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Ned Renner — 19 years ago
Trailer not an option. Thanks. am looking for a direct connect hitch that will allow me to hang it off the rear deck, like a heavy duty bike carrier. Undersand that I'll need to perhaps do some welding. Anyone tried it before?
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
70? As in mph? If that is a quote I will be test riding one soon.
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
My sole transport is an old Civic, but I show up at a variety of great places to ride the Ped each summer. Has anyone hauled a ped on an econo-box and if so what rig did you use?
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
Pro's: good build quality, reliable, generally attactive lines, more unique than average, decent cruise speed of 29 mph oon my Regency.Con's: slow take off , parts availability is a trial by fire: points, clutch plates, drive belt, everything is hard to find. The Koreans bought the machine tools and continued to make them as Trac, but these are also hard to find.
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
If you don't want to fool with mechanicals and just want a good, reliable, current technology ride, spend $1500 and get a new one with a warranty from a reputable dealer. Bargain for last year's model which they are stuck with and must take a heavy loss to unload or risk their reputation as a "dealer". Old bikes all require attention and devotion to tinkering, which is often
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
Belts need to be exact in terms of overall length, number of teeth per inch ( or metric unit ) and size of teeth. Otherwise you will wear it out or have stressed bearings ( if too short a length). I've thus far not found a supply of belts for a L48 or L56 engine. Moped junkyard in Md. is a possible on used belts. Batavus owners need to pool resources and find a supplier before the jig is
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
The most impressive methods I used in extreme cases are 1) heat, as in bring it dull red with an acetelyne torch which most people don't have, and 2) the wax method, which you only need a propane torch to exercise. Heat the part for a period sufficient to instantly melt a candle stub. This should be just short of where touching the wax to the part causes it to smoke. If it smokes, wait a l
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
I accomplished this same rare and surprising effect on my Regency due to over-anxious reassembly after having the fly wheel off. The small half-moon shaped key which holds the fly wheel in its correct position on the spindle had been sheared off because I did not properly tighten down the flywheel before starting it. The timing is now totally off and the engine is running in reverse to normal ro
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
Thanks for the tips. I've used "moped junk yard" out of Md., high prices for well used stuff but worth a try. Will check euro-trash as I've never heard of that. Will also try a few lawn mower repair shops. A guy in Ohio, who does not like e-mail, has gotten me stuff in the past but it is always wrong the first time he ships. He provided me with a belt made in France which
Ned Renner — 19 years ago
I need a drive belt for my Batavus Regency. Anyone know of a good source?
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
There is a product called PB Blaster that has higher capillary action than WD40. If you have a shaft to get a grip on with vise grips, that would be an approach. A multi day soak is better than one shot before the effort. If you must use an easy out, be aware that there are several makes. I was at a vintage race event where we had a similar prob. and were fortunate enough to have a Snap-on re
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
If the tank can be removed, dumping a few cups of spare nuts, or a piece of chain, in it and shaking it around will knock a lot of rust out. If it can't be removed then Lar's advice seems best. You can get complete tank liner kits on-line for big $, try www.por-texas.com if curious. These kits assume a removable tank.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Has anyone fit this pipe to other than the bikes it was made for? If so what was the result? I'm afraid that fitting any additional length of header pipe, as in a short right angle to allow it to mate to a motor with a forward facing exhaust port, will screw up the pressure wave characteristics of gases passing thru the pipe.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
I don't know too many people who enjoy their jobs. Even after a career switch or two, it can be frustrating. One thing I learned was to find people who do the kind of work you are thinking about investing time in and ask them what they did to get where they are, what they like the most and what they like the least. I avoided a few false starts that way.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Drain the gas out. Find a source of "fogging oil", a snow mobile dealer will have it as will most dirt bike shops. Use as the can suggests. You may want to fog the gas tank too. Gas tank rust is a major problem of bikes in storage. Rinse the tank with gas before you ride next season. The carb will go funky if you don't drain it out and get fog oil into it. Generally engines d
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
The CT 90 can be a very nice ride. Far outstrips the moped class, I'm afraid to say. Given the year, it will probably need some attention in it's internals and this will require more than lipstick. Look at "Weightless Dog" on a google search for some good advice. If you bail out, let me know, can bring it home and back to life.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
No. Synthetic is a sellers paradise. Once labelled as synthetic the seller takes an enormous mark-up. Stick with top name brands and on a moped there is no reason to even do that. These motors were designed to run on good quality petrol with its additives. Why mess with a sure thing?
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Oil is the last thing a clutch needs. Get it inside and let it dry for a couple weeks. Then try again and write back. You abused it and it needs care. Mopeds are just another animal.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
My last post does not appear on the list, but I roll thru Columbus OH. once a summer on the way to a race my group participates in. If you want I could act as official delivery on a civil subpeona. It won't get you your parts but would serve notice that things are going legal and that a court date has been set local to you.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
I managed to do this myself a year ago. The shaft that comes out of the center of the motor and carries the "stator", a metal disc that carries the points, coils etc., has a slot in it and a small bit of metal called a "key" which matches to a slot in the inner hub of the stator. Your friend has sheared off or lost this vital key. His ignition timing is now firing the spa
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Hope you posted this big on Ebay. Things happen in small businesses, but still. A general notice to the Forum may be in order. I go thru Columbus each year going to and from a Mid Ohio vintage race event. If you guys put together civil subpoena's I'd deliver them should I have adequate notice and if it would not disrupt our on-track race effort. It might not get your parts but would
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Sorry but this whole train of thought sounds deeply destructive. At this mileage there is no carbon build-up. Ride it another 2k miles and look up basic decarbonization articles on two strokes. Don't wash any solvent thru the bottom end of the motor. Seafoam, ATF, water... there is just no reason to do this.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
I'd be interested in any actual performance gains on the Batavus milling job, and just to confuse us all, check the "tuning" section of this site where they recommend the opposite of milling, i.e. adding a gasket to increase the intake port duration w/o reducing compression. http://twowheelers.tripod.com/moped.html
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Any leads on parts sources appreciated.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Doppler pulley, what is that? Any further comments on the water cooled kit? Water cooling is pretty advanced, no idea anybody but Yamaha got into this.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
http://www.oldengine.org/members/billd/electrol.htmHere is another solution to rust. No acid is involved and it goes faster than molasis. The bubbles as it processes makes it seem very high tech.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Construction and use details on the leak down tester are hopefully attached. Word 97 format.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Not sure if the attached pic will make it but...Have noted several references to bikes not running unless on the choke. I think this is generally due to an air leak resulting in a lean mix to the motor. If the carb has been checked and the carb to intake port is tight, there is a reasonable chance the main seals that hold the pressure present where the crankshaft exits through the case have aged
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Please explain your terms. How does the Ohm meter method differ from use of a test light to guage point separation. If there is some obvious shortcut, many would like the details.
Ned Renner — 20 years ago
Aaron, good initiative. I'm in Towson, Md. Don't need immediate help but think a local network is a great idea. Would love to see an all MD ride this summer. Any other locals out there?