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MOPEDS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AND ARE still THE BEST COMBINATION OF HUMAN AND MACHINE POWER. JUST THINK HOW FAR YOU CAN GO ON A LITER OF GAS (OR
SOON ON A SINGLE ELECTRIC CHARGE), THAT YOU CAN REMAIN MOBILE, EVEN IF THE POWER SOURCE QUITS (EXCEPT WHEN YOU HAVE A FLAT).
THIS IS SOMETHING NO OTHER MOTORISED VEHICLE CAN OFFER

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here is a link to a picture gallery of old mopeds...maybe it will help you recognise yours...


just in!

1974 Bombardier-Puch Maxi S, with an unbelievable 131 original miles, all original, including the colour (purple)

The Bombardier-version of the Maxi, assembled in Canada is the fastest among the single-speed models. It has a 14mm carburetor (the standard is 12mm) and 2.00" tires (others have 2.25"). The engine block is an E50 (E for Eingang, for single speed in German). Most importantly, it is a direct drive machine (no internal clutches) and therefore a great candidate for any type of performance enhancing modifications. You can change the rear wheel sprocket, the front sprocket, the air intake, the carburetor or the muffler - you will gain 15-20%, not even touching the cylinder cubic volume (here is a fun fact: the world speed record for a stock 49cc moped engine was set in 1965 and is still holding. You want to guess?Don't: 223 kmh).

This is a very rare find indeed -- virtually no rust, the original purple colour is spotless, the tires have plenty of thread. Missing are the side covers and the bicycle-side chain tensioner and the taillight lens is broken. The original VDO speedo works and is calibrated in mph, because the bike was produced before 1976 when Canada went metric. The gas tank is not rusty either. Even the original Puch toolbag is there.

Please, scroll down to follow the restoration process...

This is what it looked like when we got it (after a bit of rudimentary cleaning). Not bad for something that's 36 years old.

We started with replacing the dirty old petcock and also added a new piece of fuel line

July 24: a new chain tensioner and also a new bike chain(both original Puch) were put on


Need mirrors too - these days, 2 are required by law - back in '72, mopeds didn't have to have them.


July 28: first attempt to start the engine (we already checked for spark and we got a strong one, with the 36 years old Bosch plug!), after washing out the tank a couple of times with fresh, clean gas to get rid of the old sediment.
Well, the engine turns over and runs, but not too well and the idling is iffy. Time for a more thorough carburetor service routine.
We ended up rebuilding the carb with new (original Bing) parts, as it was badly gummed up.
And, a shiny new kill switch (also original Puch part used on post '75 models) was mounted on the right handlebar, as required by law these days.
Now we're just waiting for the side covers to come in from the US and the new taillight lens Austria.

August 17th: here she is with her beautiful grey side covers mounted (the exact same ones this moped was shipped with)


August 24th: the taillight lens came in. It was put on, the engine was started up again. We took the covers off, in case some adjustments were needed still either on the carb or the electricals.
Both lights work, and so does the horn and the engine now runs nice and even.

We will try to post a short video soon. The bike is now finished and is available for sale. It should go to someone who will appreciate.

The asking price is only $999.00