Thanks Travis, enjoyed the video and thought you gave some good tips, any thief will usually take the most convenient target. I can't believe some people are so incredibly sensitive that they just couldn't take your voice breaking. I barely noticed it. Princesses and the peas? Guys, some people's voices just naturally sound like that, it doesn't make them unfit for society.
Thanks for the video! Also the other videos you have are great to watch as well. As far as a big chain lock, I got a big link length of chain from Home Depot and slid it in to an old mountain bike inner tube so that the chain won't scratch the paint. These are great tips you are giving. Some people may think this is paranoid thinking but around where I go mopeds get stolen. I'm in the process of picking up a spare engine from a guy that brought the engine in to his apartment to work on then someone stole the rest of the moped!
I believe the thing for some people was to break the key off in the lock so that they cannot lose the key and accidentally lock the forks. Essentially, they know they will never need/want to lock the forks so they'll just break the key off in side there so they don't have to keep track of the key, nor worry about locking the forks and not being able to unlock it.
this is a really helpful video, thank u so much for doing it! it can be frustrating doing research for moped security, especially for a newbie who doesnt know what type of locks are worth buying for a vintage moped, and when results for scooters and motorcycles keep coming up.
You can pull the broken key out with a barbed removal tool. Keys are generally softer metal, and a special removal tool is designed to get it out.. You can likely get a few tiny flat heads or a paper clip and use them to work the key out.
I have Tomos automatic A3 and I avoid theft with a few things: GPS tracker (battery lasts about 3 days, then I recharge it at home), classic bicycle chain with lock and one more thing - I have one "fake" spark plug witch I broke an electrode, so when I park somewhere I take out the good one and turn in the fake one. It takes a few seconds and I take tool with me, of course.
Thanks Travis! Your moped videos rock! If you end up changing out that steering lock, please post a video. I need to swap mine out and don't want to pay the locksmith. :)
Lojack is good. They range from $30 to $500. Its a GPS tracking system that you hide on your bike. It will lead the cops where your bike is. I go in the $200 and you can save on your insurance. If your over 25 go with PLPD thru Gieco which is $99 a year and full coverage on my crotch rocket was $127 a year
I had a Yamaha Qt50, and that got stolen. You said that you run your chain lock through the front tire and through the frame. Can't someone just take off the front tire and loop the chain over the handle bars?
once i was walking in the city and i saw a piagio bravo without registration running sitting on the stand rear wheel spining freely... i knew all the way to home (5 miles).(i didnt stole it)
Where did you get that moped/scooter cover? I have a Tomos Bullet A3 and the crappy blue tarp is a pain in the ass. What size do you recommend? Amazon has a bunch of sizes.
Lock the back wheel, it is harder to take the back wheel off than it is the front. Always lock the bike to something as well. Locking gas cap won't prevent gas theft because they can still drain it from the hose/petcock. Good video overall though. Most important thing is to lock your shit up!
@TravisTutorial now didnt think they had puch in the states and i have seen your vid on fixing the gas tank too, hole lot of shit jobs to do but its gotta b done if you love your bike. NOW over here they was originaly plombed in the inlet pipe so they culdent go faster then 30kmpn thats maybe 20mph how does your cylinder inlet look like? and how quick is it?the fastest ive made one go was abit past 60mph but the frame bent over time .
Do you think that someone can cut through 2 u-locks that are linked together through the front wheel? We are concerned that our 2nd set of mopeds might get stolen. We had our 1st set stolen over a year ago.
hey, i just got a 1079 puch maxi and i want to make it faster. but i dont knwo where to start ? can you help please i have $250 spending money right now so wher should i start thanks!
Here’s how to remove your steeringwheel lock: push it in with a cross screwdriver and a hamer. Push it back out via the inside of the cilinder (put your flat screwdriver against it and use it as lever, it should pop out). Now you can pull it out and put a new one in. ua-cam.com/video/ns2JqtjO_gA/v-deo.html you don’t have to take it appart
o btw that chrom luggase carryer issent for an puch there shoot run chrome brackets to the front an there snaps an foot plate on try google xd becous well it dsnt look like an puche it look like u putted an sparta ease and een puch toghetter
***** Sure, but poster asked for an explanation of the "Do not use unleaded gasoline" sticker which is on millions of Puch Maxi mopeds. This is a question I get frequently from people new to mopeds.
GUDDA HO Take off your speedometer and pretend really, really, hard. In all seriousness though, to cruise 50 or to top out at 50? To cruise 50 you'd probably want one of those kits where you have to weld on additional material to the case then bore out like a Gila, a nice roller bearing crank like a Rito, a big multi-circuit carb like a Dellorto PHBG, one of the huge expansion chamber exhausts, a heavy duty clutch that could keep up like a Hammer or KTM scooter clutch, and probably a retarding ignition like an HPI or maybe one of the cheaper CDIs if you are a wizard, gearing to give you more top end, and the patience/skill to time and tune it all just right.
GUDDA HO What answer were you looking for? If you want to do 50 without putting in any hard work you should go buy a motorcycle. With mopeds it's generally: Fast, Cheap, Easy - pick two. A pipe and filter and a jetted carb will get you 30s, milder kits 40s, but around the range you ask about you'll need to get really stoked about two strokes.
HELLO KITTY GEEK one cheap and easy way to get up to 50: Swing 50ccm kit, delorto 21mm, Homoet P8, friend of mine had one of those with that setup, he could reach about 45-55
Those voice cracks are beautiful.
It always amazes me how some people need to leave negative wise ass comments to make themselves feel better about their own pathetic lives.
*irony detected *
Thanks Travis, enjoyed the video and thought you gave some good tips, any thief will usually take the most convenient target. I can't believe some people are so incredibly sensitive that they just couldn't take your voice breaking. I barely noticed it. Princesses and the peas? Guys, some people's voices just naturally sound like that, it doesn't make them unfit for society.
Thanks for the video! Also the other videos you have are great to watch as well.
As far as a big chain lock, I got a big link length of chain from Home Depot and slid it in to an old mountain bike inner tube so that the chain won't scratch the paint.
These are great tips you are giving. Some people may think this is paranoid thinking but around where I go mopeds get stolen. I'm in the process of picking up a spare engine from a guy that brought the engine in to his apartment to work on then someone stole the rest of the moped!
These videos are excellent companions alongside the repair manuals; thanks for putting these out for folks!
Thanks for the tip. You might consider a u lock instead of the fork lock to go along with your chain.
Those half round keys are good. Very hard to pick. I promise you this, it works better if it's installed than in that bag😀
great vid and also a beautiful moped :)
I believe the thing for some people was to break the key off in the lock so that they cannot lose the key and accidentally lock the forks. Essentially, they know they will never need/want to lock the forks so they'll just break the key off in side there so they don't have to keep track of the key, nor worry about locking the forks and not being able to unlock it.
this is a really helpful video, thank u so much for doing it! it can be frustrating doing research for moped security, especially for a newbie who doesnt know what type of locks are worth buying for a vintage moped, and when results for scooters and motorcycles keep coming up.
great video - thanks for taking the time to do this
Nice look'in Puch. Great brand and model.
You can pull the broken key out with a barbed removal tool. Keys are generally softer metal, and a special removal tool is designed to get it out.. You can likely get a few tiny flat heads or a paper clip and use them to work the key out.
I have Tomos automatic A3 and I avoid theft with a few things: GPS tracker (battery lasts about 3 days, then I recharge it at home), classic bicycle chain with lock and one more thing - I have one "fake" spark plug witch I broke an electrode, so when I park somewhere I take out the good one and turn in the fake one. It takes a few seconds and I take tool with me, of course.
Thanks Travis! Your moped videos rock! If you end up changing out that steering lock, please post a video. I need to swap mine out and don't want to pay the locksmith. :)
fun things, I have the same gas cap for a Tomos A35. they both have the exact same key. so everyone can still open in and put cola in it :P
good tips bro
Very informative. I just bought a Honda Metropolitan scooter.
Do still have this bike or did you have new one. Thank you for your tips.
Bike safe!!!
No one's gonna mess with my shitbox Puch Magnum. It ain't worth stealing lol
Lojack is good. They range from $30 to $500. Its a GPS tracking system that you hide on your bike. It will lead the cops where your bike is. I go in the $200 and you can save on your insurance. If your over 25 go with PLPD thru Gieco which is $99 a year and full coverage on my crotch rocket was $127 a year
what is this moped, looks amazing!
Puch Maxi
Bicycle license? Where? For what purpose? I have never heard of a bicycle license.
hey I'm from pa too, in lancaster
Just drill the lock out.
did the same thing on mine. Greetings from Denmark
Beauty! ^^
I had a Yamaha Qt50, and that got stolen. You said that you run your chain lock through the front tire and through the frame. Can't someone just take off the front tire and loop the chain over the handle bars?
What? You imported an Puch from germany? Thats so cool man!
once i was walking in the city and i saw a piagio bravo without registration running sitting on the stand rear wheel spining freely... i knew all the way to home (5 miles).(i didnt stole it)
Where did you get that moped/scooter cover? I have a Tomos Bullet A3 and the crappy blue tarp is a pain in the ass. What size do you recommend? Amazon has a bunch of sizes.
Lock the back wheel, it is harder to take the back wheel off than it is the front. Always lock the bike to something as well. Locking gas cap won't prevent gas theft because they can still drain it from the hose/petcock. Good video overall though. Most important thing is to lock your shit up!
@TravisTutorial now didnt think they had puch in the states and i have seen your vid on fixing the gas tank too, hole lot of shit jobs to do but its gotta b done if you love your bike.
NOW over here they was originaly plombed in the inlet pipe so they culdent go faster then 30kmpn thats maybe 20mph how does your cylinder inlet look like? and how quick is it?the fastest ive made one go was abit past 60mph but the frame bent over time .
1:20 "Running into the bAAnk for 2 minutes"
Do you think that someone can cut through 2 u-locks that are linked together through the front wheel?
We are concerned that our 2nd set of mopeds might get stolen. We had our 1st set stolen over a year ago.
hey, i just got a 1079 puch maxi and i want to make it faster. but i dont knwo where to start ? can you help please i have $250 spending money right now so wher should i start thanks!
what part of PA? I'm in binghamton pretty close to Montrose
FeelsBadMan those voice cracks
where did you buy your locking gas cap?
Here’s how to remove your steeringwheel lock: push it in with a cross screwdriver and a hamer. Push it back out via the inside of the cilinder (put your flat screwdriver against it and use it as lever, it should pop out). Now you can pull it out and put a new one in.
ua-cam.com/video/ns2JqtjO_gA/v-deo.html you don’t have to take it appart
I am considerung on buying a moped I saw on Amazon, any thought from anybody about that? Any place I can buy a noped in person in NYC?
i know there's a place called 2nd stroke mopeds somewhere in NYC with new and used i think
o btw that chrom luggase carryer issent for an puch there shoot run chrome brackets to the front an there snaps an foot plate on try google xd becous well it dsnt look like an puche it look like u putted an sparta ease and een puch toghetter
Do they still make gas caps for mopeds? Anyone know?
From where you come?
someone just stole my friend mopad, it was chain up n someone cut the bolt..please help
1:41 1:53 ......... sounds like bernie and ert from sesame street lol
Holy fucking voice cracks!
i feel bad for your voice man but thats a realy beutifull bike
You don't need it insured in NYC fyi.
Double you tee elf? What is a moped
Where did you go to get the plates and to register that moped?dmv?
Hugo Chavez make a custom 49cc plate cops will just pass u by. where a helmet lol
dude I live in PA to!!!! i have a few questions what license do you have to have?
Just a regular class C drivers license. If you google "pa moped fact sheet" you can see all requirements.
ok thanks man!
Do not use unleaded gasoline? Someone please explain.. Where do you get leaded gasoline?
+Fat White Boy Waste of money:
www.mopedarmy.com/wiki/NOTE:_DO_NOT_USE_UNLEADED_GASOLINE
***** Sure, but poster asked for an explanation of the "Do not use unleaded gasoline" sticker which is on millions of Puch Maxi mopeds. This is a question I get frequently from people new to mopeds.
That's such a huge chain and lock, doe'sent it slow you down?
Davey Maan lol
MUST LIVE IN A BAD AREA!
do not use unleaded??
LemonExtras it’s outdated. Apparently doesn’t refer to unleaded as we know it today
Summary of the video = voice cracks all around the house
yay pennsylvania
how do i modifiy my puch to make it go 50mph
GUDDA HO Take off your speedometer and pretend really, really, hard.
In all seriousness though, to cruise 50 or to top out at 50? To cruise 50 you'd probably want one of those kits where you have to weld on additional material to the case then bore out like a Gila, a nice roller bearing crank like a Rito, a big multi-circuit carb like a Dellorto PHBG, one of the huge expansion chamber exhausts, a heavy duty clutch that could keep up like a Hammer or KTM scooter clutch, and probably a retarding ignition like an HPI or maybe one of the cheaper CDIs if you are a wizard, gearing to give you more top end, and the patience/skill to time and tune it all just right.
TravisTutorial wtf
GUDDA HO
What answer were you looking for? If you want to do 50 without putting in any hard work you should go buy a motorcycle. With mopeds it's generally: Fast, Cheap, Easy - pick two. A pipe and filter and a jetted carb will get you 30s, milder kits 40s, but around the range you ask about you'll need to get really stoked about two strokes.
HELLO KITTY GEEK one cheap and easy way to get up to 50: Swing 50ccm kit, delorto 21mm, Homoet P8, friend of mine had one of those with that setup, he could reach about 45-55
Did he say POOOCH??
Jerry carns stole my moped he lives in brownstown illinois
U know that chain will be damaging your chrome work?
#voicecracks (puberty being hit hard) :)
Oooooh god he voice crack's alot
so basically dont own a moped
the voice crack though
*1979
Good tips but had to turn it off. The voice cracking got annoying