How to Start a 1978 Peugeot 103 Moped

[@temmy9]

Lived in Bermuda in the mid 80's. owned one of these. loved it.

[@wonderwing5139]

We use to buy these 103's brand new for like $600 ea. in the late 70's and mod the crap out of them. Hog the ports out, jet up the carb and make our own expansion chambers. 60+ mph wasn't a problem. You could also get a 3 speed transmission for them. While everybody had real motorcycles and cars the peds were a blast to screw around with.

[@rebeccaa2782]

What's the pull out stick in the main fork bolt for I have one and don't no what it's purpose is

[@EttaFuchsman]

In the early 1970s, I bought a 50cc Peugeot motocyclette in Paris and drove ALL OVER Europe starting in Paris, south to Avignon, on to Rome then up to Zurich and back to Paris. Needless to say, I took the train, with my motocyclette on board, OVER THE ALPS! 😂 I wish I could find a foto of that incredible bike! To start it, you just turned on the key and started pedaling to engage the motor. It used regular gas, no special oil mixing needed. Bike🚲

[@mr.whiskers6273]

This might be the coolest KZbin channel out here

[@smacdiesel]

I have the exact same moped, same color except I don't have the padded rear seat. Awesome!

[@leepinkerton6854]

Yea the lever on the right is decompression lever. So you can pedal the bike at a fast rate easily, then let the decompression lever go, and bam! It'll start right up. The clutch has starter shoes that won't engage unless it is pedeled fast enough. That's why the decompression lever is nice. Also on the rear plastic pulley there is a switch where you can essentially put in in 'bike only' mode. Meaning the pedals won't turn over the engine. In case ya run out of gas or something!

[@ChristopherLum]

Thanks for the detailed comment, that is super helpful information. Thanks for watching!

[@WitchidWitchid]

Interesting. I always rode mine with the engine running. That bike is too heavy for pedaling. Especially in my area that has lots of hills

[@bumblebeebluejeans4123]

Very cool and slick! I don't even own a moped. I stumbled upon your channel and I am now binge watching videos. Thank you for your content.

[@ChristopherLum]

I'm glad they are entertaining, thanks for watching!

[@cakrawalajingga]

And there you go, i am done with your informative video, thanks, man.❤

[@katemoore9148]

Great video. Clear, concise and nice editing.

[@jasonclarke7422]

Blimey, it’s easier to start a Boeing 747 than it is this little moped, but it’s a lovely bike nonetheless 👍

[@HighVoltageCarnage]

Ok If your moped is anything like the one (1966 so even older, so yours might have a lot more features...) I used to ride, here are a couple of notes: 1. Ideally, the engine should be setup so that a kickstart is actually easy. (On mine, this was a timing issue. So the timing of the spark plug contact being triggered/opened) 2. When performing a kickstart, the problem is often that the kick takes way too much force. So here are 2 tricks to mitigate that: a. If you push on the pedal slightly (still takes some force though), so that you compress the gas mix in the cylinder then lat go and a moment later go for the full kick, (should be like a 1-2, so prekick-kick, within one second (didn't measure it but by feel that fits)) then you should be able to kickstart it with a lot more force. b. I would guess it is the small thumb-lever on the right-hand grip, but these mopeds usually have a decompression switch. This means the pressure can't build up properly in the engine, so it won't run like that. However, this does make kickstarting it a lot easier (doesn't work in combination with method 2a though), just remember to let it go during the first revolutions of the Motor. 3. On mine there is a gearing position, where it does not drive the wheels, but the pedals are connected to the motor (one direction only, so no danger involved), that way you don't need to put it on the kickstand to start it 4. Honestly, the easiest way I found to start it is to just roll somewhere (obviously downhill is the easyiest...) go into gear and use the momentum, to start the motor by closing the clutch. That is way stronger than any kick or pedaling. This also helps if your motor dies while riding, for example because the idle isn't set up properly, or you ran out of fuel and didn't switch to the reserve tank in time... (not like any of that eeeever would happen to me...) Also, one last thing, that I wish I had known before it cost me a cylinder and a piston: DON'T USE ENGINE BREAKING ON A 2-STROKE ENGINE... (or if you do leave the throttle slightly open...) No throttle means no gas in the motor. As the oil is mixed in with the gas, no throttle means no lubrication... bad idea. I still feel stupid to this day for this... Anyway, have fun with your beautiful ride!

[@HighVoltageCarnage]

Ok never mind, you have a centrifugal clutch so at least tip 4. does very likely not work :/ Sorry, got a bit overexcited seeing an old moped.

[@ChristopherLum]

Thanks for the detailed comment, it is great to hear from people who are so excited and knowledgeable about these older mopeds. Thanks for watching!

[@davidhorn6008]

Correct - This video is wrong! The Parking Stand will bend over time until the rear wheel will touch the road when in the parking position. I bought mine New in 1967 and I still own it.

[@WitchidWitchid]

I have one of these sitting out in my garage. I last rode it about 10-13 years ago. To get it goibg again the tank would need to be cleaned out of old fuel and oil, the carb probably need a complete cleaning,.new fuel linez, filter, etc. I changed a lot of parts, cables, tires, etc. back in the early 2000s, some of which would need to be redone after sitting for so long.

[@frankiemarchese2978]

What are these worth? I might check one out same as this with 36 original miles for $500 asking price is that okay?

[@rhondaholland4604]

I live on a hill so I just coast down and pop the clutch, much easier than peddling.

[@WitchidWitchid]

I used to cold start mine by rolling down a hill. It wouldnusually kick right in. Once warmed up it was easy to start by just kick starting the pedals.

[@_-_-_--_-_-_]

Do you ride these things in lanes like a motorcycle? or do you stay in the bike lanes. Before I pick up one of these I've been trying to find a straight answer.

[@rhondaholland4604]

It really depends on where you live. Call your local police station and ask them as they'd be the ones enforcing the law or ordinance in your area.

[@jasperedwards2713]

fun times in the 80s

[@patrickkabuki7049]

Hi. Thanks for the video. Would you have any links to repairing the same? Seems like my clutch is not engaging the motor to turn as i want to crank it. Thanks.

[@mr.whiskers6273]

I tried this on my 102 broke my center stand cause it isn’t a pipe centerstand but one made out of plate steel 😢 good tutorial anyway 12/10

[@somat7946]

Great video! Btw, Peugeot 103 looks like "Motobecane AV88". Is it OEM? Do you know something about it?

[@Pluto4Planet2024]

That's very cool, where did you find this one?

[@ChristopherLum]

Hi Nicolas, great to hear from you again. This moped has been in my family for a while.

[@Marv_the_shooter]

No clutch?

[@pablodumas7671]

👍👍👍

[@ButchFury]

Bro how do you turn it off tough?... hahaha

[@illkid86]

Had a motorized bicycle this reminds me of one two stroke