Moped tuneup

Old Hubbard Rd · 06-09-2011, 06:54 AM

I have a moped that has not been used in some time. It starts but does not have enough power to go. I suspect a fuel/carb cleaning/problem. Does someone know of a small engine repair shop in Meredith area that can help. I would also consider a small home repair type person if they have a interest. Let me know!

Sal · 06-09-2011, 07:14 AM

Mark Richter, 828 Whittier Hwy (Rt 25), Moultonborough 476 2606.
Good guy.
Then again, there's Meredith Harley Davidson .......

Old Hubbard Rd · 06-10-2011, 01:46 PM

OK called Mark Richer repair in Moultonboro and he said he does not service mopeds. Any Mom & Pop kinda places in Meredith area that may be handy?? It just has a gunked up carb. It starts it just boggs down and does not get up to speed.

NoBozo · 06-10-2011, 02:11 PM

You might try this product. It might just do the trick, and cheaper than a repair person.

http://www.gumout.com/drive-o-nomics/faqs.asp

BTW: If you mix oil with your gas, it is a 2 Strioke engine. I think Gumout has a product specific for that.

NB

TOAD · 06-10-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hubbard Rd

OK called Mark Richer repair in Moultonboro and he said he does not service mopeds. Any Mom & Pop kinda places in Meredith area that may be handy?? It just has a gunked up carb. It starts it just boggs down and does not get up to speed.

First off make sure it is fresh gas. If is is starting take the air cleaner off and when it starts to runs spray some carb cleaner in the carb throat. Sometimes this is all that is needed to to get the little particles out that are fudging up the jets. Also add a little gas mix carb cleaner to the new gasoline. Make sure you clean the air cleaner or replace it if dirty.

John A. Birdsall · 06-10-2011, 02:40 PM

If it has been some time since you have riden the bike, perhaps it is like me just gained a few added lbs????

Gearhead · 06-10-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hubbard Rd

It starts it just boggs down and does not get up to speed.

Define "Up to speed". Maybe it's already giving you all it's got!

NoBozo · 06-10-2011, 05:01 PM

I would definitely NOT take my Moped to a Harley dealer for a tune up.....even if you could borrow a Black Leather Jacket & Doo Rag.

NB

Belmont Resident · 06-11-2011, 05:47 AM

Since my wife purchased her new bike there I've been dealing with them.
They do repairs on all makes and models of bikes, TV’s and maybe even mopeds.
There customer service talents are excellent and they are a very reasonable resource for parts at a significant savings over HK's inflated prices.

witchboat · 06-12-2011, 07:02 PM

A cheap thing to try may be a new spark plug

06-09-2011, 06:54 AM	#1
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Moped tuneup I have a moped that has not been used in some time. It starts but does not have enough power to go. I suspect a fuel/carb cleaning/problem. Does someone know of a small engine repair shop in Meredith area that can help. I would also consider a small home repair type person if they have a interest. Let me know!

06-10-2011, 01:46 PM	#3
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Moped repair OK called Mark Richer repair in Moultonboro and he said he does not service mopeds. Any Mom & Pop kinda places in Meredith area that may be handy?? It just has a gunked up carb. It starts it just boggs down and does not get up to speed.

06-10-2011, 02:11 PM	#4
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Gumout You might try this product. It might just do the trick, and cheaper than a repair person. http://www.gumout.com/drive-o-nomics/faqs.asp BTW: If you mix oil with your gas, it is a 2 Strioke engine. I think Gumout has a product specific for that. NB

06-10-2011, 02:40 PM	#6
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	weight If it has been some time since you have riden the bike, perhaps it is like me just gained a few added lbs????

06-11-2011, 05:47 AM	#9
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	National Powersports Since my wife purchased her new bike there I've been dealing with them. They do repairs on all makes and models of bikes, TV’s and maybe even mopeds. There customer service talents are excellent and they are a very reasonable resource for parts at a significant savings over HK's inflated prices.

06-09-2011, 07:14 AM	#2
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Mark Richter, 828 Whittier Hwy (Rt 25), Moultonborough 476 2606. Good guy. Then again, there's Meredith Harley Davidson .......

06-10-2011, 05:01 PM	#8
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	I would definitely NOT take my Moped to a Harley dealer for a tune up.....even if you could borrow a Black Leather Jacket & Doo Rag. NB

06-12-2011, 07:02 PM	#10
witchboat Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BILLERICA/WOLFEBORO Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	moped A cheap thing to try may be a new spark plug