Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
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- Wheelman-111
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Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
Greetings:
I confess I've never tried this myself, but try a chain soak in Coca-Cola after the oil bath. Not much to lose but that ice-cold refreshment. Unless you don't mind a little petrol for flavor.
I confess I've never tried this myself, but try a chain soak in Coca-Cola after the oil bath. Not much to lose but that ice-cold refreshment. Unless you don't mind a little petrol for flavor.
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Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
You read my mind; I've been meaning to go buy a 2L of Coke to clean up some of the other bits on this bike. I've heard it cleans rust w/o attacking the existing plating, if any remains that is.
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Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
Coke is just a very mild acid solution(carbonic) with a bunch of HFC and other misc stuff in it. I boil chains in used motor oil.
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
OK, didn't care for the results from the Coke soak. Oil bath only from now on.
Thought I'd post up a pic of the completed black bike (I also have a blue one that I haven't touched yet.) It runs great now, with good power up to 30 MPH. The stock paint and chrome polished up nicely with some cleaner wax and 000 steel wool, respectively. I was impressed with the final results.
It took me about 10X as long to get this thing running as a Spree or Elite would, though. That said, I can see why people are into these. They're a lot of fun to ride in their own way. I've got it up for sale, but I'm beginning to have second thoughts... I may keep it instead. It kind of rounds out my collection of runners, which are all black bikes now.
Thought I'd post up a pic of the completed black bike (I also have a blue one that I haven't touched yet.) It runs great now, with good power up to 30 MPH. The stock paint and chrome polished up nicely with some cleaner wax and 000 steel wool, respectively. I was impressed with the final results.
It took me about 10X as long to get this thing running as a Spree or Elite would, though. That said, I can see why people are into these. They're a lot of fun to ride in their own way. I've got it up for sale, but I'm beginning to have second thoughts... I may keep it instead. It kind of rounds out my collection of runners, which are all black bikes now.
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Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
Greetings:
Great job, Noisy! Those pics belong in a sales brochure.
Great job, Noisy! Those pics belong in a sales brochure.
Wheelman-111
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
Thanks! It came out a lot better than I thought it would.
I found a new derusting agent that I really like. Vinegar. Used it to clean out the tank; it also works great on derusting other steel parts. It takes a couple day's soak to clean something, but it's easier than scrubbing.
I found a new derusting agent that I really like. Vinegar. Used it to clean out the tank; it also works great on derusting other steel parts. It takes a couple day's soak to clean something, but it's easier than scrubbing.
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Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
Greetings:
There are also commercial preparations of phosporic acid that do the same thing. Much more expensive and a lot less tasty in your Vinaigrette... Good tip and cheap!
There are also commercial preparations of phosporic acid that do the same thing. Much more expensive and a lot less tasty in your Vinaigrette... Good tip and cheap!
Wheelman-111
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
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Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
Great work! That thing looks cherry
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Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
Nice pics - that's a very nice looking moped! If I can put in a vote it's a one handed five thumbs up 'keep that one'.
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Re: Field find Motobecane mopeds; where to start?
That bike is BEAUTIFUL!!! Very nice job on bringing it back to life and from what I see showroom quality