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EdsSurplusForSale.net store policies for selling used moped/scooter/motorcycle parts.
Free local product pickup option in College Park, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Derusting info,
Moped/scooter maintenance advice,
Moped/scooter/motorcycle protection advice,
Moped/scooter repair info.

Store policies concerning Ed's used moped, scooter, and motorcycle parts for sale.
Parts are all used parts.
Parts are presumed working unless specifically described as damaged and/or needing repair.
A few rare parts are sold that are carefully described as damaged or needing repair.  For example, a rusted pedal chain tensioner might be sold with the caveat that it needs derusting before it can be used.  If any part is described as damaged or needing repair, the buyer, not the seller, assumes all legal liability for using the part, since the part was sold "as is" and described as needing derusting and/or repair before being used.
Most used engine parts are untested.  An individual engine part in good physical condition with no obvious damage is presumed working.
Some used parts may contain some rust.  See my info on derusting for info on how to derust metal with a cheap bottle of derusting spray.
Parts are sold "as is".
Parts are described as precisely as possible, and sometimes include a manufacturer parts number and/or SKU.
Parts compatibility is not guaranteed, and parts are sold "as is".
Please carefully verify that these parts should fit your moped, scooter, or motorcycle before ordering them.  You can try to find parts diagrams to verify this, or check expert websites like themopedjunkyard.com to verify this.  I describe each part as precisely as possible, but I do not provide a refund if you accidentally ordered the wrong part.
No refunds.

Free local product pickup option in College Park, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
If you purchase goods at EdsSurplusForSale.net and you select the free local pickup option, you may schedule a time to pick up your products in College Park, Maryland by emailing ed@edssurplusforsale.com.  Please pick up your purchased products within 1 week of buying them.


Avoiding rust problems.
Some used moped, scooter, and/or motorcycle parts have some rust on them.  Please avoid:
1) getting rust in a gas tank or rust in the fuel.  Rust particles or rust flakes in the fuel can end up scratching and gradually damaging your engine's piston and cylinder.
2) getting rust in an engine that does not have rust.
3) installing a part with untreated rust on a moped, scooter, or motorcycle that is in like new condition.  The rust will spread.
4) leaving your valued moped, scooter, or motorcycle out in the weather without a cover or tarp covering it.   If a moped, scooter, or motorcycle is left outside without a cover or tarp covering it, it will begin to rust.

Derusting info.
The task of rust removal has led to the production of a number of products designed to remove rust from metal.  I have not personally seen a cheap solution that instantly removes all rust.  However, for a few dollars, you can buy a basic cheap derusting spray, like CRC freeze-off, PB Blaster, or even WD-40.  If you spray this on a rusted bolt, nut, or moped, scooter, or motorcycle part, you can usually wipe away the main rust and end up with only residual rust.
It is theoretically possible to totally remove rust from a metal object.  However, I have not personally been able to do so in a time and cost-effective manner.


Moped and scooter maintenance.
Premix mopeds and scooters.
If your moped or scooter requires premixed gas and oil, be sure to always premix the right amount of oil with your gas in a clean premix of usually 50:1 gas to oil in a clean gas can before fueling your scooter.  (That's why they call it a premix moped or scooter, since you always have to premix your gas and oil.)  Your moped or scooter's owner's manual should provide the exact gas to oil ratio.  If you forget to add the right amount of oil to your gas, you can damage your piston and rings and you will probably quickly or eventually break your engine.

Oil injected mopeds and scooters.
If your moped or scooter has oil injection, always keep oil in the oil tank.  If you ever run out of oil you can quickly damage your engine.  Also, if your moped or scooter has oil injection, be sure that your oil line is unclogged and has no kinks in it.  If your oil flow is reduced or blocked, you will probably damage your engine.  If your oil line is old, you might want to replace at least the oil line from the oil tank to the oil pump.  Also be careful that the oil line from the oil pump to the banjo bolt near the engine manifold or intake valve is not pinched. 

Proper air to gas ratio.
Your moped engine only works right within a certain air to fuel ratio.  If for any reason, like a clogged fuel valve with crud or rust in it and/or a missing air filter and/or air leaks in the carburetor and/or air leaks in the manifold (the engine fuel and air and maybe also oil intake valve) and/or an air leak in the engine, your moped has too much air and too little fuel it can "lean out" and overheat and the piston can melt or get seized or stuck in the cylinder.  

Use excellent transmission fluid.
The best moped transmission fluid I have found is Klotz Flex Drive 30.  The experts at the moped junkyard recommend this.  Using the best transmission fluid can extend the life of your engine's transmission.  Keep your transmission fluid full and change it according to your moped, scooter, or motorcycle's owner's manual's recommendations.

Use excellent motor oil.
The best 2-cycle engine oil for mopeds that I have found is Amsoil Dominator Synthetic 2-Cycle Racing Oil.

Use the right spark plug.
Use the right moped/scooter spark plug.  Try to get the exact spark plug that the manufacturer recommends, or a comparable spark plug produced by another manufacturer.  Spark plugs have heat ranges, and using the wrong spark plug can cause your engine to run too hot or maybe even too cold.  Also, if you use excellent motor oil, your engine can probably run hotter without being damaged.  Wikipedia also explains that older vehicles sometimes had multiple valid options for spark plugs, where the engine could ideally use a hotter plug for stop-and-go city traffic and a colder plug for sustained long-range driving.
     "It was common before the modern era of computerized fuel injection to specify at least a couple of different heat ranges for plugs for an automobile engine; a hotter plug for cars which were mostly driven or cars which were mostly driven slowly around the city, and a colder plug for sustained high speed highway use. This practice has, however, largely become obsolete now that cars' fuel/air mixtures and cylinder temperatures are maintained within a narrow range, for purposes of limiting emissions."


Protecting your moped, scooter, or motorcycle.
Protection from the weather.
Rain and snow rusts unprotected mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles.  Keep your moped, scooter, or motorcycle protected with a good cover or tarp to protect it from the rain and snow.

Protection from theft.
Invest in the best lock or locks you can afford and always keep your moped, scooter, or motorcycle locked.


Fixing your moped.
If you want quick info on fixing your moped, see Fred's Guide - How to fix your moped.  If you want an expert-level detailed description of how to fix your moped, see the Dempsey Moped Repair Manual.


Legal caveat.
My friendly advice for keeping your moped or scooter running is provided free of charge.  If you follow any of this free friendly advice, your actions are your legal responsibility, not mine.  Good luck in keeping your moped or scooter well maintained and running (but don't blame me if anything goes wrong).