A moped... yeah, I know
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- dontwantapickle
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A moped... yeah, I know
I need another project like I need a hole in the head, BUT.....
I found this on craigslist yesterday for 100 bucks. so I bought it.
The guy said it hasn't ran since the late 80's.
I brought it home and after a quick lookover, It has spark !
I then found that the petcock was plugged and not able to flow fuel.
I just blew thru it and blew out the clog.
Added some pre-mix and what do you know, it fired right up.
Some air in the tires and my woman and I have been riding it around the neighborhood.
We put probably around 4 miles on it and it runs really well.
Turn signals need some attention and a 6v battery, that's it.
I'm sure that some city dwelling hipster would love to have it,
but my wife likes it, so it's gonna stay around here until she gets tired of it.
1977 Vespa Piaggio Bravo "super deluxe" moped
I found this on craigslist yesterday for 100 bucks. so I bought it.
The guy said it hasn't ran since the late 80's.
I brought it home and after a quick lookover, It has spark !
I then found that the petcock was plugged and not able to flow fuel.
I just blew thru it and blew out the clog.
Added some pre-mix and what do you know, it fired right up.
Some air in the tires and my woman and I have been riding it around the neighborhood.
We put probably around 4 miles on it and it runs really well.
Turn signals need some attention and a 6v battery, that's it.
I'm sure that some city dwelling hipster would love to have it,
but my wife likes it, so it's gonna stay around here until she gets tired of it.
1977 Vespa Piaggio Bravo "super deluxe" moped
- flyin900
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
Hey that's a super looking little bike and the wife likes it. Then what's not to like?
Beauty of the small stuff is lightweight vs a 250 lb lump of a motor and way less parts. Although it sounds like it is pretty healthy already.... it runs.
Beauty of the small stuff is lightweight vs a 250 lb lump of a motor and way less parts. Although it sounds like it is pretty healthy already.... it runs.
Current Bikes:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
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1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
Thats a great little fun thing for her to ride, glad you posted. Wish all the non-running ones were so easy.
1975 GL1000
- gltriker
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
Interesting!
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
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Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
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previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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- flyin900
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
A version of your bike (different brand) in nice shape just came up on Hemmings for sale with a 13 day time window and no reserve. So let’s see what it sells for down the road.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1976-p ... arketplace
Amazing what some of this older stuff has been fetching these days.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1976-p ... arketplace
Amazing what some of this older stuff has been fetching these days.
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Current Bikes:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
- Lucien Harpress
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
Hey, nothing wrong with mopeds. Sometimes smaller and simpler is a good thing.
(Still can't believe my Solex is THAT slow though...)
(Still can't believe my Solex is THAT slow though...)
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
I bought an old Trail 90 for the day I can't get my hind leg high enough to get on my current bikes. Plenty exciting after I swapped a Chinese 190 engine into it...
- dontwantapickle
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
The latest...
It is surprising how easy it starts and how well it runs.
The addition of shocks, telescopic forks, and a variator are what makes it a "deluxe" model.
Turn signals and a battery make it a "super deluxe".
It goes, maybe 20-25 mph.
It's pretty twitchy when riding WFO, therefore, it can be very exciting to ride.
It gets 120 miles per gallon.
Everyone says I gotta find a basket to put on the front.
In the last week, IDK how many times I have heard the old joke:
" Riding a moped is like dating a fat chick - It's a whole lot of fun until your friends catch you doing it".
It is surprising how easy it starts and how well it runs.
The addition of shocks, telescopic forks, and a variator are what makes it a "deluxe" model.
Turn signals and a battery make it a "super deluxe".
It goes, maybe 20-25 mph.
It's pretty twitchy when riding WFO, therefore, it can be very exciting to ride.
It gets 120 miles per gallon.
Everyone says I gotta find a basket to put on the front.
In the last week, IDK how many times I have heard the old joke:
" Riding a moped is like dating a fat chick - It's a whole lot of fun until your friends catch you doing it".
- Whiskerfish
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
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and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
I like it.
Dave
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
- ritalz
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Re: A moped... yeah, I know
Having something smaller around seems to be quite popular. It just didn't work for me. It was free and only needed minimal work to get it going after sitting for a couple of years. Got it going and promptly gave it to one of my sons. He takes it to the boat races for a pit bike.
Al
2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
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1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
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2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery3/index.p ... ans/ritalz
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