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more parts arrived... new forks new bars, clubman and clip on options new 17 inch tyres, rated at 120kph (just to be safe) now the work begins, need to rebuild old rim on to 'new' transmission/hub with custom length spokes

Miatabusa (or MX5abusa) http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles ... is-in.aspx

it amazes me that a piston this size can get me up to 70kph...

that or even the cattle rail would be ideal, though picking with them being on indent only minimum order is going to be 6.1 metres. )-: but will call today...

This arrived today - Vespa moped variated rear transmission... if only I could find my ovalised tubing...

Went out to Steel South Auckland and no go, they have a good range but nothing oval flatsided, and they didnt want to get something in - presumably due to low demand for it... so back to the drawing board/telephone...

like the morning after pill, this is plan b

from past experience all the main players want to sell a full length... will call the guys in Manukau...

plain old steel would be ideal, but could cope with something galv. if need be...

Looking for about 1 or 2 metres of the above, the exact dimensions aren't critical but roughly 40mm across the flats would be idea...

once I finish my measurings and start the cutting and welding it is all yours, for free if you promise to build said trike. but there is still a chance I will change my mind and order a kit...

got a minarelli engine: missing the rear variator, oil pump system and carb but will do for figuring out purposes... came out of an Adly Fox

have removed the sticker from the canopy, leaving the door ones in place... when people as what the 'M' stands for I tell them 'moped militia'

Problem: need to move $60k of brand new servers across town Solution: $1000 ute and mismatched ratchet ties....

have had to replace spring with some of the non-chopped variety, did the shocks while I was there... nominal change to ride height...

do a compression test and check for air leaks...

wanted to get the mags, but won't work with rear transmission - need to lace a larger rim on as it is... and I think monsters might look a bit odd with the equivalent of a 21inch bike wheel in them... though I do have a spare set of 66's at home... that orange one has after market moped specific forks which is probably what I will end up with... heaps cheaper than mtb forks as well, is quite funny in the moped forums people slating anyone who fits any bicycle part to a moped. They all seems to believe its inferior to 30yo oem stuff... no one thinks my DM24's are safe...

yeah it must be, they feel pretty small with those regular bars... think rear pegs might be in order when I fit the clip ons on another note, rear transmission from a Vespa caio has been orderd off ebay this morning...

quite a good build thread on the orange Puch here: http://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/discuss ... 92/117892/ torton will bear it in mind, but will look for a horizontal minarelli based engine in the short term...

is it a vertical or horizontal cylinder?

Variation gets the ladies... and already have shopping lists at: https://www.treatland.tv/ (stuff from here usually arrives within a week as well ) http://www.1977mopeds.com/

plans convert to top tank stlye frame, and try to figure out how to get a variated transmission - currently its just a one speed... kind of a cross between: looking for a yamaha/minarelli jog engine to see if I can cut/machine the tunnel of and make adapting plates for my frame... unless anyone can think of a better way to get variation?

17 inch wheels - which is just a bit larger than a typical bmx wheel (if that reference helps)

wasnt going to start this thread until I had everything ready for the build, but Bubblegoose probably needs somewhere to reminiscence/express envy

is it 4 or 2 stroke?