50cc Moped to small 125cc Cafe

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Kingofafrica

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Alright guys and gals(hopefully), Not exactly new to the forum, but this is my first post. I'm Larry, 20m Fl. I Have had an account for months now, just waiting for the right time to start a build thread. I've had a couple bikes thus far and none have felt right enough to completely tear apart and rebuild. Gs400 and cb400. I know what you're going to say. "why not?!" well over the passed couple years of riding. I realized I didn't need all that bike. I'm more of a simple guy. I like the 1960's-70's true cafe racer look. Small engine's and light. I want feel like i'm going really fast without actually having to do so. This is where the "Moped" comes into play. Upon further research of smaller engine cafe's I stumbled upon a thread here about the cafe'd mopeds here. So I found a frame that I really loved and decided I would find one no matter what! Luckily for me Craigslist had an awesome deal on a Pacer SS. The exact bike I wanted. $250 big ones! "How lucky am I?!" It ran.....somewhat. If 15mph counts. But it had been sitting for a while.....who cares. I'm parting most of it out at the moment.

So I take it back to my apartment from a long 2 hour journey to the heart of florida. And get to stripping. As you all should know. Putting a 4stroke on a moped is like killing a baby. SO the moped world now hates me..

Forgive me if I'm lacking proper grammar skills at the moment. It's too late for me. I'll be back tomorrow with PICS of the build to date. STAY TUNED! and I hope you all welcome me kindly? :D
 
Re: ~MOPED~WHATCHAMACALLIT. SMALL engine cafe racer.

SO AWESOME. this thing fits in the back of my car lol
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Stripped it down.
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Degreasing the frame.
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This frame is sexy... can't get enough of it!
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My plan is to extend the swing arm and add new rear shocks. New front fork set with disk brake. Clip ons. Front fairing. Oh... and A Lifan 125cc. or I was thinking of maybe just riding it as a bicycle :]

I'm going to paint the frame tomorrow. Colour scheme is going to be an aluminum on the frame & Gloss Black on tank/headlight.
 
Re: ~MOPED~WHATCHAMACALLIT. SMALL engine cafe racer.

Cool little frame to start with. I built a little boardtrack bike a few years ago using a Lifan 200cc, worked out great. Check out Hooper Imports, they have a bunch of cool stuff, even wiring schematics for each engine models.
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Re: ~MOPED~WHATCHAMACALLIT. SMALL engine cafe racer.

That's one of the main reasons I got this little ped. I loved the frame so much!

That's a sweet little boardtracker you made there. How did the Lifan run? I've heard mixed reviews.
 
Re: ~MOPED~PACER SUPER SPORT. SMALL engine cafe racer.

Perfect. started every time, smooth from the first day, I was really happy with it.
 
Re: ~MOPED~PACER SUPER SPORT. SMALL engine cafe racer.

Awesome to hear a good review on the lifan. Just waiting on paypal funds to drop.....DAMN YOU EBAY! >:(

Anyways. For all those who are lurking silently. I woke up this morning to a knock on the door. It was the head of the apartment complex because I'm not allowed to have "stuff" on my front porch area. As you can see from the pictures, that's where most of it was hanging out. Well we had an argument and finally I just told him I'd take it inside.(he hardly wanted me to do that) Dude was a Dbag. Whatever though. Thankfully it is a tiny bike! ;D

and here is an artsy shot with it in my room lol.
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Re: ~MOPED~PACER SUPER SPORT. SMALL engine cafe racer.

Yes sir, I like the little scoots. Can't wait to see what you do with it........
 
Re: ~MOPED~PACER SUPER SPORT. SMALL engine cafe racer.

Glad to hear that! It should come out looking really nice, I hope. I'm going to prep the frame and tank for paint tonight after I get off work. The frame and it's original paint is pretty much clean and rust free so I'm just going to do a light sanding.


I also shaved down the original seat foam to give it more of a racer look. I'm gonna fab it up somehow... Does anyone have experience with this? I don't plan on Stitching it or anything. Probably just try to find some sort of adhesive that works. Will that work? any tips?

heres the seat on the bike!
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edit: is it just me or does the tank remind you guys of a piece of candy?


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Re: ~MOPED~PACER SUPER SPORT. SMALL engine cafe racer.

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Got the rims blacked out.

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Changed the seat a bit. I like the look of it a lot more. It gives it more of the tracker look. I know I said I wanted to make it look like a late 60's racer, but My funds are running low. So i'm going to hold off for now. As for the frame. it's primed at the moment and ready to be painted. I just got the engine in the mail but the mounts on the bike are too narrow for the mounts on the engine. I was thinking about figuring out a bracketing system for it, but i'd loose an inch or two in the height of the engine. If I don't do that, I'll have someone chop and weld something that will make it work.


Also. Whats a good technique to upholster the vinyl to the seat pan and foam? I tried this high quality adhesive that was supposed to work on any material. But it seemed to eat away at the vinyl and It ruined it. NOW I only have this small piece left, and I don't want to ruin it. So any tips would be great! :]
 
I'm really interested to see where this is going.
Chipmcluk, is there a build thread for that boardtracker? I dig it!
 
Yeah guys, I got a Lifan 125 for it. It's just a honda clone. I hear a lot of good things about, then on the contrary I hear a lot of bad. I think it's it'll do just fine though!

I have a friend whose dad is a skilled metal worker. So at the moment I have the frame in his hands. He's going to chop and weld a mount on there. Then I'll be pretty close to home. Just have to paint the tank and the rest of the frame.


I know there are probably already threads about this, but if you could give me any insight it would be great!. Previously, the moped ran 6volt. and didn't need a battery/rectifier. I'm a noob at wiring so if anyone could tell me how hard this is going to be that would be awesome. Also I thought about bypassing the idea of the motor powering the lights and wiring something up myself. Along the lines of a rechargeable 12v powering it. Possible? Plausible? BUSTED? It's only because I can't find a 12v small enough to fit anywhere on the bike that would be hidden, and the rechargeable 12v is slim and easy to hide. Plus I think it would be a pretty cool concept!

Alright, i'm out! Stay TUNED!
 
Not much wrong with the Honda clone ENGINES, after all they're based on 40yr old designs that have withstood the test of time and all the abuse that can't even be imagined. Now, the stuff that Honda clones are bolted to is another story entirely! Keep us posted :)
 
That's what I've been hearing. Plus I used my own judgement on the decision. At least they're copying an awesome feat of engineering, can't be far from it.
 
Ludat... if your looking to get a little wet and smokey, the water cooled Derbi gpr motors you can pick up for a reasonable price and they are six speed and can be fast as hell with minor mods.
 
Hahaha that thing is sick, I need to find some inexpensive fun machines like that! You said your from Florida didn't you, where abouts, I'm up in Daytona.
 
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