Sears Allstate

June 21, 2015

Sears stores sold the Allstate line of motorcycles from 1954 to 1968. Of course, Sears does not make the products they sell. The Sears Allstate 50cc Mo-Ped was made by Puch. The Sears Allstate 125cc scooter was made by Vespa. The Sears Allstate 250cc motorcycle was made by Puch (nicknamed Puch Twingle). There was also Allstate insurance, automobiles, tires, auto parts and accessories, garage door openers, fire extinguishers, and other products with that name.

The name Allstate came from a contest held by Sears in 1925. From http://www.searsarchives.com/brands/allstate.htm, “The Allstate brand began in 1925 as part of a national contest to name Sears’ new brand of automobile tires. Public response in the contest was overwhelming. Before it was over, 937,886 people submitted a total of 2,253,746 names. Entries came from every state and in 25 different languages. Hans Simonson of Bismarck, N.D., received a $5,000 cash prize for his winning entry Allstate.”

Some Sears Allstate Mo-Ped (and early Puch or Tomos compatibles) parts can be found at Motor West Motorcycles in Milwaukee Wisconsin USA: http://motorwestmotorcycles.com/.

1963 Sears Allstate Mo-Ped

810.94000 Allstate Lightweight Motorcycle (Mo-Ped)
Bosch magneto LM/UR1/115/17 L5 internal spark

810.94010 Allstate Lightweight Motorcycle (Mo-Ped)
Bosch magneto LM/URC1/116/27/5 L1 external spark
Bosch magneto = 0212 125 001

810.94060 ’64 Allstate Sport Moped 60 (SM60)
Bosch magneto LM/URP1/116/29/1 external spark

810.94069 ’64 Allstate Sport Moped 60 (SM60)
Bosch magneto LM/URP1/116/29/1 external spark

Allstate 50 and 60cc models

A full list of all Sears Allstate models is at Models/Sears Allstate Riders.

motor tires gears shift Puch Sears
motor tires gears shift model model
1956
M1 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50 Mo-Ped red

1957
M1 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50 Mo-Ped red

1958
M1 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50 Mo-Ped red/white
M1 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50L Moped Deluxe red

1959
M1 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50 Mo-Ped red

1960
M3 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50V Mo-ped red/white

1961
M3 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50V Mo-ped red/white
M6 k 3.00-12 3-sp hand DS60 Compact
M7 k 2.25-19 3-sp foot MC50 Sport 60 red/white

1962
M3 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50V Mo-ped red/white
M6 k 3.00-12 3-sp hand DS60 Compact
M7 k 2.25-19 3-sp foot MC50 Sport 60 red/white

1963
M3 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50 Economy Mo-Ped red/wht
M3 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50V Mo-ped red/white
M6 k 3.00-12 3-sp hand DS60 Compact red/white
M7 k 2.25-19 3-sp foot MC50 Sport 60 red/white

1964
M3 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50 Economy Mo-Ped r/w, bl/w
M3 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50V Mo-ped red/wht, blue/wht
M6 k 2.25-19 3-sp foot MS50VDKF Campus 50 red
M6 k 3.00-12 3-sp hand DS60 Compact red/white

1965
M3 p 2.25-19 2-sp hand MS50V Mo-ped blue/white
M6 k 2.25-19 3-sp foot MS50VDKF Campus 50 red
M6 k 3.00-12 3-sp hand DS60 Compact red/white
M7 k 2.25-19 3-sp foot MC60 Cheyenne black

1966
M6 k 2.25-19 3-sp foot MS50VDKF Campus 50 red
M6 k 3.00-12 3-sp hand DS60 Compact white
M7 k 2.75-17 3-sp foot VZ50 Saber
M7 k 2.25-19 3-sp foot MC60 Cheyenne black

1967
M8b k 2.75-17 3-sp foot VZ50 Saber

Sears ID# years Puch Sears
Sears ID# years model model
810.94000 56-57 MS50 Mo-Ped maroon
810.94001 57-57 MS50 Mo-Ped Deluxe maroon
810.94010 58-58 MS50 Mo-Ped red+white
810.94020 59-59 MS50 Mo-Ped red+white
810.94019 60-60 MS50V Mo-Ped red+white
810.94039 00-00 MS50V Mo-Ped red+white
810.94018 63-63 MS50V Mo-Ped red+white
810.94030 63-63 MS50V Mo-Ped red+white
810.94050 00-00 MS50V Mo-Ped red+white
810.94038 64-64 MS50V Mo-Ped red+white
810.94011 64-64 MS50V Mo-Ped red+white
810.94040 64-65 MS50V Mo-Ped blue+white
810.94049 65-65 MS50V Mo-Ped blue+white

Badger

June 15, 2015

Welcome. Badger mopeds were made by Tovarna Rog, in the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia, formerly Yugoslavia.

There are many things the same as Batavus (Holland).

You have to admire the 120 year history, from http://www.secondchanceproject.eu/wp/?page_id=16

Tovarna Rog in 2000’s

The long history of the Rog Factory (Tovarna Rog)

The industrial use of the area and the building started in the year 1871 when the Janesch (Janež) tannery started to operate. After 1900, the tannery was bought by Carl Pollak who renovated and extended the factory building, and expanded the production. The rebuilt factory is the first example of (visible) iron-concrete skeleton construction in Ljubljana. The Pollack factory worked successfully until the economic crisis in the 1930s, when the company was placed under compulsory administration of the Municipal Savings Bank, because it was insolvent. The industrial building was in use during and after the Second World War, when the Rog factory started manufacturing bicycles and typewriting machines on site (1952). The last big renovations of the building and the construction of auxiliary facilities were carried out in 1953 and 1963. The Rog factory operated on location until the early 1990s when the bicycle production was closed.

Part of the story that is not verified, was an earthquake struck the bicycle factory not long after the production of mopeds began, in the mid to late 1970’s. The earthquake destroyed most of the moped making equipment, and it was never replaced. So Rog moped production was brief. That is why Badgers are so rare in the US, because they were only made one year, pretty much.

The abandoned 7000 square meter Rog factory was revitalized as a arts and cultural center in the 2000’s.

A rare photo of a US model Rog Badger moped.

Flandria Bermuda

June 14, 2015

Bermuda mopeds are made in Belgium by Flandria. They are called Flandria in Europe. In 1976-77 they were imported into the USA by Bermuda Bikes, Inc. first at 606 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742, then at 301 Locust Av Oakdale, Long Island, NY 11769, and then at 68 Bay Rd Brookhaven NY 11719. Many were sold on the island of Bermuda, where they replaced the Motobecanes that ruled there in the 50’s and 60’s.

In 1978-79 Bermuda mopeds were distributed on the west coast by ZSN, at 351 S Raymond Av Fullerton CA 92631. ZSN also distributed Demm mopeds, only 2 miles from Myrons Mopeds.

Mopeds
by Paul Dupre

Here is an article about Bermuda mopeds from the 1977 book “Mopeds” by Paul Dupre.

1952 Flandria

About 150 years ago a Flemish blacksmith named Alexander Claeys, in Zedelgem, Belgium, was busy doing his thing when suddenly he became quite ambitious and founded a company known as A. Claeys Flandria. The family firm repaired, renovated and built a wide range of metal products. In 1896 the company went into the bicycle manufacturing business and after World War II added motorized bicycles to it’s line. The company produced 25,000 mopeds in 1950 – it’s first year of moped production. The plant’s assembly line now has a capacity of 300 motorized bicycles a day. The firm has stayed a family concern – the president is now Mr. Paul Claeys.

In addition to their popularity in Europe, Bermuda mopeds are familiar to tourists to that island paradise and for many years these handsome and economical vehicles have been praised as the best, most leisurely, least exhausting way to see and feel the charm of Bermuda. The moped makes Bermuda’s many scenic hills and dales child’s play to people who couldn’t tackle them on an ordinary pedal bicycle. The cost of renting a moped and buying fuel for it in Bermuda makes this by far the most economical way of seeing the island, as well as the most pleasurable.

The Robert Bosch people have provided a magneto with sufficient generating capacity to meet the needs of the NHTSA-required sealed beam head-light, the stop light, tail light, electric horn, and ignition system on units imported into the USA.

The 49cc engine, made by the Belgian company, Flandria, is a single-cylinder two stroke motor with a cast iron cylinder, chrome alloy piston, and carefully balanced roller bearing crankshaft. The engine is mounted ahead of the pedal crank and provides a very low center of gravity. As with most mopeds, you use the pedals to get the engine started and to give it a little extra help on hills. The engine drives the unit through a dual centrifugal clutch – the inner clutch is connected to the rear wheel and is thus activated by forward motion, while the outer clutch is connected to the engine and is brought into action by engine rpm’s. As you pedal to get started (either by moving along or while the vehicle is still on the stand) the inner clutch pads expand and transfer rotary motion to the outer clutch attached to the engine. With the decompressor open, there is sufficient drag to turn over the engine. Closing the decompressor permits the engine to fire on compression and start up. When the engine is idling, there is not enough centrifugal force being generated to activate the outer clutch so there is no forward movement.

To start off your Bermuda (as with most other mopeds) after pedaling a short distance, you open the handlebar throttle and the increased rpm causes the outer clutch to become engaged. As you slow down to stop, the outer clutch automatically disengages as wheel revolutions slow down and the engine is back to the idling mode.

1976 Bermuda Hampton
(US model of Flandria 147 F-A)

’73 Flandria 137 AF-A (Euro model)

’77 Flandria Carina (Euro model)

See more Flandria models in the Flandria Club of Belgium Museum:

http://users.telenet.be/flandriaclub/pages/Museum70.html

Bermuda Models

Bermuda is a marketing name for Flandria mopeds originally sold in the USA. Bermuda models are named after places in Bermuda.

1976-77 Bermuda Hamilton

1976-77 Bermuda Hamilton (Flandria Carina) 2-cycle engine, 49.7cc, with a 7.5:1 compression ratio. Maximum speed: 25mph and the machine is designed to climb an 11.7 percent grade without pedaling. Transmission is one-speed dry centrifugal clutch and v-belt. The engine delivers approximately 133 miles per gallon and produces 1.4 maximum horsepower at 5500 rpm. Carburetor is Encarwi S33. The tank holds one US gallon. Fuel is regular gasoline and oil mixture (4 percent oil). Frame is pressed steel, and the unit has telescopic front forks and rigid rear forks, a “hard tail”. Wheelbase 43.3 inch. The wheels have drum brakes front and rear. Tires are size 2.00-17. Net weight of the Hamilton is 92 lbs. Equipment includes Bosch magneto-generator, sealed beam adjustable headlight, 10 watt stoplight, 5 watt tail light, electric horn, Bosch W145T1 spark plug (NGK B6HS), tool kit, safety flag. Color is blue with white trim.

1976-77 Bermuda Hampton

1976-79 Bermuda Hampton (Flandria 147FA): All specifications and equipment for the Hampton model are the same as for the Hamilton with the exception of an added speedometer/odometer, a swinging-arm type rear suspension with shock absorbers, steering column lock, wheelbase 44.0 inch, a 97 lb net weight, and tires 2.25-17. Both the Hamilton and the Hampton are available in lower power and lower speed versions where required by state laws.

Flandria dry clutch engine

1976-77 color is aqua blue with white trim.

1977 color is aqua or dark blue with white and black trim.

1978-79 colors are aqua blue, silver, cinnamon, green, orange.

1978-79 Bermuda Hampton

’77 Bermuda Hampton

’77 Bermuda

’76 Bermuda Hampton

’78 Bermuda Hampton

1976-77 had white rear fender, white metal covers, gray pulley.

1977 had white rear fender, black plastic covers, gray pulley

1978-79 had painted rear fender, black plastic covers, black pulley.

1977 Flandria Bermuda

1978-79 Bermuda Somerset (Flandria 147FVA): Same as Hampton but with a dry clutch variator v-belt transmission.

1978-79 Bermuda Pembroke

1978-79 Bermuda Pembroke (Flandria 147AFA): Same as Hampton except for different engine with one speed oil bath centrifugal clutch transmission, kick-back starting (like Tomos). Same Encarwi S33 carb, but different Dansi magneto 6V 30/18W, same 2.25-17 tires, more weight 100 lbs.

Flandria wet clutch engine

Flandria Pembroke engine

1978 Bermuda Pembroke

Bermuda Components

Bermuda controls 1) decompression, 2) engine stop, 3) horn, 4) rear brake, 5) lights, 6) throttle, 7) choke, 8) front brake

Bermuda speedometer

Magura (made in Germany) controls 1970’s wrap-around throttle, choke trigger on right thumb, decompression trigger on left thumb.

VDO (made in Germany) small type speedometer. VDO left side driver. VDO cable 2.0mm square inner, M10x1 thread on both end caps. The bikes only go 25 (or 20) mph on level ground, but the speedometer goes up to 40 or 45.

Bermuda fuel tap positions

Gas valve: is a vertical type used in the sideways position, a Karcoma (made in Germany) 1970’s “early” style petcock, 12×1 spigot right. It had no reserve.

Cables same brake cables as 1977-79 Sachs (Hercules) double pear-end. Brake plate arms have the clevis piece riveted on, like 77-79 Sachs. The rear brake plate is anchored by a welded post, like Sachs (unlike KTM which is clamp-on).

Grimeca (made in Italy) hubs with 90mm brake drums, 2-chain rear, like Sachs.

Grimeca Rear Double Chain Hubs, Bermuda (Flandria) is the same as Sachs (Hercules)

ULO (made in Germany) “early” type 2-bulb tail light. Top 6V10W brake light, bottom 6V5W tail light.

Flandria piston

Flandria engine, dry clutch, belt drive, bore 40.0mm. Rings 40 x 2.0 FG.

Bosch (made in Germany) magneto (right side) 90mm 0212-115-023 6V 18-10-5W 4 coils, 5 wires,
1) blue: ignition, 2) yellow: 18W head light, 3) green: 10W brake light, 4) green/black: ground, 5) gray: 5W tail light

Encarwi (made in Holland) S33 carburetor with #52 Bing 3.5mm jet.

Both engine versions have the same top end (piston, cylinder, and head). The design is unique and unusual. The upward fresh intake flows from the crankcase, through the middle of the piston, and then out through short transfer ports and back in above the piston. Most two strokes have long transfer tunnels that go around the sides of the cylinder, like the long handle of a beer mug, to get from below the piston to above it.

Flandria engine, wet clutch, gear drive, bore 40.0mm.

Dansi flywheel

Dansi (made in Italy) magneto left side) 80mm 101414 6V 30-18W 3 wires, 2 coils,
1) red: ignition, 2) black: 30W head and tail light, 3) green: 18W brake light

Encarwi S33 carburetor.

Flandria rims: All three Flandria models have 17 inch spoke wheels. The hubs and brakes are same as on Sachs-Hercules mopeds, Grimeca 2-chain stamped steel. The Hamilton has steel rims. But the Hampton and Pembroke have aluminum rims, made in Switzerland by Wienmann. These are the only US-model mopeds with aluminum spoke-type rims. Too bad.

Puch Korado

June 14, 2015

1959 Manet ad

1950 Manet M90 ad

Manet

Manet is a division of Povážské Engineering Works, National Corporation, Povážská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia. Manet motorcycle history began in 1947 with the production of the M90. It was a 93cc two-stroke single cylinder but it had two pistons. It produced 2.6kW at 4500 rpm. By the year 1951, when production ended, 37,630 M90s were produced.

The Jawa-Manet alliance is shown in this 1959 advert for the US-model Manet scooter, “The scooter for all occasions”. It has a 100cc two-stroke 3-speed grip-shift engine. “Fast enough for the highway”.

Red star is where ’94-06 Manet and pre-’86 Jawa mopeds were made.
Green star is where 1986-1995 Jawa (Babetta) mopeds were made.

All through the 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s the Jawa and Babetta names were used for Czech mopeds instead of Manet. See myrons jawa info

Before the 1990’s, all Czechoslovakian companies were nationally owned, and so their names appear together in ads, like CZ, Jawa, Babetta, Manet and others. Starting with the fall of socialist economies in 1990, and the privatization of industries, many companies faced increasing costs, and decreasing market demand, as Slovakians were free to purchase from outside the country. In 1993 Czechoslovakia was split into Czech Republic (now called Czechia) at the northwest side, and Slovakia at the southeast side. The brand name Manet was revived in the privatization and restructuring.

Manet Korado

1995 Manet Korado ad

The Manet Korado was made in Slovakia by PS Motor Manet from 1994 to 2008, and sold in the US as Puch Korado from 1995 to 1999. It was made in the same factory that pre-1986 Jawa Babetta mopeds were made at, Povážské Strojárne (PS) (Povážské Engineering Works) near the city of Povážské Bystrica in north-central Slovakia.

At the same time the first Manet mopeds were made, in 1994-95, the last Jawa mopeds were made in the small agricultural town of Kolárovó, in southern Slovakia near the Hungarian border. While the Manet Puch Korado was made with Piaggio top notch equipment and modern methods, the last few years of Jawa’s were made using obsolete, worn-out equipment with not enough expertise and concern for quality.

Here is the story of the end of Puch summarized from http://www.jawamoped.com/html/manet_korado.html

After Puch closed it’s doors in 1987, the moped production equipment was sold to Maxwell, in Turkey, Piaggio, in Italy, and Hero, in India. Puch had developed the Super Maxi, with a catalytic exhaust, an improved right-side air filter, and an improved cylinder with 4 transfer ports and a boost port. Maxwell in Turkey produced Puch Super Maxi remakes, but they had quality issues, and were not successful. Puch had developed the advanced Maxi Plus (Austro-Daimler), with help from Ferdinand Porsche. Hero produced Maxi Plus remakes into the 2000’s. Piaggio produced Puch Super Maxi remakes in Italy until 1997. Piaggio then sold the Puch rights and engine production equipment to Manet in Slovakia. In 1998 Piaggio destroyed the molds and equipment for making the Maxi.

Manet bought the engine production line in 1994, and moved it to Povážská Bystrica in Slovakia. They developed their own frame and moped, called Manet Korado. The first engines were of low quality, but they learned quickly. Here is a translation from http://mpkorado.cz/en/ They are currently an accredited importer of mpKorado scooters, electric bicycles and VCAN helmets for the Czech Republic, since 1994.

MP KORADO CZ, s.r.o. imported over 16,500 Manet Puch Korado mopeds, made in Povážské Bystrica, Slovakia, to the Czech Republic from 1994 to 2006. In 1994 the Korado immediately became a very popular means of transport for Czech customers, and disrupted the sales of Babetta (Jawa) mopeds made in Kolarova, Slovakia. It was the best selling machine in it’s category, and contributed the end of Jawa Babetta moped production. Manet Korados were produced in four motor versions, all with one-speed automatic transmissions: Puch Maxi or Super Maxi, pedal-start or kick-start. The mopeds were supplied in six basic colors.

By 2006 the factory at Povážská Bystrica stopped moped production completely. Povážské Strojárne Motor Manet transformed into VVED, and produced agricultural light equipment.

Manet Korado US Models

1995 Puch Korado ad

The flyer at right is screaming the logos and word PUCH, while not mentioning the true maker Manet. The US models were called Puch Korados. They were imported and distributed by American Jawa Ltd. 185 Express St, Plainview NY 11803. In the late 1970’s Puch was the best selling moped in America. American Jawa knew that many Americans knew the name Puch, or they had one and liked it.

1995 American Jawa Price List

Local history: The 1995 suggested retail price for the “Puch” was $1099. That was slightly more than a comparable 1995 Tomos Sprint for $999. Some of the Puch Korado dealers were Steves Mopeds in Dumont NJ and Mr. Moped in Sarasota FL. But there were no Puch Korado dealers in California. So there are no Korado-specific parts at Myrons Mopeds. Even though Shaun was actively servicing one or two hundred Southern California mopeds each year, at Royal Cyclery and later at Myrons Mopeds, he did not see a Puch Korado in person until 2009, 14 years after they came out. And that one Korado was brought into California only because the internet, that allowed people to easily buy things from far away places.

Specifications: The Korado Owners Manual lists specifications. Power 2.0kw (2.6hp), speed 40km/h (26 mph), weight 57.5kg (126 lb) 20lb heavier than a Puch.

Korado 1.5kW (2.0hp)
8-side-fin cylinder

Korado 2.0kW (2.6hp)
9-side-fin cylinder

Speed Versions: Korado engines (cylinders, heads, pistons and cases actually) have two speed versions. Both are 38mm bore, 49cc displacement.

Most US and European models have the 2.0kW (2.6hp) cylinder Super Maxi. It can be identified from a distance by the 9 side fins. It is like a 1979 Puch Magnum, but the piston has transfer port holes, and the cylinder has way more transfer ports. So it “gulps” more air and fuel with each stroke.

Some US and European models have the 1.5kW (2.0hp) cylinder called Maxi. It can be identified from a distance by the 8 side fins. It is exactly like a 1979 Puch Maxi Luxe cylinder.

16 inch 90×20 V-spring
Bernardi Mozzi Motors wheels on Puch Korado

Wheels: The drum brake specified in the owners manual is 85 x 20mm, and tires 2.25 – 16″, like Jawa spoke wheels. From the owners manual photos, the brake arms look like Jawa ones. But none of the 100 or so Manet Korado photos on Google Images have spoke wheels. 97 out of 100 have white Bernardi 3-ray mag wheels, and the rest have other mags. So only the prototype Korado had 16″ Jawa-type spoke wheels. Almost all others have 16″ 3-ray Bernardi wheels, that take Bernardi 90×20 or Grimeca 90×18 brakes. The cast aluminum front brake plate in the photo at right is identical to Puch-made ones for the Grimeca “snowflake” wheels with 90×18 brake drums. So much of the owners manual is out-dated, because things on the bike changed, but the manual did not.

There are pedal and non-pedal (kick) versions offered. By the mid 1990’s many European countries followed Germany and dropped the requirement for pedals on mopeds. Many US states followed Europe and allowed “no-peds” to be classified as mopeds (motorized bicycles).

System 4, for all US-models and some Euro

Electrical: There are four Korado electrical systems. System #1 and #2 are for European models with a ring-ring bell and no brake light. System #3 is for Euro models with an electric wrong-answer buzzer and no brake light. Electrical system #4 is the deluxe pizza with all the toppings, for all US models and some Euro models.

1. 6 volt 20 watt generator with points-and-condenser ignition
1. 6V 15W head light, 6V 5W tail light

2. 12 volt 40 watt generator with point-less electronic ignition
2. 12V 15W head light, 12V 5W tail light, 12V 1.2W speedo light

3. 12 volt 40 watt generator with point-less electronic ignition
2. 12V 15W head light, 12V 5W tail light, 12V 1.2W speedo light
3. 12V AC horn

4. 12 volt 40 watt generator with point-less electronic ignition
4.. 12V 21W head light, 12V 4W tail light, 12V 1.2W speedo light
4. 12V AC horn, 10W brake light, optional 12V 10W turn lights

Owners Manual: Here is a link to the Manet Korado owners manual: http://projectmopedmanual.info/Manuals/Puch/Puch-Korado-owners-manual.pdf

Identification: US models said Korado, or nothing, on the gas tank. Some European models also said nothing on the tank, but most Euro models said Manet Korado. US models all had wiring system #4, with a engine stop button operated by the right thumb. Some Euro models also had that. But only US models have a US-DOT-compliant ID plate, that says “This vehicle conforms to all US safety standards in effect on the date of manufacture above”. And only Euro models have bells and engine stop buttons operated by the left thumb. Euro models with electrical systems 1, 2, and 3 have a different shaped headlight. If you see that, and no red button on the right thumb, it is a Euro model. Compare the 1995 blue with the 1999 blue below.

You can tell the speed version from a photo, by the number of engine side fins. Maxi is 8-fin, Super Maxi is 9-fin.

1995 Puch Korado blue
pedal-start, Euro-model
9-side-fins Super Maxi

1996 Puch Korado red
pedal-start, Euro-model
8-side-fins Maxi

1996 Puch Korado white
pedal-start, US-model
9-side-fins Super Maxi

1999 Puch Korado blue
pedal-start, US-model
9-side-fins Super Maxi

1999 Manet Korado red
kick-start, Euro-model
9-side-fins Super Maxi

Euro and USA version Korado tank decals

Korado engine case
Super Maxi version

Spare Parts

Spare parts for the Manet Korado moped can be obtained from MP KORADO CZ, s.r.o. http://mpkorado.cz/en/ They are an accredited importer of mpKorado scooters, electric bicycles and VCAN helmets for the Czech Republic. On the Czech market since 1994.

Spare parts for Korado and Jawa can be obtained from JawaParts.com, since 1992. https://www.jawaparts.com/ But they won’t ship to customers in the USA, for some reason.

Much more info and photos of parts are here http://www.mopedarmy.com/wiki/Puch_Korado

Myrons Mopeds does not have actual Korado parts, but has many things for other mopeds that are the same.

Gas cap: screw-on

Gas valve: M22-1.0 thread, like Jawa but with long shaft, round knob, see Gas Valves

Speedometer

Speedometer: made by Facomsa

Front Wheel: 16″ Bernardi 3-ray, white, sealed bearings, 90×20 drum
Front Wheel: 90 x 20 Bernardi or 90 x 18 Grimeca V-spring brake shoes, see Brakes

Rear Wheel: 16″ Bernardi 3-ray, white, sealed bearings, 90×20 drum
Rear Wheel: 90 x 20 Bernardi or 90 x 18 Grimeca V-spring brake shoes, see Brakes
Rear Wheel: 18 tooth freewheel with standard threads, see Pedal Parts

Front Axle: 12mm smooth, M12-1.5 thread (same as Jawa) see Jawa Parts
Rear Axle: 12mm smooth, M12-1.5 thread (same as Jawa) see Jawa Parts

Sprocket 45T 5-hole

Front Sprocket: 14 or 15T (same as Puch)

Rear Sprocket: 45T 5-hole (different than Puch)

Tires: both 2.25 – 16, see Tires and Tubes

Engine: Puch 1-speed, two different cases, cylinders, heads, and pistons:
Engine: 1.5kw (2.0hp) Maxi version 8-side-fins
Engine: 2.0kw (2.6hp) Super Maxi 9-side-fins, piston has transfer holes

Crankshaft: needle bearing rod, upper and lower (same as 1984-86 Puch)

Gears: Korado helical-cut gears are “reverse cut” opposite of Puch original

Puch and Korado gears

Helical-cut means the gear teeth are slanted. The benefit of helical-cut gears is much less noise or “whine”. The drawback is some of the driving force is diverted to the side. The Korado gears are forced to the opposite side as Puch gears.

Clutch:

Bing 18-14-180

Carburetor: 14mm Bing 18/14/180, “1990’s square Bing”
Carburetor: bigger than Maxi Plus (Austro Daimler) 18/12/107 or 18/12/106
Carburetor: see Bing Carburetor scroll down to Bing Austro Daimler

Jet:

Air filter:

Gasoline:

Right Control: Domino 1990’s all black, sliding block with pinch bolt
Right Control: Electrical system 1, 2, 3, plain, no switch mount
Right Control: Electrical system 4, with rectangular switch mount

Euro model with bell, wiring system 1 or 2

Wiring system 4

Left Control: Domino 1990’s all black,
Left Control: pedal versions have a start lever, kick versions do not
Left Control: Electrical system (all), with rectangular switch mount

Cables: The double-ended brake cables are not the same as Puch,
Cables: because the Domino controls do not use Magura adjusters
Cables: 19
Cables: 20
Cables: 21
Cables: 22
Cables: 22

Odyssey Parts

June 13, 2015

For identification see Odyssey Models

Regular Transmission Models
32/1-R  32kph (20mph) 11 x 53T Solo 254, thin exhaust
40/1-R  40kph (25mph) 14 x 53T Solo 255 engine
40/2-R  47kph (29mph) 15 x 50T Solo 255 engine

2-speed Transmission Models
32/1-2 32kph (20mph) 11 x 53T Solo 254, thin exhaust
40/1-2 40kph (25mph) 14 x 53T Solo 255 engine
40/2-2 47kph (29mph) 15 x 50T Solo 255 engine

Odyssey Parts Manual

Odyssey Parts Manual, first edition, April 1977

xx qty R is Regular, 2 is 2-speed
fig R2 Odyssey# price Crank and Cylinder Parts
01 22 00 50 102 $8.00 crank bearing 6202 C3
02 10 22 00 641 none disk clutch crankshaft
02 01 22 00 657 none shoe clutch crankshaft
04 22 00 31 375 $0.00 crank washer 15.3 x 22 x 0.5
06 11 00 75 101 $2.00 flywheel key M85 3 x 3.7
08 11 00 30 144 $0.00 flywheel washer ~~8.4~~ 10
09 11 00 20 161 $4.00 flywheel nut ~~M8 left~~ M10-1.0 x 6 hex17
10 11 00 34 115 $0.00 star washer 8 10
11 11 22 00 593 $0.00 piston complete N
11 11 22 00 600 $0.00 piston complete U
12 22 20 48 227 $0.00 piston ring N
12 22 20 48 249 $0.00 piston ring U
13 11 20 31 238 $10.0 piston pin 10 x 32
14 22 00 55 144 $1.50 piston clip
15 22 00 15 201 $0.00 exhaust stud
16 22 00 30 100 $0.00 washer 6.4
17 22 00 28 100 $0.00 nut M6 thermac
18 11 22 00 595 none cylinder N for 32/1
18 11 22 00 594 $0.00 cylinder N
18 11 22 00 603 none cylinder U for 32/1
18 11 22 00 604 $0.00 cylinder U
19 11 20 00 601 none head for 32/1
19 11 20 00 602 $0.00 head
20 11 20 61 337 $0.00 head gasket
21 11 20 61 346 $9.00 base gasket
23 11 00 31 336 $0.00 “friction” washer 15 x 25.6 x 0.5
24 10 00 35 134 $9.00 disk clutch tab washer
25 10 00 20 107 $4.00 disk clutch nut M10-1.0×6
26 11 00 52 186 $0.00 needle bearing 10 x 14 x 13
27 11 00 61 255 $1.50 seal washer 5 x 9 x 1
28 11 00 10 266 $0.50 drain screw M5 x 15 (16) slot
29 11 00 62 159 $0.00 o-ring 101.3 x 2.6
30 22 00 55 106 none inner retaining ring 35
31 11 00 16 126 $0.00 fill plug M10-1.0
32 11 00 61 210 $0.00 seal washer 10×14

xx qty R is Regular, 2 is 2-speed
fig R2 Odyssey# price Crankcase Parts
01 10 21 00 300 none disk clutch crankcase for 32/1-R
01 01 21 00 321 none shoe clutch crankcase for 32/1-2
01 10 21 00 301 none disk clutch crankcase
01 01 21 00 322 none shoe clutch crankcase
02 11 00 42 208 $0.00 crankcase pin
03 66 00 10 161 $0.80 case screw M6 x 50 slot
05 11 00 54 203 $12.0 left crank seal 26 x 35 x 7
06 11 00 66 217 $0.00 wires grommet
07 11 00 62 112 $0.00 intake o-ring
08 11 20 61 334 none case gasket
09 66 00 34 107 $0.25 lock washer 6
11 44 00 20 169 $0.30 head nut M6
15 10 20 45 460 $0.00 clutch cover
15 01 00 45 455 $0.00 clutch cover
17 11 00 45 455 $0.00 magneto cover
21 44 00 15 158 $0.00 stud M5 x 15
22 44 00 34 103 $0.25 lock washer 5
23 44 00 20 101 $0.40 nut M5
26 44 00 31 292 $0.20 head washer M6
27 11 20 12 448 $0.00 intake manifold
28 11 20 61 284 $0.00 intake gasket
29 11 20 74 525 $0.00 reed housing
30 22 20 42 ~~000~~ $0.00 reed petal
31 11 20 63 ~~000~~ $0.00 reed petal holder
32 44 00 15 226 $0.00 cylinder stud
33 11 00 54 128 $7.00 right crank seal 15 x 35 x 7

xx qty R is Regular, 2 is 2-speed
fig R2 Odyssey# Batavus# price Disk Clutch Regular Trans.
01 10 30 23 313 000000 $32.0 start lever
05 10 35 00 286 000000 none clutch drum complete
06 20 00 52 104 000000 none needle bearing HK1512 15 x 21 x 12
07 20 00 54 195 000000 $6.00 seal ring 15 x 21 x 3
08 10 00 72 124 480887 $8.00 saucer spring 28 x 12.2 x 1
09 10 35 00 220 480881 none alum. hub with steel saucer
09 10 35 00 220 480881 $35.0 steel saucer only
10 10 35 00 232 480886 $30,0 weight-spring ring
11 10 30 41 322 000000 $20.0 steel plate
12 10 30 76 123 480889 $32.0 friction plate
13 10 00 70 194 480883 $8.00 start spring
14 10 35 00 219 000000 $60.0 start plate
15 10 30 42 315 480890 $12.0 end plate
16 60 00 34 103 843500 $1.00 wave washer 5
17 60 00 20 101 827500 $0.40 nut M5
18 40 00 73 230 000000 $6.00 dampening leaf spring
19 10 70 43 856 000000 $12.0 start lever plate
21 20 00 12 164 000000 $1.00 screw M5 x 18 hex
22 20 00 34 147 000000 $0.25 lock washer 5
23 20 00 30 108 000000 $0.20 washer 5

Much of this clutch assembly is the same as the clutch on a Laura M48 engine used on Batavus mopeds. Those items that are the same have Batavus part numbers listed.

xx qty R is Regular, 2 is 2-speed
fig R2 Odyssey# price Shoe Clutch 2-speed Trans.
01 01 00 00 000 none x
02 01 00 00 000 none x
03 06 00 00 000 none x
04 03 00 00 000 none x
05 03 00 00 000 none x
06 03 00 00 000 none x
07 01 00 00 000 none x
08 01 00 00 000 none x
09 02 00 00 000 none x
10 01 00 00 000 none x
11 02 00 00 000 none x
12 02 00 00 000 none x
13 02 00 00 000 none x
14 01 00 54 202 none clutch seal 12 x 22 x 7
15 01 00 52 193 $13.0 needle bearing 15 x 21 x 22
16 01 35 00 258 none clutch drum complete
18 11 00 31 336 none “friction” washer 15 x 25.6 x 0.5
19 11 00 54 203 $12.0 left crank seal 26 x 35 x 7
20 01 00 31 385 none washer
21 01 00 31 386 none washer

See Carburetor/Bing-Solo

Odyssey Parts Manual, first edition, April 1977, non-engine section

Link to Project Moped Manual for the Odyssey Service Manual, for more info.

Indian Models

August 3, 2014

updated 2020-04

All Indian mopeds have the same model name, “AMI-50 Chief”, or just “AMI-50”. The service manual cover mentions a “AMI-50 2S”. This was the 2-speed that never materialized.

The 1978-81 Indian AMI50 engine is a remake of a 1975-77 Honda PC50K1 or 1975-78 Honda PF50R engine. The main difference is the Indian left case has Bosch-compatible stator plate mounts, while Honda has no stator plate. Other than the magneto-generator, and the Mikuni version head and intake, everything else is interchangeable.

Indian models are like a fast food restaurant menu, many variations from just a few ingredients.

The 1978 Indian Parts Manual lists the following frame colors: black, silver, burgundy, blue.

The first 1978-79 Indians had a Tillotson “pumper” type carburetor. That had problems.

Later 1979 Indians had a Keihin carburetor, with lever choke, same kind as Honda PC50.

The only 1978 decals listed are the left and right Indian heads on the tank.

The only 1978 wheels are the spoke wheels with 90mm brake drums.

The 1979 Indian Parts Manual lists the following frame colors: black, silver, burgundy, blue, green, white.

The 1979-later Indians had a wider rear luggage rack.

Some 1979, and all 1980-later had a Mikuni 10mm carb, with cable choke.

Early Mikuni versions had the same black-painted cylinder head with the same flange angle.

Later Mikuni versions a different silver-painted head with a flange angle more side-facing.

Those late-Mikuni silver heads came with valve stem seals, unlike the older black heads.

The 1979-later Sport Mag II aluminum wheels have the same 90mm brakes as the spoke wheels.

The 1979-later Mira Enterprises aluminum wheels have 100mm brakes, different than the others.

“Script” version had gold script Indian decals on the tank, and gold script Indian on the engine covers (sides).

“Stripe” version had either “warm” or “cool” color stripes, and “FOUR STROKE” in yellow slanted on the sides.

The 1980 Indian Parts Manual lists the following frame colors: black, silver, burgundy, blue, green, white.

Some 1979, and all 1980-later had the improved two-coil WTEMCO magneto. See Wiring Diagrams for that.

1978-79 Indian AMI-50 Chief (head logo, spoke wheels)

1978 Indian AMI-50
white with spoke wheels
Indian head on tank
old “four stroke” on sides

1978 Indian AMI50 black with spoke wheels They rust easily.

1978 Indian AMI-50
black with spoke wheels
Indian head on tank
rusted bad, too bad!

1979 Indian AMI-50
silver with spoke wheels
Indian head on tank

1979-80 Indian AMI-50 Chief (gold script, spoke wheels)

1979 Indian AMI50 burgundy w/spoke wheels Indian gold script on tank

1979 Indian AMI-50
burgundy with spoke wheels
gold script on tank and sides

1979 Indian AMI-50
burgundy w/spoke whls
gold script on tank+sides

1980 Indian AMI-50
black with spoke wheels
gold script on tank+sides

1979-80 Indian AMI-50 Chief (color stripes, spoke wheels)

late 1978 Indian AMI50 green with spoke wheels color stripes removed

1979 Indian AMI-50
green with spoke wheels
color stripes removed

1979 Indian AMI50 burgundy w/spoke wheels warm color stripes

1979 Indian AMI-50
burgundy w/spoke whls
with warm color stripes even on engine covers

1979 Indian AMI50 white with spoke wheels with cool color stripes gold script on sides

1979 Indian AMI-50
white with spoke wheels
with cool color stripes
gold script eng covers

1979-80 Indian AMI-50 Chief (gold script, Sport Mag II “8 ray” wheels)

1979 Indian AMI-50
black Sport Mag II whls
gold script tank + sides

1980 Indian AMI-50 black Sport Mag II whls gold script on tank gold script on sides

1980 Indian AMI-50
black Sport Mag II whls
gold script tank + sides

Some Indians had Sport Mag II cast aluminum wheels, made in Placentia CA USA, near Myrons Mopeds. These were pretty much the only aluminum “mag” type wheel on any Indian mopeds originally sold is Southern California. For the rest of the country, the Mira Enterprises (Taiwan-made) aluminum wheels, that look like snowflakes, are the most common type of Indian moped “mag” wheel. This is easy to see in a Google image search for “indian moped”. Maybe, this was because American Moped Associates, in Irvine CA, had to unpack the bikes and swap the wheels with the local-made aluminum ones (that need all the brake and axle parts transferred from the old spoke wheels). So they only sold units with Sport Mag II wheels to local deliveries, while for far away deliveries they would sell the units with Mira snowflake wheels. That way the packaging crate was undisturbed from Taiwan, and able to withstand another long distance shipment. What you see on opposite coasts of the USA is sometimes different, like these wheel styles.

Cast aluminum wheels
for Indian mopeds

Sport Mag II wheels for Indian mopeds right side view

Sport Mag II wheels
for Indian mopeds
right side, silver or black

Sport Mag II wheels for Indian mopeds left side view

Sport Mag II wheels
for Indian mopeds
left side, silver or black

Sport Mag also made dual chain Puch and Peugeot 17″ wheels, and others. See Wheels.

1979-80 Indian AMI-50 Chief (color stripes, Sport Mag II “8 ray” wheels)

1979 Indian AMI-50 black Sport Mag II whls with warm color stripes

1979 AMI-50, black
black Sport Mag II wheels, warm stripes

1979 Indian AMI50 silver Sport Mag II whls with cool color stripes (from 1981 accessories catalog cover)

1979 Indian AMI-50
silver S. Mag II wheels
“cool” stripes, from
’81 access. catalog

1979 Indian AMI50 burgundy w/warm stripes silver Sport Mag II whls

1979 Indian AMI50
burgundy, warm stripes
silver Sport Mag II whls

American Moped Associates was already proud that the Indian was American-designed. With it’s long bench seat, extra large 1.6 gallon gas tank, heavy weight carrying capacity, motorcycle type forks, and plenty of chrome it was an American moped. It was a pretty good frame with a classic moped design, functional and fun to look at. Now, with the USA-made Sport Mag II wheels, the product was almost living up to the company name, American Moped.

1979-81 Indian AMI-50 Chief (color stripes, Mira “snowflake” wheels)

1980 Indian AMI-50
black with warm stripes
Mira aluminum wheels

1980 Indian AMI-50
black with warm stripes
Mira aluminum wheels

1980 Indian, made
by Mira Enterprises

Somehow the maker of the Indian moped changed from Merida Industry Company Ltd, in 1978-79, to Mira Enterprises Ltd, in 1980-81. But nothing physically changed on the bike except the ID plate. More about this will follow…

1980 Indian AMI-50 white with Mira wheels warm color stripes

1980 Indian AMI-50
white with warm stripes
silver Mira “snowflakes”

1980 Indian AMI-50
black with cool stripes
silver Mira snowflake whls

1979 Indian AMI50
black with warm stripes
silver Mira “snowflakes”
optional front foot rest

1981 Indian AMI50
white with cool stripes
Mira aluminum wheels

1980-81 Indian AMI-50 Chief (gold script, Mira “snowflake” wheels)

1981 Indian AMI50
white with gold script
silver Mira “snowflakes”

1981 Indian AMI50
black with gold script
Mira snowflake wheels

1980 Indian AMI50
burgundy w/gold script Mira snowflake wheels

1981 Indian AMI-50 Chief (head logo, Mira “snowflake” wheels)

1981 Indian AMI50
white with head logo
Mira snowflake wheels

1981 Indian AMI50
black with head logo
Mira snowflake wheels

Honda Benelux

July 28, 2014

Honda Belgium assembly room in the late 1960's

Honda Belgium assembly room in the 1960’s

Honda expanded it’s production into Belgium in the mid 1960’s, after the successful Honda 50 Cub sold well worldwide. Honda Belgium produced the P50 pedal moped from 1966 to 68, and then the PC50 moped from 1969 to 77. See the Wikipedia Honda P50, and Wikipedia Honda PC50 articles. Around 1975, when parts were also produced in Netherlands and Luxemburg, the name changed from Honda Belgium to Honda Benelux (for Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg). The successor to the PC50 four-stroke one-speed moped (later copied by Taiwan and called Indian) was the PA50 two-stroke variable speed moped, with way more take off and hill climbing power. The PA50 was produced from 1976 to 91. See below. Here is a brochure from 1965 showing the Honda Belgium product line:

The Honda PA50 Hobbit/Camino

The Honda PA50 pedal moped was produced at Honda Benelux from 1976 to 1991. The PA50 was called Camino in Europe, and Hobbit in the US. The PA50 Hobbit was sold in the US from 1978 to 1983. See the Wikipedia Honda PA50 article for more. Honda PA50 parts were originally only sold at Honda motorcycle dealerships, never at independent moped shops. Some components are interchangeable, or available for, or from, other European moped brands.

USA Models of Honda PA50

Honda PA50 info from American Honda Model Identification Catalog

1978 PA50-I 20mph

1978 PA50-II 30mph

1979 Honda PA50-I 20mph

1979-80 Honda PA50-II 30mph

1981 Honda PA50-II 30mph

1982 Honda PA50-II 30mph

1983 Honda PA50-II 30mph

1983 Honda PA50 Owners Manual cover

1983 Honda PA50 Owners Manual – Table of Contents

Honda PA50 Owners Manual pages 1, 2, 3, 4

Honda PA50 Owners Manual pages 5, 6, 7, 8

1983 Honda PA50 Owners Manual pages 9,10,11,12

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 9,10,11,12

1983 Honda PA50 Owners Manual pages 13,14,15,16

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 13,14,15,16

1983 Honda PA50 Owners Manual pages 17,18,19,20

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 17,18,19,20

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 21,22,23,24

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 25,26,27,28

1983 Honda PA50 Owners Manual pages 29,30,31,32

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 29,30,31,32

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 33,34,35,36

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 37,38,39,40

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 41,42,43,44

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 45,46,47,48

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 49,50,51,52

Honda PA50 Owners Manual 53,54,55

Speed Version Differences

Honda PA50 speed versions

Lazer 4-Stroke

July 28, 2014

The name Lazer was originally used for a 1977-78 moped, made in Taiwan by Jui Li, imported by North American Roosevelt Industries, with a Minarelli two-stroke engine. See Lazer (Taiwan) .

In the mid-2000’s the Lazer name was re-used for a 2007-later moped, made in China by Bashan, imported by SSR Motorsports in Norwalk CA, with a 4-stroke Chinese engine. SSR sells many off-road bikes, quads, and on-road scooters and mopeds. They have dealers across the US that sell their products, and parts. See SSR Motorsports.

SSR Lazer 5 red

SSR Lazer 5 black

SSR Lazer 5 silver

Please select one of the branch choices.

July 15, 2014

General and Jui Li

July 13, 2014

Contents: 1. General 2. Grycner 3. Jui Li 4. Lazer
Contents: 5. Clinton 6. Foxi 47 7. AMS 8. “Sachs”

1. General made in Taiwan by Jui Li or Her Chee Minarelli or Sachs

Info General

General was the actual name of the importer/distributor, General Moped Company, which somehow superseeded, possibly bought out or took over, Grycner and Lazer in 1979. Generals were made from 1979 to 1985 by Jui Li Enterprise Co. Ltd, 22 Konan Rd, Jenwu Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

5-Star is a top tank, Minarelli V1 or Sachs 505, F&R hand brakes.

5-Star ST is a step thru, Minarelli V1 or Sachs 505, foot brake.

5-Star TE is a step thru, Minarelli V1L, Italian made monotube.

5-Star LTD is top tank, Minarelli V1L oil injected with mags.

5-Star C2 is a top tank, Minarelli V2 variator engine.

1979 General 5 Star ST
Minarelli V1 engine

1979 General 5 Star ST
Sachs 505/1A foot brake

1979 General 5 Star moped advertisement

1980 General 5 Star ST Sachs 505/1A engine

1980 General 5 Star ST
Sachs 505 foot brake

1980 General 5 Star
Minarelli V1 engine

1981 General 5 Star
Sachs 505-1A engine

1981 General 5 Star
Minarelli V1-L engine

1982 General 5 Star
Minarelli V1-L engine

1983 General 5 Star
Sachs 505/1D engine

1983 General 5-star red made by Her Chee

1983 General 5 Star
Sachs 505-1A engine

1983 General C2
Minarelli V2 variator

1985 General 5 Star
Minarelli V1L engine

Links to General Manuals:

General Owners Manual

many General parts to follow…

2. Grycner made in Taiwan by Jui Li Sachs 505-1A foot brake

1978 Grycner Floozie

Grycner is the name of the US importer/distributor, Grycner Motors, Palm Springs, California USA . Grycners were made from 1978 to 1979 by Jui Li Enterprise Co. Ltd, 22 Konan Rd, Jenwu Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Jui Li only produced mopeds. Grycner Floozie is a step thru with a Sachs 505 engine, foot brake, identical to a General 5-Star ST. Grycner was replaced by General in 1979.

Grycner was the only moped that came with “dingle balls” decorations on the handlebars.

Grycner Palm Springs

1979 Grycner

Grycner “for the California lifestyle”

1979 Grycner

3. Jui Li made in Taiwan by Jui Li Sachs 505-1A engine

1979 Jui Li Honey 50

Jui Li Honey 50, made in 1978 to 1979, is the same as General 5 Star ST, Grycner Floozie, and very similar to AMS Sierra 50. Clinton 50-A.

4. Lazer made in Taiwan by Jui Li Minarelli V1

Lazer debut at 1977
New York Cycle Show

Lazer is a trade name made by the US importer/distributor, North American Roosevelt Industries Inc, 405 Park Ave, New York, New York 10022. Lazers were made from 1977 to 1979 by Jui Li Enterprise Co. Ltd, 22 Konan Rd, Jenwu Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.. Jui Li made only mopeds. Lazer Sport 50 (originally Sprint 50) is a 1977 top tank, bright orange, with a Minarelli V1 engine. It looks identical to the General 5-Star, but there are subtle differences. There is also a less common 1979 Lazer with a Morini MO-1 engine.

The Lazer Sport 50 got it’s good looks from France.

The Lazer Sport 50 is a copy of this earlier 1975 Peugeot Sport

Lazer and General are Taiwan copies of this,
an earlier French, 1975 Peugeot Sport moped.

1978 Lazer Sport 50, in paradise.

The Lazer Sport 50 and the later General 5 Star are both copies of an earlier 1975 Peugeot Sport 50. That is why (Taiwan) General side panels interchange with (French) Peugeot 103 ones.

In 1979 Lazer was replaced by the “General 5 Star”. Some components (controls) and frame details changed also, so a 1979 Lazer Sport 50 is about 95% the same as a 1980 General 5 Star.

Thirty years later, the Lazer name is again on mopeds. This time it’s a Chinese four stroke, made by Chongoing Astronautic Bashan Motorcycle Manufacturing Company LTD (Bashan). That modern 2007-later 4-stroke Lazer, also known as SSR, is not covered here.

5. Clinton made in Taiwan by Jui Li Sachs 505/1A

1980 Clinton 50-A
Sachs 505/1A engine

1978 Clinton 50-A
Sachs 505/1A engine

Clinton was imported by Clinton Engines Corporation, Clark & Maple Streets, Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 USA. The Clinton 50-A is the same as General 5 Star ST, Grycner Floozie, AMS Sierra 50, and perhaps more. Clinton was made by by Jui Li Enterprise Co. Ltd, 22 Konan Rd, Jenwu Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

6. Foxi 47 made in Taiwan by Jui Li Sachs 505/1A, 1B, or 1D

Foxi 47, made in Taiwan by Jui Li

Same bike as AMS Tahoe Sport except for wheels.

Same as General 5-Star and Lazer Sport 50, but with Sachs engine.

7. A.M.S. made in Taiwan by Her Chee Sachs 505-1A, 1D or 2D

AMS flyer

A.M.S. was made by Her Chee Industrial Co., Ltd, 2 Yikung 1st Rd, Yichu Industrial Area, Yichu Hsiang, Chiayi Hsien, Taiwan, ROC. Her Chee began in 1978 making “moped bikes” with their own brand name “AMS” (Adly Moped and Scooter). In 1985 they switched to making scooters, kid’s motorcycles and ATVs with their new brand name “Adly Moto”.

AMS mopeds were made from 1979 to 1984. They here with the Jui Li-made mopeds because they are 90% the same. They are not Jui Li remakes, because they were made concurrently. The US importer was A.M.S. Imports, 923 Moana West, Reno Nevada 89509, or 1110 S Wells Av, Reno NV 89502.

Sierra 50 (Sachs 505/1A or 1D 1-speed automatic, step thru)

Tahoe Sport G1 (Sachs 505/1D 1-speed automatic top tank)

Tahoe Sport G2 (Sachs 505/2D 2-speed manual grip shift, top tank)

’81 AMS Tahoe Sport G2
Sachs 505/2D engine

1984 AMS Sierra 50
Sachs 505/1D engine

1978 AMS Sierra 50
Sachs 505/1D engine
restored by J. Lasecki

AMS components: Sachs 505/1A or 1D (or 2D) engine, Bing Sachs carburetor, 85% the same as General 5 Star, except: controls are slightly different – lever blades are bigger, hubs and brakes are way bigger, rims are slightly wider, turn signals are smaller, cover screws are different size, M6 not 5?.

8. Sachs G4 made in Taiwan by Tsing Hua Sachs 505/1D engine

See the long brake lever blades? and the big wheel hubs? and the small black turn signals? Those are things that an AMS has, that are different from Jui Li made mopeds. Just about everything else is the same as Jui Li made mopeds, like General or Lazer.

1981 Sachs G4

1980-82 Sachs G4 rear brake