my first

im used to riding mopeds. i have 78 vespa bravo. this ones nothing cool. i just painted the tank a bit. i know the pics dark, if you guys want brighter ones i can up some tomorrow. i built this yesterday...now if only it would start...

 

[Alaskavan]

Whatever the problem with the engine is, the answer is probably around here somewere. You'll get her goin.

 

[spunout]

this ones nothing cool.
...now if only it would start...

nothing cool? are you kidding? its black with a skull. how much cooler can you get?
it looks good to me. once you have done some searching and still cant come up with an answer, then post a specific 'wont start' tech issue in the Tech lobby, we'll help you get 'er runnin'.

 

[azbill]

yup, you an never go wrong with skulls

 

[gone_fishin]

yup, nice. check out the "happy time owner's manual" thoroughly...wiring, clutch, carb, etc...

 

[atcspaul]

i couldnt get mine started either after i built it. ended up giving it full choke and it came to life. you have probably already done this but i didnt think of it till i was ready to give up lol

 

[jeff]

i got it started tonight. rode it for 45 seconds then the chain broke it was a fun 45 seconds though...

 

[azbill]

sounds like the master link clip was facing the wrong way
it should be open toward rear ("C") when on top of loop

 

[jeff]

youre probably right. like i said im a moped guy and my vespa uses a belt drive. its good information to have though, ill know next time.
okay this is a dumb question, but when idling (like at a stop sign) does the clutch have to be in (like on a car) or will it idle with the clutch out?

thanks guys! this is one of the nicest forums ive been on.

 

[azbill]

works same as car
clutch handle has to be squeezed
a few pedal strokes and release...and away you go !