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#1. Re: repairing flat tires on the road - from SUPRDAVE@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 22:09:12 EST From: SUPRDAVE@aol.com Subject: Re: repairing flat tires on the road i have also heard of using eating spoons. you hook the spoon part around the spokes to hook them. guess you'd need some heavy duty ones as the cheap thin kind would bend easy. In a message dated 11/19/98 9:13:14 PM US Eastern Standard Time, mlist@moped2.org writes: > Repairing tires on a moped is more like working on a bicycle. I use a set ot > tire levers from a bicycle kit, or screwdrivers (w/caution) to take the tire > off. > Scott H
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#2. Mexican Yamaha 125cc motorbikes - from Tony
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 06:23:05 -0500 From: Tony <proof@idt.net> Subject: Mexican Yamaha 125cc motorbikes Recently in Acapulco I saw lots of Yamaha (I think) 125cc motorbikes on the road. These look like wonderful bikes and are what I was really looking for before I settled on my tomos. Has anyone ever seen this type of motorbike for sale new in the US. Anyone know about importing them across the border? I think there is a good chance that Yamaha is making them in Mexico in order for them to be affordable in that market. They have all the compactness and maneurverability that I like in a moped yet are more generous in wheelbase and have just the right amount of power to deal with traffic.
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#3. RE: Fw: My France-made, Suki-Foxi moped information - from Rob
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 07:08:36 -0500 From: "Rob" <stagis@megahits.com> Subject: RE: Fw: My France-made, Suki-Foxi moped information *grin* Sounds like a family project to me...even those without mechanical experience can at least get started, and here's how: (By the way, I'm old as dirt (42) and have done a couple of projects like this.) You obviously have the tools, cuz it's aprt *grin*. Right now you're looking at a rather large pile of parts - don't move a thing!!! Soon as you do, stuff will start disappearing. Find the biggest parts and put 'em together...that might be the wheels, it might be the front end, depending on how far this thing got taken apart. Maybe the seat - who knows? The more parts you have back together, the smaller the spare-parts bin will be, and the better you'll feel about this project. Drink beer? No? Try a lemonade...a BIG glass sitting next to you as you ponder the parts...as you get more and more stuff together, the pile will get smaller - but keep putting on the biggest pieces first. There will probably be some specialized fasteners (nuts and bolts and screws). If you use them in the wrong place, don't worry...it will be pretty obvious when you get to the place where you need them. You just have to be ready to take something back apart to get the fastener you used in the wrong place. Wiring? Once you've got all the components in place, take the wiring harness and 'drape' it where it belongs...with enough fiddling, it will sort of lie down where it belongs, since this is an older moped, and the wires should have taken a 'set'. And good luck... :) Rob -----Original Message----- From: Moped Mailing List [mailto:mlist@moped2.org] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 1998 9:18 PM To: Moped Mailing List Subject: Re: Fw: My France-made, Suki-Foxi moped information Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 22:50:00 +0100 From: Hans Hartman <hans.hartman@talpa-teksten.nl> Subject: Re: Fw: My France-made, Suki-Foxi moped information Hello mopedeers, At 16:43 18-11-98 -0600, Gina <bishop@pon.net> wrote: >Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:45:26 -0600 >From: "Andrei Zaitsev" <daugava@inlink.com> >Subject: Fw: My France-made, Suki-Foxi moped information >-------- REPLY TO bishop@pon.net --------- >> Hi, >> My name is Gina. I have been looking forever and ever for this kind of >web site. I'm so excited I don't know where to start. You see I have this >1970's France-made, Suki-Foxi moped that I am looking for schumatics and I >have called every dealer in California and have found nothing. I know If it is 70's and French-made, it should sound familiar to me, but it doesn't. Do you have a digitised picture of this vehicle? I'd be interested to see it, and maybe I can identify it. >But every mechanic I spoke to said they need the schumatics to this moped. Those ''mechanics'' should eat their diploma's (if they have any) because it's not that complicated to rewire any 70's moped. I could fix it for you, but I live safely far away in the Netherlands. >My older son tore it apart one day, TOTALLY! And now I have to try to fix This is sooo typical. Everyone who doesn't understand why the moped won't run, will start dismantling those parts of which they're *really* certain they cannot understand which functions they have. 9 out 10 this is the wiring, because everything else they ''repaired'' seems to function OK. Usually, we do have a full day of work and laughter with mopeds like these... Cheers, Hans Hartman
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#4. Least aggravation to own? - from Robert Tollen
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 15:44:45 -0500 From: Robert Tollen <mensabrain@ibm.net> Subject: Least aggravation to own? Dear Folks, I'm a 50 year old guy with a wife and we are living in Key West, FL. I am looking to buy a scooter or moped and I am asking if there is a concensus on the least aggravating and most reliable brand and model 50 cc unit out there. Robert
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#5. Re: repairing flat tires on the road - from Peter Staal
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 02:03:11 +0100 From: "Peter Staal" <staal@concepts.nl> Subject: Re: repairing flat tires on the road -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: Moped Mailing List <mlist@moped2.org> Aan: Moped Mailing List <mlist@moped2.org> Datum: woensdag 18 november 1998 23:32 Onderwerp: repairing flat tires on the road >Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 13:45:22 EST >From: MrBill812@aol.com >Subject: repairing flat tires on the road > >I recently had a flat tire on the rear (of course) while out riding my 79 >Puch. I was wondering if it is really possible to repair a tube on the road >or are we like motorcycles where you basically need to get someone to pick up >the ped and repair the tire in the shop. I tried using my tire irons for my >racing bike, and couldn't get the bead of the tire over the rim, I wound up >using a large screw driver (not the best way) to get the tire off the rim and >the new tube inside. I couldn't get the tire back on the rim and it wound up >costing me 16 bucks at a motorcycle shop just to have the tire put back on the >rim. Any suggestions on what type of tire irons are needed for road repairs? >The rear tire was a pain to remove but especially put back on, now that I >have done it maybe the next won't be so bad. Any and all suggestions would be >apprieciated. >Bill Marsh >mrbill812@aol.com > > > Hi Bill, I think you found the perfect santa' gift for this year, a pair of moped / motor tirelifting irons. They are some bigger than the bike ones but not as huge as the ones used for cars, 3/8 or 1/2" thick and 1" wide 10-20" long. check before use on sharp edges and cast residues , remove them with a file or sand paper, to prevent unwanted leaks when using 'em. When driving (long) distance or just for sure, always take some repair tools with you (rubber / glue/ sand paper / lifting irons) then a small leak won't stop you and you'll be driving again after 1/2 hour or less. a few tricks : squeze the tire beads together at the opposed side as where you are trying to get the bead over the rim (the flange is in the middle smaller!) . You can also use this trick when putting tjhe last end in. Use the right size tube, seems obvious, but i've seen upto 1" undersized tubes rolling. a hell of a job to get off or on . a good tube is so flexible you can almost roll it over the rim with barehands. check the inside of the outer tube before putting in your repaired inner tube, there still can be a nail or glas piece left to cause the next leak (yes, when fully packed and all tools stuffed away and you are going to sit on it to leave the hellish place that caused the first leak) Happy Xmas :) Peter. >
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#6. Fw: Moped - from Andrei Zaitsev
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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 15:50:51 -0600 From: "Andrei Zaitsev" <daugava@inlink.com> Subject: Fw: Moped ---------- > From: CareDan1@aol.com > To: daugava@inlink.com > Subject: Moped > Date: Friday, November 20, 1998 11:40 AM > > I just bought a 1985 moped Made by Veromotor from Italy for General Motor > Company out of NJ. I can't find any info on this bike. Have you heard of it? > Thanks for your help. > > Danny
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#7. Re: Least aggravation to own? - from JohnSag511@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 00:03:59 EST From: JohnSag511@aol.com Subject: Re: Least aggravation to own? THAT'S IS AN OXYMORON!! There is no moped in existance that doesn't require a little elbow grease!
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#8. Re: Least aggravation to own? - from Huvz@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 09:40:18 EST From: Huvz@aol.com Subject: Re: Least aggravation to own? Try a Honda 4-stroke model. They are quiet, dependable, and will require less work in the long run. They would be like a Honda Cub scooter, or a CT 70 (70cc). Of the mopeds, you will probably get several opinions depending on the respondent's favorite. Mine is a Derbi. Cycle Imports in Miami handles new ones, although they are expensive. A good used one would be a nice find. Scott H
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#9. Re: Least aggravation to own? - from Tony
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Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 20:45:25 -0800 From: "Tony" <twein@bright.net> Subject: Re: Least aggravation to own? I WOULD TAKE A LOOK AT THE TOMOS MOPEDS. THEY DON'T REQUIRE MUCH MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE. I HAVE BEEN A MOPED DEALER FOR TWO YEARS AND I CONTINUE TO BE IMPRESSED WITH THIS PRODUCT. GOOD LUCK, TONY -----Original Message----- From: Moped Mailing List <mlist@moped2.org> To: Moped Mailing List <mlist@moped2.org> Date: Friday, November 20, 1998 6:33 PM Subject: Least aggravation to own? >Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 15:44:45 -0500 >From: Robert Tollen <mensabrain@ibm.net> >Subject: Least aggravation to own? > >Dear Folks, > >I'm a 50 year old guy with a wife and we are living in Key West, FL. I >am looking to buy a scooter or moped and I am asking if there is a >concensus on the least aggravating and most reliable brand and model 50 >cc unit out there. > >Robert > > >
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#10. Jawa - from duckdogs@bright.net
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 00:23:40 -0500 (EST) From: duckdogs@bright.net Subject: Jawa Moped Heads, I am gonna need some help on this one. Today I bought a 1986 Jawa, 120 I think. It was missing a little assembly outboard of the drive sprocket that's held on with a tiny Ë clip. Anyway, I stopped at the junkyard on the way home and picked one up! (I didn't even know what I was missing till I got to the yard, only that I was missing something) I'm not absolutely certain I have all the pieces that were missing. What I got is a cylindrical object abt 2 inches in diameter and 1 inch tall with a small spring in it. It's held on with a dinner plate shaped washer and the Ë clip. 1- What does this little thingy do? I know you can pull it out and turn it and to allow you to pedal the bike. Is that what it's for? 2- What lubricant goes in the transmission? 3- Lastly, what it the starting procedure? I don't see a start lever, like on my Puchs. Greg Kauffman 1979 Puch Maxi 1980 Puch Magnum II 1984 Tomos Silver Bullet 198? Murray/Puch and now a Jawa!
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#11. Re: Mexican Yamaha 125cc motorbikes - from Wolfgang Pratl
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 11:05:18 +0100 From: "Wolfgang Pratl" <pratl@bnet.at> Subject: Re: Mexican Yamaha 125cc motorbikes Hey! Is it possible that you're talking of a Yamaha Virago 125cc bike? It fits your description quite right. juzzuj -----Original Message----- From: Moped Mailing List <mlist@moped2.org> To: Moped Mailing List <mlist@moped2.org> Date: Samstag, 21. November 1998 03:25 Subject: Mexican Yamaha 125cc motorbikes >Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 06:23:05 -0500 >From: Tony <proof@idt.net> >Subject: Mexican Yamaha 125cc motorbikes > >Recently in Acapulco I saw lots of Yamaha (I think) 125cc motorbikes on >the road. These look like wonderful bikes and are what I was really >looking for before I settled on my tomos. Has anyone ever seen this type >of motorbike for sale new in the US. Anyone know about importing them >across the border? I think there is a good chance that Yamaha is making >them in Mexico in order for them to be affordable in that market. They >have all the compactness and maneurverability that I like in a moped yet >are more generous in wheelbase and have just the right amount of power >to deal with traffic. > > > >
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#12. Lohmann engines - from Michael Petersen
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Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:39:39 +0100 From: "Michael Petersen" <mip@dialip.csc.dk> Subject: Lohmann engines Hi all does anyone have any info on a 50's add-on engine for bikes called a Lohmann?. They were about 20 ccm and (would you believe it?) diesel-powered. anything would be welcome. TIA Mike --------------------- Michael Petersen mip@dialip.csc.dk mpeters9@csc.dk
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#13. Re: Fw: moped identity (fwd) - from CLH77CHEVY@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 00:46:26 EST From: CLH77CHEVY@aol.com Subject: Re: Fw: moped identity (fwd) Thanx for the info on the ct90... i got a good starting place now.. thanx c. hickey