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Mopeds at Dawn is a collection of photos, videos and information on mine, and other peoples classic mopeds.

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Sunday 23 October 2011

Tomos Clutch repair

http://alpha.mopedarmy.com/wiki/Tomos_A35_clutch_repair

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.

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&current=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!

VM-20 mounted on the Puch City

It running! But way too rich. Will have to order some smaller jets.

today hopefully cookson will be working on the pucy city, putting on the vm 20 to get some real power from the motor!
just after the re-spray

The mopeds at dawn carburettor of choice!!

MIKUNI VM-20
Gives that tired old moped a huge kick up the arse!!!!
Going to work on Phil's Puch City this morning and hopefully get it back on the road. Fingers X'd

Tuesday 11 October 2011

I'm not sure thats a suitable riding position for long journeys.
Great little video made by the 'Tom Cruisers' moped gang.