Hey Neil,what model is it?

A link to the thread that you're talking about!

It's a 1974/5 5000

Nice,I am just restoring one of them.
http://www.velosolexclubuk.com/apps/for ... registered

Try this.

Got any pics?

That looks a clean one.Is it all in good order?

It seems to be quite reasonable! It was a UK bike originally and disappeared across the channel in the early 00s where it was stripped down and had a colour change from yellow to blue.

Thing is neither of us have ever really looked at one up close before - the throttle arrangement is weird and do you really just 'drop' the engine down onto the wheel? Does it not 'lock in' at all? We weren't even sure how to start it - I'm guessing with the decompression lever in you pedal along to a reasonable speed then drop the throbbing powerhouse down and let the decomp lever off? Is it supposed to be spring loaded - like a self return? This one isn't!

The engine does just drop onto the front wheel.Yes,you drop onto the wheel,slide the choke over to your left,pedal with the decompresor on,get some speed up and let the decompresor lever go.It should start.to stop just pull the decompresor lever.The throttle will seem strange,as it will mainly be wide open .There is a small amount on the twist grip,but you will only get it to idle when you pull the front brake on.It has a clutch sonthe bike should stay put.
Dont be suprised of the brakes,basically they are crap,but you will only be doing 18 mph .There are some mods you can do to them,just let me know.

Oh,make sure you drop the engine onto thevwheel before you start pedalling.The decompresor valve is sprung loaded and it only moves a tiny amount.Maybe the cable needs adjusting?

There's a tidy looking Visa at Whip Street Motors in Ipswich - unfortunately it's been issued a COD so can't be sold complete.




http://www.whipstreet.co.uk/