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Retro Content - 1987 Tomos Golden Bullet Moped Mini-Project
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After putting it off for way too long, I had to do the last bit of paint - the mudguards.
Their mounting screws were totally locked solid..
So out came the angle grinder...
And after more painful prep - they went into paint! I am so getting stuff like this dipped and powdercoated next time!
Next, while trying to drill out snapped bolts - I snapped a drill. Stupid seat !
Once that was done, I totally went full lazy and used hammerite direct to rust paint for the seat base. Looks cack, is cack - so won't be doing that again!
Once the mud guard was dry, it was time for all new shiny fasteners! Excuse the dirty paint, my hands were greasy and the shed was dusty...
Front Guard and lights/dashboard back on.
Rear guard and light wiring back in,
Wiring loom back on, excuse the filth - I kick started it with muddy boots in the rain.. poor paint!
Cable tray and carb back on, with new - bigger jets in the carb for now - until my dellorto manifold arrives,
I need to find some tin side panels to cover the workings, but for now it can live without until some come up at a reasonable price.
Only need to sort a number plate, documents and refit the rear wheel now - and its MOT ready-ish.
Their mounting screws were totally locked solid..
So out came the angle grinder...
And after more painful prep - they went into paint! I am so getting stuff like this dipped and powdercoated next time!
Next, while trying to drill out snapped bolts - I snapped a drill. Stupid seat !
Once that was done, I totally went full lazy and used hammerite direct to rust paint for the seat base. Looks cack, is cack - so won't be doing that again!
Once the mud guard was dry, it was time for all new shiny fasteners! Excuse the dirty paint, my hands were greasy and the shed was dusty...
Front Guard and lights/dashboard back on.
Rear guard and light wiring back in,
Wiring loom back on, excuse the filth - I kick started it with muddy boots in the rain.. poor paint!
Cable tray and carb back on, with new - bigger jets in the carb for now - until my dellorto manifold arrives,
I need to find some tin side panels to cover the workings, but for now it can live without until some come up at a reasonable price.
Only need to sort a number plate, documents and refit the rear wheel now - and its MOT ready-ish.
A short video of the silly AC electrics on this bike - and its frankly hilarious horn 
This really puts a smile on my face. I was a sort of moped specialist for all the local yoofs when I lived in holland and at one point owned 5 mopeds. I always grabbed one of my two Tomos for errands and shopping because they always started at first or second kick, even in -10+ weather. They weighed nothing so actually accelerated fairly decently but topped out at about 40mph derestricted. The two speed auto was an absolute peach and never threw a fit in about seven years of good, hard abuse. I could wheelie the things for days, had more fun on those things than all the more modern stuff (SR50, Gilera Runner, Puch NRG, and many more). I eventually got bored of the low speed and stripped the engine. It got a Polini cast iron 70cc, 19mm carb, K&N, and some or other fancy exhaust, think it was Malossi, can't remember. That thing was ridiculous. It was almost impossible to keep the front wheel on the ground until se in gear and it topped out at 65ish. Not once did it seize or give any issues although I always added a wee bit more oil to the tank when I filled it up. The gearbox took the abuse too, and trust me when I tell you this: very, very few mopeds have endured the abuse we gave ours.
Absolutely loved it, I hope you enjoy yours as well
EDIT: As for this:
Hold the horn down and rev the engine, it goes up and down in pitch with the engine RPM
Another useless fact, the bike in the film Hot Rod was a Tomos too.
Absolutely loved it, I hope you enjoy yours as well
EDIT: As for this:
its frankly hilarious horn
Hold the horn down and rev the engine, it goes up and down in pitch with the engine RPM
Another useless fact, the bike in the film Hot Rod was a Tomos too.
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This really puts a smile on my face. I was a sort of moped specialist for all the local yoofs when I lived in holland and at one point owned 5 mopeds. I always grabbed one of my two Tomos for errands and shopping because they always started at first or second kick, even in -10+ weather. They weighed nothing so actually accelerated fairly decently but topped out at about 40mph derestricted. The two speed auto was an absolute peach and never threw a fit in about seven years of good, hard abuse. I could wheelie the things for days, had more fun on those things than all the more modern stuff (SR50, Gilera Runner, Puch NRG, and many more). I eventually got bored of the low speed and stripped the engine. It got a Polini cast iron 70cc, 19mm carb, K&N, and some or other fancy exhaust, think it was Malossi, can't remember. That thing was ridiculous. It was almost impossible to keep the front wheel on the ground until se in gear and it topped out at 65ish. Not once did it seize or give any issues although I always added a wee bit more oil to the tank when I filled it up. The gearbox took the abuse too, and trust me when I tell you this: very, very few mopeds have endured the abuse we gave ours.
Absolutely loved it, I hope you enjoy yours as well
EDIT: As for this:
Hold the horn down and rev the engine, it goes up and down in pitch with the engine RPM
Another useless fact, the bike in the film Hot Rod was a Tomos too.
I found out about the horn by accident - put a smile on my face as it revved up
Might have to watch Hot Rod just for that. Appreciate the back story also, its one of my favourite things about this bike - the stories it stirs up in people!
I am now waiting for a couple of parcels, and the V5 document to show up - its nearly roadworthy !
Got a box of goodies from NL today, courtesy of TOMOSHOP.NL,
Fitted the fork protectors and speedo drive - 10 minute job!
Looks much better!
Fitted the number plate, nice shiny aluminium one.. £8 !
I also got the manifold for the dellorto carb, so thats going on next!
Fitted the fork protectors and speedo drive - 10 minute job!
Looks much better!
Fitted the number plate, nice shiny aluminium one.. £8 !
I also got the manifold for the dellorto carb, so thats going on next!
So after much faffing around with the ever competent DVLA, something arrived in the post...
This might be the least hands any vehicle I have owned has been through...
I decided the Dellorto 14/12 was too much of a pain sitting under the frame, as re-jetting meant dropping the engine, so I improvised. There are no aftermarket bent manifolds for the A3 engine, so copper tube had to do!
Turns out the extra length has really pushed up the torque!
New levers came next, as the throttle assembly was trashed and sticking and the grips were nasty.
Time to sort out some more paperwork... !
This might be the least hands any vehicle I have owned has been through...
I decided the Dellorto 14/12 was too much of a pain sitting under the frame, as re-jetting meant dropping the engine, so I improvised. There are no aftermarket bent manifolds for the A3 engine, so copper tube had to do!
Turns out the extra length has really pushed up the torque!
New levers came next, as the throttle assembly was trashed and sticking and the grips were nasty.
Time to sort out some more paperwork... !
Well, the big day came and went....
Wahey!
Thats an actual, genuine, no backhanders MOT!
Wahey!
Thats an actual, genuine, no backhanders MOT!
Soldato
Where's the standard "Exhaust noisy" advisory?! 
Where's the standard "Exhaust noisy" advisory?!
My tester is old and deaf
For anyone who can stand my voice, here is a bit of mucking about on the old thing,
Don
Ha! I know exactly where you live. I have mates who live 2 streets down from you.
Soldato
Hahaha, so much noise, so little go!
That's brilliant little thing, but you need to get busy on the exhaust port with a dremel
I certainly do! I think I also need to re-create the inlet manifold with a larger diameter pipe, and less bends.
Not sure on the gearbox, I should probably take it apart and check everything out - as its the only part i didn't open.
So after sitting in my shed for the Winter, I brought the little Tomos out - and alas my homemade manifold has disintegrated.
With the pain of trying to locate/create a decent manifold for the A3 egg cylinder, I finally broke,
And ordered a DMP Jug/Head kit to take her up to 65cc! And a whole load of bits to support it,
Lets see where this leads...
With the pain of trying to locate/create a decent manifold for the A3 egg cylinder, I finally broke,
And ordered a DMP Jug/Head kit to take her up to 65cc! And a whole load of bits to support it,
Lets see where this leads...
Soldato
Don't let the power go to your head
This is my favourite thread
Today's pay day and you have me seriously considering doing something naughty...
Does yours not have the little mechanical choke lever on the side of the carb?
Today's pay day and you have me seriously considering doing something naughty...
Does yours not have the little mechanical choke lever on the side of the carb?
This is my favourite thread
Today's pay day and you have me seriously considering doing something naughty...
Does yours not have the little mechanical choke lever on the side of the carb?
High praise
You are welcome to anything that's left of the first bike, if you like (Frame, Semi-Shagged Spoked Wheels, Seized Engine, Carbs) etc - that + £200 you would spend on that one would (might
) make a nearly roadworthy bike It does indeed - it clicks off when you go full throttle!