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This bog standard Runner was brought to us for some Shiny magic. It arrived looking mint, only 4,700 miles on the clock. The brief was that the customer wanted something very special, a true one off...

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The bike was stripped and the frame powder coated...

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A few trick parts ordered....

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Next, the engine was given some loving...

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Some more Shiny wizardry...

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Then it all starts coming together...

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Comment from the scooter's owner after the bike was finished:

"the neighbors see me coming and stand in AWE, with thier jaws on the FLOOR lol seriously this bikes gaining new found respect to the scooter community from the non believers, SRT"

This scooter is fitted with the following off-the-shelf parts...


  • Malossi F32 Front Forks with Oversize Disc - £511.25
  • Chrome PM59 exhaust with carbon end can and TSAB - £588.62
  • PM Tuning Pro Street 2 172cc Cylinder Kit - £383.95
  • Malossi RS24 Rear Shock Absorber - £208.64
  • Keihin PWK 28mm flatslide carb - £180
  • PM Tuning Pro-Street Variator kit - £87.77
  • PM Tuning Pro Street Clutch bell - £40.19
  • PM Tuning Secondary Gear kit - £43.13
  • Polini Kevlar belt - £28.95
  • Stage 6 V-force Reed Valve block - £64.85
  • Tomaselli Quick Action Throttle - £40.00
  • PM Tuning Pro Street brake levers - £61.22
  • Braided Gold Brake Hoses - £29.95
  • Clear Rear Lens Kit - £16.95
  • Pilot Sport tyres - £44.00 each


So the bolt-on parts alone come to £2334.47.



Engine work...



  • Flowed cases
  • Barrel porting
  • Lightened flywheel
  • Lightened front pulley
  • Dyno set-up


Then of course there are all the extras...



  • Powder coated frame
  • Powder coated wheels
  • Panel spraying and decals
  • Custom seat covering
  • Polished engine casing
  • Milled transmission cover
  • Shortened and modified end can
  • Custom engine cradle
  • Custom handlebar grips
  • Custom air vents
  • Custom footboards
  • Custom rear suspension bolt
  • Custom engine bushes
  • Custom air scoop
  • Custom dipstick
  • Upgraded petrol and water pipes
  • Stainless steel bolts and screws throughout