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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: JJ on February 22, 2018, 06:00:29 AM
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Two stroke?
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Two stroke?
Don't know (?)...would assume so...have to check the specs on this vintage runner! :cool:
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2 stroke 50cc 1hp top speed after about a mile on flat ground 30 gps confirmed!
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if you've never ridden a moped they are actually a lot of fun. My first bike bought at the age of like 12 was an engine-over-the-front-wheel Solex. The thing was a marvel: had a quart sized gas tank. got something like 200 MPG (~50 miles per quart) and could be fixed with the little tool kit under the rear rack. Long before I was able to drive I took that thing everywhere including 100 mile plus trips into the countryside. There is a certain charm to traveling at 20 MPH, that is, unless you come across a farm dog that travels at 25MPH....
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'come to think of it maybe that's what the greying motorcycle market needs, not 300cc sport or adventure bikes but 50cc starter mopeds. I bought a beat up Solex a few years back & retored it as a winter project. By spring my kids and the kids in the neighborhood were fighting over who got to ride it next. A inexpensive motor-assist bike might be the thing that brings new riders in, sort of like V7's are the gateway drug for all thing Guzzi.
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<snip> There is a certain charm to traveling at 20 MPH, that is, unless you come across a farm dog that travels at 25MPH....
Good one! :thumb: :bow:
Some time back, I was riding the Norge I had at the time down a dirt road at a slow pace. An embankment rose up from the road about 5 feet with a hedge row along the boarder. I noticed a Great Dane looking at me over the hedge. Having had a Great Dane, I am familiar with their usually good nature and didn't worry too much about it. (Besides, mine could keep up with me going through a field on the 4 wheeler at 40MPH.) He did come out of the yard and chase me a bit but no biggie. I continued on at my maybe 15 miles per hour pace............
A Robin would be a great way to ride along a country road!
John Henry
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if you've never ridden a moped they are actually a lot of fun. My first bike bought at the age of like 12 was an engine-over-the-front-wheel Solex. The thing was a marvel: had a quart sized gas tank. got something like 200 MPG (~50 miles per quart) and could be fixed with the little tool kit under the rear rack. Long before I was able to drive I took that thing everywhere including 100 mile plus trips into the countryside. There is a certain charm to traveling at 20 MPH, that is, unless you come across a farm dog that travels at 25MPH....
I almost bought this vintage, "original", running, French "SOLEX" when I lived in Aachen, Germany (2004-2005). I am growing more fond of little "tiddler" bikes, (100cc or smaller), as I get older and morph into Geezer-dom. :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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The guys on Oahu have modded their 50cc Honda mopeds to do 100mph. Pretty stupid on 10" weenies. :shocked: The cops there got wise to the mods because they can see the aftermarket expansion chambers and bling.
I've been checking out these add-on engines to a bicycle. :thumb:
https://www.amazon.com/Seeutek-Bicycle-Motorized-Stroke-Engine/dp/B01703ODTI/ref=pd_ybh_a_61?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FTSC1HKTA5YW4GC9P5XR
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Someone say moped? The worst motorcycle and the worst pedal bike combined into one absolutely useless vehicle?
Don't get me started....I got one more in hot mustard, 2x actually run...
Moto Demm Smily's will smoke the guzzi robin, it has an extra 1/2 horse... :whip2:
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Best under 100cc bike ever! plus has dual range transmission, put in low and crawl up any hill or mountain.
I've had mine since 1972.
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MOPEDS???
I'm in. Currently have one "highly modified" Chiu, two Robin's, Sachs Balboa, Minarelli Medalist and a Puch.
Below is what happens to a blue Chiu when a watchmaker gets angle grinder and Mig welder....
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Please note pasta in basket...
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Not a Guzzi, but a Prima D project I wish I kept....kinda.
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When I got my first motorized bike I thought I had died and gone to heaven
A 35cc BSA Winged Wheel, it had a 2 speed gearbox and would do 30 MPH, quite a decent design actually.
My Mother's 50cc NSU Quickly would take you anywhere to wanted to go, had lots of fun on that.
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Green1000S, that first image; the red bike is a work of art. Is it yours? It's stunning.
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At my place in the city I have members of the moped army go by periodically (20-50 something�s on 50cc and under bikes w/o mufflers). I also have assorted 1% roll by as well. The moped guys always look like they are having more fun. Anybody can take a 1,000cc+ bike above the ton but cracking 35 on a 49cc bike, that takes some determination. In my sorted past I have ridden some scary fast bikes but nothing quite matches a Solex doing 40, down hill, with a tail wind, with gas leaking from the carb. Flat out, little bikes are fun!
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My father’s next two-wheel related sin, after selling his Guzzi just before I was old enough to ride it, and getting a NSU Quickly, was to sell the Quickly about fifteen years ago without telling me. When I was fifteen, I hated it. At fifty five I’d have loved it.
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Green1000S, that first image; the red bike is a work of art. Is it yours? It's stunning.
Yes, it’s the old blue Chiu . I used motor, motor attachments, steering neck (has legit VIN and registration) and chains from it. Made the tank from old “sheet metal” (remains of Kawa 600 gas Tank) with hammers and made the most of it, including sprockets. (Made of two moped sprockets, Guzzi inner and Motobecane outer, cut and welded on lathe)
it’s filled with old stuff to fool people to believe it’s vintage. I call it 1921 Moto Guzzi Boardtrack Racer. 😂
Chain oiler is from “hit and miss” engine, fire extinguisher cut in half and fitted on frame for 2-stroke oil storage, dump truck yellow headlight (modified to fit 6v light, 1954 Ford oil pump pickup as intake and air filter. And so on.... it was a naughty thought and I had to get it out of my head. 🤪
I feel much better now....
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For your enjoyment. My buddy Roburrito on moped.
https://youtu.be/lI8ygkFmIw0
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Green1000S, that first image; the red bike is a work of art. Is it yours? It's stunning.
Second that.
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For your enjoyment. My buddy Roburrito on moped.
https://youtu.be/lI8ygkFmIw0
That there is a beautiful thing, thanks.
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How about this? Not mine, but belongs to a member of the classic club here.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5STzu4tiQZ2xoSrF3
Also I've just acquired a Benelli! Albeit a Chinese built one, but the plus side is it uses a clone for the Yamaha Jog 2 stroke, so lots of performance parts for next to nothing :thumb:
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You know Yamaha is Japanese, right? I built my HD Recon with a Harley engine and transmission. The rest of the American parts were junk.
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Yep, I said a clone of the Yamaha engine ;) It's a very common engine used by many makes in China, and sold all over the world
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You're also implying that "Chinese built" as a negative.
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For your enjoyment. My buddy Roburrito on moped.
https://youtu.be/lI8ygkFmIw0
Good video, I have a Kinetic. Indian copy of a Vespa Ciao
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My mate rang yesterday to see if I was interested bin doing the Vintage car Club scooter run on the 5th. i know he will have his 98cc Norman going, don't know what I will be on. H does have a couple of NSU Quicklys. One is a "sport" :evil: which has been fitted with a Honda 50 motor. That might be fun. :grin:
Either way, it is a guaranteed relaxed day. Better throw in half a dozen plugs also. :wink:
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You're also implying that "Chinese built" as a negative.
That wasn't my intention. More commenting on it's not a "real" Benelli
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Okay then, carry-on.
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Ive had my robin up to 44mph!
Not telling how long it took to get UP the hill
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And now for something completely different: I saw this thing at the Moto Talbott Museum in Carmel Valley, CALIFORNIA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bchXaEjyprM
�basically a little scooter with a very cool body, for when riding a moped just doesn�t make enough of a statement...
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I put this together a few years back. It has a Polini 65cc cylinder and reed block kit. Full circle crank and a hand made expansion chamber from the Netherlands. Very quick for for a ped. Brakes were inadequate. This shot was taken before it was finished and it was wisely sold to buy a bass. Proves I too have a perverse taste in little bikes. :laugh:
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What was that about "Hell hath no furry"?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsl-jKOVw3o
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What was that about "Hell hath no furry"?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsl-jKOVw3o
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Here is a 1959 Cushman Eagle, (8HP, 2-speed tank shift, foot clutch), that I restored and flogged around the neighborhood a few year back. Top speed - 30-35 mph downhill....maybe! I had a lot of fun with that little tiddler! :thumb:
Always wanted a vintage Honda Trail 90...another great little bike! :cool:
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Here is a 1959 Cushman Eagle, (8HP, 2-speed tank shift, foot clutch), that I restored and flogged around the neighborhood a few year back. Top speed - 30-35 mph downhill....maybe! I had a lot of fun with that little tiddler! :thumb:
Always wanted a vintage Honda Trail 90...another great little bike! :cool:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cwRecc/59_Cushman_Eagle.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cwRecc)
:1: What a beauty!
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Here is another vintage "tiddler" - - Moto Guzzi DINGO (50cc) Grandturismo!! :thumb: :1:
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Here is a 1959 Cushman Eagle, (8HP, 2-speed tank shift, foot clutch), that I restored and flogged around the neighborhood a few year back. Top speed - 30-35 mph downhill....maybe! I had a lot of fun with that little tiddler! :thumb:
Always wanted a vintage Honda Trail 90...another great little bike! :cool:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cwRecc/59_Cushman_Eagle.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cwRecc)
Cool! You could tow that behind the White Whale for a pit bike!!
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I saw this one at a swap meet a couple of years back, had a for sale sign on it.
It's still available, PM me if interested. I don't want to post the contact details in the open.
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A Cardellino 73cc not sure what year
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Mate just rang and Saturday's trip is still on. Both scooters all set. I will on the "sport" Quickly with the Honda C100 engine in it. His Norman struggles to do 50 kph so it will be a leisurely trip. :thumb:
Looking forward to it.
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Here is a 100cc bike I lusted after as a skinny teenager in upstate NY...and never owned one...but always liked the red frame, chrome tank, etc., even to this day. The 1970's Hodaka Ace 100 by PABACTO.
Restored examples today go for $2500 and up!! :thumb: :1: :cool: Cool little bike!! :wink:
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'Brakes were inadequate.' - classic understatement... :thumb:
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'Brakes were inadequate.' - classic understatement... :thumb:
This one had marginal brakes as well, (at best....) but it sure was a BLAST to ride!! :thumb: :cool:
1970 Triumph T100C Trophy 500!! :wink:
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...then again, there's always the Moto Guzzi DINGO 50! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :cool: :1:
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The yellow one is the dirt dingo?? :grin:
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For your enjoyment. My buddy Roburrito on moped.
https://youtu.be/lI8ygkFmIw0
Thanks! That was fun.
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and, just to round things out & loop back to the beginning, a 1954 Moto Guzzi 'Guzzino'. Real Guzzi, real peddles:
[img width= height= alt=JI7Bp4.jpg]https://vgy.me/JI7Bp4.jpg[/img]
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Nope, that's a scooter....no bicycle pedals to make it a moped. Sweet looking ride for sure, looks like the original of that beautiful home built earlier by Green1000s.....look how similar these are
Moped...motor and pedals, useless at both.
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The yellow one is the dirt dingo?? :grin:
Yes, it was called the "Dingo Cross 50" - - cool little Guzzi!! :thumb: :1: :cool:
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Nope, that's a scooter....no bicycle pedals to make it a moped. Sweet looking ride for sure, looks like the original of that beautiful home built earlier by Green1000s.....look how similar these are
Moped...motor and pedals, useless at both.
'damn, you're right. I was starring right at it and the big starter peddle and 30MPH thing just made me assume it must be a moped, 'should have checked the other side. 'Very cool little bike tho w/ bicycle like wheels & fenders...
http://www.bike-urious.com/guzzino-1950-moto-guzzi-motoleggera/
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What a cool little Guzzi! :thumb: :cool: :1:
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Late to the thread but we're in, video of Deb on her new to her, 1976 Moto Guzzi Robin!
https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/Forum-Post/n-zvp7tH/i-W28gHkd/A (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/Forum-Post/n-zvp7tH/i-W28gHkd/A)
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Late to the thread but we're in, Deb on here new 1976 Moto Guzzi Robin!
https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/Forum-Post/n-zvp7tH/i-W28gHkd/A (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/Forum-Post/n-zvp7tH/i-W28gHkd/A)
Looks nice in BLUE...and I like it in RED also!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: :wink: :smiley: :thumb: :thumb:
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