Moped Maintenance in Hawaii. TIPS

Good morning Moped riders of Oahu and the rest of Hawaii. Here at Pacific Mopeds we do a lot of service and repairs on both our mopeds and mopeds from the other stores around Honolulu. Through our years of experience we have come up with a list of quick tips which should help you extend the life of your moped.
1. Regular Service: I know its a pain in the butt and when money is tight we would rather use it on something else, but regular maintenance is what keeps your moped running.
2. Buy the good stuff: if you have a 2stroke moped purchasing the more expensive 2stroke oil is highly recommended. There is a reason the walmart special is only a couple of $$. Also although the oils are all similar they are not the same, so stick to your guns and don't change oil manufacturers every bottle, your moped will perform better.
3. Listen & feel your moped: if you have missed your last service and the moped starts to make a new noise or starts to drive differently do not wait for 1000 miles. visit your regular service center and let them know your concerns.
4 Good Gas: If possible always use Ethanol Free gasoline. On Oahu there are about 5 or 6 gas stations that offer Ethanol free fuel. Ethanol is the enemy when it comes to small engines. If you cant get the Ethanol Free gas remember to periodically start your moped and let it idle for 3-5 minutes. Letting your moped sit for 10+ days could cause the ethanol to destabilize leading to your moped hard starting or not starting at all.  

For most people a moped is a means of transport here in Hawaii and although it may hurt to spend the cash on maintenance, it is a lot cheaper than having to purchase a new moped or having to ride the bus because you neglected the maintenance schedule.

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2stroke vs 4stroke mopeds Pros, Cons

People ask all the time what the differences are between 2stroke and 4 stroke 50cc mopeds or scooters. Without getting into engine terminology the best way to explain it is: 4strokes work best on flat ground as they lack the bottom end torque that is needed to climb hills. The two stroke is best suited if you live in a hilly area as they will climb a much steeper grade of road. Additionally there are maintenance differences between each moped or scooter. The 2stroke requires oil to be added into the fuel prior to entering the carburetor. This can be done via the old method: premixing or via the new method: oil injection pump. The new method which is featured on most mopeds or scooters has an oil reservoir and a pump that adds the oil to the fuel system as it enters the Carburetor. The 4stroke motor is just like you car with an oil pan full of oil that needs to be changed every 1000+-.
So here in a basic list are the pros and cons of each style of moped or scooter.
             2stroke                                            4stroke
pros: better for hills, faster                        don't have to regularly fill up oil, less pollution

simple engine, easier engine upgrades        longer life span (due to slower motor)

Cons: more common engine failure           less capable on steeper hills, regular maintenance strictly adhered to.
constant oil adding, noisier                        more expensive engine upgrades, complex motor.


Results: for those of us driving on flat ground with our moped or scooter as a run around commuter EX: Waikiki. The 4stroke engine is best suited. If you live up in the hills of Honolulu or intend on taking your moped around the island of Oahu on the weekends 2stroke models would be your best bet.

We at pacific mopeds carry both so check us out when looking for a moped in Hawaii.

NEW MOPED LAWS in HAWAII

All moped riders in Hawaii it is now time to come together. The state legislation has put forward two laws which would hurt all dealers of mopeds in Honolulu and Hawaii, Also additional costs will be felt by customers looking to buy a moped in Hawaii. The first is SB873 which would require yearly insurance for mopeds, mopeds are already covered the same as bicycles in accidents involving vehicles. This law was introduced by Sam Slom, send this guy an email telling him the reason we use mopeds is because they are cheap economical way for people to get around town
senslom@Capitol.hawaii.gov

The second Measure SB829 is a straight up money grab, it will require yearly registration, which is going to be close to impossible to enforce. also this affects us lowly moped riders we ride mopeds for economical reasons and dont have big money to influence politics but we can make some noise so its time to make noise send your complaints to these senators who backed this bill.
senchunoakland@Capitol.hawaii.gov
sengaluteria@capitol.hawaii.gov
senkim@Capitol.hawaii.gov
senryan@capitol.hawaii.gov
senshimabukuro@Capitol.hawaii.gov

this is straight up an attack on us young people who are strapped for cash. Tell them whats up. Time to Stand up