By: Arnel B. Santos-Ynigo
For this week we are featuring
something special for classic styled or British Moder styled
aficionados out there. This scoot that has been
making waves in the local bike show scene in Cebu and it has proven
to be a crowd favorite especially with kids and fellow bike
modifiers. The base bike is a Honda Scoopy and the theme is a
combination of British Moder Style and a prevailing Police Sheriff
concept. The scoot is owned by Mr. Danilo Lugatiman a Sales
representative for Collims Food Industries and a proud member of Cebu
Scoopy Club.
"I used to dream of becoming a
police officer when I was young but the circumstances didn't allow me
to become one.. So now, I just used that concept to reflect my
dream.. This concept was aided by my wife and clubmates so I pursued
and make this dream a reality through this bike." Sir Danilo
reiterated during an interview.
Going into the bike it sports an
aftermarket windshield, Stepboard cover and grills made by Felicity
Scoot. The seat cover is custom made by QCR upholstery. One of the
challenging mods of the scoot was uninstalling the rear mag wheel
since they replaced it with a classic rim set. It damaged a lot of
their tools but Danilo and his clubmates managed to get the job done.
The crankcase cover was procured from Beatecs in Davao. The muffler
cover is from Underscoot Zone. The headlight visor, signal light
visor, saddle bag and an additional foot rest was from Vismotor
Corporation. The taillight and ignition cover is from Strokers Moto.
Brake lever from Type E Racing. The mini LCD TV and handset radio are
from an Ayala store. The small spiral hand horns which we initially
thought were procured overseas were actually available here in Cebu
at Gaisano Main, but Sir Danilo had to scour several locations just
to find it. Other accessories like the pistol and shotgun are bought
from random shops here in Cebu and some are bought online. Sir Danilo
also had the bike repainted to enhance the sheriff concept.
We ask Sir Danilo, As a bike modifier
what is the most satisfying aspect of your hobby?
"The act of designing and thinking
of ways to improve the concept of the bike and actually seeing the
results immediately makes you feel proud. Being a head turner also
makes you proud. Even when I am doing an errand and when I park my
bike, people would notice and take
pictures of my bike and appreciate the
work we put into it. The bike still serves its purpose, that makes it
unique because as far as I know, people who are serious in joining
motor shows, their bikes are not being used on the road anymore. I
still use mine and still serves its purpose of bringing you from one
place to another."
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