I'm sure this will sound ridiculous

[AmazingRotundo]

So I'm looking to mod my Vino, but the question I have is, should I have a mechanic do it or should i attempt to do it myself. Obviously this will depend on my level of skill with tools and, I assume, the mod itself. Generally, I don't mess around with anything with more than one moving part, but I dont want to shell out to a mechanic if some of the mods are really easy.

Anyone started playing with their scooter with no previous experience and not screw it up? Any ideas on costs for a stage one done by a mechanic?

I apologize if this is already posted and dealt with elsewhere.

[Aviatrixie]

Since your Vino has more than one moving part you may want to pay a mechanic. ;)

I'm teasing!

The stage one mod is pretty simple. Personally, I paid to have it done, but only because my ex-husband kept all of the tools and I was too lazy to do it myself.

In all seriousness, if you have a full set of metric tools, a set of screwdrivers, a pair of vicegrips and channel-locks you should be set.

The biggest issue people seem to have with the upgrade is doing the variator install. THey tend to either break cooling fins off or not get the nut tightened enough (which leads to problems later). Browse the forum. If in doubt and you can afford it, pay for the install.


So I'm looking to mod my Vino, but the question I have is, should I have a mechanic do it or should i attempt to do it myself. Obviously this will depend on my level of skill with tools and, I assume, the mod itself. Generally, I don't mess around with anything with more than one moving part, but I dont want to shell out to a mechanic if some of the mods are really easy.

Anyone started playing with their scooter with no previous experience and not screw it up? Any ideas on costs for a stage one done by a mechanic?

I apologize if this is already posted and dealt with elsewhere.

[AmazingRotundo]

I read a lot of the how to's for the mods and while it seems simple enough from the directions, so do cookbooks and I've destroyed enough dinners with those.

I'd probably spend a little less getting the tools necessary than paying a mechanic.

Thanks for the input

[XPS1210]

I never worked on a scooter before when I upgraded mine...

It was a pain at first... but after tinkering with it more... I can do it sleeping... we'll at least I dream in upgrades... LOL!

It's not to hard if you have the tools listed in the instructions...

stage 1 is simple except getting the nut off of the variator the first time.. as it's pretty tight from the dealer...

stage 2 isn't to difficult either but the hardest part is making the stock throttle cables work... erich was nice enought to get a custom one made that you can buy with the stage 2 kits.... and it makes for a nice install... very simple to do it...

[yama916]

the variator is so easy when you have an air impact gun... but if you dont, you can just buy electric impact gun for less than 50 bux from a tool shop. dont know if i can list that here... well called harbor freight, got some cheap tools.. they are pretty low quality tools but for people who use it very little its probably the right choice.

you can get that vario nut off without impact.. i wouldnt even attempt it as its just not the smartest way to get the job done. get the right tools and these stages are EASY, honestly very easy.

[Lennox]

while we are on the topic of impact guns..... I have seen adapters that go into the chuck of a drill, and turn it into an impact gun! These can be had for as little as $10-$15..... perfect for a scoot. ;)

[Lennox]

the variator is so easy when you have an air impact gun... but if you dont, you can just buy electric impact gun for less than 50 bux from a tool shop. dont know if i can list that here... well called harbor freight, got some cheap tools.. they are pretty low quality tools but for people who use it very little its probably the right choice.

you can get that vario nut off without impact.. i wouldnt even attempt it as its just not the smartest way to get the job done. get the right tools and these stages are EASY, honestly very easy.

Here is an electric one for $35 (http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=6616&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=608&iSubCat=617&iProductID=6616)