MOPED ARMY

Do what you feel is right. I bought a bike on craigslist and it crapped out and I called the guy and he told me to bring it to him and he fixed it on the spot. Twice. I know there are no guarantees with an older "machine" but if you can help I think you should. Just think of the Karma cycle. What would you expect if you were the buyer. That's my 2 cents.

It apparently has a stuck clutch. Its a tomos A-3N motor.

It will run on the stand or when moving, but stalls when the rear tire is stopped.

I'm going over to the persons house tomorrow to try and fix it, but I'm not sure I can fix that with out major tools.

I hope its just an Idle problem, but We've tried a bunch of things over the phone and so far, no luck.

What would you want him to do if the situation were reversed?

I'd say offer some of your time and the tools you've already got. If you determine it needs a new part or some sort of specialized tool, the buyer should pick up the tab on that and maybe you can help install it or fix it. I don't think you're obligated to help him, but it'd sure be a nice thing to do if you did. (Just my opinion, though).

If I bought a bike on CL and rode it before I bought it I would expect nothing from the seller if something went wrong after I got it home.

If you arent capable of diagnosing problems in a 7 mile ride then you shouldnt be buying a vintage moped...straight up.

Take someone with you if you cant do it yourself.

CRAIG will fix it for free!

That 1st speed clutch is so easy anyway I'd just do it, most likely it busted and that happens. You'd only be down $50 more or less. Much more if you sold it for $75-100

Have a fix-it day and maybe you can start a club? The moped gods work in mysterious ways.

~marc