MOPED ARMY

I think I was looking at the same one. At that price you can't go wrong. Seller says it turns over so verify that. Check the tank for rust. A little is fine. Really though I'd just go snatch it real quick and go over everything more when you get it home.

My guess it has no spark. Ignition cover is removed and he's talking about ordering spark plugs.

^this. This has happened to me many times over the years. (edited)

Yeah that has got me a few times. Suckswhen it blows when you are on a ride.

V1's are super simple to fix, and to make go fast. I'd worry about what it takes to fix up the rest of the bike, and not the motor.

Got the bike. It's rough, but will live again. I need to find some parts, though. I heard there was a site for "lovers of Italian Mopeds". Anyone know where it is? I need a fan cover, probably a back wheel (16" Grimeca star), and all the chrome bars are rough--handlebars and those side, crash bars. The tank looks good and I have parts ordered to freshen up the top end, rebuild the Del'Orto. I like it so far. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Let's see some pics? Is it in fact an 84? I have this motron. I don't remember but I think it's a 78?

There's "lovers of the V1" on facebook. All kinds of stuff shows up for sale there.

I fairly exclusively have V1 mopeds—it was my first, but beyond that, they are incredibly reliable and decent amount of part availability and performance options.

Lmk if there is anything you need, I bought out second stroke on V1 stockpile shit when they moved

oh man that thing is the business, i've never seen one that late... motrons are awesome, if i ever own another V1 it will be one of them

That color was the second to last Motron that I needed for my collection. I ended up paying $425 for mine. It was one of the few runners that I purchased. It's also the only "Classic" that I have, as most of mine are "Medalists". The color scheme is similar to UPS models of other brands. You've even got the little rack on the gas tank! Can't tell if the tail light is in fact from that angle. The only thing I see that isn't stock (besides the blinker setup) is the headlight/horn switch. You might be able to track down the correct one for that hand control and do a little soldering. All in all, a great looking Motron.

Just realized I misspelled MOTRON. Much obliged for the replies...

Makes sense, and yes, it’s a bearing or mechanical issue, not the rim itself. Doing engine stuff first, but when I pull the wheel, I bet you’re right that the bearings are either not set up right or going bad. How often does it happen that a wheel is ruined by someone riding the bike with the bearings effed-up? Seems like that would screw up the seat for the bearing.

That thing looks awesome, never seen that color before. Good luck with the restoration.

I think I would leave the color as is.

I've bought 10 Motrons in the last 4 years, plus my original bike in 1979. One was a parts bike, so otherwise I would have 3 green, 3 yellow, 3 red, 1 gray, and one UPS.

There might be a nice gray one still for sale in Rochester, NY, but I've only seen one other UPS for sale in the Northeast/Central Ohio area in the last 2 years, and that one ended up in my basement.

V1 wooo!!