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/r/moped, or mopeddit, is for discussion and celebration of vintage mopeds on Reddit. We ride mostly 1970s pedal-equipped two-stroke models, such as those manufactured by Puch, Motobécane, Peugeot, Tomos, Garelli, Sachs, Kreidler, etc. Post pictures, ask questions, find your local gang, and share knowledge.

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Note: not scooters, not motorcycles, not motor bicycles, not supermotos.

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Best clutch for poulie Citta/ciao

So im building a high power Citta right now, an d for now i want to stick with the stock drive-train now is my question what would be the best clutchs for in now vario build

Maybe: Polini Malosi Or something else

0 Comments
2025/02/03
01:20 UTC

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I just bought my first moped !

Hello everyone I’m completely new here, but just today I bought this 1983 Suzuki FA50 for $440. I’ve always really wanted one of these finally got my hands on one. The only issues it currently has are the turn signals not flashing but rather staying on, i’m also missing the front turn signals and the low beams don’t work but the high beams do. But that’s really it when it comes to broken stuff.

2 Comments
2025/02/03
01:09 UTC

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65ccm Puch Maxi

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2025/02/02
21:04 UTC

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My daily driver and my fun machine

My daily driver (left, cilo cross 512) i use it everyday to get to school for the least two years and my fun machine for going out because i think it looks nicer. (right, puch maxi)

Both are a bit tuned but not too extreme.

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2025/02/02
17:41 UTC

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Finally finishing up my Jawa Mustang!

Did most of the work myself, it was the first bike i ever rode so I thought i should restore it to it's former glory, it took a few months but now it's almost finished

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2025/02/02
14:29 UTC

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Is this normal bearing noise?

Just put my first bottom end toghether and I was wondering if this is normal noise? For those wondering it’s a malossi mp nose crankcase and a malosi rhq crank

6 Comments
2025/02/02
03:58 UTC

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My first moped!

Well i dont know if i’m in the right subreddit here as i’m new to mopeds but i just wanted to show it. Not the best photo but enough to know about it i guess. It’s a Honda CD50S Benly from ‘96 There is of course work to be done but it is in working condition!

8 Comments
2025/02/01
23:23 UTC

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1975 Bombardier Puch Maxi rode like a dream on a beautiful -10⁰c Saturday afternoon

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2025/02/01
21:19 UTC

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$100 Tomos Project Questions

I am talking to the seller of this Tomos (he says it's a '78 but I think it might be '85 based on the VIN plate). He's asking $100 and I'd need to pay to have it delivered, but how much work do y'all think the electrical issues would take? I see other problems not mentioned in the ad like headlight and brake cables, etc, and I am looking for a bit of a project as long as I'm not biting off more than I can chew. What do you think I'm in for? Thanks in advance

https://www.facebook.com/share/15mTU6fKm5/

6 Comments
2025/02/01
19:38 UTC

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First time owner

Been thinking about unrestircting my uz50 but i keep see these terms like jetting lean and so on, what do they all mean.

2 Comments
2025/02/01
00:22 UTC

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STOLEN PUCH MAXI - KOREATOWN - LOS ANGELES - RED

My Puch Maxi moped was stolen from an apartment bike storage at 4th and Kenmore in Koreatown Los Angeles on 1/19/25. Please reach out with any information on recovering my baby! There is no public building access, so I think it was an inside job unless the garbage people took it. I'm still waiting for the property manager to provide security footage. Please please please keep an eye out, it could be anywhere by now 😓 Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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7 Comments
2025/01/31
21:03 UTC

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Honda express ii tires

I'm having a very hard time finding tires for my Express II. The manual dictates 2.25x14 4 ply. I can't find that width, only 2.125. Can I use a 2.125 in lieu of the 2.25?

7 Comments
2025/01/31
20:21 UTC

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best moped to ride on sidewalks and bike paths?

Not sure I'm kind of a noob but need transportation, I don't have a whole lot but need a ride. Loads of cyclists and motorcycle riders die here and the perp is never found. Let me know what kind of moped is somewhat good at jumping curbs and riding.

33 Comments
2025/01/31
16:13 UTC

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Have people had any luck with these LEDs?

I’m thinking of converting the bulbs in my QT50 to use LEDs, which from what I’ve heard, most will only work with 12V. There are these automotive LEDs that say they work on 6V and 12V systems. Has anyone had any luck with these? Like, how bright are they? would they work with a stock bimetallic flasher?

25 Comments
2025/01/31
02:06 UTC

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Zero knowledge, need help

I found a 1978 Honda PA50 Hobbit with a top speed of 30–35 mph for $750. It has 1,600 miles, and the owner says it runs great.

Is this a good deal, or should I try to negotiate? Also, is this a reliable bike?

Thanks for your input!

4 Comments
2025/01/30
23:05 UTC

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50TCCD Puch E50 Help

Hello everyone, this is my first ever post on reddit, not really sure how this should be done but anyways; I have a 1980 Puch Maxi. Bike was sold as for parts since it has been sitting for very long time. IT WAS FULLY STOCK .Got it home and got it running but not running. The bike Had a weird problem where it would not rev, when I tried to it would just die. So I decided to rebuild the engine. When rebuilding I snapped the exhaust stud. Piston, cylinder and rings were excellent. When I took it fully apart I wanted to take crank bearing and forgot about the little C clip thats on the clutch side, trashed the crank since I ripped it out with a puller. Long story short I bought new parts for it: 50cc Tccd Kit Gold Baffle 2 Piece pipe. new seals Blue clutch springs. Replaced bearings with good used ones. Bike fired Up and had really good take off power and was driving pretty fast, my guess about 35-40.

One day I was driving it, I drove onto the rounder curb and couldnt handle the bike and it slided with me. Crashed it, and stored it away for about a month.

Took it apart again, decided to reaseal the engine and adjust the timing and now the bike struggles to get to 10mph. No matter what I do it wont make a difference, while on kick stand it revs good. When it comes to driving its judt bad. What do I do? Bing 15mm 86 Jet. stock air filter/No airfilter makes no difference.

2 Comments
2025/01/30
18:50 UTC

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Tires - what shops do this work?

Reddit friends - I have a 1996 kinetic tfr that I've owned for probably 20 years now. I ride it in nice weather around the neighborhood.

I finally looked closer and realized the tires are ancient. It's a 3 digit code rather than the newer 4. I understand I can't decode the decade with 3 but I don't think it matters - it's old.

Question is where can I find someone that does this work? Bicycle shops said no, motorcycle shops said no.

11 Comments
2025/01/30
12:07 UTC

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How to Make my Puch maxi s za50 faster ?Any tips ?

Im running a Bing 15mm carb with a 88 jet 70cc airsal kit and Puchshop high compression Head and a proma circuit exhaust with a polini Muffler Im reachimg like 74km/h

9 Comments
2025/01/30
11:15 UTC

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Better gas mileage

Any ideas how I can increase my gas mileage. I’ve heard I may be able to add a part or make an addition to an existing one. I’ve been told that it could make it noisier. If so, what would causethat?

10 Comments
2025/01/30
08:31 UTC

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Honda Hobbit frozen lake rip

Getting some miles in during the off season. This is on a frozen lake above about 40' of water.

8 Comments
2025/01/29
21:56 UTC

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(Update) Honda Express 1978

Got her running! Need to fix the gas line (leaking) and get some fresh gas and oil. Why does the right handlebar not accelerate the engine? Video above. Is something broken? Or does something need adjusted? Thank you!! Y’all have been super helpful!

4 Comments
2025/01/29
20:06 UTC

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This doesn't seem right

The float is hitting the top of the carb body. Is that a problem? When I blow through the fuel banjo then air doesn't leak through so it seals fine. But will the slightly higher float height cause any performance issues?

3 Comments
2025/01/28
22:17 UTC

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1978 Honda Moped (video)

Any idea why it wouldn’t turn over? New spark plug installed as well.

7 Comments
2025/01/28
18:28 UTC

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