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Classic Restoration 49
France
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2021
Learn how to restore and preserve your classic two wheeler bike, motorbike or moped. I make how-to videos about everything from checking the ignition, renovate and service engine parts, restoring the chrome and fixing about every piece of the engine and frame.
How to mount the Solex 3800 frame
Step-by-step guide on how to mount the Velo Solex 3800 frame.
This video is a part of a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966.
How to restore chrome parts: th-cam.com/video/_Xyd2opbN0M/w-d-xo.html
Chapters:
00:00:00 Build the saddle/seat
00:05:36 Starting mounting the frame, seat tube
00:11:06 Building the fork
00:15:27 Building the front-break
00:20:07 Mount front mudguard
00:22:53 Central stand and prepare for pedals
00:26:20 Mount central stand on down tube
00:27:26 Frame sides & chain protection
00:29:17 Food stand and chrome decoration
00:31:30 Tail light cable & tail light
00:37:36 Put seat tube and down tube together
00:45:45 Mount the fork on the frame
00:48:03 Mount the engine shield
00:48:41 Finish mounting the fork and mount the handle bar
00:50:52 Mount brake cables on the handles & on the handle bar
00:54:33 Finish cable for break on back wheel
00:55:44 Build and mound the pedals
00:58:31 Put the engine on the frame & front brake cable
01:01:44 Mount the exhaust pipe
01:02:52 Few pictures & tips and thank you for watching
This video is a part of a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966.
How to restore chrome parts: th-cam.com/video/_Xyd2opbN0M/w-d-xo.html
Chapters:
00:00:00 Build the saddle/seat
00:05:36 Starting mounting the frame, seat tube
00:11:06 Building the fork
00:15:27 Building the front-break
00:20:07 Mount front mudguard
00:22:53 Central stand and prepare for pedals
00:26:20 Mount central stand on down tube
00:27:26 Frame sides & chain protection
00:29:17 Food stand and chrome decoration
00:31:30 Tail light cable & tail light
00:37:36 Put seat tube and down tube together
00:45:45 Mount the fork on the frame
00:48:03 Mount the engine shield
00:48:41 Finish mounting the fork and mount the handle bar
00:50:52 Mount brake cables on the handles & on the handle bar
00:54:33 Finish cable for break on back wheel
00:55:44 Build and mound the pedals
00:58:31 Put the engine on the frame & front brake cable
01:01:44 Mount the exhaust pipe
01:02:52 Few pictures & tips and thank you for watching
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How to rebuild a Solex 3800 engine
มุมมอง 8Kปีที่แล้ว
Step-by-step guide on how to rebuild the Velo Solex 3800 engine. This video is a part of a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966. How to test coils and capacitor: th-cam.com/video/korLoWrArhY/w-d-xo.html How to rebuild & test the fule pump: th-cam.com/video/tkvZy36xoUg/w-d-xo.html How to restore, rebuild and test the carburetor: th-cam.com/video/eH75l...
How to prepare and paint the cylinder head
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
It is easy to restore and re-paint a cylinder head. Look here how I prepare, paint and restore a TUM 80A cylinder for my Solex 3800 that I am currently restoring.
How to make the golden threads on your VeloSoleX
มุมมอง 1.6K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Making nice golden threads on the fenders of a VeloSoleX or on the frame of the earlier model isn't as difficult as you may think. In this video I will show you how easy it is.
How to test the ignition coil, lightning coil and the capacitor of your VeloSoleX
มุมมอง 3.9K2 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video I will show you how to test the ignition coil, the lighting coil and the capacitor/condenser on your Solex. It takes a few minutes to measure and ensure your components are in good shape. The ignition coil reading must be 0.5-1.5Ω on the primary contact point, and 2-3KΩ on the secondary. The lighting coil must have a reading of XX-XXΩ. If the reading for the capacitor/condenser is...
How to restore chrome parts
มุมมอง 2.9K2 ปีที่แล้ว
You can easily restore chrome parts and remove rust so they shine again. In this video I am cleaning a very rusty the crank from my Velo Solex, after only a little work they looks shiny and almost new. This video is a part of a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966. Subscribe now to not miss any new videos and remember to drop af comment below.
How to restore the Velo SoleX 3800 carburetor
มุมมอง 6K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Step-by-step guide on how to disassembly, clean and rebuild the carburetor of the Velo SoleX 3800, 5000 and Micron. This video is a part of a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966. Subscribe now to not miss any new videos and remember to drop af comment below.
Rebuild the fuel pump of a Velo Solex 3800
มุมมอง 6K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Step-by-step guide on how to rebuild the fuel pump of a Velo Solex 3800. Also valid for Model 3300, 4600 and 5000. This video is a part of a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966. Subscribe now to not miss any new videos and remember to drop af comment below.
Disassembly of the Velo Solex 3800 engine
มุมมอง 25K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Step-by-step guide on how to take the Velo Solex 3800 engine. This video is a part of a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966. Music from Uppbeat (uppbeat.io) License codes: CN4HSNLQA5V7MX3X, NCBSJI2KXK8TDVMT, LIRSUQILJJZYEWTX, 7WAL8UCZAMGRX2HQ
Disassembly of the Velo Solex 3800 frame
มุมมอง 8K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Step-by-step guide on how to take apart the Velo Solex 3800 frame. This is the first video in a series of videos, showing my complete restoration of my Velo Solex 3800 from 1966. How to make a new key for the Simplex lock: th-cam.com/video/2NhlHhOcwEw/w-d-xo.html
How to make a new key for a Simplex lock for your Velo Solex
มุมมอง 1.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
This guide shows you how easy it is to make a new key for a Simplex lock for Velo Solex and similar. You only need a few tools, some blank keys to make new keys. It takes about 15 minutes and is fairly easy. By 3 blank keys for 7 EUR shipping: www.ebay.fr/itm/144280684129
How to change bearings in the front wheel hub
มุมมอง 2702 ปีที่แล้ว
Learn how to change the bearings in the front wheel hub of a Velo Solex. It is a simple operation that that will only take you 10-15 minutes to do. Only requires basic tools ans spanner keys size 14 and 16, a screwdriver, oil, grease and eventually new bearings balls.
Sehr gute Hilfe, danke dafür 😊
Stupid noice, stop it. If u dont talk keep it quiet
Very good idea!👍👍👍
Simple, but works
Very good video sir
Thanks and welcome. Glad you liked it
hiya ... thanks for the videos, great help. I have just 'tided up' my new 3800 to allow me to run it this summer. Over winter I am considering a full restoration... couple of questions if I can. Powder coat or Paint ? Does the cleaning process deal with minor rust pitting ? Finally how dis you (or didnt you !) deal with the bolts and nuts. Did you buy all new and paint them or clean up existing the paint (assuming you didnt get the bolts and nuts cleaned and powdercoated Thanks in advance ... even simple yes and no answers will really help 🙂
Hi, i had mine sand blasted and then powder coat by a local company after it was taken a part and cleaned for dirt/oil. For bolts and nuts i cleaned them and then used electrolyses to remove rust. When i replaced bolts i replaced with stainless steel when possible
@@classicrestoration49 thanks for taking the time respond... Very much appreciated
Hi, I have been following your video. I bought a rebuild kit with it came two different 1:59 oil seals. However in your video I only see you mount one one the crankshaft. Where would the other one go?
There is only one, but depending on your model it is either one or the other. I guess your rebuild kit has both models included just in case?
Hi Classic restoration, I'm rebuilding a fuel pump for a 2000 3800 impex and the glass balls look smaller than yours. The motor is also slower than my other one, same year. Do you think that would cause problems? I think someone rebuilt it with wrong replacement balls.
It could be. The glass balls isn’t expensive, so easy to replace. What about air-filter. Is it clean? And exaust pipe, clean?
@@classicrestoration49 Finished the rebuild of the motor and everything's good now. The carbs intake into the motor is leaking but I know it still has the plastic ring and the connection is probably loose. I think I fixed the power issue, it was probably a dirty carb.
Hi, thanks for the extra Key for my 1700 lock that you sent a couple of weeks ago. Just a quick question, if I can? On my 1700 engine the HT lead has a metal spark plug cap and metal sheath on the HT cable. It has bit that comes off of it to a earthing bolt on the engine casing, is this earthing point absolutely necessary, as the 3800 doesn't appear to have one. Thanks, Jeff
You are welcome Jeff, how is it making the keys? I am not sure about the 1700 to be honest, but guess it is worth trying without and see if you get spark?
@@classicrestoration49 Hi and thank you again. I haven't got round to the keys yet, probably towards the end. I am slowly powder coating all the bits of the frame, but lots of little bits and pieces to do before I can get it back together again. I try and make one video a week, so have done a part strip down of the engine for next week's video. I have now got to get the cylinder and brackets painted by next week. Take care, Jeff
The strut of the luggage carrier is set inwards!
Yeah I realize that after completing the video…
Hi and thanks for the video. I have a 1700, with the same lock and want to try and do the same as you. Please could you tell me what type of blank keys that I need to order. Take care, Jeff
Hi Jeff, if the lock are the same you will need this www.ebay.fr/itm/144280684129. If your lock are different, please send a picture and I'll try to help you
@@classicrestoration49 That's fantastic, yes that's the same lock. Thank you very much for your help. Take care, Jeff
@@DiecastPowderCoating You are welcome. I packed an extra key for you, since you subscribe to my channel. I will contact you via eBay for some additional information for the shipment
@@classicrestoration49 Hi and thank you very much, that's very kind of you. Although I think your Velosolex is a 3800 I will find your videos very helpful. Thanks again, Jeff
great
Thank you
very nice explanation
Thanks, hope it is helpfull
I love this, thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Felicidades por salvar este gran tesoro yo tengo buenos recuerdos yo soy de México y tambien yegue a tener una 3800
Good luck finding you own Solex in Mexico 🛵
Hi, why didn't you put engine sealant every time you installed a new gasket? It is not needed? I ask because I will soon be dismantling the engine of my Solex and I wanted to see what type of sealant is usually used during reassembly since I will be replacing all the gaskets. Thank you!
Hi, good question. I sometimes put a little synthetic oil to keep gasket in place when assembling , but not always. I don’t use something else to seal it. Hope this helps.
Tengo muy buenos recuerdos gracias por subir el video
Ola que bien te esta quedando
Hvad størrelse er den nøgle du bruge til at fjerne møtrikken ved koblingen og hvor kan man købe den
21mm. Det er bare en tændrørsnøgle, men den skal være åben så den kan komme hele vejen ned. Du finder dem på nettet til 30-40kr…. Sikkert også i harald nyborg eller det lokale byggemarked
Super gode videoer du har lavet, min søn og jeg er igang med samme projekt. Kan sadlen ikke skilles helt ad vi star tilbage med et beslag som består af to stykker metal som kan vippe
Den er 21mm. Det er en billig tændrørsnøgle. Du finder dem nok i Harald Nyborg eller lign….
i never saw something like this, genial.....
Como esse motor faz movimentar a roda dessa bike?
It has a roll that touches the front wheel and males it turn around.
Great. Thanks. I just bought a 2004 4800 with a probable shot membrane. Dave from New Zealand
Hi Dave, hope the content can help you get the bike running again. Enjoy
awefull, dreadfull, annoying dumbed down repetitive background noise, turn it off, unwatchable
Super! Danke für die Anleitung!
You are very welcome. Happy it is useful for you.
Good work
Thank you Tri
Hello. My solex has been sitting during the winter and this week when I started it I noticed that I had to have the choke at all times even when the motor was warm and it was overall very sluggish. I looked at the carb and noticed that there was fuel on the inlet pipe. I tried spraying starter spray on the pipe and it started revving up so I thought that it must be the plastic seal that's gone bad. I changed it but now it's even more sluggish. Any suggestion on how to fix it and if there could be any other problem?
Any false air? Try tighten the cyl and carb?
@classicrestoration4948 Hello again. I tried tightening all the nuts and bolts and tried changing back to the original plastic seal on the carb just to see if it would make a difference, and it fixed itself! None of the screws were loose so I don't really know what the issue was. I'm just gonna leave it as it is but if it decides to start behaving all weird again, I'm thinking of renovating the whole engine.
Great tips, thanks so much for post it
My pleasure!
I am very interested in the review of the nos moped video, nice to meet you, from Bromfiet Indonesia
Hi! Where do you bought the chrome decoration (00:29:56)?
There are many sites online. I most often buy from CafeSolex in france…
Cómo me gustaría bolber a tener una tengo buenos recuerdos
Loose the accent.
What size needle bearings do I need to use on each side of the connecting rod?
It is one 6202 - 2RSR size: Ø15 X 35 X 16mm and one 6203 size: Ø17X40X12mm
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
I just purchased a 3800 that will need a complete rebuild and I was happy to find your videos on TH-cam. Very well done and I appreciate you mentioning the size of the sockets. Your finished bike looks amazing.
Thanks Philip. I have now finished the bike and are trying to finish the final video on the assembly of the frame… if you subscribe you will get notified when it is uploaded…
@@classicrestoration49 Subscribed yesterday, thanks. Looking forward to disassembly soon. Thanks, again. I have your playlist bookmarked.
Very helpful and easy to follow thank you.
You are very welcome, happy to help
Thank you 😊
You are welcome, hope it is useful
thanks, helped alot
You are welcome. Hope time soon allows for the video to build the engine :)
I am currently repairing my old VeloSolex 4600 V2. I was wondering if you have an idea on where I can get new tires for cheap. Those damn things are so expensive now.
No idea wheee to get them cheap. I uses various dealers in Europe to get parts, tires are always like 25€ for one…
Clear picture and sound. Straightforward instructions . Thanks
Thanks Kim
Usefull as always !
Thanks Kim
Really good video. Nice and clear fottage
Thanks Kim, glad it can help you
Excellent video, sir‼️ …. Over past 16 years, I have acquired (6) 3800’s and (1) 4600… all except (1) were cast off parts bikes from locations in my home state of Michigan USA….. It’’s very helpful to have a great video like this …good explanations with good clear video footage …especially helpful for something that I do not do all the time …. Can forget some details . Oh I forgot …the one 3800 that I have was very original and intact running condition…it belonged to my father who bought it in 1962 he was a World War II Air Coros veteran B 29 mechanic and when these came to America , he knew he had to have one sooner or later… Unfortunately he would not sell it to me… but ….I inherited it from him after his passing …I knew I would ..he lived to be 94 and passed away with his intent in his will to see I received this Solex moped . Once again congrats on making this excellent video. . RD
Thanks for sharing RD, lovely story you have there. When I drive my Solex to the postoffice or bakery here in France, I almost every time end up with a small chat with someone who had a Solex when he/she was younger... One of the reasons why I love to ride my Solex' and hope I can pass them on to my children when they grow up :)
Hejsa, Jeg gætter på at du er dansk og skriver derfor mit spørgsmål på dansk. Jeg håber du kan hjælpe mig. Hvad er den nemmeste fejlfinding til både for og bag lygte? Jeg har skiftet begge pærer og ledningerne ser ud til at være ok men stadig intet lys. Kan jeg teste strømmen et sted med et multimeter? Eller skal jeg ind til elektronikken bag svinghjulet for at teste? På forhånd tak!
Hej Rasmus, har du set efter om kontaktfladerne til lygten foran, altså kontakten, skruen mm er rene? De kan slibes med sandpapir for at sikre god kontakt… Hvis du har malet din solex er udfordringen med baglygten muligvis at der ingen stel kontakt er mere og du har dermed brug for at føre en ekstra ledning om til den for at sikre stel. Det er som regel bare kontaktfladerne den er gal med og dem kan du nemt rengøre. Håber det giver mening, ellers skriv endelig igen. /Thomas
@@classicrestoration49 Tak for svar Thomas! Det prøver jeg. Ellers kan det være jeg vender tilbage til dig. Tak for hjælpen!
anyone know what the stock colors were for 1975 solex?
According to my research, this is how it looks like for the 3800, 3800 Lux and 3800 Super Lux Black (From 1967) = RAL-9017 Red (From 1969, Lux) = RAL-3000 or RAL-3016 Blue (From 1969, Lux) = RAL-5012 White (From 1970, Super Lux) = RAL-9003 I recall that I read something somewhere, that in 1974 the paint got less glossy than previously models and then again in 1976 it got more glossy again, but don't have more details... It was also in 1974 that the golden lines was removed from the mud guards. Production of coloured versions ceases in 1971 and return again in 1986, after Solex was taken over my Motobecane. The above are for production here in France, not sure if models produced in other countries followed the same...? Hope this helps you Ryan?
That’s permanent maker Do u need cover top coast?
Yes i give it 2-3 layers of clear coating after. Otherwise it doesn’t hold…
Helpful, thanks.
You are welcome Lee. Glad I can help
Muito esclarecedor. Muito bom
Thanks, i am glad this is helpfull to you :)
Please show me how to buy Verol Solex 3800 in internet from America or Euro. Thanks very much.
Try ebay
Super useful, especially the part with the condenser! Many thanks for this video!
You are welcome, glad it helped you
Thank you for easy to follow video very helpful.
You are welcome Tony! Hope i soon have time for more videoes
super vidéo .. after rebuilding Don't forget shaking the fuel pump to listen at the small balls
@@classicrestoration49 Yes , you're right , it's hard to hear ... You must really take the pump very close to your ear ! . The main thing is that it works !