I’ve been riding scooters for 50 years, and working on them for almost as long. I always seem to have a scooter project in progress. Check out some of my recent restoration and modification projects below:






- Blasting and PaintingI’ve spent the last few weeks on abrasive blasting and painting. Abrasive blasting using crushed glass for alloy parts and coal slag for steel will… Read more: Blasting and Painting
- If Scooters Could TalkI was looking for a Heinkel Scooter to convert to an EV and I ended up with TWO Bellas! I’m happy though- and they will… Read more: If Scooters Could Talk
- AI-Generated Art for a Scooter Rally StickerFor the 2023 Heinkelfest one of the attendees added a twist: bring a sticker from your hometown to trade with the other attendees. It’s a… Read more: AI-Generated Art for a Scooter Rally Sticker
- The Worst Restoration Task?What do you think of when you hear the word “Restoration” applied to a vehicle project? Your answer may be different than mine, and that’s… Read more: The Worst Restoration Task?
- Initial AssessmentBuying a scooter sight unseen means you get surprises. Pictures are good but don’t always make you aware of what you’re getting into, even when… Read more: Initial Assessment





