MOPED ARMY

Thanks,Duck!Well,it is a good bike,but old-looking due to the abuse I've dealt it.(probably more than 11,000 miles on the bike)If it runs really well with this kit I may put a `mirage' paint job on it like MADDOG and STEELTOAD speak of.The kit from Polini came with a reed valve,so low-end power should increase,and that is what I want.When I removed the old piston I checked the rod bearings and they're perfect!The tranny gears are perfect too! The Cosmo Colt I got the engine from only had 200+ miles registered with speedo broken,and I'd bet with my 2000 or so the engine-tranny has little more than 4000 miles.It has needle roller bearing sleeves in both rod ends.I replaced the wrist pin bearing anyway with a new one.I ALSO changed the front sprocket to 13 teeth(it was 12 tooth).So I should cruise at around 35 mph,no problem.How ya' been,Duck?Is your moped running good?I forgot what kind it is.Tell me about it.(:^)

Yeah,I kinda' figured they were built better than weed trimmers and chainsaws.And I've always been good about making an engine last by warming it up slowly and using the best oil and quality gas with no ethanol.But you know,I've never taken an engine apart that had less wear than this Franco-Morini at the wrist pin.Not even any scuffing on the bearing cage(looked like new).The bike had sat for years and then I put another 2000 or so on it,and the needle bearing looked like new.The lower rod bearing also had no play that I could detect.Must be the 40:1 Pennzoil Marine Synthetic.It's 2.99 at Wal-Mart for 16oz.,and I think it must have been worth it.I WOULD run Amsoil but the price,OH,the PRICE!(:^)

Hey,what I suggested to you won't mess it up,Casey.Try it and THEN take it to Ike's.It just might fix it!And my Sebring is nothing special,Casey.I'm sure you'd be disappointed when you saw it.It shows every one of those tough miles!The other Sebring is prettier,but it's only a single-speed Minarelli.Unless you're like me and no moped is ugly,just snails are ugly!Ha,Rog!LOL!! (:^P

Yeah,Casey,50-50 mix only to the proper fill limit is okay if you only run it on the stand for 5 minutes.Don't throttle it too hard,but rev it a little for gear change if it's a 2-speed.Don't ride it while you have kerosene in it.Then drain it out and replace it.I'd also run it again with the Dexron and drain it out once more to make sure you get all that kerosene out of there.But I had forgotten that Ike has a manual you say?If he's got a manual you can try this or take it to him.A shop manual is a life-saver and a time saver.Re-read my February 3rd posting at 00:58 if you're gonna do the flush.Here's to the great Kriedler moped!Hip,Hip,Hooray!(:^)

Okay,Casey! GO FOR IT! Hope it works for you! (:^)

Well,you got me beat.I only have 11 and only about 6 are ready to run though some are not proven dependable yet.Hey,that's great about the CIAO! Hope it works really well.Has it got many miles?