Gradually he upgraded its engine for more power and the suspension for better handling. Mechelke was hooked and soon brought home a 1978 Puch Magnum that he found advertised on Craigslist, about 40 minutes from home. “I had a grin on my face the entire time,” he said. He bought his first one five years ago after a co-worker let him take his for a ride around the block at lunchtime.
“Mopeds slowly become an obsession,” said Shane Mechelke, a 36-year-old vice president of technology for an advertising firm who lives outside Minneapolis. The business started five years ago as an extension of co-owner Peter D’Addeo’s riding club, Mission 23 and has grown to serve about 1,000 regular customers from around the world, he said. Many riders, however, say the ease and joy of riding these vintage machines mitigates nagging guilt about pollution.Īt Second Stroke Mopeds in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn-which sells, repairs and restores vintage models-the sound of customers cruising in and out competes with the clatter and screeching of the elevated trains that pass in front of the shop. The oily exhaust is clearly visible and has a distinct odor. Unlike the four-stroke engines found in cars, motorcycles and modern scooters, which store lubricating oil internally, two-stroke engines constantly burn oil that you have to mix into the gasoline manually (as you do with a gas-powered chain saw or leaf blower). 1977 Puch Moped, Newport - $1,000 (Tinley Park)ġ977 Puch Moped Newport, automatic transmission, low mileage 1,276, new tires, 50 cc motor, clean title, excellent condition, black cherry.$1000, call Tom 77.Cash only.In fact, the root of the moped’s eco shortcomings is also the bike’s signature feature: a 50-cubic-centimeter two-stroke engine.
Firm on price and no trades.ģk milesNew tiresAll new cables CablesRebuilt carbFresh plug and wire, new bulbs, 2hp model really fun to rideRuns greatClean tank and petcock Cash only please feel free to leave a phone number.ģk miles All new cables Carb rebuilt Petcock and tank cleanLight bulbsRuns great2hp model really fun to ride 100mpg plus CashFeel free to please leave a phone number. Please call or text 607 591 six eight five eight for more information.
Could probably be tuned for more performance. Hits about 30mph consistently (175lb rider). 1977 Puch Maxi Moped with upgrades and accessories - $1,300 (Los Angeles).super clean, beautiful tangerine orange co. Has been a tremendous amount of fun and I have used it and maintained it for the whole time. 1980 Puch Newport Moped - $1250 (Princeton MA)ġ980 Puch Newport Maxi Moped 1200 miles.Puch Newport Moped - $1,650 (Clarksville)ġ978 65cc Puch Newport MopedTired of sitting in a car for your weekend chores? Wanna scoot to the pickleball court in style? Have a penchant for vintage, 2-stroke, Euro manufacturing? Well look no further: this well-maintained set of wheels will get you ripping through the East Side in style.1977 Puch Newport Moped - $1,500 (San Bernardino, Sky Ridge Homes)ĬALL OR TEXT 901977PuchNewportMopedLocal pick-up and local delivery okay New carburetor On/off switch on right grip broke, used a screwdriver to slide on and off new part available here on eBay for less than $20 Needs work on throttle, thro.