WILL IT RUN! Benelli Buzzer Mini Bike

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  • Опубліковано 27 тра 2023
  • I picked up this long forgotten italian mini bike while purchasing another machine, needs a bunch of love including a stuck engine, lets see what it will take to bring it back to life.
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  • @curiouszquad
    @curiouszquad Рік тому +10

    Thanks Mustie, always a pleasure. Would definitely like to talk to you one day.

    • @curiouszquad
      @curiouszquad Рік тому +3

      Just another fellow UA-camr. 😁

  • @kirknielsen8697
    @kirknielsen8697 Рік тому +146

    Fantasic!! That was my first minibike in 1971~72, when I was six years old outside Cleveland, Ohio! Yes, the clutch was squeezed by the lever to get it to go, but when you got up to speed, you could release the lever. They apparently came with a headlight and taillight too, but mine never had them.
    It was the start of a lifelong addiction! I've never been without a minibike or motorcycle since!

    • @kirknielsen8697
      @kirknielsen8697 Рік тому +12

      edit to add: looking forward to following along on this one!

    • @gatdelporco
      @gatdelporco Рік тому +13

      The clutch is centrifugal, if you squeeze the lever you can push start it, my grandma moped had the same kind of lever

    • @fredmott1397
      @fredmott1397 Рік тому +5

      I'm with you Kirk N. cept my first was Honda 50 like Mustie has had here and then up through the Honda's - Mustie has had a copy of every one I ever had on his channel here - Love it!

    • @miksedk
      @miksedk Рік тому +2

      @@gatdelporco Same with the old Puch Maxi P(P for Pedals) It too came with a lever to engage engine with gearbox, and you could pushstart it. An old schoolfriend had one, and it went 70-80KM/H 🤣

    • @rexjolles
      @rexjolles Рік тому +2

      Lucky you. I grew up in the city so I never got one, even though all the other kids had those Coleman trail bikes

  • @JoriDiculous
    @JoriDiculous Рік тому +29

    its not Sunday until Mustie1 publish the video :)
    Ok, that Mini bike is truly a MINI! The seat is almost as big as the whole thing. Love the gastank.

  • @smasica
    @smasica Рік тому +13

    I believe the little ball thing you used to clean the tiny carb parts in is called a 'tea infuser'. You put a spoon of loose tea in it, hang the hook on the edge of your cup, and pour hot water over it. Steep the tea until it's to your liking and remove from the cup. Amazon sells all sorts of those type things.

  • @lloydgreen4091
    @lloydgreen4091 Рік тому +18

    Retired from a 26yr Paint Lab Stint, a Paint shaker Should work well for your Small Bike tanks. We actually used them to make small Paint *Grind* samples. Breaking down the colored pigment & fillers for primers with small Porcelain Bebees. A 20min. Shake Cycle was all it took. Us Antique radio restorers Use O-rings to replace the broken or weathered Tuning Belts. For Different sizes Cut Them on a Angle 30* so the glue has More Surface Area to Stick to. Hope these suggestions Help You All.

    • @YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit
      @YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit Рік тому +2

      Riggt on! Paint shaker has proven to be the best, bar none, to clean out old tanks like Honda Mini-Trails and Z-50's. Gets every nook and cranny and does a helluva job on small parts. I've even used sifted beach sand and saved pistachio shells as a medium.

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 Рік тому +10

    This little Benelli is as old as me. We were both born in 69. There used to be a Benelli dealer in my town when I was a kid and he was busy all the time with sales and repairs. These little Buzzers used to be buzzing all over the place here in my neighborhood in Pennsylvania.

  • @iamrichrocker
    @iamrichrocker Рік тому +32

    Musties evident joy in exploring and fixing these machines is what i enjoy..and the conversing with his audience that seem to be overlooking his shoulder as he works...just a fantastic YTer..my favorite..and never has, and never will ask for patronage..class act..

  • @general5104
    @general5104 Рік тому +1

    I love the fact that you can take something that has died 50 years ago and has been just sitting as junk, and give it a little 💘 and it starts to purr from the Love ya give it! Spiderman ain't the only AMAZING..! Darren is too!
    Bill, from Tn. 🇺🇸

  • @blademan175
    @blademan175 Рік тому +13

    I lived in Italy in the 80’s. My only transport was a 750 virago. Kids were in awe by it as most had mopeds in my town. They called it a Bella grande motochicletta!

    • @shockcoach
      @shockcoach Рік тому

      Had an '86 Virago 700. Great bike!

    • @blademan175
      @blademan175 Рік тому

      @@shockcoach loved my 82. Put about 40,000 miles on it. Regret ever selling it.

  • @privateer0561
    @privateer0561 Рік тому +66

    They're more fun than regular bikes because they remind us of our youth and the speed and the freedom from pedaling. It's too bad we can't get small like we were back then.

    • @hcox1111
      @hcox1111 Рік тому +7

      Just scale up a frame to match an adult. There's your million dollar idea- "Dream Bike" relive your childhood.

    • @mcscheck2000
      @mcscheck2000 Рік тому +4

      Reminds me of ((and gives more meaning to)) Steve Martins "Let's Get Small" shtick...

    • @Hjerte_Verke
      @Hjerte_Verke Рік тому +2

      These and the old classic minibikes like Rupp and Bonanza were never originally intended for kids, people keep making that mistake and it's comical. The first mini bikes were designed as pit bikes, to get in and around the pit areas between races at racetracks *where adults raced*. The first go karts were designed for racing in as small a package or footprint as possible and the proper riding position was knees bent, knees in your face and the steering wheel rubbed the inside of your thighs. Maybe it's because people are so morbidly obese that they want to be small again?

    • @Hjerte_Verke
      @Hjerte_Verke Рік тому

      @@hcox1111 Scaling up the frame then means it's approaching a regular motorcycle size and a bigger frame means an engine larger than 50cc, but it wouldn't be as fun or as economical as regards to space. These things were designed to be small, nimble and fun and back in the day could be thrown in the trunk of those large American automobiles.. Unfortunately the CC arms race doomed the minibike phenomenon to the trash bin of history as Americans kept wanting more and more power and speed.

    • @stellarproductions8888
      @stellarproductions8888 Рік тому +3

      A lot of you had a funner youth then I did. My parents never let me have any moped, mini-bike, motorcycle, ATV, gokart. The best I had were video games, back in the day when you were considered a dork for playing them. Now days video games are considered cool, most people play them, and they even do professional championships over them. Now days, I just have a 1990 Craftsman riding mower, that I did a pulley swap on, that makes it go 20-MPH in 6th gear. I put beefy tires on it, sucker could pull a 1-ton truck on pavement easily lol.

  • @jawright2878
    @jawright2878 Рік тому +2

    Now we can start our Sunday! Good Morning everyone from Peoria AZ

  • @Jesselovespinball
    @Jesselovespinball Рік тому +34

    The mineral spirits you used was the environmental friendly version . Notice the milky white color . In my experience it’s completely useless in place of the normal stuff . Great video Mustie !

    • @kenstrayhorn5923
      @kenstrayhorn5923 Рік тому +13

      Yep. In my experience if the label says "green" or "earth friendly" it might as well say "does not work." The "green" carb cleaner is especially worthless. You might as well be spraying the carb with water.

    • @shockcoach
      @shockcoach Рік тому +4

      Back in the early 90’s I was buying some engine degreaser. The guy behind the counter said to me, “Don’t use that $#!+ that’s good for the environment. It doesn’t work!” 😂

    • @dave1135
      @dave1135 Рік тому +3

      I remember the original formula chem dip carb cleaner, you could put the filthiest, grungiest carb in that stuff and it would come out pristine. The stuff now won't clean butter

    • @Hjerte_Verke
      @Hjerte_Verke Рік тому +3

      @@dave1135 Mustie's Chem Dip (in his ultrasonic cleaner) disagrees with you. Still pretty darn effective.

    • @markhamilton1847
      @markhamilton1847 Рік тому +1

      Like Phosphate-free TSP

  • @joeanonemouse
    @joeanonemouse Рік тому +5

    We had a Benelli when I was a kid and the hand lever underneath the left hand grip is a second gear to go faster. At least that's what it did on the one we had. Ours was blue instead of red and had a headlight and taillight on it. I'm pretty sure it was a 1969 or 1970 model. We got it new and it was one of those two years. Thanks for reviving some great memories Darren. 👍
    PS - After that minibike I rode dirt bikes all thru High school. Then in 1978 after I got out of the Navy I started riding Harleys and still do ride to this day. 😃👍

  • @nobbybrown8056
    @nobbybrown8056 Рік тому +56

    I believe the clutch is working as intended, the clutch lever is to force the clutch to lock up so you can bump start the engine or in other models to pedal start it like the Vespa Ciao. Great video again Mustie1.

    • @mqb17
      @mqb17 Рік тому +12

      Right! Came here to comment as well. Had a moped in Italy in the 80s. Third lever was to pedal start, or push / go down a hill and pull the level to start.

    • @stevensteltenpool904
      @stevensteltenpool904 Рік тому +10

      Second that on the bump start. Here in Europe the kickstart was usualy an upgrade. The Puch maxi's all have this lever.

    • @catsbyondrepair
      @catsbyondrepair Рік тому +1

      It to disengage the clutch

    • @Rick1984P
      @Rick1984P Рік тому +2

      ​@@catsbyondrepair I think it engages the clutch, linking the back wheel to the crankshaft

    • @Rick1984P
      @Rick1984P Рік тому +4

      The lever makes a small excentric axle rotate, pushing the plate onto the clutch assembly, effectively linking the crankshaft to the output.
      Brings back the Puch Maxi vibes for me 👌

  • @gutshotgriz3936
    @gutshotgriz3936 Рік тому +2

    Every time you put a patient on the lift and crank it up, I get a picture in my mind of Dr Frankenstein working on his creature…and I see the moment lightening flashes and you declare “It’s ALIVEEE”…

  • @offgridcabinbelgium
    @offgridcabinbelgium Рік тому +8

    A neighbor had this one on his sail boat in the early 80s. For the shopping at marinas he visited. When he bought a diblasi foldable it became my first bike. Once you qet going you could let go the clutch. Great to see one back.

    • @Hjerte_Verke
      @Hjerte_Verke Рік тому

      Neat, that is a perfect application as a small, compact, take along vehicle substantial enough to take you sightseeing and shopping on dry land.

  • @dietersmythe9649
    @dietersmythe9649 Рік тому +14

    Ever thought about filling those rusty tanks with Evaporust and leaving overnight? That stuff is amazing! Thanks for another great video!

  • @Paul-FrancisB
    @Paul-FrancisB Рік тому +66

    Good morning all from Lincolnshire UK

  • @wingdwolf56
    @wingdwolf56 Рік тому +3

    I remember these! Sears sold them. I bought the next size up. It was a 65cc bike with a clutch. What a great little bike!!!

  • @kristiankristiansen133
    @kristiankristiansen133 Рік тому +4

    That model of Dellorto does not like to run without aircleaner assembly if you can’t find the Benelli housing the Vespa Chiao one is readily available

  • @edgarcornette6387
    @edgarcornette6387 Рік тому +12

    Thanks for another awesome trip back in time.. Those were the best of times riding mini bikes and dirt bikes as a kid. First time my dad started teaching me how to work on stuff and keep it running. Take care of yourself and get some rest. Thanks again.

  • @truthboomertruthbomber5125
    @truthboomertruthbomber5125 Рік тому +3

    These were the days of 20:1 premix

  • @yur08
    @yur08 Рік тому +3

    Good heavens that bike IS mini!

  • @privateer0561
    @privateer0561 Рік тому +24

    A friend of a friend had one of these when I was a kid back in the late 60s early 70s. It was truly exotic, even back then. Everybody else had Rupp and Fox mini bikes along with a smattering of Honda QA-50's. I remember seeing the guy ride it, and it seemed very foreign. It was.

  • @N0Negatives
    @N0Negatives Рік тому +1

    50:15 I resemble that remark! We do take pride in our life's journey.

  • @PaulHigginbothamSr
    @PaulHigginbothamSr Рік тому +5

    I really like this little Benelli. Yes when riding a Honda 50 when I was 15 I was coming downhill on a logging road. I was braking as hard as I could for a road washout. As I got right to it the bike slipped out from under me and I slammed to the ground. If that happened now at 75 I would be hurting for 6 months. At the time even though it really hurt, an hour later I felt nothing. So we learn when young and now my big rottweiler changed sides behind me in the park and I never threw the leash over my head in time riding my bike and flopped down and can still feel it when moving something heavy on the floor. Now I keep better track of where he is going and throw the leash over my head sometimes inadvertantly.

  • @brucepeebles4939
    @brucepeebles4939 Рік тому +3

    I owned a Benelli mini-bike many years ago. When I got it... someone had run straight-gas in it. I totally disassembled engine and rebuilt. It was the quietest 2-stroke engine I ever encountered.

  • @twooldcampersandadog8169
    @twooldcampersandadog8169 Рік тому +2

    Fiiiiiirrrrssst! Got my coffee. Hangin' w/ Muste!

  • @mickeyfilmer5551
    @mickeyfilmer5551 Рік тому +3

    I always wanted one of those little bikes to play on as a kid, but my parents couldn't afford it, things were tough in the 1960's and 70's. Today, on a By-pass near to me, I saw a guy on a 1976 Kawasaki 900 4 cylinde 4 stroke potterin along at 40 mph, it was making a little bit of smoke , but looked in immaculate condition.

  • @sass1ap
    @sass1ap Рік тому +38

    That tube isn’t for a tool pouch it’s for the miniature Benelli shotgun

    • @davidcolesr.8628
      @davidcolesr.8628 Рік тому +2

      I was Thinking that Banelli Produced a Miniature Saddle Rifle or Shotgun I Wasn’t aware of

    • @KA-dx2kz
      @KA-dx2kz Рік тому +1

      Thought this bike is just the throw-in holster they gave you when you bought a new shotgun.

  • @rickdunn7585
    @rickdunn7585 Рік тому

    That little bike made my life so much fun it is just like my first bike except mine was blue my dad and uncle had a Benelli dealership I got mine in 1973 for Christmas I was 10 it was used but I loved it I rode it for three years until the clutches gave out and I was to big to ride it good memories

  • @countryking45
    @countryking45 Рік тому +1

    Cute lil guy, hope you have a great memorial weekend Sir

  • @dominicgregoire2088
    @dominicgregoire2088 Рік тому +2

    Sunday morning with our friend Mustie

  • @conbertbenneck49
    @conbertbenneck49 Рік тому +1

    Mustie, the bottom of the filer cap is the fuel tank breather that can be screwed closed so that no fuel can leak out of the fuel tank if you are transporting the BENELLI in our boat, or in the trunk of a car

  • @Sev_Auk
    @Sev_Auk Рік тому +1

    Haha, from Bridgeton, NJ. There are a lot of us Goombahs down here :) That explains the Italian mini-bike.

  • @ShofarGuy
    @ShofarGuy Рік тому

    I was stationed a Pease AFB there in NH in '89-'90. Enjoying watching you get this little scooter running.

  • @conbertbenneck49
    @conbertbenneck49 Рік тому

    As a sailor in Europe, in 1973, I needed a "land dinghy" to get to the Immigration Office / Customs Office / get gasoline for my sailboat engine / and get ice. In the Adriatic a normal sunny day is 90 degrees. I found the BENELLI "CITY BIKE" but couldn't buy one in Munich, where we lived. On a yacht delivery trip from Elba to Viareggio, Italy I found a motorcycle store; and Yes, they had a BENELLI City Bike.
    It had been in a show window in a neighboring town - and being s two cycle engine required an oil / gasoline mixture.
    Back at the owner's main store and shop in Viareggio, he tried to start it, but the carburetor was clogged. His mechanic removed the carburetor was quickly removed and cleaned; then the mechanic took the elbow that connected the carburetor to the cylinder; took it to his drill press; got s large diameter drill and in seconds was making a pile of aluminum shavings.
    My wife stand there and watching this was aghast. What's he doing to our new BENELLI? Being and engineer, I knew what he was doing.
    In Europe, 50 cc vehicles are limited to 30 km on the road. This speed limit was accomplished by having a restriction in the elbow. All the mechanic was doing was enlarging the whole air path to the engine.
    When it was running again, and I twisted the throttle, - forget the 30 km speed limit - it emitted a roar and was good for at least 70 km/h.
    The handle bar folds inward, and then downward. The folded BENELLI fitted into my sail locker; could easily be lifted out and lowered into our dinghy. Then at the dock, I unfolded it; fired it up and could then look for ice / get gasoline from the automobile gas station at the edge of town; or get to the Official Offices the easy way. It was a wonderful solution to a sailing problem.

  • @user-vs4yd7on7f
    @user-vs4yd7on7f Рік тому +1

    at the end of your video, the "clutch" on the bottom left is called a "starter clutch" and is used to push start this no-ped. On a moped you would pedal and squeeze the starter clutch to start the engine. The starter clutch locks the engine to the rear wheel.

  • @kevinleee3408
    @kevinleee3408 Рік тому

    Don't think I've ever seen a head that clean

  • @acalthu
    @acalthu Рік тому +6

    your videos are some of the best to watch whilst having my evening meal. there's no sense urgency, always calm and methodical. i own and wrench on a vw beetle thanks to the confidence your videos gave me over the years.

  • @wp9409
    @wp9409 Рік тому +6

    My son was in a couple moped "gangs" during his college years. They had meets and conducted themselves like a motorcycle club, with vests and patches. Very eclectic bunch, lot of goth/piercings, tough ladies and a smattering of old guys. He eventually moved on and got into full size bikes. One club was subsequently taken over by a bunch of druggies.
    They rode everything in that CC range--monkey bikes, minibikes, and tricked out mopeds with "built" motors. I attended a couple summer meets with him as a guest, rode whatever motorcycle I had at the time. Very invigorating to rip through a large city, 100+ bikes strong, guys blocking traffic at intersections. Good times. And there was always one or two guys who you'd be ripping next to and you'd hear a "bang!" and they'd peel off, like a shot down plane. Blown motor, calling for pickup by the club van.

  • @scotttracey123
    @scotttracey123 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for great content, always interesting and different !!!!

  • @welshy8216
    @welshy8216 Рік тому +2

    nothing beats a couple of curry pot noodle sandwiches & coffee with a new mustie video :)

  • @jefferyrightmire9520
    @jefferyrightmire9520 Рік тому

    When you were on the gas tank , and said "a bit of a Colestrol problem" I almost fell out of my chair-- busting a gut.
    Great videos my friend.

  • @timfricker4152
    @timfricker4152 Рік тому +1

    I can remember back in the 70s make your own fan belts that was cut it to length and Super Glue the ends together

  • @mariosaccoccio1688
    @mariosaccoccio1688 Рік тому +2

    Shopping list...
    Lacquer thinner
    Box 'O Rags! 😳

  • @ITAMoDz
    @ITAMoDz Рік тому +4

    I like to see those videos working with italian moped,
    The lower left lever is for starting the motor in a different model with the pedal.
    I have a Benelli Gentleman with the same engine, your model we call Motorella

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Рік тому

    Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @robertordewald8678
    @robertordewald8678 Рік тому +1

    You come up with some of the coolest stuff! I love cool stuff and you got some of the best on UA-cam anyway. Thanks for sharing Bob from Virginia USA

  • @martinmarrero3996
    @martinmarrero3996 Рік тому +6

    Mustie on a holiday weekend is always a welcoming sight. Thanks for the content mustie.

  • @arcflashed
    @arcflashed Рік тому

    These little bikes bring back a lot of cool memories from when I was a kid in the late 60s and 70s.

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 Рік тому +1

    Thanks again for the shop time Mustie1! Look forward to the next episode! Always love your excitement when they fire!

  • @eunhyuekpark6159
    @eunhyuekpark6159 Рік тому

    Sweet! Love it when there are more episodes of fun project you are working on....which is pretty much every project you work on Mustie. Thx for another fun vid sir.

  • @tom-ehill2713
    @tom-ehill2713 Рік тому

    "Buzzerelli" 😂😂😂 You find some gems Mustie!!

  • @5150mxVW
    @5150mxVW Рік тому +1

    the giddiness of finding spark and compression 😁. The Buzzer is awesome !

  • @TheBambie86
    @TheBambie86 Рік тому

    Always enjoy just about every project you get. THKS

  • @bigospig
    @bigospig Рік тому

    Sweet! I received the same bike for my 3rd birthday in 1970.

  • @EVCarGuy
    @EVCarGuy Рік тому

    Always a favorite way to start my Sunday Mornings! Hello from NE Tennessee!

  • @fishaussie9112
    @fishaussie9112 Рік тому +1

    Great to see mustie1 wrenching on rusty junk again

  • @dockspa
    @dockspa Рік тому

    Moped nation.... I love the little ones too. At one point I had quite a collection of them... Thanks for the vids again.

  • @Joe_HamRadioGuy
    @Joe_HamRadioGuy Рік тому +1

    This brings back memories lol my Italian uncle had one of these when i was a kid if I remember right that lever was for starting the bike not shifting. Can't wait to see ya riding it.

  • @alyssatipton5080
    @alyssatipton5080 Рік тому

    Mustie, I love your videos! You are quite the Mechanomancer! You constantly succeed in breathing new life into these otherwise dead machines! Salud!

  • @L8terdays
    @L8terdays Рік тому +1

    Good morning Lincolnshire. Have a great day.

  • @ilgiusto6885
    @ilgiusto6885 8 місяців тому

    Very rare scooter even in Italy! Mopeds with a maximum displacement of 50 cc were very popular because at the age of 14 you could drive them without a license! I'm talking about the 70s, all the guys obviously replaced the muffler with a louder one and the best ones tried some modifications to have a little more power. This Benelli is really very interesting, good restoration ! 👋👋From 🇮🇹

  • @LearnandLive97
    @LearnandLive97 Рік тому +1

    Good morning from Winnipeg Canada.

  • @raymaster
    @raymaster Рік тому

    I am with you on the fun factor of these little things. I've rode them all and for some reason these little mopeds/motorized bikes and even the small 4 wheelers always put a smile on the face.

  • @davidduvall4655
    @davidduvall4655 Рік тому +2

    I remember those things. Back then a lot of them ran 16 to 1 mix. You never had any mosquitoes around running those things. Some where I have what's left of a kit for making your own plug wires. You got boots terminals 50 ft of plug wire and a crimping tool. Great video have fun .

  • @HebrideanBBQ
    @HebrideanBBQ Рік тому +1

    When I cut and glue o-rings I do it diagonally to increase the area for the glue.

  • @SWEET-2381
    @SWEET-2381 Рік тому

    This is where I say thank you for sharing with me and the rest of the world!

  • @davidwallace785
    @davidwallace785 Рік тому

    That's the greatest motorcycle I've ever seen!!

  • @rydplrs71
    @rydplrs71 Рік тому +1

    I’ve had lots of carb gaskets grow when old, but if you give them a couple days to dry they return to normal size. It means there’s no quick carb cleaning but you don’t need parts that may be made of unobtainium.
    For gas tank rust removal I put in a couple cups of nuts and bolts and strap them to a riding mower wheel for a couple hours.

    • @craigsowers8456
      @craigsowers8456 Рік тому

      Cool tip on nuts and Riding Mower ... sort of like a "Rock Tumbler".

  • @darthmal
    @darthmal Рік тому

    That is the cutest mini bike ever.

  • @smifffies
    @smifffies Рік тому +1

    It's a mechanical clutch with direct drive. You need it with both wheels on the ground kick starting it would just bump you forwards. Pull in clutch kick it over, walk it forward whilst gently letting out clutch and away you go. Clutch also needed when stopping at traffic lights etc.

  • @unclejim2330
    @unclejim2330 Рік тому +1

    I agree, vintage mini bikes are fun and the simpler the better. 👍

  • @Rockport1911
    @Rockport1911 Рік тому

    When you wanna impress the girls with your italian " Benelli" but your still in Pre- school. Aewsome little Buzzer.

  • @charlesroberts6965
    @charlesroberts6965 Рік тому +2

    Cool Lil scooter.. always amazed me when you bring them back...praying the skid steer project goes as smooth..the engine swap for it maybe the easiest that wiring that will be the bear...but as always appreciate you sharing your day with us..looking forward to seeing your next video.😇😎🛠️🛻🇺🇸🔧🛵

  • @billpederson4831
    @billpederson4831 Рік тому

    man that brings back good old times.

  • @EricScheck
    @EricScheck Рік тому

    Great video! I appreciate your step by step method to figuring thngs out. Thanks for another great project.

  • @dond9633
    @dond9633 Рік тому

    You do a excellent job, it showing and explaining the problem. I enjoy watching. and learning your techniques.

  • @jimboknowsit
    @jimboknowsit Рік тому

    Loved this video. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @darthgator639
    @darthgator639 Рік тому

    I started driving a moped to work instead of my car when the weather is nice. It saves me time and money! And its fun 😁

  • @SWEET-2381
    @SWEET-2381 Рік тому

    I love your videos Darren!! I always look forward to them you always teach me something!!!

  • @meco72104
    @meco72104 Рік тому

    My brother and I had a Benelli 65cc growing up, lots of fun.

  • @jd83241
    @jd83241 Рік тому

    was just taking a quick look and now i need to see part two! hopefully we get to see it run!

  • @thetoymanator7723
    @thetoymanator7723 Рік тому

    Greetings from Sydney, Australia Mustie1. Another success and looking forward to new projects as our winter is just starting and nothing better than a coffee, biscuits and a Mustie1 video! I'd imagine this Benelli Buzzer is fairly rare and you mentioned the 1970 compliance plate and may be a sought after collectable. It's from the era when mini bikes were just taking off and the styling looks like an Italian version of "suitcase" mini bikes where the seat and handlebars could fold down for easy travel and storage. A little beauty and can't wait for the next adventure!

  • @kingfloopy
    @kingfloopy Рік тому +2

    A plastic grocery bag works fairly well for sealing under a gas cap. Used it when cleaning out a Gravely tank. Was able to flip it over and had minimal leaks.

  • @grimace1965
    @grimace1965 Рік тому

    Class act as always. Love these videos. 🙂👍

  • @lawrenceengel3330
    @lawrenceengel3330 Рік тому +1

    That is a neat old machine, definitely needs another video to wrap it all up 👌

  • @kennethbarker852
    @kennethbarker852 9 місяців тому

    nice little bike to see hope you get it running thanks take care.❤

  • @ITGuyOhio
    @ITGuyOhio Рік тому

    Cool little bike. Can't wait to see part2

  • @jamescook5738
    @jamescook5738 Рік тому

    Always I look forward to your vids. Tho I’m unable to turn a wrench anymore,I still remember th joy i experienced tinkering on old motor stuff.

  • @aliciaantoniadis9100
    @aliciaantoniadis9100 Рік тому

    I love them too. Thank you!

  • @Nickelyoonthehop
    @Nickelyoonthehop Рік тому +1

    Yes! A mini bike. I love the mini bikes.

  • @eugenebaroni1298
    @eugenebaroni1298 Рік тому

    Very cool bike... Always a great video. Have a wonderful weekend.

  • @metatechhd
    @metatechhd Рік тому +2

    🏍🌟🚀 That's an incredible nostalgia trip! Your first minibike in the early '70s, clutching the lever to get it going, evokes a sense of adventure and freedom. 🌬💨 It's intriguing to hear that they came with headlights and taillights, even though yours didn't have them. 🚦✨ This experience sparked a lifelong addiction to minibikes and motorcycles, shaping your love for two-wheeled machines. 🏁🔥 Share more stories about your exciting journey into the world of motorcycling. Let the passion ride on!

  • @westernjeep4015
    @westernjeep4015 Рік тому

    He looks like the lil mini bike caricature from Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch! Great content, as always.

  • @elsdp-4560
    @elsdp-4560 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing. Very much enjoyed.👍

  • @ProtekNickz
    @ProtekNickz Рік тому

    Takes me back when i use to make my own gaskets for motorbikes from cereal boxes and old biscuit tins , and used bathroom silicone for the gear boxes xD.

  • @BravDave
    @BravDave Рік тому +3

    Very cool project Mustie I can picture this at one of your shows with all the other cool old bikes and cars. Your starting quite a Rusty Museaum or a Rusteaum, if you will. Love this collection.

  • @martinburgess4814
    @martinburgess4814 Рік тому +1

    Great little moped.Looking forward to part two.All the best to you.May be you hold it for starting