Description
An original un-modified moped which retains all it's character and has survived the last 58 years remarkably well.
As you would expect, there is some rust on the paintwork and chrome but the bike presents well and looks like it has lived in a dry garage or shed rather than under a plastic sheet on the patio.
The bike starts easily and runs strongly but does need a fair amount of choke until it is fully warmed up which may indicate that a bit of adjustment to the carburettor may be required.
The saddle has split at the back (see photo) and the rear tyre looks to be at the wear limit (the front looks to be as new).
There is bracketry and wiring for an electric horn but the horn itself is not present. (Replacements easily found new or used on the web)
The bike has never had a speedometer (it was an option when new) and my local MOT tester tells me that one is not required for an MOT test. However speedo kits are readily available or a bicycle type digital speedometer is a cheap alternative.
The Raleigh is currently SORN but I believe that apart from a replacement rear tyre, the bike is ready for the road as is.
I had a Raleigh moped as my first motorised vehicle when I was sixteen and had a wonderful year enjoying the freedom of the open road on it! As the transmission was an automatic with a variable speed pulley, I quickly learned that you could get in the slipstream of slow moving lorries and get a "tow" to well over 40 mph (provided you had your hands over the brake levers in case of a sudden stop).
Paperwork includes a V5C, old blue V5, original VE60 card registration book, a 1978 tax disc and the sales invoice for when the bike was sold new at a cost of £66. 06 plus £2. 00 road tax and £2. 00 insurance
The Raleigh is up for sale as I have two project bikes on the go at the moment as well as looking after my 2 modern bikes. I feel a bit stretched.
Thanks for looking at my ad, mopeds are good fun and good value