Benelli 3VK | MOPED OF THE DAY

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This is an older build I found a few years ago.  I had forgotten about it but while looking for inspiration for an upcoming build it popped up on my radar again.  I remember there are a number of things I liked about this, so I wanted to share them with you.

To begin, it was built by Italian motorcycle builders FMW (https://www.fmwmotorcycles.com/index.asp).  They mostly build custom motorcycles and built this chopper for fun.  According to FMW the bike is a Garelli Export 3VK but from my research, I believe it to be a Benelli 3VK.   Technically it isn’t a true moped as it does not have pedals.  It is more of a small displacement motorcycle.  My guess is the “3” in the 3VK is for a 3-speed manual transmission.  I would still consider it a moped.  The frame, wheels, and most parts come from moped origins and the engine is a 49cc two-stroke.

 

APPEARANCE

Lime green paint with silver flake | Black painted spoke wheels | Black painted fork lowers and rear shock springs | Headlight painted to match scheme and custom single mount | Large ape hanger style handlebars | Chrome levers with black mounts | Brake and throttle cables ran through handlebars | Gas tank modified with molded accent pieces | Front fender removed | Rear fender stretched and lowered | Rear rack chopped | Seat-post opening shaved | Seat stripped to the pan and custom mounted | More decorative touches made to the frame where the shocks mount | Brushed aluminum gas cap | Custom chain guard | Chopper style foot controls

ENGINE

Benelli 3VK two-stroke engine | Original cylinder  | Converted to case inducted from piston port | Reed valve | 19mm PHBG carburetor |  Solid crankshaft | Opened transfer ports | modified Giannelli Spitfire exhaust

All images sourced from FMW

 

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