[allana13]

Why why why dont they start making the mopeds again.

There sure is a market for these

[powertwin]

Originally Posted by Shreeram

Here are Scans of an Article in an Auto Mag about the Enfield Mofa i came across today. Enjoy

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I have got many auto magazines recently which have articles about various mopeds. Will Scan and Post more if you all want.

Well , think I can post my 99.9% stock Mofa here!!!
Obviously she was Cheaper than walking , now she is inside my drawing room

[powertwin]

Originally Posted by the mole

That depends on the size of your garage everything is collectible or will get collectible however what direction do you want your collection to go in is important? why not concentrate on scooters especially vespas since you have a passion for them.

Well Amol ji,
If Hillram picks up the early Luna (1972) like the one which I posses ......then it will be a TWO in ONE, yes Do you know the 1972 LUNA from Kinetic engineering is a offshoot of VESPA Ciao Moped

Here is my LUNA -1972, to be precise just 3092 examples of these models were manufactured ( details from: Car & Bike International/ October 1987 issue)
now here is my LUNA>>>




NOw pics of Our LUNA & Vespa Ciao>>>

Originally Posted by Shreeram

Heres the Second Moped - The Avanti Garelli VIP3, Seems like there were 3 Versions of the Avanti - VIP1, VIP2 and this the VIP3. Will see if I can find the VIP1 and 2 Articles and post them.

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Hope you enjoy.

Sure Enjoyed a lot , But need to share this fact, initially" Kelvinator of India ltd" had plans to launch the below posted moped ( pure Garelli machine)
even few examples were sent to the sales outlets


but due to unknown reasons this Moped was never sold inside India, instead came the>>>
The Avanthi 1 ( I have one of this kind...in absolute stock condition..will pics soon) now the pamphlet
but it was marketed by "m/s EXPO MACHINERY ltd New Delhi"
wonderful machine....But...

[powertwin]

Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

powertwin I do not have a digital image of this moped.May have a publicity brochure but the picture you have linked to is quite OK.
It was much ahead of its time and was not hence accepted by the market.

Though my SPORTIF is posted in a thread, which 'am not inclined with..
let me do it here for easy reading & seeding
here is it from Digital device>>

Originally Posted by CarCzar

What is the approximate price of a pearl yamaha ... average running condition ?

You mean the one like this 80cc/ 1967???, but guess it will RUN, with some fuel & screwing>>>

Now I will be one among the Elite gang to have " All the THREE best Yamahas...which came to India & won accolades
1) pearl yamaha
2) RX 100
& 3) RD 350

[allana13]

The enfield mofa looks awesome. Wonder why the production stopped.

It would definitely sell like hot cakes now if the pricing was right.

[powertwin]

Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

Does anybody have a picture of an old model Hero Majestic? We had a sky blue model from 1980-199+ somewhere and then it was sold.

themodel I am looking for had split seats and the fuel tank was between the rider and pillion seats.

very much like this suvega

I have the very first HERO MAJESTIC Moped from M/S Majestic auto ltd stable ( Hero group)
It came along 1980, with fuel tank below the seat, a rear carrier & a tool box at the frame's sting portion as in Laxmi 48.
Yes got it just few months before...now in factory paint , stock...note the unusual color scheme...it came with Pale Green & OLD Gorratta Blue, which color scheme was order for four wheelers of that period..not for small Mopeds
now my HM >>

***> In the above pic , can see a LC RD at my garage, plz no discussions right now on that..b'coz there is a chance of Hero getting pushed down!!


These pictures was clicked while shifting some of my Yet 2 B restored Mopeds to my uncle's textile Godown

[vivekiny2k]

Originally Posted by powertwin

I have the very first HERO MAJESTIC Moped from M/S Majestic auto ltd stable ( Hero group)
It came along 1980, with fuel tank below the seat, a rear carrier & a tool box at the frame's sting portion as in Laxmi 48.

Great! this is exactly what we had until a bajaj super replaced it. mind if I steal the pic for my collection? better still if you could send me a full resolution pic.

The visible part of the wheel that is connected to the pedals in third pic had a small lever that could be shifted to make it run like a bicycle in case the engine died.

[priyadarshan.b]

Originally Posted by powertwin

I have the very first HERO MAJESTIC Moped from M/S Majestic auto ltd stable ( Hero group)
It came along 1980, with fuel tank below the seat, a rear carrier & a tool box at the frame's sting portion as in Laxmi 48.
Yes got it just few months before...now in factory paint , stock...note the unusual color scheme...it came with Pale Green & OLD Gorratta Blue, which color scheme was order for four wheelers of that period..not for small Mopeds
now my HM >>
***> In the above pic , can see a LC RD at my garage, plz no discussions right now on that..b'coz there is a chance of Hero getting pushed down!!

These pictures was clicked while shifting some of my Yet 2 B restored Mopeds to my uncle's textile Godown

Sir,

You should now open a full fledged 2-wheelers museum as a permanent sight-seeing destination in Coimbatore.. I will definately visit it once in a while.

The Mofa and Hero are beautiful..

Priyadarshan

[powertwin]

Originally Posted by [B

vivekiny2k[/b];2662589]Great! this is exactly what we had until a bajaj super replaced it. mind if I steal the pic for my collection? better still if you could send me a full resolution pic.

The visible part of the wheel that is connected to the pedals in third pic had a small lever that could be shifted to make it run like a bicycle in case the engine died.

Sure, will send you pics of my HM, revealing complete details of the machine to your hearts desire
But will post the pics here after restoration ( nothing big just cosmetics!!)
please PM your e mail address vivekiny2k

[powertwin]

Originally Posted by allana13

The Enfield MOFA looks awesome. Wonder why the production stopped.

It would definitely sell like hot cakes now if the pricing was right.

You said>>" sell like hot cakes"
No my dear friend.....times have changed!!!
Generally one may think about such personalized transport vehicle is must of a country like India....but present generation ( i don't know how old areyou..but 'am 49) TWO wheeler loving public, think any machine less than 200 plus Cubic capacity is a thing for mockery !!

[allana13]

Thanks for the reply Powertwin,

If the pricing is correct in rural India as well they should sell well.

INDIA is blessed with a huge population and the so call generation Y is a limited few.

Wish i could find the dyes of these bikes, i wouldn't mind to start manufacturing them myself.

[Micki9559]

There's a SZU Vicky (Saund Zwerad Union, Victoria Moped) for sale. If anyone's interested, Then PM me.

[allana13]

Do u have any pictures

Thanks

[Micki9559]

Here are The Pictures Of The Vicky.

[Micki9559]

Also Available are a Couple of Peugeot Sportifs (Not Mine ). Will Try to Get some Pics soon.