Thanks for this clip. I am a Solex fan from New Zealand. I have a 1958 Solex model 1010 in original condition. Previously I had a 1983 5000 model. A bit of a fan.
Hey thanks Rathwulven! Kind of you to comment. Nice to have a positive comment from one of TH-cams prope,r professional channels! Love Rathwulven Bushcraft. Hope you get out on your 50cc soon.
Thank you Paul! Seems a long time ago now; I videoed that during the first lockdown. The Solex is still going strong and is used to commute daily! 200mpg is really useful.
I have 2 2800s and they are great getting around in Chicago which is about as flat as you can get despite people saying they are not rare these are the only ones I've ever seen mine do about 18 19 mph I must admit I sometimes ride on the sidewalk but only where there is no foot traffic they are a lot of fun and get a lot of comments
I've just bought a Velosolex 5000 in the same colour. I'm in the process of jumping through the hoops required to get it road registered. On mine the right handlebar grip turns, like a twist throttle, but has absolutely no impact on engine speed.
Good for you Superbracey! Best of luck with that hoop-jumping. Your twist grip is probably missing the 'Cursor' which is something I had to fit to mine. It slots into part of the plastic grip and pulls the throttle cable when you twist. Join Velosolexclubuk for help on this. I bought one and worked out how it fitted with some head-scratching. Do feel free to subscribe (ahem) so I can afford my second yacht on my TH-cam earnings (zero). Thanks for comment - Dave
@@mopedinthemalverns6661 I have a Honda NC50 and a Velosolex 1700! The Express is fully road legal and the Solex will be sometime early next year, should be able to apply for the V5C in the next week.
30mph! You are a fire-eater! I'm glad you watched the video and saw a bike like yours again. I might take it out now (it's sunny) and ride in your honour!
@@mopedinthemalverns6661 Nope. Long gone. Saw them new, in black paint, in France in '74. Fell in love. My California model was blue. I'm in the process of making a front drive electric bike with 20" wheels. Should be kinda fun. Loved my Solex. It was fun on dirt paths. The two-wheel-drive gave it good handling. French engineers are so smart. It's a pity that Americans don't appreciate them.
@@faithinverity8523 Yes the 2 wheel drive is a little known and appreciated asset! If the engine conks out you can also just pedal it - try that on a BMW GS
@@mopedinthemalverns6661 Hello, Moped in the Malverns, where do you ( I ) buy such a Bike with the motor on the front wheel ? Please reply, thanks John do you have a link to the site ?
Thanks for this clip.
I am a Solex fan from New Zealand. I have a 1958 Solex model 1010 in original condition. Previously I had a 1983 5000 model.
A bit of a fan.
I am a Solexfan from Germany. Thank you for sharing and best wishes . . . .
Thanks ParalaxEnemy! (love your TH-cam name). Nice to have a comment from lovely Germany.
Love the explanation. And seems like I'll have to go ride my 50cc in Herfordshire once.
Hey thanks Rathwulven! Kind of you to comment. Nice to have a positive comment from one of TH-cams prope,r professional channels! Love Rathwulven Bushcraft.
Hope you get out on your 50cc soon.
What a really fun video thank you
Thank you Paul! Seems a long time ago now; I videoed that during the first lockdown. The Solex is still going strong and is used to commute daily! 200mpg is really useful.
Just got a 3800, yet to get it running
I have 2 2800s and they are great getting around in Chicago which is about as flat as you can get despite people saying they are not rare these are the only ones I've ever seen mine do about 18 19 mph I must admit I sometimes ride on the sidewalk but only where there is no foot traffic they are a lot of fun and get a lot of comments
That sounds great James. No chance of riding on the pavements here! Can't even ride a bicycle on the pavement. Thanks for your comment, Dave.
I've just bought a Velosolex 5000 in the same colour. I'm in the process of jumping through the hoops required to get it road registered.
On mine the right handlebar grip turns, like a twist throttle, but has absolutely no impact on engine speed.
Good for you Superbracey! Best of luck with that hoop-jumping. Your twist grip is probably missing the 'Cursor' which is something I had to fit to mine. It slots into part of the plastic grip and pulls the throttle cable when you twist. Join Velosolexclubuk for help on this. I bought one and worked out how it fitted with some head-scratching. Do feel free to subscribe (ahem) so I can afford my second yacht on my TH-cam earnings (zero). Thanks for comment - Dave
@@mopedinthemalverns6661 I shall look into that while I'm waiting to hear back from HMRC and DVLA.
Hoping to win a bid on a nice V2, been wanting one for a few years now. Thanks for the tutorial as I'm used to Honda NC50's.
My pleasure Marty. Fingers crossed for you. I do like a Honda NC50 but they're hard to find here. The Solex found me!
@@mopedinthemalverns6661 I have a Honda NC50 and a Velosolex 1700! The Express is fully road legal and the Solex will be sometime early next year, should be able to apply for the V5C in the next week.
I had the same model and color in the 70s. With a couple of minor modifications mine did 30 mph. $100 US brand new.
30mph! You are a fire-eater! I'm glad you watched the video and saw a bike like yours again. I might take it out now (it's sunny) and ride in your honour!
I bought one new in 1976 in California. Fun little bike. Reliable and economical.
Lovely. Still got it? What type was it - a 5000?
@@mopedinthemalverns6661 Nope. Long gone. Saw them new, in black paint, in France in '74. Fell in love. My California model was blue.
I'm in the process of making a front drive electric bike with 20" wheels. Should be kinda fun.
Loved my Solex. It was fun on dirt paths. The two-wheel-drive gave it good handling.
French engineers are so smart. It's a pity that Americans don't appreciate them.
@@faithinverity8523 Yes the 2 wheel drive is a little known and appreciated asset! If the engine conks out you can also just pedal it - try that on a BMW GS
@@mopedinthemalverns6661 Hello, Moped in the Malverns, where do you ( I ) buy such a Bike with the motor on the front wheel ? Please reply, thanks John do you have a link to the site ?
@@johnsteelman1410 Search for Velosolexclubuk on the interweb! They will advise taking into account your location. Good luck!
What insurance would you need to ride one in the uk
Normal moped insurance, road tax and mot if bike younger than 40yrs. Plus a CBT motorcycle licence minimum...
Moped In The Malverns do you also have to display number plates on the bike
@@hywelellis9746 Oh yes. It's a 'Moped' in legal terms.
كان لدي مثله عام 1990 بالرباط مدة سنتين
Lovely - I bet riding in Rabat was perfect on a Solex. شكرا لكم على التعليق على الفيديو الخاص بي - السلام عليكم
@@mopedinthemalverns6661bonjour vous êtes de quel pays ?
Hello, how fast will it go ?
On the flat - 19mph. Uphill - 6mph. Downhill with the engine lifted off the wheel - the sky's the limit.
Le Solex que j'avais en 1990 était bleu et sa manivelle en bas et même couleur
lekker 👍🇿🇦
Lets rock?......:)
Yep.