MOPED ARMY

There was something about the moped...

I don't know. I just needed to do something exotic. I wanted to just cut it up. Maybe it was residual stress from my 102?

Maybe Tomahawk's videos got me into the shock relocation hype, I don't know.

So...

Click for Satisfaction

anddddd some grinding

then some tube and flat bar

I took a ton of pictures and ripped the moped apart.

I'm not sure if I'm done with the back end but I think I am.

Next step is to fix a big dent, then sand and paint it.

too stiff shocks not just uncomfortable, they can crack your frame and stuff.

lots a folks on youtube messing with those 'rfy' cheap piggyback shocks, rebuilding them and tuning them up.

you can get different springs for them from a variety of places. racetech has springs for almost everything but they are probably more expensive than the shocks. either way might be worth it.

They are pretty damn solid, but I've been thinking about it.

That's nice but I don't have a lathe.

Easiest would be softer springs.

Hate to be lazy but, do you have a link for those?

Specifically , no . Sorry .

Here are a couple of places that might be able to help you sort your springs :

http://racetech.com/index.aspx

https://www.progressivesuspension.com

How the hell do I remove the chrome gas tank trim?

It's glued?

Alright.

Figured out how to remove those chrome plates.

The sticker hides 2 rivets.

Just drill them out. I'm going to go with the shaved look.

Finally pulled out the motor mounts. Mine were stuck in there good.

1-1/4" socket, a long bolt, a lot of washers and a 22 mm socket.

I broke a few washers and killed a few bolts.

Here we go... Sometimes people tell you things and you just decide that you're the best so you don't need to listen.

Got right into the fucking cabbage with this one.

When I bought the moped I knew there was a dent. I didn't care because I wasn't planning on ripping it apart and putting a nice coat of paint on it. I swung by a body shop to get an opinion on the dent. I was told it was very risky to try and pull it out. They recommended body filler. "Dont wanna open a can of worms".

I said screw it. I get it. They don't wanna crack the metal and stare at 8 hours of shop time to repair a moped.

I'll try it myself. Worst case I weld it back up...

I was just sanding the paint down and then hit it with a wire wheel. This happened.

I thought, easy enough. I've fixed holes much bigger than that. Well, that's with a TIG welder. My experience is very very little when it comes to mig.

Anyways... welding the hole was a shit show with the mig. Water is pissing out of it.

I plan on a lot of dremel work and then getting some time with a tig torch to try and fix it. WORST CASE, I have a motorcycle shop braze it or some shit.

Sometimes you lose some...

That little hole could easily be soldered shut and hold for years .

Then apply body filler if you want a pretty looking piece .

If the tank is rusted inside , apply a coat of epoxy resin inside to stop the rust and seal any pin holes .

Really?

Think the picture makes it look worse than it is.

Yeah I understand the idea of the stamped sheet metal.

Although the analogy with the can makes sense on a basic level, it is not directly comparable to the design of the frame. I do agree it is weakened. But is it unusable?

Debatable.

Not easy finding spare frames here so I'll prob patch it up and run it. (edited)

Will take another picture later. It's just the corner of the tank that's bent.

The red circle is where its bent. Just pushed the gas tank in a little.

I can reinforce the sides as well where the black rubber inserts are.

I'm gonna run with it if I can patch the tank.

To compare.

I think it will be fine. Might reinforce it in a couple ways.

I don't have access to frames here.

I'll keep an eye out but it could be a while.