Gallery: Want to Build a Badass Moped? There's a Social Network for That
01indigan-diablo
02the-paragon
[The Paragon \-----------](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/332) __Posted by:__ Richard Worsham __Make:__ Handmade __Model:__ Handmade __Parts:__ The engine is a [Puch E50](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/browse/?search=Puch%20E50), the cylinder is a [Puch 74cc Gilardoni](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/332#), the pipe is a [Puch Magnum MLM BK100](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/332#), and the carb is a [Mikuni TM 24mm Flatside](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/332#). __What's cool:__ Most moped builds at least start with a frame or chassis or tank from a vintage bike, but the Paragon was built entirely by hand. Then it was powered by vintage parts. Also: Just look at it. It's gorgeous. __Kastner said:__ "This is the number one build on Garage. All handmade, and looks amazing!" *Photo: Peter McDaniel*
03fa50v
[FA50v \-----](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/650) __Posted by:__ Nate Bandit __Make:__ Suzuki, 1984 __Model:__ FA50 __Parts:__ The engine is a [Suzuki FA50](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/browse/?search=Suzuki%20FA50), the pipe is a [Honda Hobbit Camino Proma](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/650#), the carb is a [Mikuni TM 24mm Flatside](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/650#). __What's cool:__ Steampunk-ish tank. Also, it packs enough power to actually [push another moped and rider](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJcnc5b2iHE&sns=em) when they run out of gas. __Kastner said:__ "Super cool because it is one of the first monster mopeds, where the builder took one moped and mashed it up with another to create a whole new moped."
04kevin-rose-chrome-maxi
[Kevin Rose Chrome Maxi \----------------------](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/31) __Posted by:__ 1977 Mopeds __Make:__ Puch, 1978 __Model:__ Maxi __Parts:__ The engine is a [Puch E50](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/browse/?search=Puch%20E50), the cylinder is a [Puch 74cc Gilardoni](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/31#), the pipe is a [Puch Maxi Moped Moto-Matic Destroyer](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/31#), the carb is a [Dellorto 21mm](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/31#). __What's cool:__ So. Much. Chrome. (Can you dig it?) Also, it had a release party at San Francisco's super-hip [Four Barrel](http://fourbarrelcoffee.com/) coffee joint. __Kastner said:__ "A custom build 1977 Mopeds did for (Digg co-founder) [Kevin Rose](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Rose). The nicest moped we ever built for a customer. Everything was show chromed and hand done."
05hnrz-sticker-bike
[HNRz Sticker Bike \-----------------](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/747) __Posted by:__ Joshua Warras __Make:__ Sears, 1978 __Model:__ Free Spirit __Parts:__ The engine is a [Puch E50](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/browse/?search=Puch%20E50), the cylinder is a [Puch Korado 50cc](http://www.mopedarmy.com/wiki/Puch_Korado), the pipe is a Simonini, the carb is a Dellorto 19mm PHBG. __What's cool:__ It's covered in stickers. __Kastner said:__ "Mean-looking bike done in the [Chicago Hot 'N' Readyz](http://www.mopedarmy.com/branches/hotnreadyz/) style."
06monster-rcx
[Monster RCX \-----------](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/379) __Posted by:__ Christophe Naulet __Make:__ Peugeot __Model:__ 103 __Parts:__ The engine is a [Peugeot 103SP](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/browse/?search=Peugeot%20103SPX), the cylinder is a Bidalot 50cc, the pipe is a [Giannelli](http://www.giannelli.com/eng/home/), the carb is a [Dellorto 21mm](http://www.1977mopeds.com/parts/carburetion/carburetors/dellorto-21mm-phbg-carburetor-racing-edition.html). __What's cool:__ This bike was built to be raced. __Kastner said:__ "Built by a really talented builder in L.A. This was his race bike."
07shredped1-0
[ShredPed 1.0 \------------](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/70) __Posted by:__ Peter McDaniel __Make:__ Motobecane, 1978 __Parts:__ The cylinder is a [Motobecane AV10 70cc Polini](http://www.1977mopeds.com/parts/engine/cylinder-kits/motobecane-av10-70cc-polini-kit.html), the pipe is also Motobecane. __What's cool:__ The Motobecane bikes of the late 1970s are some of the most popular for modders, and this one – which commenters on Garage are already calling "the moped that changed how Moped Army mopeds" – is a classic example of why. (It also [comes in blue](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/71).) __Kastner said:__ "One of the most iconic mopeds in the history of Moped Army, and/or moped culture. Super well-built."
08mmmmmoooohhhped
[mmmmmoooohhhped \---------------](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/468) __Posted by:__ Derek Winkle __Make:__ Puch, 1980 __Model:__ Magnum II __Parts:__ The engine is a [Honda PA50II](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/browse/?search=Honda%20PA50II), the cylinder is a [Honda 70cc Athena](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/468#), the carb is a [Mikuni TM 24mm Flatside](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/468#). __What's cool:__ These Puch top-tank bikes are also faves of the Moped Army crowd, but no other is this (non)Dumb. __Kastner said:__ "Another mashup moped. Super iconic starter moped – the Puch Magnum – and then added a really high-performance motor setup."
09sapporo
[Sapporo \-------](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/build/381) __Posted by:__ Nathan Kiehn __Make:__ Moto-Matic, 2011 __Model:__ Sapporo __Parts:__ Most of this bike was made from scratch by [Moto-Matic Mopeds](http://www.motomaticmopeds.com/) in Sacramento, but the engine is a [Tomos A55](http://garage.1977mopeds.com/browse/?search=Tomos%20A55). __What's cool:__ Yes, it's named after the Japanese beer. __Kastner said:__ "This was a custom line of mopeds built for Sapporo by Moto-Matic mopeds – a really amazing custom moped shop in Sacramento."
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