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peterbeater
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Post by peterbeater on Sept 13, 2013 1:36:30 GMT -5
i took the mirror off of this 36yr old scoot, and took some LPS1 and steel wool to it. i think it came out looking AWESOME! i really hope the rest of the bike cleans up this good!  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 13, 2013 5:26:07 GMT -5
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Post by forde88 on Sept 13, 2013 5:46:42 GMT -5
If you make it a four stroke its ruined I'd rather burn it. Parts easy enough to get.
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peterbeater
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Post by peterbeater on Sept 13, 2013 13:32:07 GMT -5
the whole point of getting this WAS to get a 2stroke... im actually having one helluva time finding parts for it  i need the entire kick start assembly shaft and all. i can find parts of it, but not enough to complete it. the motor has compression, and ALMOST all the parts are there. most of the things that need replacing are cosmetic. but i agree, i would rather burn it, than make it a 4 stroke.. i already have 2 4strokers. the whole point of buying this was to NOT have another 4stroke.. o well, if i cant find what i need, im only $200 into it. ive taken bigger losses before |
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 13, 2013 16:35:21 GMT -5
I love my 2Ts too. I just don't know much about moped engines to know how much potential it has and how tough parts will be to come by. There's a point where a reasonably priced, quick, easily swapped, engine makes sense... even if it is a 4T. With those pitbike engines somewhere around 150cc now with a 4 speed manual 70+MPH and low gear wheelies shouldn't be that tough. Not exactly a pokey little 4T. I'm all for it if you can keep it going as a 2T. It was just a suggestion in case the parts situation was bad.
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peterbeater
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Post by peterbeater on Sept 13, 2013 18:33:16 GMT -5
well, if it comes down to that... i would probably just try to sell it, or ebay the parts... i REALLY hope it doesnt come to that |
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Post by forde88 on Sept 13, 2013 20:24:27 GMT -5
You would easily sell that to a moped enthusiast who would hav the parts to fix it, if you feel you can't do it. Keep an eye on ebay you may have to wait for parts to come up. Place wanted ads on moped and scooter forums and local papers. Watch the small ads and Craigslist.
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Post by kevin55950 on Sept 14, 2013 11:35:32 GMT -5
Ophir4u on eBay have lots of parts for old mopeds/small motorcycles.
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peterbeater
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Post by peterbeater on Sept 15, 2013 12:46:01 GMT -5
kickass guys! really appreciate the heads up  i am brand new to scootin, so every little bit you guys help, is a HUGE help to me. thanks again!!! |
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Post by scoottrash1990 on Sept 15, 2013 18:21:53 GMT -5
chappys are cool little bikes....my buddy has 3 of them...2 of them are in boxes...lol...parts are not real easy to come by but with enough searching you can find them...good luck with your build..
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peterbeater
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Post by peterbeater on Sept 19, 2013 21:44:24 GMT -5
Captain Chappy is in the tear-down phase! gettin shyt done!  |
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Post by peterbeater on Sept 19, 2013 21:47:54 GMT -5
i took off the carb, and it was COVERED in dirt! this thing has been sitting out doors for MANY years... looks like ive really got my work cut out for me! atleast it turned out decently. its not completely clean yet, but its getting there  |
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Post by peterbeater on Sept 19, 2013 21:50:43 GMT -5
finally got in Captain Chappy's crank-case cover!!! one step closer!!! awwwe yeah!  |
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peterbeater
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Post by peterbeater on Sept 19, 2013 21:56:40 GMT -5
although, strangely enough, the old plug that had been in this machine for YEARS didnt look too bad  i went ahead and picked up a new one anyhow (couldnt help it, lol)  im just sooo psyched about breaking down, and building up this Chappy! ive NEVER done a frame up build, much less on a two stroke! it probably wont be done till around Christmas, so i will definitely have to LEARN a whole new level of patience... |
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i need the entire kick start assembly shaft and all. i can find parts of it, but not enough to complete it. the motor has compression, and ALMOST all the parts are there. most of the things that need replacing are cosmetic. but i agree, i would rather burn it, than make it a 4 stroke.. i already have 2 4strokers. the whole point of buying this was to NOT have another 4stroke.. o well, if i cant find what i need, im only $200 into it. ive taken bigger losses before
