King Kong Movie Casting Call

The production company for the new King Kong movie is looking for old vintage RUNNING mopeds/scooters/motorcycles (pre 1980) for use in the movie.  They are looking for over 50 bikes!!  Scene will be shot Thursday night December 17, 2015 in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii.  Three of our Puch Maxis and my P200E Vespa already made the cut.  Money per bike is good too.

If interested contact:

Jesse Duarte

“TITAN”

Picture Car Coordinator

808.864.0445  M

808.535.5290  O

duartesfilm@yahoo.com

Lusito Lever Brake Light Switch Problem Solved!!

I used Lusito levers on both my Puch No. 5 Pinto build and Magnum build. I like them cause they are stylish and cheap. The only drawback is they don't come with a hole for brake light switches. Below his how I overcame this problem and keeping it super clean at the same time:

ZA50 Stock Clutches 101

This post is devoted to the stock version of the PUCH ZA50 motor's clutches.  In this post, I will record all my findings, tips, tricks, mods, research, and tests from all my experiences.  I will continue to update this post as I get more information. So keep checking for updates. Also, please chime in the comments area if you know something too.  I'll incorporate it on this page.  This will be the one stop for everything ZA50 stock clutches.

Puch No. 5 Near Complete

Almost done with my last bike.  Just a front fender left?  Probably retire from building myself anymore Puchs.  But I 'm always open to helping anyone building theirs.   Hit me up!!

Latest Puch No. 5 Updates: Almost There!!

Left off on this build installing the new Powerdynamo ignition unit.

Treats Clutch: Worked

I always found the "Treats" version of ZA50 clutches not comparable as far as performance to a pair of well modified stock ZA50 clutches. I think the main reason for this is that the Treats clutches are too heavy and even the Malossi replacement springs can't overcome the weight. Inspired by a thread on Moped Army, I lightened both my clutches for my MetraKit Big Port Magnum project:

Magnum Cockpit Update

Added the temp gauge and panel cover.  Needs a speedo last.

Soma's Adventures: He Is Back!!

Soma-san is back reporting moped adventures from Japan. In this episode he takes a good trip to Shizuoka Prefecture in his Suzuki scooter. 

No Chrome

Tried on chrome fenders on my Pinto project. Not feeling it. What do you think?

Magnum Cockpit Progress

I don't know why I decided to redo my Magnum's controls. I added the 100w voltage regulator on my Powerdynamo unit. This allowed me to run turn signals, horn, high and low beams, etc. My end goal for this Magnum is as close to a motorcycle as possible. This upgrades helps in that direction.

ClusterF@ck-O-Wires

Clean. Well worth the effort.

Stay tuned for finish cockpit.

Quick Tip: Trail Tech Temp Gauge Plug Mod

If your like me and is obsessed with clean wiring then this tip is for you. If you running a Trail Tech Temp Gauge on your bike, that white plug that connects the display unit to the heat sensor can be bulking when your trying to hide the wires.

Here's a quick how-to for cleaning up the bulk. It requires no soldering which could damage the sensor wiring:

Getting Close To Complete: Puch Pinto No. 5

Finally pulled the trigger and ordered my electrical system for my Pinto Project.  Decided to go with the trusty PowerDynamo 70w system for this build.  I ran this exact set up when I was blasting all over Japan.