Velo Solex 5000. can I make it run?

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  • This is a Velo Solex 5000.
    A little french moped or bicycle with a helping engine.
    This is the moped world version of the 2cv in my opinion. Simple, effective and quirky. Even Mr. Bean drove one.
    This one god issues with the fuel pump... Can I fix it?
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  • @keithbrowes1974
    @keithbrowes1974 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The gearing will be the same irrespective of the wheel size as assuming the roller is the same size the tyre speed will be exactly the same hence the road speed will also be the same at any given engine speed!, Nice little bike by the way 👍🤓

  • @elmerfudd1086
    @elmerfudd1086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im 60 yrs old. In the 1970s here in Canada we were allowed to ride these at 14 yrs of age until I reached 13 1/2 yrs of age. The law was changed to 16 so instead of getting a velo solex I got an RD350 at 16. However, I always wanted a solex so last winter I finally bought one. It doesnt run and needs a new roller but hopefully I will fix it up this winter. Thx for showing me that it really is a simple machine.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are simple to work on and a joy to ride! Chaning the roller is a bit involved but not that bad..
      Good luck with it! :)

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The only problem with old machines is once you have fixed all the faults it then means that you have the maximum number of things that can break...
    I love the Solex, unfortunately in the UK you have to be 16 to ride on the road and you always have to wear a helmet (even although you are slower than some folk on push bikes).
    Having owned a 2CV, a Skoda Estelle, a Fiat 126, an original Mini and 3 MZ 2 strokes I now suddenly feel I that am missing a Velo Solex in my life😁

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha that is a very laissez faire way of seeing stuff.... I like it!

  • @timallen6025
    @timallen6025 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great perspective on the models and run through, thanks . Fun motoring 😊

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    where you live looks fantastic by the way

  • @axelhosek6584
    @axelhosek6584 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, thanks a lot

  • @aaoc7926
    @aaoc7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very beautiful and interesting

  • @TruckingVideos
    @TruckingVideos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a VeloSolex 1700 and it has the upgraded metal roller which is very rare.

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    MORE MOPEDS! MORE MOPEDS! RIDING SEASON IS UPON US!!!!! ❤

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd make a guess that when the seller tested the moped, it may have been sat in the sun for a while, so pressure would have built up in the fuel tank as the petrol vaporised inside, so could have given enough pressure to run, but when taken home and garaged, the petrol condensed and the pressure went down, resulting in no fuel getting through... :)

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was actually stored in a cold garage when I came to see it... I have no idea why it worked.... :O

  • @aaoc7926
    @aaoc7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good

  • @ShaunMurray63
    @ShaunMurray63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another little job ticked of and the moped is running , I don't recall seeing many of this style of moped in England but there were a few dotted about , it was mainly FSIE and that style of moped that were popular over here.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In denmark they where pretty common... :)

  • @Ribeirasacra
    @Ribeirasacra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Someone should make coloured glass balls for the fuel pumps.

  • @kennethelkaer
    @kennethelkaer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Det er jo min gamle 5000’er. Den kørte bare godt. 😊. Sig til hvis den skal sælges en dag. Savner den 😊

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Det var sjovt! Hvornår ejede du den?

    • @kennethelkaer
      @kennethelkaer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeasideGarage jeg købte den 1 januar 2018. Jeg fik fundet det originale baglygteglas til den, samt bagstykket på bagagebæret hvor der står solex. Så købte jeg div klistermærker og membraner osv så den altid var klar på hyggetur. Den var jeg langt omkring Fyn på 😊
      Jeg kigger på en 2200 i øjeblikket, men den trænger også til lidt tlc. Men en gang velo, altid velo. Jeg skal bare lære ikke at sælge dem 😉

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kennethelkaer det er sgu sjovt!
      Velo er og bliver fantastisk... Og heldigvis nogenlunde til at betale.... Lidt endnu .. ;)

  • @jarikinnunen1718
    @jarikinnunen1718 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about studded tires in front? I thinking buy but using also in winter. The front drive make it more slippery.

  • @Mr.-Wint
    @Mr.-Wint 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Price was DKR 998, - in 1971 !
    4 colors, - blue, - orange, - yellow and white !

  • @antonnikolajsen1042
    @antonnikolajsen1042 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Du laver sgu nogle fede videoer jeg skal have mig en velo solex

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tak! Det er en meget meget god ide! ;)

  • @kimbjarnesrensen8094
    @kimbjarnesrensen8094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hej Seaside Garage.
    Det er altid sjovt og lærerigt at se dine film, og det giver viden om mange forskellige køretøjer. Jeg er mest til de classiske køretøjer, og det glæder mig at det ofte er dem du skruger i, og ikke mindst når det er knallerter.
    Foruden Den blå Volvo 240 GL i mit profilbillede, har jeg nemlig også lidt gamle Yamaha knallerter 3 FS1 og 2 Passola.
    MVH Kim B S.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Det er godt at høre! Min interesse er helt sikkert også størst i det klassiske...
      Wow sikke en fed samling.. har flere gange forsøgt at finde en passola... :D

    • @kimbjarnesrensen8094
      @kimbjarnesrensen8094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeasideGarage Mange tak. Hvis du gerne vil have en Yamaha Passola kan du kontakte Morten Lehmann i Horsens. Han har som regel flere eksemplarer stående. Jeg har hans TLF. hvis du er interseret
      MVH Kim B S.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kimbjarnesrensen8094 Tak Kim :)
      Jeg bliver nød til at jage de billige projekter... det er dyrt med sådan en samling jeg efterhånden har... ;)

  • @eozcompany9856
    @eozcompany9856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as usual!
    Does the engine significantly increase the wear of the front tire, or is the difference just marginal.
    Actually the gearing doesn't change with smaller wheels, so the difference is probably caused by something else.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have not noticed a difference in the wear on this compared to other velos..
      Hmm... you are right... the gearing must be the same still!... Hmm that's interesting... maybe its just a placebo... ;)

    • @eozcompany9856
      @eozcompany9856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeasideGarage Theoretically the circumference of the 16" wheels is smaller so the wear will be higher.
      It is possible that the engine is better run in so it is faster.
      Since you have three Velos, each of them different, which one do you like the most?

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eozcompany9856 that makes sense.
      But i have tried many 5000 and they always seem faster... Maybe it just feels that way because they are so small... ;)
      I think like the 2200 most... But i have owned that for soooo long.... Many memories.. :)

    • @eozcompany9856
      @eozcompany9856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeasideGarage Then it's definitely caused by the size. Going 30 kph on my normal 60s bicycle with 23" wheels is natural, whilst on my 80s Polish folding bicycle with 16" wheels it feels like breaking the land speed record :D

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eozcompany9856 haha! It makes sense.... Im going to find some mates and make a race! ;)

  • @jeffreylunger
    @jeffreylunger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My guess is that the carb float bowl was already full of enough gas that he could start and briefly drive it around.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is not a float chamber in this type of carb... :) The mystery lives on....

  • @joostderidder
    @joostderidder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't those small glass balls be replaced by some in metal? From an old bearing, for instance?

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im not sure... But they can be bought very cheaply... :)

    • @joostderidder
      @joostderidder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeasideGarage in that case...
      I suppose that they use glass to avoid electrolytic reactions.

  • @bigmat688
    @bigmat688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, before it was a yellow one, not orange. The 5K was released in white, blue, orange and yellow.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am pretty sure that the 5000 also came in black... :)

  • @TRISTANorTRIS
    @TRISTANorTRIS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe the seller swapped the pump over after you saw it running. Was there time for him to do this? A diversion technique employed perhaps? ;-)

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope... I watched it start and run, and then took it with me.... Its really wierd!

  • @ohnmartun2671
    @ohnmartun2671 ปีที่แล้ว

    ဘယ်နိုင်ငံကထုတ်တာလဲ?

  • @muffinman3111
    @muffinman3111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How well does a 3800 go uphill I’m trying to find one and I’m wondering how well they drive uphill

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its not the quickest... sometimes you will have to use the pedals... :)

  • @dyhrsgarage
    @dyhrsgarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hvor køber du reservedele i god kvalitet?

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jeg har købt fra Cafe solex... og syntes kvaliteten er ganske fin!

  • @marcwh4652
    @marcwh4652 ปีที่แล้ว

    Om dit hjul så var 2 meter i diameter, ville din gearing altid være den samme.😉 men spændende projekter du har gang i, søger selv et gammelt solex projekt, da jeg pludselig opdagede at jeg havde et gammelt glemt projekt liggende i en kasse. et motorhus med 15mm membran indsugning fra en tomos, som jeg engang lavede i kedsomhed 😂

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ja jeg er blevet gjort opmærksom på det... kan godt se det nu..
      Men velo 5000 køre stadig bare bedre og hurtigere end 3800... meget mystisk!

  • @mitsos932
    @mitsos932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kan du lave en video som du fortæller lidt om montering af gas kabel på en solex 2000 🙏🙏🙋

    • @mitsos932
      @mitsos932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Det skal stå 5000 ikke 2000 ,😛

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hmm.. 2000? mener du en 2200 måske? :)

  • @LaurenceVonThomas
    @LaurenceVonThomas ปีที่แล้ว

    6:00 Impex on the exhaust is the factory in Hungary where the Solex production line ended up in the 1990's th-cam.com/video/pqQHVBsxO14/w-d-xo.html

  • @clausmarkvardsen6912
    @clausmarkvardsen6912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hej hvor køber du dele til din Velo

    • @kimbjarnesrensen8094
      @kimbjarnesrensen8094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hej Claus.
      De har en del her. www.mopedspeed.dk/maerker/velo-solex/3800
      Der findes sikkert flere steder.
      MVH Kim B S.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeg køber ofte fra Cafe Solex... :)
      Mopedspeed har også lidt til dem.

  • @rcman1023
    @rcman1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever ride a 4800?

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! They are nice!

    • @rcman1023
      @rcman1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeasideGarage are they rare in Europe?

  • @ohnmartun2671
    @ohnmartun2671 ปีที่แล้ว

    what. country္?

  • @brammetselaar1637
    @brammetselaar1637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gearing is in fact not different with a smaller wheel.
    The drivewheel from the engine drives the same distantie on a small wheel then it does on a big wheel.
    So that is not why they apeare faster.

    • @SeasideGarage
      @SeasideGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right! It must be something else that gives the extra speed... :)

    • @hesseldijkstra5327
      @hesseldijkstra5327 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeasideGarage I think it is a matter of more torque.