Speed and Art on wheels

About the Tomahawk

Christophe Naulet spent his youth blasting Paris boulevards on 50cc rippers and now builds sick bikes here in Hollywood, CA.  Jamisin cruised da streets of Chicago on a full-fairinged Jawa Ultra-Sport until relocating to L.A. at the turn of the millenium. Armed with an appreciation for 90′s bike aesthetics, a Fast and Furious dvd, and an underground janitor closet, Christophe started bringing the alchemy in 2009 while Jamisin conjured up the literary bacon. As of July 26 with the Tomahawk now at 3/4 throttle, Christophe will take over as main writer for his blogs while Jamisin concentrates on riding club hijinx.-jm

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56 Responses

  1. Peter Goudy

    I get so much from this website. Thanks! Your stuff is amazing. Can you hit me at my email about some work on a 103?

    September 29, 2010 at 9:38 pm

  2. tanner

    hi your site is alsome!! i am about to get a 90s tomos lx and put a 110cc kawasaki motor on it if you have any input email me

    May 31, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      Sounds rad!
      I’ve never done it but send me some pics of the project and I’ll try to help you if you run into technical obstacles.

      June 1, 2011 at 5:08 am

  3. Will

    Amazing Site!
    Thanks for all the work that go’s into it.

    June 2, 2011 at 3:27 pm

  4. tanner

    hi i have a 2000 tomos lx and just got it painted i am about to get a 70cc kit and hi comp head i wanted to turbo it do you know of any turboed mopeds? would you recoment not turboing it? if any one has any input just email me at tannervw@yahoo.com

    August 1, 2011 at 1:46 am

  5. I’ve never seen a turboed Tomos but that’d be rad! :)
    I would stay away from a turbo, it doesn’t work. Just mount your 70cc kit and blast.
    If you still need more speed, save time and headaches by investing in a motorcycle.

    August 1, 2011 at 6:24 am

  6. Hey! awesome. im a big fan of 2-stroke to. ( build a lot of mopeds to. right now im spending a year in the US (im danish) and id like to know where you can get some of the better parts over here? im looking for mina and hyper engiens. where do you find them? btw i would go for so metakit for your mopeds ;) its hard to find but it kicks ASS!

    October 16, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      Hey, thx.
      For moped parts check http://www.treatland.tv
      For minarelli 2 stroke parts not as much brands as in Europe but check http://www.spi-parts.com.
      Go luck with your builds.

      October 16, 2011 at 9:39 pm

      • Thanks for that. was looking for that :) but where do you find the “moped/scooter” thinking about something like honda repsol or suzuki streetmagic. :) i think its awesome that you try to bring the moped/scooter in to USA :D

        October 17, 2011 at 12:41 am

  7. tomahawktuning

    I don’t think you’ll be able to find those models in the US but check out ebay or craigslist for moped and scooters. Your closest thing to what you’re used to build in Europe is probably the Yamaha Zuma 50cc 2 stroke available in the US.

    October 17, 2011 at 6:34 am

  8. Nik

    Noticed one of you duders rode a Jawa. Was this a stock bike or are there any super secret Jawa secrets you could share? Either way, no problemo. Sick site, sick bikes

    November 1, 2011 at 7:36 am

    • tomahawktuning

      Thx. I think it was a stock Jawa he rode back in the days in Chicago. I don’t know those bikes, no Jawa secrets sorry.

      November 1, 2011 at 6:47 pm

  9. Philco

    Who dat! From nola

    November 11, 2011 at 12:24 am

  10. LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!

    December 13, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      Thanks.
      I checked your site. You’re the man!
      Pimp that moped!

      December 14, 2011 at 4:14 am

  11. Lucky_fox

    dude I love the bikes you’ve made.

    do you know any good place to get a good moped for cheap? I’ve been searching on craigslist for a top tank’d one and coming up short

    December 16, 2011 at 7:34 am

    • tomahawktuning

      Thx dude.
      Keep searching on craisglist.
      Also check Myron’s mopeds in Fullerton and Choke motorcycle in LA.

      December 16, 2011 at 8:29 am

  12. Alfred Yap

    When u be getting u new shop, Im dying to drop by n see all the goodies u brought from france

    December 17, 2011 at 5:31 am

    • tomahawktuning

      Anytime. I’ve got some cool moped parts rare in the US.

      December 19, 2011 at 1:26 am

  13. the best for french tuning. sent you an email, hope to hear from you.

    December 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      Thx. Got your email.

      December 26, 2011 at 4:13 pm

  14. Parthik Patel

    how can i purchase this Moped ???

    January 29, 2012 at 9:19 pm

  15. Logan

    Your website is super awesome. I am almost regretting getting a 70cc kit for my Puch Maxi, seeing all the power you get from a 50cc. Would love to have you tune my moped.
    Cheers

    March 5, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      well puch none variated moped piston port kinda need bigger bore for low end power. But with good tuning skills and clutch tuning you could build a fast puch 50cc.

      March 6, 2012 at 12:48 am

  16. Hello Guys,
    I am up here in Northern California in Novato by Infinion Raceway, I love your site and the custom work you do! At the moment I have a Magnum that I restored to replica a LTD and a Free spirit rigid that I am beginning build but nothing compared to you art work that just got me going. I am trying to track down a MBK or Peugeot frame and wanted to ask you what model do you find to fit a 6″1′ person. Also I want to build a water cooled motor and set up. I saw you custom swing arms for the peugeots and are those available for purchase. So many question so little space. If you could give me your opinion I would appreciate it also would like to become a customer of your spectacular art for bikes! my credentails mechanic of 25 years (mercedes, BMW, VW, Porsche, also Motocross and trail riding, Street bikes) PS I am trying to talk the owner of REDLINE oil to sponsor a race at infinion raceway do you think there would be enough interest?
    Thanks Peter

    April 1, 2012 at 1:02 am

    • tomahawktuning

      Hi Peter,

      Thanks for your interest and glad the blog inspire to build mopeds.

      The best peugeot frame for a tall person is probably the TSM same engine as the 103, but rare to find.
      If you you have to weld you can also adapt a peugeot 103 sub frame to a Puch Magnum frame chopped. There are plenty of parts and h20 kits for peugeot.

      2009 was the best and only real year for moped racing than died slowly in 2010. I tried last year in 2011 to start a new moped race in Northern California but it didn’t work. Not enough interest anymore. I wouldn’t even bother.
      I’m still pushing here in Southern California by supporting a motorized bicycle race organization adding a moped class for very few of us.

      April 1, 2012 at 4:19 am

      • Hello! I’ve recently got into the moped world. I live in southern Maine. My father in law found this old 1972 Yamaha u7e moped at the transfer station when he was bringing some stuff over there. They said he could have it. He thought he might mess around with it, and never really got into it with his other projects going on. I forgot he had it, and a month or so ago I was in the garage fixing my wife’s car and saw it! I asked my brother in law what was going on with that. I wanted it. It runs, and needs some work, but nothing too extreme! He gave it to me, and I can keep it there to work on it! Sweet! I’ve found some parts that I need through a website, and ebay. I was wondering if you’ve come across one of these, and what you recommend? I thought of customizing it, but the way the tank is set up, I thought it might not look quite the way I would want it too. I might also be being a Puch frame I found. I would love to build one like the Black bike. The dark green bike and the white bike you did! I think those are so awsome!!!!!! I thought I might be able to make the Yamaha look like that. But it wouldn’t the way the tank is set up! Let me know! Thanks Joshua!

        November 7, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      • tomahawktuning

        Email me some photos.

        November 8, 2012 at 3:27 am

  17. Coker

    Do you have any for sale right now?

    April 7, 2012 at 3:36 am

    • tomahawktuning

      Not right now but maybe around June.

      April 7, 2012 at 5:58 am

  18. Edward

    When are you going to sell that blue street fighter 103?? That thing is sweet!

    June 11, 2012 at 4:35 am

    • tomahawktuning

      I probably won’t sell it for a long time. It’s my personal and show bike. Took me 2 years to finish it.

      June 11, 2012 at 6:44 pm

  19. Nic

    Nice Blog – I like. I`ve learned something
    I prefer Puch Maxi, in US named Newport.
    Thx4 visiting my site.
    Love to all Mopedriders

    June 22, 2012 at 9:26 pm

  20. I will get you some pictures this weekend! We will be going over my inlaws this weekend! I need to put new coil spings on my wifes car, and check and oil leak on my truck.

    November 9, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      k

      November 18, 2012 at 6:38 pm

  21. hi just finnished building a ludix a/c with a airsal 70 cylinder kit ,motad ninja exhaust with upjetted carb

    November 18, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      Nice…

      November 18, 2012 at 6:37 pm

  22. Tomahawk Tuners,

    First off, I love your blogsite. Very inspirational to moped building. I’ve been following a couple builds and I’m wondering how were the performances. The builds are the two shaw gila puchs. I’m just wondering how did the estoril pipe perform versus the motomatic pipe. Any input is welcome.

    Thanks in advance,

    CP

    November 24, 2012 at 11:28 am

    • tomahawktuning

      Thanks.

      The estoril pipe performed really well with a wider power band but still good top speed 70 mph.
      Somehow the pipe works better keeping the restricted plate in the convergent cone.

      November 24, 2012 at 4:30 pm

  23. Destry

    Anything for a Suzuki FA50?

    December 5, 2012 at 2:44 am

  24. Rajai

    Hey Chris. I’ll have some new pictures of my Peugeot 103 for you in the new year!

    December 18, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      Cool!

      December 18, 2012 at 11:32 pm

  25. Nick

    Hey! Some amazing builds on this site! Good work! If you don’t mind me asking, how do you attach the metal pull start claw on the e50?

    February 16, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      Thx. Special nut we make.

      February 16, 2013 at 6:16 pm

  26. frank

    i would like to know if it wud be possible to sell peugeot 103 gaz moped in canada montreal city? i wud like to distribute peugeot or tomahak ?? products eventually. 50 or 70cc mopeds . are these products available in canada? if so where and when…rgds
    any other web sites like yours and are the tomahawk are originals custom made special order only or are they available for sale in france or US, etc….?

    March 22, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      I think they used to sell brand new Peugeot 103 Vogue in Canada stock 50cc 30 mph. But not anymore.

      The Tomahawk mopeds are unique custom bikes using vintage frames commissioned by customers and built one at a time. It takes 2 to 3 months between order to delivery.

      No mass production. It’s custom.

      March 23, 2013 at 3:14 am

  27. Rajai

    Did you create that motocross moby? That looks insane man!! Good job!!!

    May 1, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    • tomahawktuning

      No. Somebody I know in France.

      May 2, 2013 at 2:53 am

  28. Which EBR forks from Treats have you been using for your Puch Maxi’s builds (i.e Shaw Build) that work best with a front disc brake setup? Would you offer to custom build me a bracket if needed? Thanks.

    May 20, 2013 at 5:29 am

  29. Adam Pettys

    The custom Lazer 5 is kick ass! I would love to either buy that Custom Lazer 5 or have you guys do a customization of my own lazer 5. Where can I go to see prices of your custom mopeds, or who can I contact in regards of purchasing a custom moped from you guys? Thanks!

    May 25, 2013 at 12:51 am

  30. Adam Pettys

    Okay, I emailed about an hour ago. Thanks.

    May 25, 2013 at 11:15 pm

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