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Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:23 pm
by EastCoastCB
This popped up on CL this morning, so I jumped at the deal.
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Its a 2000, A35, two speed auto. Got it for $250 with a title.
Starts and runs but needs a major carb cleaning or replacement. And a throttle cable. Should be fun, and I REALLY need some kind of break from the CH80's.

:coolcruise:

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:56 pm
by bonesv
Hmmm. Kind of like, less, is more.....Cool ped for a nice price $$$!
If you don't have a source for the cable, you can check these guys out for moped needs. Always great service and tons of parts at excellent prices. http://www.treatland.tv/default.asp
I've always been pleased with them.
Good luck with the carb and cable, and Happy Trails!

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:14 am
by motormike
...Like...and that pipe too... :thumbwink:

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:37 am
by EastCoastCB
Thanks, I'll check that out, bones.
The pipe sounds pretty nice, and apparently this thing does about 42 mph according to the previous owner.
Did I mention its got 1000 original miles on it? :smile:

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:17 pm
by motormike
Kick-start too ! !

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:17 pm
by Dr_Craw
most excellent

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:20 am
by EastCoastCB
Picked up a 2005 Tomos Sprint yesterday. Pedals, black, all stock. Well used but runs good and starts on the first try. $300. I could have haggled a bit but I'm happy. Pics to come.

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:25 am
by EastCoastCB
Darn it, there was a "free tomos moped" on CL the other day. I replied 11 mins after the ad was posted and was too late!

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 5:30 pm
by EastCoastCB
I pulled the carb today. It was totally FULL of crap. I'm really surprised it ran at all. And it only had a #53 jet installed.
I'll order a cheap replacement and filter, new cable, and #56 for it.

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:34 pm
by EastCoastCB
bonesv wrote:Hmmm. Kind of like, less, is more.....Cool ped for a nice price $$$!
If you don't have a source for the cable, you can check these guys out for moped needs. Always great service and tons of parts at excellent prices. http://www.treatland.tv/default.asp
I've always been pleased with them.
Good luck with the carb and cable, and Happy Trails!
Ordered a new Dellorto 14.14 sha and some high 50's jets as well as some airbox stuff and a new throttle cable. Treatland are great! I wish such vendors existed for my CH80's!
Parts were bought for me as a birthday gift! :peace:

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:36 am
by EastCoastCB
I think my oil seal on the tranny side is bad. Its smoking BAD.
I put all the new parts on and aside from having a crappy used throttle assembly from ebay, it all works. Problem is, as soon as I give it gas it bogs and or dies. It runs fine on the stand, but as soon as I try to ride it, it bogs then dies.
I will spray around for air leaks today.

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:14 am
by motormike
smoking bad = fouling plug...just sayin' ;)

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:16 am
by EastCoastCB
I think the reed is bad, it isn't closing all the way.
I've ordered a new polini reed block for it and new seals.
14.14, biturbo - a #56 is the jet I'm using currently and that's the standard upjet for a pipe upgrade on these. I did have a #58 in it.
I ran it hard yesterday on the stand and the smoke seems all but gone. The smoke is thick and white. Its definitely running like its rich. Doesn't run any better without the air filter. Small amount of fuel is coming back through the carb as evidenced by a little bit of it in the rubber coupler boot.

It starts with no choke on the 1st or 2nd kick. It spudders/hesitates off idle and as it warms up it runs better and better but always has a bit of bogging and the throttle response is a bit off.

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:45 pm
by EastCoastCB
So it was WAY lean... as in ten sizes too lean. Runs amazingly now.

Been busy working in a greenhouse... but I was able to afford another Tomos! This morning I picked up a sweet lil 99 Targa LX. Pedal start, for now at least.

These are way addicting!!!

Re: Got my first Tomos!

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:02 am
by EastCoastCB
I gotta start posting more pics...
Snagged a one owner 2001 Sprint in NICE shape yesterday.