who owns a moped?

Timmyo2L · 08-10-2006, 07:01 PM

hey guys, I picked up a used 2005 49cc moped last week for driving around town. It didnt have a manual and the kid didnt know anything about it, he only changed oil in it once.
I wanted to know if anyone knew anything about what kind of oil to put in it? 5-30 10-30?
thanks for the help

What do fat women and mopeds have in common?

they are both fun to ride until you get caught!

**walleeme** · 08-10-2006, 07:29 PM

they are both fun to ride until you get caught!

Nope. That's not the answer. They are both fun to ride, but you don't want your friends to see you on one!

**konigfritz** · 08-10-2006, 07:31 PM

This is true, Is it a 4cylce or 2? What kind of moped?

AKA Liquorcycle.

**walleeme** · 08-10-2006, 07:38 PM

Aye.
I fondly remember the early 20's of my life, being way too drunk to drive, but riding the moped instead. I think I hosed down some fat women back then too, but not so fat that they would fall through the floor of a mobile home! The best part? Nobody saw me riding either one of them.

**chunko** · 08-10-2006, 07:47 PM

Oh man...this thread could interesting...

I'm afraid to post but I do have some stories on the topic.

**walleeme** · 08-10-2006, 07:57 PM

Oh yeah. Google is your friend as far as what kind of oil to use. I used to mix some plain old motor oil with the gas til the thing started to smoke a little and then I thinned it with a little more gas.

**konigfritz** · 08-10-2006, 08:39 PM

^^Now that's how ya roll on amoped! Does it have spinners?

Timmyo2L · 08-11-2006, 03:15 PM

its a 4 cycle engine, so there is no mixing gas. I have tried searching the internet and I havent found much about maintainance, (so my last resort was to ask you guys

jk )

**konigfritz** · 08-11-2006, 03:20 PM

I would use 30 weight and probably 10w-30. Those little engines tolerances aren't that great. The slightly heavier stuff won't hurt.

Timmyo2L · 08-12-2006, 07:38 PM

Whats the difference between 10-30 and 10-40? I seen a website that mentioned 10-40. I am to dumb to know.

**konigfritz** · 08-12-2006, 08:14 PM

10w-40 is slightly thicker. Usually used for low tolerance engines/older vehicles. Should work fine. there is a thread with exact explaination of weights, but that is the general answer.

Timmyo2L · 08-12-2006, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the help, I think I'll try 10-40

stlblues · 08-13-2006, 06:57 AM

Does it have a engine/tranny combo like most motorcycles or does it use a cassette tranny? If they are combined, all the motorcycles I've owned and currently own use 20w 50 unless the temp is below 30 degrees. Although a straight engine (as opposed to gay, yes I know) will generally use a 10+ weight, when you combine the forces and temps of the tranny with it, and lubrication needs of the tranny, a heavier oil is usually required. Also, if its a wet clutch, do not use synthitic. I use Castrol Motorcycle specific oils in my bikes, better on the clutch and has additives for the tranny and needs of a motorcycle engine. Its not a street legal Lawnboy and has different needs.

Timmyo2L · 08-13-2006, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stlblues

Does it have a engine/tranny combo like most motorcycles or does it use a cassette tranny? If they are combined, all the motorcycles I've owned and currently own use 20w 50 unless the temp is below 30 degrees. Although a straight engine (as opposed to gay, yes I know) will generally use a 10+ weight, when you combine the forces and temps of the tranny with it, and lubrication needs of the tranny, a heavier oil is usually required. Also, if its a wet clutch, do not use synthitic. I use Castrol Motorcycle specific oils in my bikes, better on the clutch and has additives for the tranny and needs of a motorcycle engine. Its not a street legal Lawnboy and has different needs.

its just a cheap moped that uses a belt and clutch to drive, so its seperate from the engine.

stlblues · 08-13-2006, 05:32 PM

Use the cheap 10-40 then.