Description
Please note: This bike does not run. As such, there is no cold start video. Please see the Maintenance section for more.
Founded in France in 1810 by brothers Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric, the Peugeot steel foundry initially produced hand tools, saws, and other small items such as coffee grinders and pepper grinders before eventually manufacturing bicycles in the 1880s. The company’s first automobile, a steam powered three-wheeler, appeared in 1889, in 1896 the Franche-Comté based family business produced their first engine, and a motorcycle appeared in 1899 powered by a Zédèl engine.
By 1977 Peugeot was making 40 different models of mopeds and small motorcycles with engines ranging from 40 to 80cc. The 103 was one of Peugeot’s most popular mopeds in the 1970s and the company claimed was the best selling moped in the world in 1977. It was powered by a 49cc reed valve engine, had a 1.05 gallon tank, and Peugeot claimed a range of up to 125 miles per gallon.
This example is VIN: 8516701. This model has been on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum and they’ve decided it’s time to find the bike a new home. The Petersen Automotive Museum was established June 11th 1994 by magazine mogul Robert E. Petersen. The museum was originally located at the LA County Museum of Natural History and later moved to their current iconic building designed by Walton Becket. In 2014 the building’s façade was redesigned by architectural firm Kohn Pederson Fox. It features it’s current look which sports a stainless steel ribbon design that used over 100 tons of 14 gauge type 304 steel. Iconic Motorbikes is happy to be of assistance in the museum’s efforts to refocus its collections!
True mileage unknown. The odometer shows 362 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: FAIL, RUSTED
Engine Oil Level: NA, 2 Stroke
Engine Oil Quality: NA
2T Oil Level: NA, Premix
Coolant Level: NA, Air Cooled
Coolant Quality: NA
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, Drum Brake
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, Drum Brake
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, centrifugal clutch
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: UNKNOWN
Headlight Low Beam: UNKNOWN
Passing Light: UNKNOWN
Parking Light: UNKNOWN
Turn Signals: UNKNOWN
Tail Light: UNKNOWN
Brake Light (Front Switch): UNKNOWN
Brake Light (Rear Switch): UNKNOWN
Plate Light: UNKNOWN
Horn: UNKNOWN
Kill Switch: UNKNOWN
Brake Shoe% Remaining Front: 100%
Brake Shoe % Remaining Rear: 100%
Forks: Oil leaking at bottom
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: Pre-2000
Tire Date Code Rear: Pre-2000
Tire % Remaining Front: 0%, SIDEWALL/TREAD CRACKING
Tire % Remaining Rear: 0%, SIDEWALL/TREAD CRACKING
Tire Press. Front: 20 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 25 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: NA, Magneto
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: NA
Running Condition: Crank, does not run
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: NA
Tires Installed:
Front: 2 1/4 R17
Rear: 2 1/4 R17
Notes:
*Original tools included in trunk
*Engine turns over fine
NO KEY WITH BIKE! [Needed to lock steering]
-Fuel tank is rusted internally
-Petcock does not turn, fuel line disconnected
-Tires cracked along tread and sidewalls
-Speedometer pointer appears deformed (heat damage)
-Spark plug is carbon fouled
-No spark when cranking engine
*No rust visible in cylinder
-No battery/power to check electrical system
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Diag/Repair Crank, no spark
-New spark plug
-GTL Tank cleaning
-New Petcock
-Carb clean
-Tires and tubes
Modifications:
The bike appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Cyclomoteur tires with date codes of 168 and 168.
There are no keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Peugeot is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any 103 SP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
