1973 Velo Solex 5000 Moped For Restoration Parts Auction from 25th May 2017

THIS BIKE IS BEING AUCTIONED ON EBAY ON FROM 25TH MAY 2017

THE LINK TO THE AUCTION IS HERE

A charming Velo Solex 5000 model in Orange/White which is suitable for parts or restoration. If you want a running model then please also view our other auction. 

The 5000 engine number confirms that this bike would have been made between January 1973 and and January 1974. The frame is the model Solex 5000 retro squarish design 

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Some Observations

- The bike has been officially imported by Classic Moped Spares into the Uk and the NOVA documentation done, and a NOVA certificate will be given to the winning bidder. For more information about "Classic Moped Spares" then this can be found by clicking here. 

- The bike had been dry stored in a French Barn for a number of years and is only for sale to make way for a few more!

- This bike is not running and at some point it appears that someone may have been going to fix it. The piston and flywheel is freely moving whether turned by hand or via the roller engaged on the front wheel. The spark plug had been removed, though looking inside the barrel it all appears quite clean and dry.

- This bike has a fuel pipe disconnected from the pump, so it is possible that it may only need the pump and filters replacing as the engine turns by hand freely.

- The stand is missing from the bike

- The video shows more information about the bike with a walk about tour by clicking here

- The front and rear light lens are missing though this seems quite common and replacements are available.

- With some air in the tyres they stayed up even after 40 years!

Parts

• This should offer an easy entry level bike into the Classic Moped / Motorcycle Scene. The engine which fits over the front wheel can be easily worked on without the requirement of lifting benches and specialist equipment. Parts that you need can easily be obtained in the Uk from Classic Moped Spares.
• Many classic bikes over the time if the engine and carburettor has been stood then fuel filters, pipes and carburettors are an area to look at cleaning or replacing first so this would be a good place to start and these can be obtained from Classic Moped Spares at reasonable prices. 
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• Should you also wish to restore this or any other Solex to a higher level then specialist items including chrome parts and performance enhancing spares are also available. 

Documentation

• The Nova paperwork has been completed by us professionaly and has been processed with HMRC. Should you wish to register the bike in the Uk this is now a straight forward process and help can be found using one of the UK autocycle clubs such as the NACC. An age related number plate should then be issued by the DVLA based on the model year

Some more information about the history of this model is below:-

After a decline in sales of the 3800 models the directors decided upon launching the 5000 model in 1971. The 5000 was aimed at the young and old market and this model in particular highlights that back in the 70's it was a choice of youngsters and this model in particular a cool surfer dude from France. 

The Solex had a Soubitez headlight attached to the handlebar and a rear plastic Solex bumper of the rear baggage carrier

From the Super Deluxe 3800 models the 5000 was fitted with white fuel tank and flywheel cover

The frame had the same concept of the 3800, but adapted for smaller wheels (2 x 16 inch in black or whitewall: Replacement tyres are still available in 2-16 size or whitewall in slightly larger 2.25-16)

The tool box was now located under the seat.

The motor is the same as the 3800, the lifting done by means of a crank with a plastic ball screwed on the end.

The fenders are made of stainless steel

- Weight 28Kg, price in 1971: 529F