Being involved in the Hawaii moped industry I have created a few guidelines that you should take into consideration before purchasing a moped in Hawaii.
1. The Moped Parts Supply – Heaven forbid you get into an accident, but if you do, can they help get you and your moped back on the road.
Note: You should also take into consideration how much parts cost and where they get them from. If they are out of stock and they have to order them from the manufacturer, which is most likely overseas, then you will be waiting a long time and should probably invest in a bus pass.
2. The Moped Manufacturer – I have yet to come across a moped worth buying from China. Taiwan, Japan and Europe made mopeds are pretty solid though.
3. Warranty – A manufacturer warranty means that the problems with your moped are between you and the manufacturer, not who you bought it from. Don’t count on any help. Look for companies who offer in-house warranties on their mopeds.
4. Due your due diligence – Shop around and make an educated decision. Research the possibilities and remember price should not be the main factor.
5. Don’t judge a book by its cover – Just because it looks pretty does not mean it is the best on the market.
6. Invest in a Lock and Use it Every Time – People do steal mopeds in Hawaii. Every time you leave the moped lock it! Please save yourself some grief and a lot of stress.
The Moped market in Hawaii is not really big. Unlike a bicycle company where they sell 30 bikes a day, a moped dealer might average 3 or 4 sales a day, if they are lucky. Which means that this is a small business probably ran by the owner and a few employees. So you can’t just trust any one you find. Follow step 4 and you will be allright. Good luck!
Being involved in the Hawaii moped industry I have created a few guidelines that you should take into consideration before purchasing a moped in Hawaii.
1. The Moped Parts Supply – Heaven forbid you get into an accident, but if you do, can they help get you and your moped back on the road.
Note: You should also take into consideration how much parts cost and where they get them from. If they are out of stock and they have to order them from the manufacturer, which is most likely overseas, then you will be waiting a long time and should probably invest in a bus pass.
2. The Moped Manufacturer – I have yet to come across a moped worth buying from China. Taiwan, Japan and Europe made mopeds are pretty solid though.
3. Warranty – A manufacturer warranty means that the problems with your moped are between you and the manufacturer, not who you bought it from. Don’t count on any help. Look for companies who offer in-house warranties on their mopeds.
4. Due your due diligence – Shop around and make an educated decision. Research the possibilities and remember price should not be the main factor.
5. Don’t judge a book by its cover – Just because it looks pretty does not mean it is the best on the market.
6. Invest in a Lock and Use it Every Time – People do steal mopeds in Hawaii. Every time you leave the moped lock it! Please save yourself some grief and a lot of stress.
The Moped market in Hawaii is not really big. Unlike a bicycle company where they sell 30 bikes a day, a moped dealer might average 3 or 4 sales a day, if they are lucky. Which means that this is a small business probably ran by the owner and a few employees. So you can’t just trust any one you find. Follow step 4 and you will be allright. Good luck! 
It’s not every day we get celebrities as famous as Phil Fischer renting motorcycles from us. Phil Fischer is the only artist in history to go Gold and Platinum without any label support or radio ad. Phil thought taking out our Harley Davidson Fat Boy for a few days would fulfill his sense of adventure while visiting Oahu. A very approachable person Phil asked me to shoot some pictures of him, because “all [his] friends are at home working while [he’s] in Hawaii.” Master Chief is a cool song he sent to me by his band the “The Ex Box Boys”. It’s about the game Halo 3. Check out his website PhilFischer.com also. 
Since 1982 Glenn’s Cycle Supply has been been nestled on the corner of Waialae and 13th Ave. You enter the 2000 square foot shop with its 15-feet tall ceilings and his place is equipped for repair on any 2 stroke moped. Glenn’s Cycle is one of the islands exclusive dealers of the popular SYM DD50 moped. Affordable prices, knowledgable staff, speedy service and honest work are what have kept him in business all these years. His customers loyalty really showed when be went on a long overdue vacation. After being in Japan for 2 weeks he opened his doors and it was like he had never left. Glenn’s Cycle has a homey feel that is harder and harder to find in Hawaii and is a true diamond in the rough.
Glenn’s Cycle Supply
3703 Waialae Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808)732-5547
Specializing in 2 stroke moped repair and upgrades
Monday 11:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 11:00am-6:00pm
Friday 11:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm
Sunday Closed
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