Let's Build a Really Dope 2-stroke Moped

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Let's Build a Really Dope 2-stroke Moped - Tomos A55 LX (1/2)

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11 ай бұрын

After some changes in perspective and life, I spent a few weeks putting together a performance moped in what could be seen as a warm-up before getting back to the Virago. This was a lot of fun.
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@tomoshop 11 ай бұрын

Really sick build! Love to see American Tomos model 🔥🔥🔥

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man, good job on your builds as well.

@logancarpenter3766 11 ай бұрын

It is so satisfying watching a motorcyclist/experienced bike builder working on a moped. All the nice parts, thorough refresh and rebuild, and not hacking the poor moped up. Can't wait to see the final result!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Damn now that's flattering, but also something I've heard before. Hearing the stories people tell about mopeds falling apart, I get it 😂

@markcolt1114 11 ай бұрын

Very cool to see that you're still uploading. Love your content.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Took one of my ridiculously long hiatuses but yeah I'm still around lol

@leandroflaherty 11 ай бұрын

How is life on the speed tripple? Was really happy for you on that bike, giggle meter was at redline.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Still got it, Still appreciate it although I tend to not ride it daily as much.

@ShipReK66 11 ай бұрын

I understand that there is life beyond UTooB, but you take CPT to another level with new uploads.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Its often a balance of life in the form of time, but also just straight up struggle. The hard fact is that this youtube stuff doesnt pay me personally much at all and these script videos take like 25+ hours at the computer to make. This video in fact is barely making it over 1k views by the time you look at this comment.....and it is what it is yes, But in this case of absence I literally just worked a second job to get more out of those hypothetical 25 hours.

@ShipReK66 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 Thank you for responding. I was just messing with you. Stay awesome, stay safe.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Nah I know, but you're so right that it was worth explaining lol

@eliberdinner4808 2 ай бұрын

Eyeballing several Tomos on FB marketplace lately, glad I found this video!

@TrentFalkenrath 11 ай бұрын

Return of the Illest. I kinda wanna take a little engine like that and make a go-kart out of it. That'd be sick

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

I've got this 4 speed 50cc Minarelli race engine that would go pretty good in that application lol. I'll probably show it in the next episode. I wish I had a frame to put it in!

@ciaranelliott8684 11 ай бұрын

Good to see you back on YT! Great videos!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@SmokeyDaVan 11 ай бұрын

Your build/resto videos are the ultimate motorcycle ASMR. 👍

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@mattus1gig 11 ай бұрын

Good to see it’s all going well at revzilla 👍 welcome back 👍

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt

@d.fresh.750 11 ай бұрын

Bruh...I'd been needing another Illestrator bike build video! That little Tomos looks fun AF...lol!

@pablononpicasso1977 11 ай бұрын

Loved this outlier build from you. This is what happens when a Hipster gets hold of a moped. 😉😉

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I'll overlook the hipster call T_T

@lexus996 11 ай бұрын

Dope 2 see you back building weird and wonderful bikes.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Lmao thanks

@llandor 11 ай бұрын

Love how the listing called a 2007 moped vintage :) Looking forward to this little project, got a little moped heading my way too, but mine is 50+ years old, so slightly more work

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Lol, it's to capture the eyes of the hipster browsers out here and distinguish it from the flood of Chinese scooters we have in NYC....Most people ALSO call them mopeds so it's hard to split them up when searching ads.

@llandor 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 good point, hipsters love vintage

@Tomology 11 ай бұрын

Cool build man! Nice to see you guys in America enjoying Tomos mopeds too!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Yo! Great videos yourself. Thanks for watching.

@Tomology 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 thanks!

@ogbigtsbikesandstuff887 2 ай бұрын

What a great video! You covered 99% of the building I plan to do with my A35. Subbed!

@brianmartin4662 11 ай бұрын

HeyParish. Great to see you heading down this avenue. I worked at NYC Mopeds briefly, right about the same time you started at Revzilla. Great shop. Great crew. Keep up the good work sir.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Hey man, thanks alot, hope You're still well.

@eddieg849 11 ай бұрын

Good to see you back 🙌

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Eddie

@upsidedowndog1256 11 ай бұрын

Real cool! I like mopeds. I have a 1979 Garelli gransport in original condition. It cruises at 35-37 mph on almost no fuel.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

I'm a bit late to the moped game, but here I am now lol

@upsidedowndog1256 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 You will like it for short trips in the city. It is easy to park, secure, and will use less fuel that full on motorcycles.

@darealkosmo 6 ай бұрын

Quality content dude! Love it!! Just picked up a Revival so I've been down the A55 rabbit hole on YT xD

@darealkosmo 6 ай бұрын

7:47 😂

@Bram0vitz 11 ай бұрын

welcome to the moped family dude!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

🥳🥳

@iShOotBlasterz 11 ай бұрын

Miss your weekly uploads. Used to watch you 5+ years ago when I was first getting into bikes..we have come along way since then always glad to see your still around…hope everything is going good for you tho man love from Vermont. 🏍 ❤

@NeonxNomad 9 ай бұрын

Tomos is back again with plans to introduce new models for the US market

@GlennH92 11 ай бұрын

No matter what you build, it's always very intresting and relaxing to watch. Thanks for the awesome content !

@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST 11 ай бұрын

I'm a sportbike guy. I don't care about mopeds. But, I wanted to see how you'd transform this Tomos, and I wasn't disappointed! 😏

@benzahm8220 11 ай бұрын

Sweet man! Really liked the backgroung music in this one.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

That good old Bully soundtrack!

@misteryman5109 11 ай бұрын

Excellent building. Also very entertaining!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed as well

@3dhazelnoot383 Ай бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1591">26:31</a> In the Netherlands, we call the clip a "Vraagtekenveer," which translates to "question mark spring."

@rodriguezfranco3839 11 ай бұрын

No way I been waiting for this hehehe 2stroke mopeds are the coolest !!!!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Loving it!

@mtronics 6 ай бұрын

Walks into your apt. "someone cooked mopeds here"

@elarr8733 11 ай бұрын

I'm so jealous looking at that seat storage and rack. I know you can add a rack to anything, but it's nice that the seat storage is part of the design.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

It was pretty nifty though I never actually put the storage and rack back on the bike once its done.

@hansjara4452 7 күн бұрын

Bro, I cant believe that you did tomos 😅 I was born in Serbia (ex Yu) and grew up on those. That is later model Automatik we call it, with that tank on it. Bike was junk if you ask me😁 But just because of that its perfect for overhauling. Respect bro. I don't know if we exported Tomos apn 4 . Check it, it has gears and far more robust. Anyway I wish all the best in future projects. Rock on 🤘

@S4WYERonPC 11 ай бұрын

He's back! Nothing beats a notification for these videos!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed!

@Japjongetje 11 ай бұрын

Ow these Tomos mopeds were an are nice! Very easy to work on. Great fun to ride around. I wanted a VS50 Puch 3 speed. You modify the steering tube to be taller and you had a mped you could ride like a 50CC Harley Davidson.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Yeah! I saw the chopper style mopeds complete with long front ends and sissy bars lol. I have a Minarelli 4 speed engine NOS.... I just need a frame for it 🤔

@Japjongetje 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 I looked at pics from a Minarelli racing bike. Nice! With some customization you might fit that engine on a Suzuki GT50 frame, but 70's style moped frames are hard to come by.

@mancavecustoms13 11 ай бұрын

15 sec in - this will be awesome! Great job my guy, i'll borrow some ideas. :P

@MisterSal9895 11 ай бұрын

Wow this is too cool bro I used to own a Tomos Racing TT (Which is a moped but since it has no pedals so some people call it a Noped). Nowadays I own a e-moped that goes 30 MPH, I love the lower maintenance and cheaper to own but man I sure do miss going 45 mph on the TT when it was modded and that 2-stroke sound. However I don't miss measuring/mixing oil and gas especially in the freezing cold.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Right I know the Racing TT model. I still have that ebike that I reviewed and I feel you on the simplicity and maintenance but yeah, this moped is tons more fun. My Ebike dont pop wheelies lol.

@MisterSal9895 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 Oh I haven't seen that video yet. I'm interested in anything 2 wheels watching now.

@sasbar187 11 ай бұрын

Great video

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TeamNoAffiliation 11 ай бұрын

I used to have one without pedals. It was a fun little ride. I traded it to a friend of mine for a set of coilover sleeves for my car. Lol. I kinda miss it

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Lmao, JUST the sleeves??

@TeamNoAffiliation 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 lol. I got springs too. This was about 5 years before anyone made coilovers for the mx73 cressida. They're still on my car. Lol

@Stolas1777 3 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness I can not wait to get my streetmate back to running condition

@bogdanbosiokovic8858 11 ай бұрын

Oh shit a Tomos build? that's RAD man! Here in Balkans it's one of iconic vehicles made, but i never though people own one of them in USA.

@ItsDaJax 11 ай бұрын

It's one of the most popular and easy to mod mopeds in the usa. I'd say top three are Tomos, Puchs and probably Batavus. Then there's Garellis, Chiaos, Suzukis. Weird shit like AMFs and Kreidlers.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Yeah Tomos is pretty common here, I would throw the Honda 50s up there in popularity from what I've seen too. Jax, I'm actually sitting on a NOS Minarelli p4 but I have no frame to put it in lol

@ItsDaJax 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 Building a frame around it might be your next step in your journey. I have my old Kinectic TFR engine kicking around and thought about the same thing- an alumimum frame and belt to chain drive.

@rodawallace 11 ай бұрын

Your back up channel could be called "The Jammies Mechanic".

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

LMAO

@goldie6579 11 ай бұрын

Admired your flying brick when I visited Revzilla

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Oh nice, shame I missed your visit

@starfox_wr-45e93 11 ай бұрын

looks badass without the tank. Looking forward to (2/2) 👍🏾

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

It does right? I ended up liking the step through look more after buying a top tank, but I sorta meet in the middle by running a small flat bottom tank.

@starfox_wr-45e93 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 Hmmm interesting. Can't wait to see the final look you went with. I have no idea if this is available (just from a quick look on treatland.. quite the site indeed😂), but I think a saddlebag-style running down the frame could be cool. The only thing that looks like it *could* work in that config is the 'honda hobbit camino' tank, but it would prob need slicing in half and modding to all heaven, and that's without worrying about knee clearances. Something like that or a custom underseat tank maybe... One thing is, neither of those would have the range of the original tank, but it's not like anyone would go touring on one of these things.. hold up. Lemme take that back😂😂

@starfox_wr-45e93 11 ай бұрын

@@sys-administrator I didn't know. But I do now. Thanks☺

@Nele_BiH 6 ай бұрын

Our version for EXYu had no gas tank over the frame it had it in the frame so you guys have actually bigger range.

@simontucci8170 11 ай бұрын

This is fuckin' cool as. Great to see new content from you man :)

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Still kicking, thanks man.

@GoogleAccount-tt5yx 7 ай бұрын

thank you for properly pronouncing Puch

@Atman26634 2 ай бұрын

Nice man

@MDHenry4 11 ай бұрын

Greatness

@righthoekstra 11 ай бұрын

Damm, never thought I'll be looking on marketplace for a used tomoss 😅

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Its been a pretty fun tool for around the city

@benweissman4410 11 ай бұрын

Best thing u did was get rid of the sprag clip i get rid of them asap nicely explained i drill out the cylinder stud holes and keep the m7 in there

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Good to know lol.

@jamirojoe6617 11 ай бұрын

Awesome seeing you build a Tomos. Correct me if im wrong but I dont think airsal made an 70cc for any tomos. The highest cc I can find is 65cc (44mm bore) I think the cilinder you have is for puch as they fit on tomos without problems. But I am doubting myself because the exhaust does fit without cutting an angle an welding it. I am interested what cilinder you used because I am building a 70cc myself for an a35 but I am working with a puch cilinder. Anyway enjoy the build and good work!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Well here's what I bought www.treatland.tv/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=tomos-airsal-A55-kit-01210444&gclid=CjwKCAjwsKqoBhBPEiwALrrqiGmH8oyDxbd0t_iXgrbHBN1cOJomyOzQJrgNXWNODhXjBOm9z2ABxhoCVxAQAvD_BwE

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

The intake and exhaust I am running are labelled as a55, not Puch, and they fit flawlessly.

@thatbuelldude189 11 ай бұрын

You are making me want to get another gy6 scoot to hop up

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

I looked into those, I never realized just how potent people make these scooters and mopeds bro

@thatbuelldude189 11 ай бұрын

@Theillestrator1050 ive built a few hot 50cc bikes Its crazy how much .5hp more hp feels like when you only make 1hp If that makes sense

@rustyshackleford5509 11 ай бұрын

If you want something light that handle real nimbly bimbly, the final form of this moped is the honda hawk nt650.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Was just talking over this bike with some friends. Its like a much more reliable and unique Ducati Monster

@itssanktime82 11 ай бұрын

HELL YES!

@MrVegardhs 11 ай бұрын

love it🙂

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

🤙🤙

@dutchmilla2794 4 ай бұрын

Team tomos

@KyleMoto 11 ай бұрын

so sick seeing it from a american perspective!

@Rubyboy09 2 ай бұрын

Wait you did not have to dremel out the carters to fit the 70cc ??

@tylerm124 8 ай бұрын

God i wish my gf would let me wrench in the apt. It sucks trying to rebuild on the ground of an essentially dirt floor garage. Also, my current rebuild is replacing just about everything as its 100% hoopty jank.

@Marco-ip5cw 11 ай бұрын

good content

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Marco

@dha588 2 ай бұрын

Quick question! Can i use tomos streetmate swing arm on my targa lx?

@awdrifter3394 10 ай бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="956">15:56</a> Racing cams on a 2 stroke? 😂

@damniambad 11 ай бұрын

I need more 50cc in my life.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Never underestimate the fun of lil bikes lol

@austincannan6264 11 ай бұрын

Heyyyy you’re alive!

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

On the outside! 😂

@austincannan6264 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 i feel that deep! Gonna have any updates on previous builds or just moving forward from here

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Yes I plan to return to the Virago, Likely after I knock out the videos for this moped. Also gonna keep modding the triumph.

@theomccray3053 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been binge watching old k100 videos while I try to swap a ‘12 z1000 motor into a ‘04 zx636 and ended up hella early to this one

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Is that a direct swap?? O_o

@theomccray3053 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050surprisingly I’ve used about 90% of the ‘04 harness on the new motor. Just a lil cam sensor issue I have to deal with

@greghaff229 7 ай бұрын

I'm a big boy (260 lbs) would that be too much for a Moped?

@Taboloncawonthemasters 8 ай бұрын

How much you like this tomos and riding it around?? Is it fun?? I got one I wanna send you over some emails to see what you think brother

@MisterSal9895 11 ай бұрын

How is it pedaling? Can it actually be pedaled? I imagine you'll be going 8 MPH max on flats with bike turned off.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

To be honest I wouldnt even say you can pedal this at 8 mph. maybe 5 on a flat. I feel like the pedals are just for show...maybe to show the police lmao.

@MisterSal9895 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 LOL I see

@Pyrex_lex 10 ай бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1868">31:08</a> 😭😭😭😭

@UmmmmmmmWhat 11 ай бұрын

Every time you disappear then reappear randomly with some new quirky project it's always something interesting. Don't get caught with a fat chick on the back! 😂

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Lmao, a lot tends to change in those months I vanish. Also I AM the fat chick 😂

@markopolo945 11 ай бұрын

😎👍👍

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Hey man!

@markopolo945 11 ай бұрын

@@Theillestrator1050 Good to see you still up. I got orders to Japan so hopefully, I'll find another CBX.

@jorickderujter5885 4 ай бұрын

a tomos for $1000 thats crazy

@tanogg794 11 ай бұрын

.... Now I want one. f*ck.

@Theillestrator1050 11 ай бұрын

Do itttt, nice little light project

@plageran 11 ай бұрын

@dutchmilla2794 4 ай бұрын

😂 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="145">2:25</a>

@dragontheseballs3838 11 ай бұрын

im a big fan of mopeds but unfortunately where I live they get stolen all the time. I've literally had 3 stolen. My premium motorcycles nobody touches em. But the ghetto ass no title barely running scooter is gone as soon as you blink and that's with disc locks too.