[News] Moped robbers in London.

[Uncle C]

For any journalist reporting on this, the following is a moped.



A moped (/ˈmoʊpɛd/ MOH-ped) is a small motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than motorcycles or automobiles because mopeds typically travel about the same speed as bicycles on public roads. Mopeds by definition are driven by both an engine and bicycle pedals

 

[Jack Straw]

I reckon that that pink chair with an axle with one wheel and a litre bottle of Castrol GTX, driven by that inflatable seal would go faster than that moped?

 

[Uncle C]

I reckon that that pink chair with an axle with one wheel and a litre bottle of Castrol GTX, driven by that inflatable seal would go faster than that moped?

When did we last see a video of robbers frantically pedalling into the distance.

 

[Albion my Albion]

Here I thought the London bobbies were using mops to clean up crime. Sweeping the streets of burgs.

 

[maffew]

For any journalist reporting on this, the following is a moped.

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A moped (/ˈmoʊpɛd/ MOH-ped) is a small motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than motorcycles or automobiles because mopeds typically travel about the same speed as bicycles on public roads. Mopeds by definition are driven by both an engine and bicycle pedals

Interesting, I did not though that

That is one cool vehicle whatever it is called!

 

[Blackadder]

I had one of these mopeds when I was 16. Bought it in Ann Street off the London Road

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/8129434.jpg

 

[Hornblower]

Interesting, I did not though that

That is one cool vehicle whatever it is called!

I agree, very pretty indeed.

 

[Whitechapel]

I don't think many London journalists read NSC, there are probably better places for this thread.

 

[carlzeiss]

Looks like they had the better over OB here

Moped suspects threaten police officer with knife, slash tyres and escape after being caught in London

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ght-crime-trend-robbery-mugging-a8077861.html

 

[Uncle C]

Looks like they had the better over OB here

Moped suspects threaten police officer with knife, slash tyres and escape after being caught in London

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ght-crime-trend-robbery-mugging-a8077861.html

And not a moped in sight.

 

[wigman]

I had one of these mopeds when I was 16. Bought it in Ann Street off the London Road

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/8129434.jpgView attachment 91486

Crackin bike and would be worth a few quid now if you still had it.

 

[Blackadder]

Crackin bike and would be worth a few quid now if you still had it.

Gone many years ago. (We are talking decades not years) I was going to by a Yamaha 16 er (FS1E?) but when I had to have the Tiger Cross.

 

[wigman]

Gone many years ago. (We are talking decades not years) I was going to by a Yamaha 16 er (FS1E?) but when I had to have the Tiger Cross.

I had a Suzuki AP 50.

 

[upthealbion1970]

I had a Suzuki AP 50.

Ditto

 

[Garage_Doors]

For any journalist reporting on this, the following is a moped.

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A moped (/ˈmoʊpɛd/ MOH-ped) is a small motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than motorcycles or automobiles because mopeds typically travel about the same speed as bicycles on public roads. Mopeds by definition are driven by both an engine and bicycle pedals

I have this same argument with chav on FB looking for a "moped" and most stating wanting a "125 ped"
Cut my teeth on an SS50 then a fizzy, X5, GS750, KH250, SP370 GS550, Superdream x2 RD400, GSX750. GS750 again GSX1400, Hornet, GSX1400 again and now Diavel

The term moped is now used for anything that is a scooter, the actual Ped part meaning pedals is now lost.

this web site selling scooters refers to them a "125 cruiser moped" FFS!
http://www.mopeds.co.uk/125cc-moped-cruiser.html
I have given up trying to educate the kids they are not mo-peds.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

I had one of these mopeds when I was 16. Bought it in Ann Street off the London Road

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/8129434.jpgView attachment 91486

Bought my Yamaha 175 trail bike from there in 1973.
£225.00 brand new

 

[Blackadder]

Bought my Yamaha 175 trail bike from there in 1973.
£225.00 brand new

I think I paid similar for my Garelli moped in early 74. I wasn't old enough for a bike.

What was the name of the bike shop? Was it Gloucester or something similar?

 

[Blackadder]

I had a Suzuki AP 50.

Remember them well. What was the other moped popular at the time? oh yes, the Puch Maxi.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Remember them well. What was the other moped popular at the time? oh yes, the Puch Maxi.

Is it the Gitane your thinking of?

 

[Blackadder]

Is it the Gitane your thinking of?
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There was a Puch Maxi (not my taste) the Gitane looks like the business.