See my scored and split piston
Saturday 31 December 2011
Friday 30 December 2011
Thursday 29 December 2011
Two pairs of uprated clutch springs on their way.
Thanks to Mo Peds (mopagen).
http://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/read.php?2,2766847,2766847#msg-2766847
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290642021702?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
Tuesday 27 December 2011
M.A.D get a new ped!!!(to pull apart)
Info
A5 Colibri was primarily designed to replace the aging A3 Automatic. First series was presented in 1988. Everything on the moped was developed from scratch with a strong emphasis on styling and modern technical solutions. A connection between Italian designer Giugiaro and Tomos™ has been established and from this corporation a completely new bodywork and detail design emerged. On the technical side Tomos™ development team designed a new engine attached to a swinging arm monoblock, which also supports inlet and exhaust components and the rear wheel with fender. It's connected to a motorcycle-style square tube frame by a monoshock suspension.
Ergonomic and user-friendly features like the seat locking and height adjustment, helmet locking, flat foot rest, foldable turning signals, rain deflectors, grab bar and conveniently located fuel valve were also incorporated into the design. Handling was improved by wider wheel base, which made moped more stable at high speeds.
For engine spec go to http://twowheelers.tripod.com/TA5.html
Sunday 25 December 2011
Saturday 24 December 2011
Tuesday 20 December 2011
Tuesday 13 December 2011
An investigation into my first gear clutch problems.
Ok today after a month of not doing anything to do with mopeds i decided at last it was time to investigate why my first gear clutch stopped engaging in my tomos.
So i pulled the clutch cover. I was expecting the surfaces of the clutch to have lost its coating but when i removed the first gear clutch its surface was like new.
After some further investigation i found that the clutch has three pins that keep it aligned see No.7 on the next picture.
All three of these had snapped in half allowing the clutch to spin freely.
So it turns out all i need to repair the clutch is three new ones. But where from? Hmmm..........
So i pulled the clutch cover. I was expecting the surfaces of the clutch to have lost its coating but when i removed the first gear clutch its surface was like new.
After some further investigation i found that the clutch has three pins that keep it aligned see No.7 on the next picture.
All three of these had snapped in half allowing the clutch to spin freely.
So it turns out all i need to repair the clutch is three new ones. But where from? Hmmm..........
Friday 9 December 2011
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Check out these custom beauties!!!
http://dsc.discovery.com/cars-bikes/modern-board-track-racer-the-derringer-bespoke-motorbike.html
Shame you would have to register and get a numberplate on them in the UK oh and an MOT as well!
Shame you would have to register and get a numberplate on them in the UK oh and an MOT as well!
Monday 24 October 2011
Hooray for Motobecane!
Sunday 23 October 2011
Busted clutch??
I went to start my ped today and it appears that the clutch is no longer functioning. The motor is running fine but the clutch isn't engaging. I'm hoping that it is just the cork coating on the clutch shoes that has warn out. If so it should be a relatively easy fix.
Friday 21 October 2011
Thursday 20 October 2011
How sweet is this one! the Honda wild child haha
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Stand by for some ride footage!
Tuesday 18 October 2011
Sunday 16 October 2011
So we went for ride today and..........The puch broke down 5 times! three times the carb nearly fell off, once the back mud guard came loose and once the front came off mud guard fell off jamming up the front wheel!
After the bush mechanic rescue was called back to Moped HQ and repairs were carried out then the ride went well. did about 8 miles i recon. oh yeh i did burn my leg on the exhaust whilst doing the rear guard repair,but was good fun.!
Saturday 15 October 2011
Phil test rides his Puch City! (VIDEO)
http://s356.photobucket.com/albums/oo9/badgerpainter/Moped%20Madness/?action=view¤t=VIDEO0010.mp4
After lowering the carb needle one notch the bike ran way better. We also discovered that the Technigas exhaust had a big restriction on its tip. So we drilled it out and this was the result. Low end acceleration is still a little poor but the top end power is crazy!
After lowering the carb needle one notch the bike ran way better. We also discovered that the Technigas exhaust had a big restriction on its tip. So we drilled it out and this was the result. Low end acceleration is still a little poor but the top end power is crazy!
The mopeds at dawn carburettor of choice!!
MIKUNI VM-20
Friday 14 October 2011
Thursday 13 October 2011
Wednesday 12 October 2011
Tuesday 11 October 2011
Monday 10 October 2011
Sunday 9 October 2011
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