MopedMasters is a US-focused moped reference hub — pedal-equipped and pedal-capable 49–50cc machines like Puch Maxis, Tomos A35/A55s, Honda Expresses, and Peugeot 103s. We are not a scooter site. Scooters use different frames, usually lack functional pedals, and follow different tuning logic.
How we write
Guides are written in plain language for US-market bikes. Technical facts (displacement, drive type, stock jetting ranges) are checked against factory documentation and common builder practice where possible. Laws change — our state table is a starting point, not legal advice; confirm with your DMV.
What we cover
- Platform guides — Puch E50/ZA50, Tomos A35/A55 chain drive, Honda oil injection
- Maintenance — chain tension, gearbox oil, premix vs oil pump
- Buying & laws — inspection checklists, 50-state summary
- Live chat — moped shop talk with the community
Copyright & content policy
MopedMasters uses three content tiers. Every page should fit one of them — we label Reference and Technical pages explicitly so you know what you are reading.
Tier 1 — Original
Written by MopedMasters: buying guides, maintenance primers, model history blurbs, build-database structure, calculators, and editorial commentary. Short factual statements (belt part numbers, bearing sizes, year ranges) are not copyrightable — we still cite sources when they come from community documentation.
Tier 2 — Technical
Original structure and voice, but jetting tables, port-timing presets, or tier specs cross-checked against factory manuals and common US builder practice. Examples: Build Database, port timing calculator, pipe designer presets. These pages include technical notes where formulas or presets apply.
Tier 3 — Community reference
Curated summaries of community builder notes — specs and quick-reference tables for convenience, with full rebuild procedures drawn from community documentation. We link out rather than mirror long tutorials. Example: the hidden Batavus M48 vault (noindex). Adapted and reorganized by MopedMasters; not factory documentation.
Link directories
Pages that only link elsewhere: Manuals (PDFs stay on Project Moped Manual, etc. — we do not host third-party manuals), Links.
Research workflow
We maintain a local archive of the for research and fact-checking only — to learn what articles exist, verify part numbers, and find gaps. It is not a publish pipeline. Pages go live only after MopedMasters rewrites, adds structure, and attaches attribution.
Photos
Stock and technical photos are hosted locally for speed. Most come from community uploads, which has no single site-wide open license — each file may have its own uploader terms. See the full photo credits page (filename, source URL, source notes).
Takedowns & corrections
If you believe something here infringes your copyright or is wrong, email mopedmasters@yahoo.com, use the report / contribute form, or post in Live Chat. We will remove or re-credit promptly.
Editorial standards
Headlines match article depth. We do not fabricate view counts, read times, or ranking claims. Always inspect the actual bike before you buy. Modification content describes what community builders document — follow at your own risk.
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