moped riders role call

nbturbos · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject:

I got an 87 Yamaha Razz a few years ago that I just threw in the shed. Other day I took it out to begin rebuilding it.

Has only 800 miles on it, I rebuilt the carb, fixed a few little odds and ends here and there. I've painted it, added the rear carrier from an electric scooter I got as a gift and the charger died, replaced the seat cover which I recovered myself for $3 with weather proof vynil, About $50 later this is what it looks like: Does 35mph flat out (which isn't bad, new they did about 30-32). I put an Italian high perf intake on it from my old pocket bike that it didn't fit on, and drilled out the muffler. Once I get taller tires it should do 37 or so. Not bad for free + $50.

Picture of the speedo, the needle is sitting in the line after the 30MPH mark. And I also did have the GPS on my phone telling me it was 35mph, lol.

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jmsmilin · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject:

^here we go, the moped nazis are about to pounce

PS whats with you and flat rattle can paint?
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nbturbos · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject:

Whats wrong with rattle can paint? And bring on the nazi's. I love my scooter, don't care who else does really.
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ghia4mea · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

I put 6000 miles on this and enjoyed every minute of it. Sadly back problems forced me to sell it late last year. Great mileage and lots of fun.

64 Baja Bug · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

I have several mopeds:

1996 Kinetic TFR
1994 Vespa Boss
1987 Kamasura
1980 Puch Maxi Luxe
1980 Puch Maxi Sport MKII
1978 Sears Free Spirit Rigid
1978 Sachs Westlake

Also have a bunch of vintage Vespa and Lambretta scooter.

Spencer

4Doora · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject:

I just got finished painting and re-assembling my moped

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67 Florida Deluxe · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject:

Not a MoPed... I have a Yamaha Zuma scooter. I live only a mile from campus and with parking being such a bitch, it's more than paid for itself in convenience and reduced parking decal cost, as compared to a car. I still need to call the guys at Orange County Choppers to see what I need to do to amp it up like they did with Mikey's Vespa Laughing

(my Zuma's red)

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tatersgravy · Samba Member Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 833

Heres mine its a 2007 MADASS 49cc with a big bore kit, header and a few other goodies! Full size motorcycle tires, duel disc brakes, adjustable mono-shock,in frame gas tank and only weighs 195 lbs. Quick, handles fantastic and gets 80+ mpg. With the big bore kit it gets it pretty good!
Best riding scooter on the market and only $1800.00 if you can find one.

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4Doora · Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:32 pm Post subject:

Bump!
Any more moped love on the samba?
Here's my tomos again

Now running a 70cc kit and 19mm dellorto phbg carb on a custom intake.
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Mike Fisher · Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:47 pm Post subject:

The Tomos Club isn't gonna go for that custom headlight you put on it since 2008! Wink

Nice saddlebags. Cool

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Patty B. · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:29 am Post subject:

Best shots of my Cady (Mobilette)-it's buried in my parent's basement:

rückspiegel · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:43 pm Post subject:

i have a 1979 KTM HobbyIII (similar to Puch Maxi)
A 1970 Sears (Puch) M125.
It never left Austria to the US.
Vespa 50 Special
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bob67firebird428 · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:25 am Post subject:

In mass , this is a scooter , see last pic of my registration decal , no plates , no insurance .... 50cc chinese scooter ...
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/license/7moped.htm

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Birdmanhere · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:53 pm Post subject:

oorwullie · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:50 pm Post subject:

wouldn't it be nice if some moderator could take the time to sort this thread and remove everything that is NOT a moped by technical definition.

if he/she was feeling generous they could open a new thread with all the 21st century twist and go scooters that so many seem to like. Idea

mos · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:35 pm Post subject:

i have a 1977 express that i cant get running, only needs i piece for the carburetor and points, i just never have any spare cash :\

Broke96 · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:16 am Post subject:

I have been on 2 wheels longer than I have been on 4, as soon as I got my permit I worked for a machine shop to pay for my first, a tomos 2 speed, traded that for a YZ80, and got a spree in a trade, rode that for a winter, than traded it for a Yamaha Riva 80, which I modified with a better flowing exhaust, integrated rear signal lights, blue LED lights in the headlight housing, and a 12o'clock bar. That thing was quick, and I rode it and stunted it everywhere, even rode it to the DMV to take my written license test. My buddy has a passport c70, which is now sitting in his yard. I was the last one to ride it. A little story, I was riding the passport daily as my friend needed his truck back ( he let me use his truck to get around as he didnt want to pay for the gas, he is a great friend), anyway, I was bringing my girlfriend to work, and we were coming around a slight down hill corner, around 40mph. The back tire clipped a sunk in man hole and blew out, causing the rear end to drift sideways, eventually landing on its left side. I ended up crouching down on the right side sliding on it down the road, but my gf was tossed off, all I remember was turning back and seeing her rolling down the road. The 'ped came to a stop and I jumped off, and though she was still alive, she now has a plate and 10 screws in her ankle. All I got was a cut on my left hand from the grip, and my left kneecap was ground down a bit, and had a nice hole there for a while. Police said that once the bike touched down, it slid 37 feet. Sorry about the long post, just thought it fit here. Heres some pics of the 'peds/scooters.

The Tomos, after riding it through a mud pit to bring a shovel to my buddy who was stuck.

The spree with my old cat wanting a ride.

The riva, before the 12 bar, as well as before the engine went ( broke a ring in the top end)

My buddy on his passport, as we shared our passion for mopeds, we now both have bugs.
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busfreak_71 · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:58 pm Post subject:

Had a Honda PA50 for a number of years. It never ran right and refused to go over 30Km/Hr. If you opened the throttle any more, it would just sputter and loose speed. Couldn't figure it out. Then I got a car...

Wouldn't mind having a Honda Cub though. (I know it's not a moped)
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bugboy63 · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:49 pm Post subject:

well i guess i can post in this thread now

mother-in-law gave me this sears "free spirit" moped.
from what i have looked up it might be a 78 - http://www.mopedarmy.com/photos/brand/139/2207/
it has been sitting for a while and is not running.
i figure it is small enuff to haul in the westy, and to putt around on at bigger shows Cool

Birdmanhere · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:14 pm Post subject:


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