Hi - I'm Dave and I've got a Velosolex 5000. There, I've admitted it.
I'd like a faster, more useable machine for long-distance riding and the C90 seems to be the ideal machine. I did a YouTube vlog about my Solex called Moped in the Malverns and at one point I had 4, no almost 5 subscribers. Do watch it if you're really really desperate. I mean really desperate.
The Solex is great and has taught me a lot about small engine (2 stroke) mechanics but with a top speed of 19mph it is a bit limiting in modern traffic. It has got pedals though to be fair.
I'll be looking out for a C90 of any vintage and reading the forum avidly for advice. I learned very quickly with the Solex that you can get things very wrong and end up in many a mechanical pickle. The forum was a Godsend. This one will be essential.
So, there we are, thanks for letting me join and I look forward to being part of the club very much.
Dave
Hello - from a Velosolex owner who wants to branch out...
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MopedintheMalverns
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Capitano
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Re: Hello - from a Velosolex owner who wants to branch out...
Welcome, Dave.
There's some crossover as we have a few Solex enthusiasts and owners on here, including DieselDave.
Good luck with your quest.
There's some crossover as we have a few Solex enthusiasts and owners on here, including DieselDave.
Good luck with your quest.
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MopedintheMalverns
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- Joined: Fri Aug 20, 2021 9:49 pm
- Rides:: Solex 5000 and various vintage bicycles
- Location: Malvern UK WR14 1QH
Re: Hello - from a Velosolex owner who wants to branch out...
Ah that's great news! I'm 'Dave the Drummer' over on Velosolexclubuk.com. I've read a few posts from Diesel Dave I'm sure.
Thanks for replying - each time anyone new posts on the solex forum I reply to make them feel welcome and you've done just that. It's so easy to feel out-of-your-depth and a bit of a pain when you join a forum but C90club is definitlely looking up.
Now I've got to actually find one I can afford. Luckily I'm far more able with spannering since getting the moped and restoring my terribly rusty T25 VW van. One is like a sewing machine and the other like a Centurion tank!
Thanks for replying - each time anyone new posts on the solex forum I reply to make them feel welcome and you've done just that. It's so easy to feel out-of-your-depth and a bit of a pain when you join a forum but C90club is definitlely looking up.
Now I've got to actually find one I can afford. Luckily I'm far more able with spannering since getting the moped and restoring my terribly rusty T25 VW van. One is like a sewing machine and the other like a Centurion tank!
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Capitano
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Re: Hello - from a Velosolex owner who wants to branch out...
There are a number of musicians on here, too, so again you are in good company.
I'm not surprised that you've encountered DD before. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone that frequented old school motorcycle forums that hadn't.
12V Cubs, which sound like the best bet for your needs, do pop up on here from time to time, and we do have a rule that they shouldn't be advertised cheaper elsewhere.
Sales are more prolific on the Facebook C90club sales pages.
I'm not surprised that you've encountered DD before. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone that frequented old school motorcycle forums that hadn't.
12V Cubs, which sound like the best bet for your needs, do pop up on here from time to time, and we do have a rule that they shouldn't be advertised cheaper elsewhere.
Sales are more prolific on the Facebook C90club sales pages.