Shall I do it????

Yes, Angelo scored me a 50cc reed kit for Chelseas Garelli. Expensive but worth it?

A pouty day :(

Its a sad day...I sold the derbi to a guy name Tim. At least he's the brother to an old member. She will be missed, such a good bike.

Intake here, intake there, not much new

Yep, just churning out a few intakes here and there. I did just make this intake for a guy with a morini. Should be good. Makes me want to remake one for my minarelli out of the big stuff. Nothing too exciting. Let me know what you want. Oh, buy my derbi.

Derbi springs and intake things...

I was just curious and installed the red derbi springs into the TT clutch. Im kinda not sure how I feel yet. She sounds really rad and jerks on the launch but im not sure if its good. Dunno, I bet I would be rad with a kit though. A note, I believe these springs could be used in the minarelli and morini clutches. Made a few more intakes to be shipped out. I think I sent poor Conrad one thats pointed in the wrong direction, but I will clear it up...Mental note, dont pack boxes sleepy. The derbi is up for sale since I have bills to pay and she is the youngest in the herd. Let me know if you are interested in her. Sigh.

So, how do YOU want your intake?

Yes, I ask that to you metrakit, gila, and polini 4-petal owners. How would you like it? I had some extra flanges and material bent so I can help some fellow moped enthusiasts out! Flanges are water jetted out of 3/16" plate. Tube ID can be had at 19mm or 22.5mm all bent on a tight radius mandrel. You want it to point forwards, backwards, sideways? Angle up high, low, level? Ill custom build one for you to your specs with a two day turnaround. I only tig so quality will be superb and flange super flat for no leaks. Items will be unfinished and ready to paint, but I could have it powdercoated if you like. Im thinking $30 ready to go plus a shipping rate of $5 for a flat rate priority box. $10 more for powercoating plus an additional week for time. If you want you can also buy the flanges and bends separately for your own super secret super custom intake or exhaust flange.....

Derbi got some big ol' shoes

Yep, the lady was in need of new tires so i picked up some big ass 2.75 Chen shings with some gnarly tread on it. Looks pretty boss if you ask me. Been tinkering with the vario weights and now have two in it with some ball bearings stuffed inside. Still peppy with the big tires but lost a few mph so im topping at 36.8. Still pretty happy with that since shes basically stock! Should be going camping tomorrow at Tortilla Flats so I think I will be able to take her to romp around on the trails.

She does look proud.

Worked on tidying up the derbi today with some brake cleaning, oil changing, general cleaning, etc. I also machined off the lip on the variator cheek...hahaha, now I have a two speed because of the worn grooves in the ramp plate. Gotta learn how to tweek her a little, either lighten the weights or a stiffer spring to get a little better launch. I like this bike.