAT WE STILL NEED
-headset (how to switch the headset)
-headset (how to clean)
-cutting new dropouts
+any other mods you can think of making
Fitting 110MM Wheels on your Pro Model
Take the front wheel off your scooter, on the bottom of the fork you will see a black cap. Get a screwdriver, wedge it under the cap and pop it off, put the wheel on and bam its fine. Now for the back, if the yak dosn't fit perfect in there you have 3 options...
-ride the wheel until your wear it down
-take a hammer to the brake and knock it up a little (not recomended)
-take off the wheel and brake, get a metal file, and file the deck in a little so that the spring is moved back more and the brake is a little higher so the wheel fits.
Making some pegs for your scooter
Ghetto way: get a longer bolt, a nut, lots of old bearings and voilÃ?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?â? ââ?¬â?¢Ã?Æ?ââ?¬Å¡Ã?â??Ã? : An example.
Easy way: use sockets (for wrenches) as pegs, durable and easy to install. Picture.
Sloppy way: use BMX pegs, but they either have 10mm or 14mm hole so it's too big. Pic.
Hard way: made out of BMX threadless forks and topbolts. SOLID but might be hard to find parts and make. Tutorial.
Micro Metal Core Bearings Clicking?
So if you bought a pair of micro metal cores, they eventually make the most annoying click because the bear slot ovalizes or something, the click is so loud and annoying it makes you not want to ride the wheel. Heres the solution. Take your bearings, and wrap the outside in electrical tape, than trim it so its not hanging over the edges, than jam them into the wheel (don't forget to put your spacer in!). It should stop the clicking noise, you might need to replace the tape from time to time because it wears out.
Reinforcing Your Pro Model Deck
For about $7 you can make your scooter last so much longer with a few simple tools: http://andrewbroussard.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?246153
Making Handlebars For Your Scooter
If you would like to make some strong one-piece handlebars for you scooter there are a few things you are going to need:
-tig (recommended) or mig welder. or someone who can weld it for you
-4130 chromoly handlebar = http://onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=7333&step=4&showunits=inches
-4130 chromoly steer tube = http://onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=7341&step=4&showunits=inches
-drill/file and temple to make a hole/notch in the steer tube so the tubes will fit together snugly
-a jig to keep the tubes square during welding
now just get the tubes, notch/drill the steer tube, put both in the jig, and weld them together.
The Scooter Mod Bible (Text)
Can be viewed here - http://www.andrewbroussard.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?179
How to Make Your Stock Pro Super Solid - http://www.scooterresource.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?503650
How to Make Your Micro Scooter Super Solid - http://www.scooterresource.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?601715
