Alumiweld

I finally did some aluminum build up work on my ZA50 case used with my Gila kit. I've been running this motor without any kind of build up for a long time without any issues. All I did was some grinding to make the piston and cylinder fit and very minimal transfer match porting.  Slapped it together and been blasting ever since (Check out my Puch Pr0n section for some of my adventures in Japan with this set up). It was always in the back of my mind to do some kind of TIG weld build up for the transfers as I did on my Metrakit motor.  Unfortunately I currently don't have access to a TIG or access to someone who can do it for me. What I got instead is some Alumiweld from Harbor Freight. I've read on Moped Army numerous success stories with this stuff for transfer cases build ups. So I decided to try it for myself. The BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front):...

V8 Hookup

Switched out my Arrow pipe for a V8 pipe on my Elite.  The V8 supposed to be quieter than my obnoxious Arrow one.  But I'm keeping my Arrow pipe for the times I wanna be obnoxious.

$40 bucks used

Unassuming and...

Respectable...

Juice Moto Parts

Juice Moto Parts is a site about motorized bicycles.  Although they specialize in motorized bicycles, they are into two-stroke builds and mods too.  I stumbled on to them while searching YouTube for 'two-stroke transfer porting'.  I found that they really explained the concept well and learned a new thing or two about porting.  Their YouTube channel has a lot of other tutorials and their website has a technical section with articles on two-stroke tuning.  I also liked how they say they tested their mods and found what does and what doesn't work.  Overall, good basic info for two-stroke tuning.

Check them out at:

• Juice Moto Parts (Website)
• Juice Moto Parts (YouTube Channel)

Blue Maxi Goes Hollywood

My Blue Maxi goes Hollywood!!  The Picture Car Captian for CBS TV series Hawaii Five O who is responsible for providing all the vehicles used on the show was looking for a moped to be used in a couple scenes in an upcoming episode.  Someone involved with the show knew of Minnow Motoworks having some mopeds.  Minnow contacted me and gave me the Captian's contact info.  I texted the Captian a couple of pics of my bikes.  He contacted me back and was interested in using my Blue Maxi.  He said it will be used in three scenes for 3 days at $200/day.  He needed it running and in good working order and able to haul a 300lbs plus rider!!!  I wasn't worried that the motor might not handle hauling that weight because I have the legendary 70cc Autisa on it.  What I was worried about was my tires blowing out.  2.25 IRC 21s are rated only for a maximum of 290lbs!!

Magnum Panels

Installed the Magnum side covers that Minnow Motorworks hooked me up with.  Did some butcher work to get it around my aftermarket parts.  Check it out:

Stock?

Not!!

It's looking more and more like a motorcycle!!

Almost there...Stay Tuned...

Update: Puch No 5

Scored a rusty generic Schwinn handle bar from a "yard" bike:

extra thick primer coat and some elbow work

had to grind out the handle bar clamps for fit up

used epoxy appliance spray can paint

nice and shiny

Next up:  Grips and seat.  Stay tuned...

A Different Direction

Going a different direction with my Blue Maxi.  Decided to make the look as stock Euro as possible.

tank rack and foot rest from Dutchland

 

Kickstart My Heart!!

This just in:  Kickstart E50 for my cousin's Pinto in the works.  Kind of overpaid on the 'Army' but what the hell...I wonder what were gonna do with this.  Stay tuned...

Can't wait to mod!!

Custom Autisa Manifold

This is my attempt to finally make a custom manifold for my old school Autisa kit.  The initial manifold I used was from a Magnum X bike.  For some reason it kept leaking compression.  For this manifold, I used a steel plate and a pipe from an old handle bar.  I attempted to weld it using an Easy Mig welder.  Not the best welding equipment because there was no speed and temperature controls.  Just straight flux core with high or low settings.  But I can't blame everything on the welder.  My weld skillz suck too!!  It started off 'bird shitty', but the end product can speak for itself.  Check it out:

Tech Tip: Bing 17 Filter

Simple tech tip for a Bing 17.  Finding an air filter that fit is getting harder and harder now days.  Instead of finding one that fits over the wide mouth, find one that fits inside of it. I used one that I had lying around. Honed the inside of the mouth a little to make it fit. Then tapped a set screw to hold it in.

Honed and tapped...

...ready to blast on the old school tip

Back In The Game

The person who got me into this Puch game is back!!  My cousin who was the original builder of my Old School Racer just bought a Pinto.  Stay tuned for what he got in store for us!!..

Courtesy of Minnow Motorworks

Overhaulin' Da Honda

Before

A change of pace from my Puch builds, I decided to overhaul my 1987 Honda Elite to be my daily commuter to and from work.  Set out to do some overdue maintenance after 5+ years of neglect.  Also, this would be a good time to install the rest of the JDM parts I got from Nihon.