VeloSolex 3800 Motorbike

[Egor]

There used to be thousands of these in Europe, I don't know any more. I have red one. I don't know where to put the post so I put it in here. This bike is a lot of fun, and that is what this is about. I got this bike from my grandfather a million years ago. I have not run this bike for over fifteen years, I need to get it going again. I can't get a good pic of the thing so I found this youtube vid, I think you will love it. I would give anything to go on a ride like this. Have fun, Dave
YouTube - SOLEX MILLENIUM LA RANDONNEE VELOSOLEX DES 60 ANS

[comfortableshoes]

I saw a working one of these on clist for around $1000 very recently. I cna't find the ad, but it was in mint condition, shiny paint etc. It looked sharp. There are a number of videos on youtube about them, makes the friction drive look great. I'm interested in the tires on them, they look larger like a bikes but wide.

what kind of roller do they have?

[jasonh]

I saw one of those in the antique shop about a month ago. Cool lookin contraption. It was all restored, I think they were asking for $900-1000 for it.

Definitely try to get yours running

[Egor]

The wheels are a European size, that is the problem you can't just go to the bike shop and get them. There is a place in Utah, he is the US distributor, any way he was the last time I looked. The size is the same as a 19" motorcycle but only 1.75" wide so no motorcycle will fit. The wheel is actually smaller than a 26" bike they are heavy duty with a straight rib design. It ran good and never needed anything, I used to strap it on the back of my 18 wheeler and use it for transport. Have fun, Dave

[Egor]

This bike if it is made as good as the original would be an OK deal. They are a little pricey and not the fastest thing made. I have had mine for 30 years or more. You could buy one I think and with proper care ride it for the rest of your life. Have fun, Dave
VeloCruz - Solex Motorbikes

[john_the_great]

Is this that kit?

motorized bicycle kit gas engine front friction 49cc NL - eBay (item 170448374480 end time Mar-20-10 18:36:19 PDT)

[trimguy247]

Originally Posted by Egor

There used to be thousands of these in Europe, I don't know any more. I have red one. I don't know where to put the post so I put it in here. This bike is a lot of fun, and that is what this is about. I got this bike from my grandfather a million years ago. I have not run this bike for over fifteen years, I need to get it going again. I can't get a good pic of the thing so I found this youtube vid, I think you will love it. I would give anything to go on a ride like this. Have fun, Dave
YouTube - SOLEX MILLENIUM LA RANDONNEE VELOSOLEX DES 60 ANS

ya i got a couple of them they are cool but dont go fast

[mabman]

I have a 65' 3300S in pretty good shape. Originally from Germany but landed in OR years ago. Can't decide to restore it or just leave it alone. Being as leaving it alone is the easy, read cheaper as it needs new tires and would like to get ahold of a factory front guard, way out at this time that is the best option! I found a manual, NOS saddlebags and a 1:43 scale model of it to complete the package.

[GUTENBERG94]

Hi,

You should come and join us to participate at the Rock & Solex festival in Rennes, France.

See photos Picasa Web Albums - GUTENBERG94

This year in May with a friend we will participate to the race with an original 3800 Solex we bought 150 Euros.

Different categories: original & specials

Last year we went to the festival just to demonstrate our Triker-Solex YouTube - KartSolex édition 2009

Regards, From Paris France

GUTENBERG94

[Bikeguy Joe]

Gaining momentum slowly is half the fun!