Winter Work at Detroit Moped Works

(Because we don’t like sitting still 😅)

Every winter — roughly from Black Friday through the first real signs of spring — things naturally slow down a bit in the moped world.

So instead of just sweeping the shop and waiting for riding season… we open things up.

🔧 Off-Season Service (Winter Only)

During the colder months, Detroit Moped Works takes on select non-moped work.

If it fits through the door and meets a few simple criteria, we’re probably down to take a look at it.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keeping it simple:

  • Single cylinder
  • Carbureted
  • Under 100cc

If it checks those boxes, there’s a good chance we can help.

What That Includes

We’ve seen it all over the years, but common winter projects look like:

  • Scooters
  • Small dirt bikes
  • Mini motorcycles
  • Sno Runners
  • Snow blowers
  • Weed whips
  • Random small-engine stuff you’ve had sitting forever

Honestly… if you’re unsure, just ask 👍

What We WILL Do

We focus on straightforward, practical services — the kind of stuff that gets machines back to life or running better without going too deep down the rabbit hole.

Typical services include:

  • Carburetor cleaning
  • Oil changes
  • Spark plugs
  • Batteries
  • Bulbs
  • Belts & chains
  • Tube tires
  • Fuel lines & filters
  • Air filters

💬 Got something specific in mind? Just ask.

Pricing

  • $1.50 per minute
  • $15 minimum labor

No weird formulas, no surprises — just straightforward shop time.

What You’re Really Getting

Even if it’s not a moped, you’re still getting:

  • The same attention to detail we apply to one of the highest-volume vintage moped shops in the country
  • Honest, experience-based feedback
  • Clean, professional work
  • Straight-up communication about what we can and can’t do

What We WON’T Do

We want to be very clear about expectations — this is what keeps things smooth for everyone.

We will NOT:

  • Pretend to be experts outside of vintage mopeds
  • Stock parts for random small-engine equipment
  • Promise results we’re not 100% confident in
  • Take on:
    • Advanced diagnostics
    • Full engine rebuilds
    • Performance builds or tuning
    • Anything outside our comfort zone
  • Guarantee that basic services will fully fix your machine
  • Offer warranty work on non-moped equipment

A Quick Reality Check

This program works best when your machine is simple and mechanically similar to a vintage moped.

For reference:

Vintage mopeds are typically:

  • Two-stroke
  • Automatic
  • Under 100cc
  • European or Japanese
  • Tube tires
  • No battery or electric start
  • Late 70s / early 80s era

👉 The closer your machine is to that formula, the better the results tend to be.

Why We Do This

Simple:

  • Keeps our techs busy during the slow season
  • Helps people get random machines running again
  • Brings new folks into the shop
  • And honestly… we just enjoy it

Got Something Weird? Bring It By.

If you’ve got a small engine project collecting dust, winter is the time.

📍 Detroit Moped Works
5407 Michigan Ave, Detroit

Shoot us a message, bring it by, or just ask — we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.