Front engine velosolex 3800 motorized bicycle forum. Velosolex tool box fits on rear carrier will fit velo solex carb with exhaust and petrol pipes all in good condition. Restoring a velosolex 3800 motobecane part 01 youtube. Brians velosolex customizing and tuning the velosolex s. Velosolex solex 3800 vintage motorized bicycle running. Velosolex 3800 hi, can anybody tell me what the alternator lighting circuit voltage is on these little machines. The plisolex is a folding version of the 5000 model. Thats not a large mileage compared with some of the stories ive heard about people who rode them in the 1950s, but its enough to become familiar with what they are like to use regularly and to discover some of the benefits and drawbacks. Velosolex s 3800 tuning introduction solex millenium. I am selling my velosolex 3800 solex after owning it for 5 years. Rower ural i silnik gnom zdjecia hd nie dongo malcherek maw sachs spartamet 20 duration.
Production ceased in 1988, following a number of successive acquisitions. Velosolex classic motorcycles solex was a french manufacturer of carburetors and the powered bicycle velosolex. Brians velosolex is the website for customizing and tuning the velosolex s 3800 moped including books, data, events, history, links and the latest news on this legendary motorized bicycle. May 12, 2017 short video on how to fit an exhaust to a velo solex 3800 model. We have 1 velosolex solex 4600 manual available for free pdf download. Zanica bg vendo stupendo modello di velosolex, 3800 in ottime condizioni di conservato. I believe they have to only retain the frame head of the original chassis. These bikes are becoming more and more popular in the uk and there are a number of excellent clubs that organise runs etc.
Velosolex s 3800 engine data performance, fuel, specification, transmission system, lighting system, electric horn, ignition system. Velosolex values and pricing youre looking for from 1966 to 2016. The port data provided here was derived from the original velosolex s 3800 information, 2stroke tuners formulae, computer design software and the following books. Statistics for velosolex s 3800 model family model family see how many cars of any make and model are left on britains roads. The velosolex s 3800 performance can be significantly improved by tuning its engine before tuning make sure that the bicycle is fully serviced and running well. I have ridden this around and i love the bicycle but i have too many projects and i need the room. Throughout its 30 years of production, a variety of velosolex models were promoted in different markets. The moped originally created during world war ii and massproduced between 1946 and. Our intense pcm tunes are based on our knowledge gained from working on our intense 3800 project cars which have held many quarter mile and speed records including the first fwd and rwd 8 second 14 mile passes. The company manufactured centrifugal radiators, carburetors, and micrometers, before branching into assist motors and bicycles.
In spite of this, there may be times when more accurate data or information becomes available. New vshaped frame, fabricated by bolting together rectangular beams, topped off by a piece of plastic trim. Presentation of the solex 3300 in october 1964 at the cycle exposition in paris. The other is jennings and the academic books are blair and heywood. The wonderful simple engine has, however, been modified to run on unleaded fuel and a tiny oil ratio of only 23% oil. The solex logo is now affixed to each side of the central frame. Sep 23, 2008 there used to be thousands of these in europe, i dont know any more. Solex parts in the online store cafesolex cafesolex. Velosolex s 3800 toolkit customizing and tuning the. The velosolex is back is production and officially available in the uk for the first time, 52 years after it was launched as a lowcost form of powered transport. The 3300 engine was only produced for a few years between 1962 and 1965, because it was a transition model between the 2200 and the 3800.
Velosolex s 3800 tuning introduction brians velosolex. Since then i have drained and cleaned the fuel tanks on the 3300 and 3800. The history of solex ebikes electric assist bicycles bionx. I regard this book to be one of a pair of nonacademic tuning books to own. If you have a velosolex, you should have this detailed instruction on the repair and service the these awesome little bikes. Established for over 40 years and run by expert motorcyclists. Velosolex s 3800 links including french transport and 2stroke tuning. Solex service ad van heerbeek has almost all parts in stock that has to do with the lighting of the solex. Fastfieros can now program the following pcms for your hybrid installation.
I got this bike from my grandfather a million years ago. In 1986 last modifications before its disappearance. Brians velosolex customizing and tuning the velosolex s 3800 moped. The velosolex s 3800 performance can be significantly improved by tuning its engine. I decided to start with the 3800 as visauly it seemed in the best condition, as mentioned above the first issue was no spark, after winning a whole second hand stator from french ebay and following the information on the brian solex web page to make a flywheel puller the problem was soon sorted. Velosolex s 3800 engine data customizing and tuning the. For example, in canada and the united states, several series 3300 and 3800 models were made available, as well as the series 5000 in 1971, in various colours. Unverified car this page is about velosolex 3800 has not been verified by our moderators. But the famous french poweredbicycle which is virtually identical to the original model apart from updates to meet new legislation is now manufactured under license in hungary.
In a fit of impatience, i decided that it would be easier to swap the engine from my 2200 with one from a 3800. Velosolex solex 4600 manuals manuals and user guides for velosolex solex 4600. Among the european companies who used solex carburetors were. I have a velosolex 3800, i will tell you this it will last longer than you will be alive. Before tuning make sure that the bicycle is fully serviced and running well. This article shows the steps needed to tear down and rebuild the velosolex 3300 engine assembly. During this time the centrifugal force is overridden by the power of the springs. Solex velosolex moped 3800 4600 complete service, repair. Black plastic engine cover, replacing the traditional rectangular headlight, with a silver 3800 decal with silvery characters. View and download velosolex solex 4600 owners handbook manual online. Velosolex the new solex is therefore not a replica but the original, and a current power unit could be fitted to a 1946 model. It didnt go well, mainly because the side plates that hold the slides arent the same size on the 2200, fitting plates from a 3800 will result in the engine not sitting properly in the little lugs on the forks. For the type 3800 and oto we make complete reflectors.
These instructions were from the original french company. I have for sale this original 1969 velosolex 3800 square frame moped. It starts easily, runs well, and is an absolute joy. If you look closely are not really a solex at all, almost every single part has been changed.
Founded at the turn of the last century, the company manufactured centrifugal radiators, carburetors, and micrometers, before branching into assist motors and bicycles. Velosolex s 3800 engine numbers model, start date, start number. It is a two stroke motorized bicycle with a small engine over the front wheel. This bike is a barn fresh project and as such offers an excellent opportunity to become a velosolex owner at a reasonable price. Its appearance is not real pretty, but it has a functioinal beauty all its own kinda like a vw beetle. Mimo jine nabizime i prodej dalsich starych motocyklu znamych znacek. This bike is a lot of fun, and that is what this is about. The fuel pumps are both for the type of 3800 as the type of oto in stock. I have measured the output at 8 volts but am not sure if with all bulbs in circuit this will go down to a nominal 6v or if the field will be further excited and rise to 12v.
Latest free advert search classic cars classic bikes magazine log in register. Restoring a velosolex 3800 motobecane part 01 duration. The 5000 has a similar frame as the 3800 but it is modified for the small 16 wheels. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings. The lighting, especially the lights will quickly destroy. This is exactly what you need for repairing and maintaining your 3800. I dont know where to put the post so i put it in here. Front wheel complete solex 3800new reinforced tire hutchinson nine new wheel rays nine hub opportunity cleaned rim tuberim setsize. Velo solex for sale in uk 10 secondhand velo solexs.
Unfollow velosolex for sale to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Velo solex velosolex 3300 3800 5000 motor cylinder gasket set. Cylinders, pistons, gaskets and other parts of the engine can be used on various types of solex, as the 3800 and oto, and the french versions as the velo solex 4800 micron22003300 etc. Velosolex solex 4600 owners handbook manual pdf download. We are familiar with all major brands of tuning software for the 3800. Rimini rn bellissimo velosolex 3800, anno 1984, colore nero, perfettamente funzionante, mai usato, tenuto sempre in garage, pochissimo km. The geometric compression ratio on a velosolex s 3800 with a tum m 80a cm 6. Slow down and idle when the engine reaches idling speed 1500 rpm, the flyweights move outwards due to centrifugal force. Leistungssteigernder zylinder sport einbauen einbauanleitung zylindekit tuning 2. Fastfieros obdii progamming fastfieros welcomes you.
Velosolex s 3800 engine numbers customizing and tuning. Velosolex branch of nacc national autocycle and cyclomotor club. The model chosen is the more awkard to hopefully show what problems can be faced and overcome. This means checking that the tyres are in good condition and pumped to the correct pressure, the brakes working correctly, the engine decoked if necessary, the exhaust silencer replaced if old, the spark plug in perfect condition and. The throttle is kept wide open and the velosolex s 3800 is pushed for a few metres before a reading is taken. Solex carburetors were widely used by many european makers and under license to mikuni in asia until the mid1980s when fuel injection was widely adopted. What can an intense pcmhp tuners package do for you since 2001 intense has brought pcm tuning to the late model gm fwd community. Velosolex model numbers relate to the amount of units that had been sold, eg 660,000 for this model. In this video series im going to restore a velosolex, a small moped my mother used to drive when she was a bit younger. Blair design and simulation of twostroke engines by dr. They have been checked and occasionally corrected, updated or reformatted if required, to enable todays. Velosolex moped for sale in uk 57 used velosolex mopeds. The clutch pulled out easily and so did section behind with roller, seems this solex may have been used off road at some point judging by all the mud behind here. Further raised rev limiters, higher yet shift points.
Velosolex aluminium tuning cylinder and piston 50ccm 3800 5000 moped 40mm new. The frame hinges in the middle for compact storage. If there is a problem, please deal directly with the vendor concerned and not the club. The handlebar and seat are removable with a quick release, and the motor is also easily removed. If you think there are other websites that may be of interest, please email the website address to me at. The fastest racing solex bikes are the super prototypes.
Solex motor 4 kanal 2017 alu zylinder tuning youtube. It looks like it does because that what it takes to handle its task. The pressure of the pads on the drum is reduced by the contraction of the centrifugal clutch arms. It had the same engine as the 3800 but smaller wheels and a different frame. Rollsroyce motors, alfa romeo, fiat, audi, ford, bmw, citroen, opel, simca, saab, renault, peugeot, lancia, land.
This beautiful velosolex 1010 is the same type used in mon oncle, which came out in the same year. Velosolex s 3800 2stroke tuning and engine design books. Velosolex 3800, 3300 and 2200 restoration the buzzing. Velosolex 3800 motorbike motorized bicycle engine kit forum. Hi, have busy over the last few days the suggestion to use a plug spanner was spot on cheers. The program supports a wide range of obdi gm vehicles. The velosolex s 3800 data provided here has been derived from many sources and checked by comparison with existing information and by consultation with other velosolex s 3800 engineers much effort has been exerted to keep this information as accurate as possible. Unfollow velosolex 5000 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. To check that the velosolex s 3800 has the correct cranking compression pressure, one can use gunsons higauge compression tester the higauge compression tester adaptor fits in place of the spark plug of a fully warm engine. Piston kit full apron short new velosolex solex 2200 3300 3800 5000 micron.
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