Solex 3800 moped -- this is why we hate the French
12-05-06, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by s70rguy
They seem to be seriously underpowered!
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Originally Posted by ollo_ollo
The fact that several of us not only remember the Citroen but rode in one says something about Classic & Vintage BFrs, just not sure what.
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12-05-06, 07:14 PM
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We were scarred at an early age by quirky elegance, and can't get it out of our system.
>>The fact that several of us not only remember the Citroen but rode in one says something about Classic & Vintage BFrs, just not sure what. <<
>>The fact that several of us not only remember the Citroen but rode in one says something about Classic & Vintage BFrs, just not sure what. <<
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Originally Posted by Poguemahone
...just pointing out that the French made several quite respectable contributions to cycling tech...
12-06-06, 09:28 AM
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We've got a couple of those old Velosolex motorized bicycles (they are not mopeds).
I had the exact same carb issue on one of them and this is what fixed it:
Instead of using gasoline in a Windex bottle, use carb cleaner.
Put a lot of it in the gas tank and also spray it into the carb as you ride.
I rode around the block about 5 times doing this, and each time it ran a little longer until finally it ran perfectly ( or as well as one of these things can run)
I had the exact same carb issue on one of them and this is what fixed it:
Instead of using gasoline in a Windex bottle, use carb cleaner.
Put a lot of it in the gas tank and also spray it into the carb as you ride.
I rode around the block about 5 times doing this, and each time it ran a little longer until finally it ran perfectly ( or as well as one of these things can run)
12-06-06, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Poguemahone
On the other hand, the French gave us:
Roller bearing headsets
Roller bearing headsets
Originally Posted by Poguemahone
And a variety of other innovative products over the years. When you try to innovate, some of the stuff you come up with is invariably either a) crap, or b) stuff that, though innovative, winds up not being popular, leaving dedicated users with compatablility issues. Geez, look at some of Shimano's "innovations". There's more than one of those that didn't work/catch on... Biopace, anyone? (okay, the French came up with that first).
12-06-06, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by -=£em in Pa=-
When dealing with French stuff I try to think positively....
I Just keep thinking to myself "Oh well....it could be a Renault"
I Just keep thinking to myself "Oh well....it could be a Renault"
12-07-06, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Citoyen du Monde
I love my 1974 Alpine Renault. I've owned it for 12 years now. As long as it is used regularly, it works fine. It does however complain vociferously when left in the garage for longer spells.
12-07-06, 11:53 AM
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I remember 2 things about Solex's :
1) They were VERY slow
2) They were primarily used by nuns (seriously - must 've been because they were the cheapest mopeds around)
So unless your friend's planning to join a convent..
1) They were VERY slow
2) They were primarily used by nuns (seriously - must 've been because they were the cheapest mopeds around)
So unless your friend's planning to join a convent..
12-07-06, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by joe v
I remember 2 things about Solex's :
1) They were VERY slow
2) They were primarily used by nuns (seriously - must 've been because they were the cheapest mopeds around)
So unless your friend's planning to join a convent..
1) They were VERY slow
2) They were primarily used by nuns (seriously - must 've been because they were the cheapest mopeds around)
So unless your friend's planning to join a convent..
12-07-06, 01:02 PM
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That and, of course, the fact they were made in one colour only : solemn black!
10-17-17, 12:02 AM
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Throtle is connected to brake
On both my 3800s I pull the brake slightly to slow down it's adjusted we're u pull it to slow down until the lever is pulled to a certain point then the brakes hit the rim to slow down pull the brake slightly not all the way it's supposed to be like that
10-17-17, 04:03 AM
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Two stage functionality? First slow the engine down then apply the brake? Sounds like the way we should drive a car, take you foot off the gas then apply the brake.
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I think it needs expansion-chamber pipes and clip-on handlebars. Wow... the brake lever connects to the carb? I guess they modeled it after a Cox toy airplane engine? It just screams at 20k RPM until it crashes into a wall. Must be interesting when the brake cable snaps huh?
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10-17-17, 09:27 PM
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I rode this Solex many times in the early 1980's and it gets around just fine and very controllable. You just start riding it as a bike and drop the engine down on the wheel and it takes you up to 18.7 mph in slow motion.
10-18-17, 10:45 AM
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It's used to kill the engine and to get the engine turning wen engaged to start then realeced to get the engine fireing but watch it iv had it back fire so hard it blew my air box off
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They r fun till the starter clutch fails I put a pull start on my 1966 z3800
10-18-17, 10:50 AM
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Nope just hit the brake if the cable snaps it will still run at full but will need to be shut down wen stopping so the clutch is not destroyed just use the other brake
