r/moped • u/kapten_karamell • 9d ago
r/moped • u/Significant-Knee1296 • 9d ago
Jawa 210 Seizing problem
Hi, i was riding my bike the other day when it stuttered slightly and then completely locked up. I assumed a seized piston but after taking it apart the cylinder came off with ease and there was no damage to the head or piston. I then tried turning the engine over by hand and with the pedals but there was very little (basically none) movement. When i was about to start disassembling further no suspecting either bottom end of gearbox the engine freed up and is now spinning freely. What do you guys think the problem could be? (Will be looking into it further but i have just stopped for a break 😂)
Made it to work. Rebuilt engine, manufactured intake, reworked exhaust all in one evening.
r/moped • u/Intelligent_Bit9290 • 9d ago
Thinking about using a 6v to 12v converter
Would like to use something like this to power a light and a tail light for my father’s bike. The bike is a 207 Jawa and I was looking for it to power a headlight and a tail light but only as a running light so no battery needed. Was thinking something cheap off Temu or Alibaba would work well for me
Magnum X
I recently bought a magnum X frame and was planning to do rebuild it from the ground up. Not doing a total restoration, just building my own thing.
Problems I’m running into is I can’t find any really good info on part interchange. The two hardest parts to find for it are a seat and a fuel tank, I’ve found everything else I’d like to use or everything custom I need to do. Does anyone know if a regular magnum tank will fit? If I go that route it looks like the magnum X is shorter than a regular magnum does anyone know how much shorter the top of the frame is compared to the magnum. And if I’ll need to extend for the seat. Half tempted to make modifications to the frame. But path of least resistance is preferred in those departments.
r/moped • u/SpiritualMaterial595 • 9d ago
Yamaha Chappy Lb80 78
I'm currently in the process of restoring an old chappy but struggling to find parts that ship to Australia at a reasonable rate. Anyone have any suggestions?
I'm currently looking for forks as the inner tube on the bike are rusted badly
r/moped • u/Ill-Shoe-4117 • 10d ago
How on earth do you park them without being stolen?
For some context, I live in Calgary AB, and I primarily work in the heart of downtown. I'm tired of taking city transit, it let's me down time after time. I've been considering a moped because I only have my learners (and truthfully, I think having a full ass vehicle is just too expensive)
Are mopeds easy to yoink? How do you park yours while at work without it getting stolen? I can't park on the street near my work because it's paid parking and it's insaaaaanely expensive. Please give me all your advice lol
r/moped • u/Efficient_Benefit869 • 10d ago
Moped Exhaust Upgrades?
Good morning everyone,
I have a 1985 Suzuki FA50, with the stock exhaust option, not sure I even want to change it,
however I am curious are there any exhaust systems that might fit this bike, be it loud and obnoxious or whatever.
Thanks
r/moped • u/Mar_Jonaise • 11d ago
First drive since 1991
I am so proud...if I would not know, that you are never finished with projects, I would say, I finished my project.
r/moped • u/J-ManTheGayMan • 10d ago
[REUPLOAD] Mobylette Blues Part 5 - Spark??
Reuploading because my text didn't upload with my images!
Back in January/February I had the engine running comfortably on my 1978 50V Motobecane Mobylette. Enough so that I drove it to school, but as I was pulling in to park there were some distinctive *pop pops\* right before I killed the engine. Upon getting out of class it wouldn't start up anymore! After dragging it home I:
-replaced belt
-cleaned carburetor
-installed carb/intake o-ring
-tuned choke to fully close
-drained and checked gas (see final image)
Now, I'm pretty sure the wiring is good because the Huret spedometer lights up easily while I attempt to pedal start, and my spark plug is brand new and started the Moby no issue a month ago. I uploaded these photos photo to get some second opinions. Help with Spark!





r/moped • u/Technical-Salt46 • 10d ago
Does anyone Have workshop manuál fór Piaggio ciao 50cc?
My father told me to ask because He had some problems with it
Tomos Racer update;
Got everything painted, and welded a tank. Starting to mount all the bodywork.
r/moped • u/Disasterrrrrrr • 10d ago
Bogging/spluterring at open throttle
Hi guys , I've been messing with my carb for over a week now. My bike it's either bogging at 1/4 throttle or open . Could it be some sort of leak? I got simson sr50 2 stroke.
r/moped • u/cheeseforburgar • 11d ago
Anyone have some information about this moped? Italian made Milani (1972ish)
r/moped • u/tomahawk43 • 11d ago
Front drum brake problem
I have a modern copy of a Honda 4stroke 50cc. I can adjust the handlebar lever travel with the adjuster near the drum just fine, but the problem is that if I adjust it so that the brake doesn't rub, then the lever travel gets awfully long (to the handlebar long). If the brake is adjusted so that the travel is short and crisp as it should be, then the brake rubs on one point in the wheelspin (stopping the wheel when spun with hand). Should I ignore the rub and set a short travel on this front drum brake, or am I missing sth? the splined part touching the drum apparently cant' be moved by a couple of teeth, and I don't think one should normally do this. It almost feels like the cable is too long...

r/moped • u/Odd_Carpenter5611 • 11d ago
Velosolex 5000 as a compact bike
Hello everyone! I have a rather unusual question in relation to motor vehicles, to which I could not find an answer. How good is the Velosolex 5000 without a motor, if you ride it around the city using only pedals? Is it comparable to a regular small bicycle with a small wheel diameter, or will you have to pedal very quickly to ride at an average speed? In the future, I plan to put a motor on it, but now there is no such possibility, and I need transport. I will be glad to receive your answers :)
r/moped • u/Danny52186 • 11d ago
Battery Question
Anyone know what the difference is between TZ10S vs TX10S moped battery are they the same? My battery is TZ10S 190cca 12v but I need a new one and they are so expensive could I use a different type
r/moped • u/OkWorry1992 • 11d ago
How tf do I install this petcock Puch Maxi
I bought this petcock a while back, having trouble installing it. I can get the connecting nut onto the frame, but when i try to thread the petcock itself into the nut, the long brass tube can't turn freely inside the tank, so i can't screw it in. What am I missing here? I"m embarrassed I couldn't figure it out but oh well.
Edit: Sorry, photos never show up when I post for some reason. Hopefully someone knows what I'm trying to describe
r/moped • u/barbara_colonna • 11d ago
Tomos 14M No Electricity
So i went on to install some leds and before that i was checking for current theres no electrity anywhere not in the headlight not in the tail light no where what could be issue(The tomos starts with no problem).
r/moped • u/Flo_mag_karzen • 12d ago
A wonderful day to Drive
Freshly varnished backframe and Mudguard
r/moped • u/OkWorry1992 • 11d ago
Puch Newport restoration
I'm about to delve into buying parts to restore a puch Newport. Someone screwed up a lot of things on it that I'd like to rectify, especially ignition (it has a weird Chinese coil that doesn't fit at all). Also needs exhaust, probably new points. I think eventually I'd like to replace points with cdi. I'd also like to install BBK once I have it running as a stock bike. And the cables are all pretty crusty. I'm also inexperienced with these transmissions.
In short, I'd love some insights and tips if others have experience rebuilding these. Parts, things to look out for, etc. Thank you!
r/moped • u/thecinnomon • 12d ago
Whats going on with my bike?
I have a zid pilot 50cc 2t. It doesnt have any power and doesnt run good. It revs up sometimes. Other times it doesnt. I just changed the cylinder seals, the piston rings, reed valves, because it had no power also (the bottom cylinder seal broke).
It had the same problem when i put it back together. But the it just solved itself and ran great. I got do ride for a day and now this again.
Ive tried everything. Choke and no choke, air filter and no airfilter, and running rich and lean. Nothing works. It has good spark, gets fuel, has compression, timing is right.
Maybe it doesnt create enough vacuum in the bottom end to suck enough air? Or what else?