Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Team SYMBA: Here Come the Symba Customization Projects...

Team SYMBA: Here Come the Symba Customization Projects...

Adding a personal touch to my 2010 Symba

I had a hard time with the bright white plastic side covers on the Symba.  I know older Honda Cubs, Super Cubs and Passports varied between white and body color-matched side covers.  I prefer color-matched so it doesn't draw the eye away from the front cowling.  So, I sanded them down and painted them using four coats of Rustoleum Gloss Black (spray paint) for plastic, over three coats of Rustoleum gray primer for plastic.  I finished the job with four coats of Rustoleum clear gloss for plastic, followed by a polishing with liquid car wax.  All the paint was purchased at a local auto store.   The front cowling is striped with boat striping from a local marine supply store.  I added assorted decals to complete a "retro" look.  The windshield is from Prima and the topcase, from Givi.  I had my dealer add the bench seat and extended luggage rack from Sym.  This scoot is agile and fairly quick - love the four speed tranny!  I topped 55 last weekend !  Have yet to ride two-up, although Sym warns against it.  Hmmm...I've looked at a lot of old Honda Cub ads.....