New Scooter Project (2000 Derbi Atlantis Wave)

[endacoz]

So crazy story, but a guy needed to get rid of this scooter asap as he was moving out of his apartment and couldn't take it with him.  I traded him for it with a Jet wood lathe.

This scooter does not run, the engine is not seized but...... The owner said he let a friend barrow it who did not put in 2 stroke oil and therefore it not longer runs.  The owner said he called a scooter shop and they said (without seeing it) that the whole top end would need to be re-built and would cost $300-$400.   He dropped off the scooter yesterday but forgot the key and Title... I am a little skeptical but figure out I can at least part out the scooter if it comes to him scamming me.  ANYWAY

I have read that these are some powerful 2 Stroke scooters and figured it would be worth the trade and have this be my winter project.  This is a year 2000 Derbi Atlantis (wave?)  It says wave on the stickers.  The scooter is from Florida and somehow migrated up here to Minnesota.  The owner said that the scooter has not run in about a year.  (assuming i can trust him and he knows what he is talking about.)    I can hear / feel compression and the engine turns when the kick start is kicked.  The scooter looks to be in decent shape.

Is the engine number the  -0.0G.018.0.454.1   I have seen another person post a newer Derbi, but actually a Piaggio engine in it.  This appears to still be a derbi engine, before Piaggio stepped into the scene. 

What's your thoughts on my trade?  I hope it will pay off.  I was told by the owner that he could cruise as 45mph with no problem.  My 49cc Minnelli Clone currently only cruises on the flat at 34mph.  I'm looking for a scooter for my wife that will come close to keeping up with my Honda 125 Aero (2t) that is being restored currently in my garage.


Is this Spanish engine stronger than the Minnelli clone?



























 

[derbiman]

Yeah, that is the Spanish engine. I have 3 scooters with the same engine.They are a little hard to find parts for but not impossible.Racingplanetusa.com is a good place to find parts. I have gotten parts from Ebay UK and Ebay Germany also. Two of my Derbis are stock 50cc and the other has a 70cc Malossi sport kit. The stock engines will do about 50 mph with some adjustments to the cvt. I am glad to see someone else that has a Spanish engine on the forum. And yes,they are a very strong running engine.

[derbiman]

BTW, Nice bike!!! Good luck getting it up and running. Trust me,you won't regret it.

[spaz12]

My first concern would be getting it registered if that's required on your state. If not, then it's a parts bike. Would be sad if you had to part it out because it's such an awesome scoot.
If you can legally ride it on the road, then by all means get it fixed up and running. It's most definitely one of the better scoots that you could own. Nice looking too 

[endacoz]

Where Might I find a manual for this scooter? I should get the Title tomorrow and the key. I'm brainstorming where to start on fixing this, or mix oil in the gas and see if it will run.

Thanks for your replies!

[derbiman]

There is a manual here for the Derbi. Just hit the manual tab to the left and scroll to the Derbi manual. You can download it. If it has been sitting for a while,the carb and tank will need cleaned before you add any fuel. You could try squirting a small amount of fuel in the carb throat to see if it kicks over first.

[derbiman]

This is my Atlantis that I picked up in Jacksonville,Fl a few years ago. The body was messed up and the wheels were green. The engine was in great shape and had about the same mileage as yours does. Took a while to get it fixed up but it was well worth $200.

[endacoz]

Thanks Derbi Man. Is your 2001 Derbi Atlantis the same as mine? Did is say Derbi Atlantis Wave? Do you know where I find the engine number? or is it that wierd -0.0gXXXX number?

I'll check out the manual and keep you in my mind for any questions that pop up.

[derbiman]

It just had Atlantis on the side. They are the same identical scooter other than the graphics. Don't worry about the engine number. Everything you need to know is in the manual. Most of the part numbers on the Derbis start with 00G. I will try to help you any way I can.

[spaz12]

Aug 30, 2015 20:37:05 GMT -5 derbiman said:

There is a manual here for the Derbi. Just hit the manual tab to the left and scroll to the Derbi manual. You can download it. If it has been sitting for a while,the carb and tank will need cleaned before you add any fuel. You could try squirting a small amount of fuel in the carb throat to see if it kicks over first.

Wow, I never paid attention to those tabs on the side of the page. I learned something new today. 

That's really cool that you're getting the papers and keys. That damn ignition switch is expensive. 

[derbiman]

Wow, Spaz!!! You mean I taught you something? My day is complete. Lol

[spaz12]

Haha, you sure did! I can't believe all the time that I've been posting here that I never looked at them :/

[derbiman]

If you ain't learnin',you ain't livin'!!! Haha

[endacoz]

The bottom of that manual refers to the piaggio engine, which is 2003 or higher right? I should just focus on the top part?

[derbiman]

Yeah