Puch Maxi Mods! 

Hey man thank you for making these videos. I just got a maxi and you have given me so many ideas. I’m a mechanic but I’ve never worked on carburetors (except lawn mowers) so it’s a whole new world to me

Sweet set up! I also have 280z and a few maxis. Awesome!

I love the stock high rise bars. I can't deal with low bars. They just kill my neck and shoulders. I have the long Puch seat. Unfortunately with that you lose the use of the luggage rack. But I need to sit farther back than with the Puch bicycle style seat. That headlight is absolutely hideous. Again I MUCH prefer the stock Puch headlight, I would like to have a solid chrome one, but haven't been able to find one. I use nylon/canvas type bicycle panniers on mine. If you want them to hold their shape, you can cut the top off a couple of 5 quart plastic motor oil jugs and put them down inside the panniers. They also prevent sharp objects like screwdrivers from poking holes in the fabric panniers. I have an Airsal 65cc kit, 15mm intake and PHA carb, and Biturbo pipe on mine. The Biturbo is cheaply made, I'm going to get a better pipe, probably a Tecno Estoril. I also did the bearing kit, and am seriously considering the stuffed crank. I probably should have done that to begin with. The Puch E50 is super easy to work on. I also put extra super heavy duty chrome rear shocks on mine, since I weigh 240 pounds. Mine came with the snowflake wheels, which look really cool, but I replaced them with the stronger Grimeca 5 Stars. I never go off road, I went with Michelin Gazelle tires. They are a bit expensive, but are as tough as nails, maybe tougher. I have yet to have a flat with them. I have the Magnum crank, but chose to go with aluminum BMX pedals. Treats has a couple of much better looking air filters for a 70cc setup that that cone shaped one.

Like the build! Was looking to get into these before I started to ride motorcycles, still looks fun. Also owned a 240z a while back and I miss it so. Just got my first 510 project and I’m excited. You live in the Seattle area?

Thank you a ton for this video! Its super helpful. I might have more questions as I get through this list.

Nice Moped! But how did you wire the Headlight?

I’m currently restoring a 1980 maxi. Stock 50cc engine. Do I need to upgrade the engine for a new air filter and exhaust? Or will the 50cc handle performance. I don’t plan on going crazy, a simple performance exhaust and mesh air filter. Hoping to get a little more speed. I top out at 25