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**srinikasyap** · 11-01-2011, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

Yes Kick start, Electric Start & also The SPORTIF has been provided with a device that enables you to use it as a bicycle, under certain circumstances(like an empty fuel tank) you may have to carry on by pedaling without cranking the engine .
of its " Unique concept in transmission"--Speed Variator & the Torque variator

The same cycle mode was there in MOFA, if i am not wrong. There was a knob which when pulled out, will be used as a cycle. It was there neat the pedals.

**frankpilli** · 11-01-2011, 06:43 PM

Here is an article about MOFA dating back to March 1989 in Car & Bike International magazine.

**powertwin** · 11-02-2011, 12:12 AM

Kicker start -- Pedal start !!

Originally posted by srinikasyap View Post

The same cycle mode was there in MOFA, if i am not wrong. There was a knob which when pulled out, will be used as a cycle. It was there neat the pedals.

To hell with those KPN Speed cargo guys....in spite of abnormal delay in shipping our Srini's parcel containing a Mofa Flywheel magneto assy....they almost made him think about MOFA !!Mofa!! Mofa!! for past one week.

@ Srini: Jokes apart, not only Mofa, Even bigger (50cc) machines like Suvega, LUNA & many other Mopeds of that Period had this " Switch to Bicycle" mode

But bit special about this French beauty(SPORTIF) is, it had kick starter, unlike other above mentioned Mopeds, who had Pedal start set up, whose construction can be easily understood..just disengaging the pedal crank to that of the engine crank, by operating a knob ....
But Sportif has Electric start, Kick start & a optional Pedal cum Bicycle mode..wait for the operational pics

**powertwin** · 11-02-2011, 12:23 AM

Documentation Wizard - Frank

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

Here is an article about MOFA dating back to March 1989 in Car & Bike International magazine.

I was not surprised to see this one from Frank's Documentation file!!
great buddy!!

Great to have this document....can you either post it as a pdf file or send a photocopy of these 2 pages to me

Thanks in advance Franky!!
KMK

ps: My 99.99% stock Mofa will be posted here before this weekend, provided the rains subside

( as hub painting & zinc plating of few parts are yet to reach me till now)

**powertwin** · 11-02-2011, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

..........not only Mofa, Even bigger (50cc) machines like Suvega, LUNA & many other Mopeds of that Period had this " Switch to Bicycle" mode

But bit special about this French beauty(SPORTIF) is, it had kick starter, unlike other above mentioned Mopeds, who had Pedal start set up, whose construction can be easily understood..just disengaging the pedal crank to that of the engine crank, by operating a knob ....
But Sportif has Electric start, Kick start & a optional Pedal cum Bicycle mode..wait for the operational pics

,,,,,,,,,,wait for the operational pics

Why wait for the O pics.....here is Kick start & Electric start set up pics..guess how will be the" Bicycle type Pedal" set in a Sportif

Self start (motor not visible..but note the foot rests @ left side)

Kicker lever at the Right side ( also note the fold able foot rest at this side)

**frankpilli** · 11-02-2011, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

I was not surprised to see this one from Frank's Documentation file!!
great buddy!!

Great to have this document....can you either post it as a pdf file or send a photocopy of these 2 pages to me

Thanks in advance Franky!!
KMK

ps: My 99.99% stock Mofa will be posted here before this weekend, provided the rains subside

( as hub painting & zinc plating of few parts are yet to reach me till now)

Sure Bro, i'll send the High res scans in PDF format to ur mail & waiting for the Mofa restoration. BTW who is the MOFA rider?

**driftjockey** · 11-03-2011, 03:47 PM

Muttu anna..spotted something interesting,thought of you

**frankpilli** · 11-03-2011, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by driftjockey View Post

Muttu anna..spotted something interesting,thought of you

The Suvega is already in Muttu anna's stable

anyway nice find Drift, where did u find it?

**driftjockey** · 11-03-2011, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

The Suvega is already in Muttu anna's stable

anyway nice find Drift, where did u find it?

its lying 2 kms away from my house,at salem..looks like its an abandoned one..

**powertwin** · 11-03-2011, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by driftjockey View Post

its lying 2 kms away from my house,at salem..looks like its an abandoned one..

Oops!!
Hey it is a nice find..if you are intersted pick it man...i can help you out with vital parts for the restoration project...seems to be a CKD assembled Suvega..nice find

If you think it is a Junk....then wait for few days you can see a SOLEX ( not ATLAS Solex), which was shifted to my garage...he!hee!! from the same city
which will find a place at my garage

Category ::::> Front wheel drive / Roller driven

**driftjockey** · 11-04-2011, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

Oops!!
Hey it is a nice find..if you are intersted pick it man...i can help you out with vital parts for the restoration project ...seems to be a CKD assembled Suvega..nice find

If you think it is a Junk....then wait for few days you can see a SOLEX ( not ATLAS Solex), which was shifted to my garage...he!hee!! from the same city
which will find a place at my garage

Category ::::> Front wheel drive / Roller driven

you are really tempting me! did you really mean it?

I really want to, but have never restored a bike. Dont know how hard it is

Is it India's first moped? how old is she? If shes is so special, I may take it serious, with the help of you guys.

Do i need the RC and other documents to keep the bike with me as a part of collection? Unless i use it on road is it a problem?

**driftjockey** · 11-04-2011, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

Hi All,
Was out of this thread for pretty long time !!
Friends, you would have noticed my 2 W collections goes in a trend like...." Various types of Cycle frames, Engine types, transmission types, suspension types & few as CULTS !!!"
Me- always had idea to have one machine in "Gearless Scooter',category

......obviously KH, was my first choice, Now got it....
.....but she's bit special

, she's KINETIC HONDA
* She's 24 years old
** Completely stock parts like Stanley lights( H/L,traficattors), Kehin carbs, Dual pole Plugs, original paint, Nippon sekki meters( working good), Nippon Self starter........
*** regn number: TAG 123 / single owner / clocked just 46K kms.

a small correction

, its TAG 234

**powertwin** · 11-04-2011, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by driftjockey View Post

a small correction

, its TAG 234

Nothing can beat your EYES buddy!!
Thanks for the correction.

Regarding that Suvega:::>
Age of the moped & its paper status, you are suppose to ask the seller

As for as sub 50 cc machines, at Tamil Nadu, they are tax exempted from 1992 onwards, if tax is paid up to '92, you can get that " tax exempted seal" endorsed in that RC book..that's all.

Restoration: It all depends on the beholder
If you are intersted...just try...you can do it!!
Cheers
KMK

**powertwin** · 11-05-2011, 11:52 PM

One more Quiz!!- one more bike !!

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

Wish one & All , a Happy & Nippy Diwali !!

Plenty of Pending Projects...Plenty to be posted
a) Wankel Engine Pro..
f) Japanese cruisers.. not my favorite though,...but,..

Well let 's see how it turns up at least before next Diwali!!(2012)
Cheers!
KMK

Posting few pics of my recent acquisition

( as usual needs restoration though. But,thank God it is not a yet another Basket job!!)
Need you guys to find what the machine is this???

Category (in my collection) :::>
1) V twin configuration mill
2) Liquid cooled Mill
3) Shaft driven ( Shaft drive)
4)Sheet metal Alloy Wheels
Now the pics>>
1) The Beefy Water cooled 45 degree V twin engine (746cc to be precise

)

2) Shaft drive

3) Sheet metal Alloy Wheel

Front wheel>(21 inches dia)

Rear wheel>>(15 inches)

Now a Help line

>>

Terms & Condition: Frank & tuffryder not in this game ( as they have been informed earlier about this, when deal was on process

)

**AKAlOgAN** · 11-06-2011, 01:00 PM

Is that a Suzuki VX800 .

http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/reviews/vx8004_97.htm

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