Velosolex America owns the trademark and markets the VéloSolex
in the United States and in several other non-European countries.
VéloSolex mopeds were originally produced by the Parisienne manufacturer
Solex. Founded at the turn of the 20th century, the company made centrifugal
radiators, carburetors, and micrometers, before branching into bicycle
motors and bicycles. The firm was owned successively by Dassault, Renault,
and Motobécane MBK, who marketed the
machines as Solex.
The pedal-assisted powered bicycle has a 49 cc engine which runs on
1.4 litres of two-stroke mixture motor which is good for 100 kilometres.
VéloSolex sold more than 7 million units worldwide. It was extremely
popular, not only among high school students (who could ride it without
a driver's license) but also among artists and movie stars. Both Brigitte
Bardot and Steve McQueen rode Velosolex machines.
http://www.mcqueenonline.com/solex3800.htm
Velosolex produced cyclemotors from 1946 to 1988 in Europe. Production
began in both China and Hungary in 1988, but ceased in Hungary in 2002.
French production resumed in 2005. The current VéloSolex is a replica
of the historic model, but includes modern components which suit both European
and North American requirements.
Thu Jan 29 2009
pfsmith30yahoo.co.uk moped
veloselex new
how easy to buy veloselex please thank you
london
Mon Dec 08 2008
velosolexmekanikeryahoo.dk Velo-Solex parts for sale
all models all
I sell Velo-Solex parts, brand new and used.Ask for what you are looking
for. I do not have or sende a list
Denmark
Sat Nov 01 2008
david.hilgenbergvolvo.com Tires for Solex 5000
Solex 5000
Hi Friend! My name is David and I am a brazilian guy. I am looking
for a pair of tires for my Solex 5000. Could you help me, please? Do you
some store in internet that sell this tires? Thanks Bro.
Curitiba-Brazil
Tue Oct 21 2008
hrchuaol.com velosolex to buy
S 3800 S3800
Hello i am living in america and would like to buy a velosolex can
you send me a catalog which contains sizes & prices.here is my address
, 170 Newyork avenue, Brooklyn ,New york ,11216,.
My name is Horace Chung , thank you.
Brooklyn USA 11216
Fri Sep 19 2008
edwarddovehotmail.co.uk want to purchase a velosolex
velosolex any
coming up to my 40th birthday and have always wanted to have one. Any
body got one for sale?
london
Sat Aug 09 2008
joejcase.co.uk instruction manual
solex 3800
Can you advise I have an as new less than 1 hour use garaged 3800I
am interested to sell this cycle I also need a instruction book any
help thankyou Joe Case
southampton uk
subject: velosolex
ppgiletyahoo.com message: do you stock solex motors, as for the french moped.? I live
in WA.
Mon Mar 03 2008
thechasesbtinternet.com Solex Spare Parts
Solex S 3800
Do you know where I can buy spare parts for this model in England.
Otherwise anywhere in Europe other than ebay.
Norwich. UK
Thu Feb 14 2008
ray_edwardsrockuk.net velosolex frame no
velosolex S3800
Could you please tell me where the frame no can be found?
Isle of Wight
Mon Dec 10 2007
infosachefsacademy.com
I am wondering where I can purchase a velosolex in South Africa and
the cost.
South Africa
Fri Jun 29 2007
aleytehotmail.com 1966 Velosolex
Hello, I have a 1966 Velosolex Moped. Engine Number: 7183610. It is
Yellow & White in Color. I was wondering where I can get some Parts
for it. Can you help me please.
Newfoundland, Canada
Tue Feb 06 2007
vrielltelkom.co.za Workshop manual
1962 Solex
I am rebuilding a 1962 model Solex and need a workshop manual.
I will appreciate any help.
Regards...Len van Riel.
South Africa
Sat Jan 13 2007
grahaminthailandhotmail No spark!
velosex 3800
Hello,I live in Thailand and I have a velosex 3800 in need of Medical
attention.We have no spark!Can any of you point me to a page for a Maintenance
Manuai in English.I really want to preserve this old bike,any help or advice
would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance Graham.
Thailand
Mon Nov 06 2006
chris_Wheelerhotmail Do I need to register my Velosolex in France?
I have bought a velosolex in the UK to take to France I will need insurance
but will it need to be registered in France or require a Controlle technique?
UK
Thu Oct 12 2006
quoctrangchuotbeo4gmail Velo-solex 1960
I would like to have the price list for Solex parts, what should I
do? And by the way, do you have the gasoline reserve tank? The one they
usually put at fronk fork, I need two of them (new or used is be ok.
Seattle, WA (USA)
Thu Aug 10 2006
elegutmanaol diagrams or manuals
1975 velosolex
I am restoring a velosolex that is at least 30 years old and would
appreciate any information on where to find wire diagrams manuals and tires.
FtLauderdale Florida
Wed Aug 02 2006
miette234hotmail Register in the uk
Velo Solex 1960's
Please can some one advise me on registering my velo solex in the UK.
I bought it in france and really want to use it here. Many Thanks
London
Wed Jul 05 2006
tonycgrahams-uk VeloSolex 3800
Hi, Can anybody tell me what the alternator lighting circuit voltage
is on these little machines. 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.
Need to buy new bulbs!
Clare, Suffolk
Wed Jun 21 2006
anthonymarston_2hotmail.co.uk Rear wheel
Solex 3800s
Have you any idea where I can buy a new back wheel from?
London
Hi,
The bike is a solex 3800s - and I use it to go to work - it is only
4 years old - but I am desperate to get old of a new back wheel - if you
want photos will supply - regards,
Tony.
Great reading by the way.
Fri Jun 09 2006
rboyletoronto.ca velosolex 4600
can you tell me where to get 1 3/4" x 19" tires and tubes in Canada
Toronto
Hello, I would like to buy and new velosolex. Please advise
who I could contact in the Uk or elsewhere please.
Regards.
Wilfrid Veit
London
Suggest you try the Solex section at Bikelinks:
Solex
Mon Jan 16 2006
brnmonksaol Velosolex
can you tell me if able to purchase elctrics, pionts ect as no spark
and location and price please
Thu Oct 13 2005
baronhardup.stoneybrokecastlentlworld Velosolex 3800
Hi,
I have just purchased a Velosolex 3800, made 1999. Could you please
tell me how to adjust the idling speed which, at the moment, is too fast,
Thanks for your assistance,
Paul Slater
Derby UK
30th Sept 2005
subject: Solex 'motor bicycle' tyres
Email: mailus2blueyonder.co.uk message: I'm doing this on behalf of my retired neighbour who is completely
computer illiterate, the query: any idea where he can get tyres for a Solex
motorised bicycle circa 1960 -65 the tyre he showed me (which was extrememly
perished) stated 'Hutchinson special cyclomoteur reinforced 600 x 43.
thanx, Jim
Thu Sep 15 2005
rdolanwaitrose solex 5000 brochure velosolex
how do I obtain brochure where can i purchase a velosolex machine in
uk one and how much do they cost.
Mon Jul 18 2005
edteresa5aol fuel mix
what is the mix (gas and Oil, for a 1945 velosolex?
Tue Jun 21 2005
amgroyalhospitalschool.org Velosolex
Do you know please if it is difficult to register a Velosolex for use
on UK roads?
(Not a lot of point having one otherwise!).
Many thanks, Andy Gibbins.