Alright, let’s talk about this Tomos Sprint moped I’ve been messing with. It’s been a journey, lemme tell ya.
So, it all started when I stumbled upon this old Tomos Sprint. It was sitting in a garage, covered in dust, looking all sad and neglected. I thought, “Hey, I can fix that!” Famous last words, right?
First things first, I dragged it home. It wouldn’t start, obviously. The tires were flat, the paint was faded, and it just looked rough. But I saw potential! I started by just cleaning it up, wiping off all the grime and seeing what I was really working with.
Then came the real work. I drained the old gas – smelled NASTY. Pulled the carb, and HOLY MOLY, it was gunked up like you wouldn’t believe. I soaked it in carb cleaner, scrubbed it with a toothbrush (an old one, don’t worry!), and got it looking somewhat decent again. Reinstalled it, crossed my fingers, and… nothing. Still wouldn’t start.
- Checked the spark plug – looked okay, but I replaced it anyway, just to be sure.
- Checked the fuel lines – they were cracked and brittle. Replaced those too.
- Still nothing!
I was getting frustrated, but I wasn’t about to give up. I started thinking about the ignition. I figured, “Okay, let’s check the points.” And that’s when I found the problem. The points were completely corroded and misaligned. I cleaned them up, adjusted the gap, and BAM! She sputtered to life! Ran rough as hell, but it ran!
Next up was the tires. They were shot. Dry-rotted and cracked. I ordered some new ones online, wrestled them onto the rims (that’s a workout!), and inflated them. Suddenly, it was starting to look like a real moped again.
The brakes were another story. The cables were rusted solid. I had to cut them off and replace them. Then I adjusted the brake shoes and got the brakes working again. Not perfect, but definitely better than nothing.
Paint Job Time!
The original paint was faded and chipped. I decided to give it a fresh coat. I sanded it down, primed it, and then sprayed it with some nice bright blue paint. It’s not a professional job, but it looks a lot better than it did before.
After that, it was just a matter of putting everything back together. I replaced some missing bolts, tightened everything up, and gave it a good once-over. Then I took it for a test ride. It was slow, but it ran! And it was FUN!
It still needs some work. The engine could use a rebuild, and the suspension is pretty much non-existent. But for now, I’m just happy to have it running. It’s a cool little project, and I’m learning a lot along the way. Plus, it’s a sweet ride around town. I get looks all the time!
So yeah, that’s the story of my Tomos Sprint moped. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. There’s something really satisfying about bringing an old machine back to life. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go for a ride!
