Tires and Tubes

September 9, 2012

CONTENTS: Welcome 1 Tires 2 Tubes

Welcome. Moped tire brands currently carried are Sava, Michelin, Kenda, Shenko, Cheng Shin, IRC, Pirelli and Bridgestone. Cheng Shin was the leading small street motorcycle tire manufacturer, until 2008, when they quit making street motorcycle tires. Cheng Shin continues to be a leading producer of bicycle, off road motorcycle, and many other tires. In moped tires, 2.25-16 and 2.25-17, Shenko and Kenda have filled the void with excellent general purpose tires.

1 T I R E S

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Part #	#	←picture#………Description	Price	Applications
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801410	8	tire 2.25 x 14 classic Kenda K261	$25	Honda NC50 and Yamaha QT50
none		tire 2.50 x 14 classic Cheng Shin C109	N/A	Honda Urban Express
680020	7	tire 2.25 x 16 (=20″) Cheng Shin C109	$30	Tomos and most Italian mopeds
874550	4	tire 2.25 x 16 sport Shinko SR714	$30	Tomos and most Italian mopeds
632853	5	tire 2.25 x 16 classic Sava B8 white wall	N/A	Tomos and most Italian mopeds
229079	3	tire 2.25 x 16 sport Sava MC2	$40	Tomos and most Italian mopeds
600500	17	tire 2.50 x 16 sport Sava MC2	$40
8715062		tire 2.50 x 16 sport Pirelli ML75	$40
300726	6	tire 2.50 x 16 trail Bridgestone TW9	$55	Tomos & others
none		tire 2.75 x 16 off road Knobby	$30	Derbi Variant Sport
231355		tire 2.75 x 16 sport Sava MC2	$45	Vespa Grande rear
		tire 2.75 x 16 sport Pirelli ML75	$45	Vespa Grande rear
232718	18	tire 3.25 x 16 sport Sava MC2	$45	Tomos Revival & Streetmate rear
23013	12	tire 2.00 x 17 (=21″) Cheng Shin C109	$25	77-earlier Puch fronts
801220	9	tire 2.25 x 17 classic Kenda K260	$25	Puch, Peugeot, most Non-Italian mopeds
321171	13	tire 2.25 x 17 center ridge IRC NR21	$25	Puch, Peugeot, most Non-Italian mopeds
874540		tire 2.25 x 17 classic Shinko SR704	$30	Puch, Peugeot, most Non-Italian mopeds
600400	16	tire 2.25 x 17 sport Sava MC11	$40	Puch, Peugeot, most Non-Italian mopeds
879388		tire 2.25 x 17 classic Michelin Gazelle	$30	Puch, Peugeot, most Non-Italian mopeds
680120	15	tire 2.50 x 17 trail Cheng Shin C161	N/A	Honda Trail 90 front
321172		tire 2.50 x 17 center ridge IRC NR21	$30	Puch Magnum and Derbi Variant
	10	tire 2.50 x 17 classic Michelin Gazelle	$30	Puch Magnum and Derbi Variant
232717	11	tire 2.50 x 17 sport Sava MC11	$40	Puch Magnum and Derbi Variant
322173	2	tire 2.75 x 17 trail IRC TR1 Trials	$50	Honda Trail 90 rear
321173		tire 2.75 x 17 center ridge IRC NR21	$45	Honda Trail 90 rear
59214		tire 1.75 x 18 (=22″) bicycle knobby	$15	fits oldies, but way thin, last resort
321183		tire 2.50 x 18 (=22″)classic IRC NR2	$35	Honda S90 front
879382		tire 2.75 x 18 (=22″)Michelin Gazelle	$30	Honda S90 rear
		tire 3.00 x 18 IRC NR53 center ridge	$40
23014	1	tire 2.00 x 19 (=23″) classic Cheng Shin	$30	Solex, Sears Allstate, other oldies

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Part #	#	←picture#………Description	Price	Applications
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370142		tube 2.25/2.50 x 14 (14″ rim, 18″ outer)	$10	Honda NC50 and Yamaha QT50
370162		tube 2.25/2.50 x 16 (16″ rim, 20″ outer)	$10	Tomos, most Italian mopeds
370163		tube 2.75/3.00 x 16	$15	Vespa Grande rear
370164		tube 3.25/3.50 x 16	$15	Tomos Revival & Streetmate rear
370171		tube 2.00/2.25 x 17 (17″ rim, 21″ outer)	$10	77-earlier Puch fronts
370172		tube 2.25/2.50 x 17	$10	Puch, Peugeot, most Non-Italian mopeds
370174		tube 2.75/3.00 x 17	$12	Honda Trail 90 rear
370183		tube 2.25/2.50 x 18 (18″ rim, 22″ outer)	$10	1950s and 60s mopeds
30004		tube 2.00/2.25 x 19	N/A	1950s and 60s mopeds
870183		tube 2.25/2.50 x 19 (19″ rim, 23″ outer)	$10	1950s and 60s mopeds

Moped Tire Sizes – Dual Meaning of “Size”

A bicycle 16 inch tire fits inside a motorcycle 16 inch tire.

A bicycle 16″ tire fits inside a motorcycle 16″ tire.

The “size” of the tire has a different meaning for bicycles, than for motorcycles and cars. For bicycles, the tire size means the outer diameter of the tire. For motorcycles and cars, the tire size means the inner diameter of the tire. So a 20 x 2.125 (OD=20.1 ID=16.0) bicycle tire fits a 16″ moped rim. Conversely, a 16 x 2.25 (OD=20.2 ID=16.0) motorcycle tire fits a 20″ bicycle rim.

You can measure any rim with a tape measure, and determine the tire size. Try to measure the rim diameter at the “porch”, where the tire sits, not the “lip” at the very edge. A 16″ rim will have a total diameter of 16.6″. So don’t count the lip. This method settles the confusion of whether a marking or specification is using the bicycle (tire OD) or motorcycle (tire ID) system. Older mopeds often have 2.25-18 (22 x 2.25) and 2.25-19 (23 x 2.25) tires. They used the bicycle system. Modern moped-size (thin) tires, since the 1970′s, all use the motorcycle system, in the USA.

Some modern electric scooters have an oddball size, 16 x 3.00. It’s a bicycle size, because a 16 x 2.25 bicycle tire fits, but wider. It’s a solid aluminum disk rear wheel, and so the inner tube valve stem must be the 90 degree type. The rim diameter at the “porch” is about 12″. A motorcycle inner tube size 3.00-12 fits perfect, but they are only available with straight valve stems. Tires and tubes for those must be purchased from the dealer or distributor of those electric scooters.

Solex Parts

August 27, 2012

1973 Solex 3800 (USA version) made in France by Solex. 18.7 mph, no problem!

Welcome to the Solex Parts Department. Solex began in 1905, as two young French engineers, Maurice Goudard and Marcel Mennesson, producing engine parts. In 1940, after decades of interest in “bicycles with emergency engines”, the first front engine prototype was unveiled. After WWII the first Solex cyclomoteurs were sold to the public. Click the links below to see pictures and details of each model. Thanks Mr. Brian Solex!

1946-54 Solex 45cc

1953-55 Solex 330

1955-57 Solex 660

1957-58 Solex 1010

1958-59 Solex 1400

1959-61 Solex 1700

1961-64 Solex S 2200

1964-66 Solex S 3300

1999-2005 Solex 3800
made by Impex, Hungary

All 1966-88 Solex engines say “1966″ in the casting. It’s the design approval year.

Many 1966s listed are not! Use these links to Mr. Brian Solex to determine the year.

1966-86 Solex S 3800 made in France by Velosolex, reverse aluminum brake levers

non-self-closing throttle (pre-’75), only some US and Canada versions had brake lights

1986-88 Solex S 3800 made in France by MBK (Motobécane), Domino blk alum levers

self-closing throttle, most were domestic models not brake light equipped

1999-05 Solex S 3800 made in Hungary by Impex, Domino-copy black plastic levers

same as late 80′s S3800, 1999-02 had SEV points ignition, 2002-05 had CDI ignition

1973-74 Solex 4600 V1 made in France by Velosolex, head light up on handlebars

1973-74 4600 V1 reverse levers, Cibié hl, SEIMA tl, or Maly tl+bl for DOT version

1975-79 Solex 4600 V2,V3 made in France by Motobécane (MBK), head light up on hb

1975 4600 V2 Magura levers, CEV hl, CEV tl+bl, CEV switches

early ’77 4600 V3 Magura levers, CEV hl, ULO tl+bl, CEV switches

1975 Solex 4600 V2 made by Motobecane, France

1977-79 4600 V3 Magura levers,Luxor hl,ULO tl+bl, Aprilia sws

2005-08 Black’nRoll S 4800 assembled in France by Mopex

1971-82 Solex 5000 compact, with 16″ tires, not 19″ see more

1973-74 Pli Solex folding 5000, engine & bars detach see more

1968-74 Micron a Solex scooter with floor, no pedals see more

1969-77 Flash, 6000 sideways mid engine, shaft drive see more

1973-77 Tenor (8000) Morini MO1, Laura M54, M56, Morini 4sp

1976-on Chinese replicas: Chang-Jiang, Hua Jia or Hong Du

1974 Pli Solex that folds. It has 16" tires not 19".

’74 Pli Solex folder
16″ tires not 19″

A Pli Solex in action. Travel the Solex way!

A Pli Solex in action.
Portable freedom.

La biciclette qui roule toute seule!

Solex originally started by making radiators, mostly for large trucks and buses, before and during World War 1. After the war, they shifted from radiators to making carburetors.

Solex carburetors became the company’s most famous product,

used on many European automobiles for decades. They also made lots of other things, like excellent micrometers.

Velosolex (Solex bike) was deveveloped during WWII while France was occupied by Germany. In 1946, after 5 years of testing, the humble little hybrid went into production.

For the first 28 years of production, many millions were sold. Improvements were made year after year. The Solex motor bike became a household item in France and many parts of Europe. In 1974 Velosolex sold part of their production facility and rights to Renault. Here is a Renault 5000 and a Renault Tenor. But Renault sold the production to Motobecane, in Dec 1974, after only a month. Motobecane kept the old chrome Velosolex side stickers until late 1977. Here is a 1977-79 Motobecane 50V

, a 1977-80 Motobecane S 3800 and Motobecane 5000. At the same time Velosolex continued to produce mostly domestic S 3800s, up to 1986. Motobecane became known as MBK in 1983. The 1982-88 MBK S 3800 stickers only said Solex, in script, like this >

For the full accurate detailed history, see Professor Ball’s Complete Solex History.

Solex S 3800 and 4600 Parts For Sale:

Click diagrams to enlarge. Click light blue links for photos, or for universal items listed “by type”.

These are the Motobecane part numbers (60000 to 69999). There are also Solex part numbers (00000 to 19999).

There are also Velocruz part numbers (90000 to 99999), which are these MBK numbers with “9″ instead of “6″.

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Solex Parts Figure 1
Flywheel Magneto

fig# part# name price remarks

1-2 60972 thin nut N/A M10 x 1.25 x 3

1-3 60969 rotor deflector $5

1-4 60970 rubber gasket $5

1-5 60971 flange nut $7 M10 x 1.25 14hex

1-6 60845 rotor N/A 4600 V1 and most 3800

1-6 61219 rotor N/A 4600 V2,V3 and some 3800

1-7 61303 bolt $3 M4 x 15 x 0.75 (not 0.70)

1-8 60763 coil bolt $3 M4 x 20 x 0.75 (not 0.70)

1-9 60002 nut $1 M4 x 0.75 3.5 height 3.5

1-10 60802 condenser $18 new in package

1-11 60772 ignition coil $75 SEV Marchal

1-12 13294 lighting coil $35 for S4600 V2,V3

1-13 13309 stoplight coil $30 for S4600 V2,V3

1-15 60084 bolt $2 M4 x 10 x 0.75 (not 0.70)

1-16 60805 circlip $2 tiny clip for points

1-17 60804 washer $2 fiber washer

1-18 61014 contact set $20 SEV Marchal original

1-24 60934 plug wire $18 complete assembly

SEV means Société d’Equipements pour Véhicules automobiles.

SEV (France) has no relation to CEV (Italy).

SEV combined with Marchal in 1963, and then was bought by Ferodo in 1970.

Ferodo bought CIBIE lights, and then became Valeo in 1980.

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Solex Parts Figure 2
Clutch and Drive Roller

fig# part# name price remarks

2-4 60491 crank nut N/A M16x1.25 thin

2-5 60815 clutch spring $3

2-6 60978 clutch complete $75

2-7 60977 deflector and gasket $15

2-9 61287 drive roller assy N/A

2-10 60484 cover clip $5 fresh rubber

Solex 62254 early & late

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Solex Parts Figure 3
Crankcase Assembly

fig# part# name price

3-2 60780 spark plug lead holder $3

3-3 62254 engine lever pre-74 $12 no notches, for early crank

50021 engine lever ’74-on $12 with notches for late crank

3-5 60434 pump seating piece $10 used

3-6 60023 fuel pump membrane $20 kept fresh in plastic

3-7 60846 fuel pump $35 new in sealed package

3-7a 11469 fuel pump check ball N/A see BrianSolex

3-7b 114xx fuel pump ball seat N/A see BrianSolex

3-8 60763 fuel pump bolt $3 M4 x 20 x 0.75 (not 0.70)

3-9 60056 bolt $3 M6 x 10 9hex

3-10 60414 case gasket $7

3-13 60044 bolt $2 M6 x 15 9hex

3-14 60415 bolt $2 M6 x 20 9hex

3-17 60029 bolt $2 M6 x 10 9hex/slot

3-18 60015 cylinder stud $5 M6 x 30? good used

3-19 60867 nut $5 M10 x 1 x 5 14hex

3-20 60024 washer $5 M10 x 0.8 x 19

3-21 60849 spacer – bearing race $12 M10 x 14 x 13.3

rod needle bearing N/A DL1413 20 od,14 id,13w

piston needle bearing N/A DL1212 18 od,12 id,12w

3-22 60497 rod with piston N/A

3-24 62255 motor raising crank N/A 4600 ’73-74 has no roller

50025 motor raising crank N/A 4600 ’75-on has a roller

3-30 60817 ring (3) 39.5×1.7 N/A see Velocruz engine #24

3-31 61297 piston bare N/A see Velocruz engine #40

The Solex fuel pump membrane and maybe the plastic seats and balls are needed often to replace deteriorated 30-50 year old ones. It’s easier to replace the entire pump, membrane, and membrane seat, but more costly. When the top cap or post is unscrewed, the top check ball easily falls out and gets lost. Often a not working fuel pump only needs a ball, or a new membrane. The pump check balls can be tested by blowing and sucking through a piece of small rubber hose or fuel line. The lower line only blows and does not suck. The upper line only sucks and does not blow.

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Solex Parts Figure 4
Air Filter and Cylinder

fig# part# name price remarks

4-4 60759 air filter collar $5

4-7 60980 cover support $5

4-8 60859 valve nut $6

4-10 61263 decomp lever $7

4-11 60421 head bolt $3

4-12 62152 head plate 4600 N/A no engage lever

4-12 head plate 3800 N/A with engage lever

4-13 60786 spacer $3

4-16 60016 cylinder gasket $8

4-18 60000 nut D6-H6 $3 M6x1.0, height=6, hex=9mm

4-19 60496 cylinder $110 new in packing tube

4-19 60496 cylinder $90 barely used, no wear at all

4-20 60437 head gasket $7

4-21 60821 cylinder head $40 good used

4-22 60858 decomp valve $8

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Solex Parts Figure 5
Carburetor and Gas Tank

fig# part# name price remarks

5-1 60918 fuel tank – black see photos below

5-2 60169 recirculation pipe N/A

5-3 60176 tank lid washer N/A can use an o-ring

5-4 61376 gas tank lid $15 good used black

5-5 60976 overflow pipe N/A

5-8 60753 muffler exhaust pipe N/A

5-9 60964 gas return pipe $15

5-10 60793 bolt $3 M6 x ?? 9hex

5-12 60854 cable bracket $12

5-13 60925 throttle lever $10

5-17 fuel jet 26cc $9

5-17 fuel jet 27cc $9

5-17 60183 fuel jet 28cc std $12

5-17 fuel jet 29cc $12

5-17 fuel jet 30cc $9

5-17 fuel jet 31cc $9

5-17 fuel jet 32cc $9

5-19 60501 choke lever $5

5-20 60923 carburetor – USA N/A

5-22 60441 air filter gasket $3

5-23 air jet 275cc $8

5-23 air jet 301 $8

5-23 air jet 401 $8

5-23 air jet 551 $8

5-23 air jet 601 $8

5-23 60406 air jet 651 $8

5-23 air jet 901 $8

5-24 60440 choke assembly $10

5-26 60442 inlet pipe gasket $5

5-27 60445 inlet pipe nut $7

5-28 60041 pipe gasket $7

5-29 60785 inlet-exhaust pipe $20 good used

Left, Z822 metal tank $90
1953-64 Solex 330 – 2200

Right, plastic tank $45
19xx-xx 3800,4600,5000

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: Solex Parts Figure 6
Engine Supports

fig# part# name price remarks

6-2 60827 front mudguard $10 used white one

6-3 60981 engine plate right $10 black

6-6 60031 silentbloc $8 motor mount rubber tube

6-8 60935 engine mount bolt $3

6-9 60982 engine plate left $10 black

6-10 60988 lock nut (plate) $3

6-14 60824 washer $1 M8 x 14 x 2.0

6-15 60474 bolt $3 M8 x 15 x 1.0 thin flange hex

6-18 60987 suspension spring $5

6-20 60021 friction washer $2 M6 x 20 x 1.5

6-21 60778 friction plate $5 curved slot + hole

6-22 60022 friction washer $2 M8 x 20 x 1.5

6-24 60800 special nut $5

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: Solex Parts Figure 7
Main Frame

fig# part# name price remarks

7-2 60473 frame bolt nut $8

7-12 60490 frame bolt $12

MB Stickers $10
similar to Solex
see stickers #64

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: Solex Parts Figure 8
Steering and Fork Assy

fig# part# name price remarks

8-4 61447 handlebar bolt $2 M8 x 22 x 1.0

8-18 60418 bolt $3 M6 x 12 9hex

8-21 61010 splash guard clamp $7 shiny new

8-25 60543 engine shield blue $15 one small scratch

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: Solex Parts Figure 9a
Solex 4600 V2,V3 only
Left Magura Controls

fig# description link to Parts/By Type/

9a-2 CEV round chrome lite switch see /Electrical/Switches #2

9a-3 CEV round chrome kill switch see/Electrical/Switches #1

9a-4 Magura left lever assembly see/Controls & Bars/Magura

9a-4a Magura left housing/perch see/Controls & Bars/Magura #12

9a-4b Magura left grip 22mm see/Controls & Bars/Grips

9a-5 Magura left lever see/Controls & Bars/Magura #1

9a-6 Magura pivot bolt & locknut see/Controls & Bars/Magura #6

9a-7 Magura socket bolt see/Controls & Bars/Magura #11

9a-8 cable pinch bolt (at wheel) see/Cable Parts/Cable Parts #P3c

9a-9 Magura clamp bolt M6 see/Controls & Bars/Magura #10

9a-10 rear brake cable adjuster see/Cable Parts/Cable Parts #A2

9a-11 CEV brake light switch & cover see /Electrical/Switches #26

normally-open-when-installed kind, black tip, not white tip

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9a-12 10006 inverted lever left N/A

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: Solex Parts Figure 9b
Solex 4600 V2,V3 only
Right Magura Controls

9b-1 Magura throttle complete see/Controls & Bars/Magura

9b-2 Magura throttle housing see/Controls & Bars/Magura #13

9b-3 Magura right grip 24mm see/Controls & Bars/Grips

9b-3a Magura twist tube see/Controls & Bars/Magura #4

9b-4 Magura right lever see/Controls & Bars/Magura #2

9b-5 Magura decomp lever see/Controls & Bars/Magura #3

9b-6 Magura pivot bolt & locknut see/Controls & Bars/Magura #6

9b-7 Magura socket bolt see/Controls & Bars/Magura #11

9b-8 cable pinch bolt (at wheel) see/Cable Parts/Cable Parts #P3c

9b-9 Magura clamp bolt M6 see/Controls & Bars/Magura #10

9b-10 rear brake cable adjuster see/Cable Parts/Cable Parts #A2

9b-11 CEV brake light switch & cover see /Electrical/Switches #26

normally-open-when-installed kind, black tip, not white tip

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9b-12 10005 inverted lever right $30 see photos after Fig 19

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: Solex Parts Figure 10
Front Brake Assembly

fig# part# name price remarks

10-2 60423 brake bar assy $20

10-3 13306 front brake cable see cables below

10-8 60070 brake shoe block $8 says Sphinx (can use bicycle)

10-12 60502 brake support $5

10-15 61296 brake pad assy $15 plain shiny new

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: Solex Parts Figure 11
Pedal Assembly

fig# part# name price remarks

11-4 60966 chain 83 link $10 84 links with master

11-5 60072 master link $2 ordinary bicycle chain

11-6 61371 cable end $5 like bicycle one but smaller

11-8 60465 crank spindle $20

11-10 60061 cotter pin assy $5 9.0mm special wedge

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: Solex Parts Figure 12
Saddle Assembly

fig# part# name price remarks

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: Solex Parts Figure 13
Luggage Carrier

fig# part# name price remarks

13-8 61379 connector air pump $5 green, presta valve end

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: Solex Parts Figure 14
Front Wheel

fig# part# name price remarks

14-3 inner tube 19″ see Brian or /tires & tubes

14-4 tire 19 x 1.75 or 2.0 see Brian or /tires & tubes

14-5 61797 spoke nut 2.4×0.55 see wheel parts/spokes

14-6 61358 front spoke 220×2.4 see wheel parts/spokes

14-7a 17187 ball 7/32″(22) 75-on see wheel parts/universal

14-7b ball 1/4″ (18) pre-75 see wheel parts/universal

14-8a 60058 front hub axle set N/A M9.5 x 1.0 x 130 long

14-8c bearing cone N/A use 3/8×26 bicycle cone

14-8d lock nut M9.5x1x4 N/A use 3/8×26 bicycle nut

14-9 60052 hub cap N/A

14-10 61217 outer washer $1 use 3/8″

14-11 60079 nut 9.5×1 14hex N/A use 3/8×26 15hex bike

14-12 61360 rim N/A no spokes 19″ 28 hole

After the take-over of VeloSolex by Motobecane in 1974, the front hub changed from Atom to Leleu, in 1975.

1. The balls changed from 18 (9 per side) of 1/4″ balls (Atom) to 22 (11 per side) of 7/32″ balls (Leleu).

2. The outside of the cones became larger, or the inside of the cup became smaller for the smaller balls.

3. The front axle stayed the same, 9.5 x 1.0mm ≈ 3/8 x 26tpi. So did all of the axle nuts, spacers, washers.

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: Solex Parts Figure 15
Rear Wheel

fig# part# name price remarks

15-1,2,3,4 same tire & tube as front wheel above

15-5 61797 spoke nut 2.4 x 0.55 see wheel parts/spokes

15-6 61359 rear spoke 192 x 2.4 N/A

15-7a 61405 brake plate Ø80 assy N/A for 75-on Leleu hub

15-7b brake plate Ø83 assy N/A for pre-75 Atom hub

15-8a 62598 brake shoe Ø80 ’75-on see wheel parts/brakes #2

15-8b 12355 brake shoe Ø83 ’66-74 N/A

15-12a 17187 ball 7/32″(22) ’75-on see wheel parts/universal

15-12b ball 1/4″ (18) pre-75 see wheel parts/universal

15-11a 60955 rear axle set 75-on N/A M9.5 x 1.0 x ??? long

15-11b rear axle set pre-’75 N/A M9.5 x 1.0 x ??? long

15-11c bearing cone N/A use 3/8×26 bicycle cone

15-11d lock nut M9.5x1x 4 N/A use 3/8×26 bicycle nut

15-13 61217 outer washer $1 use 3/8″

15-14 60079 nut 9.5×1 14hex N/A use 3/8×26 15hex bike

15-15 61365 cable end see Cable Parts/Parts #P3c

15-16 61360 rim F & R $40 (no spokes) 19″ 28 hole

After the take-over of VeloSolex by Motobecane in 1974, the rear hub changed from Atom to Leleu, in 1975.

1. The rear drum brake diameter, brake plate, and brake shoes changed from 83mm (Atom) to 80mm (Leleu).

2. The balls changed from 18 (9 per side) of 1/4″ balls (Atom) to 22 (11 per side) of 7/32″ balls (Leleu).

3. The outside of the cones became larger, or the inside of the cup became smaller for the smaller balls.

4. The rear axle stayed the same, 9.5 x 1.0mm ≈ 3/8 x 26tpi. So did all of the axle nuts, spacers, washers.

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: Solex Parts Figure 16
1975-79 Solex 4600 V2 and V3
CEV (V2) or Luxor (V3) Headlight Assy

16-1a CEV HL ring Tipo 105 see /Electrical/Headlights #9

16-2a 13355 CEV sealed beam #171 see /Electrical/Bulbs #7

16-3a 14940 CEV headlight clip see /Electrical/Headlights #10

16-5a 60415 bolt M6 x 25 hex

16-6a ring bolt M5 x 20

16-7a CEV housing for 2143 see /Electrical/Headlights #11

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16-1b 53433 Luxor HL ring #1710 see /Electrical(not finished)

53432 inner upport ring see /Electrical (not finished)

16-2b 13355 GE sealed beam #4667-2 see /Electrical/Bulbs

16-3b 14940 Luxor headlight clip see /Electrical (not finished)

16-4b 00137 washer M8 see /Electrical(not finished)

16-5b 18324 bolt M8 x 1.25 x 20 13hex see/Electrical(unfinished)

16-6b 19569 bolt M5 x 20 x 0.90 (not 0.80) see/Electrical(not done)

16-7b Luxor housing see/Electrical (unfinished)

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: Solex Parts Figure 17a
early 1975 Solex 4600 V2
CEV 9350 Tail Light

fig# part# name price remarks

17a-1 61391 tail light assy see /Electrical/Tail Lights CEV 9350

17a-2 13353 screw see /Electrical/Tail Lights CEV 22253

17a-3 61404 lens see /Electrical/Tail Lights CEV 03211

17a-4 61392 bulb see /Electrical/Bulbs/6V 5/18W

17a-5 tail light body see /Electrical/Tail Lights CEV 03212

17a-6 12181 mount bracket see /Electrical/Tail Lights CEV 02748

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Solex Parts 17b Solex 4600 (USA) only U.L.O Tail Light

Solex Parts 17b
1975-79 Solex 4600 V2 & V3
U.L.O Tail Light

fig# part# name price remarks

17b-1 53511 tail light assy see /Electrical/Tail Lights ULO MB

17b-2 21478 gasket see /Electrical/Tail Lights ULO MB

17b-3 52418 reflector see /Electrical/Tail Lights ULO MB

17b-7 52934 tail light lens see /Electrical/Tail Lights ULO

17b-11 61392 bulb see /Electrical/Bulbs 6V 5/18W

17b-12 53434 pad see /Electrical/Tail Lights ULO MB

17b-13 53436 plate see /Electrical/Tail Lights ULO MB

17b-14 53489 ref. support see /Electrical/Tail Lights ULO MB

17b-15 53438 reflector see /Electrical/Tail Lights ULO MB

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: Solex Parts Figure 18
Engine Gaurd and Muffler

fig# part# name price remarks

18-4 61399 engine guard rail 4600 $60 used with good chrome

18-4 engine guard rail 3800 N/A 3800=no reflector mount

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Solex Parts Figure 19
Control Cables

fig# part# length(mm) name price remarks

1 60178 1000 rear brake sleeve see/Cable Parts/Sleeves

2 61446 —— cable end/stop see/Cable Parts/Parts

3 00716 —— pinch bolt see/Cable Parts/Parts P2-a

4 13307 1460 rear brake wire see/Cable Parts/Wires W1

1 & 4 60974 1660 rear brake cable see/Cable Parts/Cables C2

5 60178 610 front brake sleeve see/Cable Parts/Sleeves

6 13306 720 front brake wire see/Cable Parts/Wires

5 & 6 62174 910 front brake cable see/Cable Parts/Cables C1

7 375 decompres sleeve see/Cable Parts/Sleeves

8 61446 —— cable end/stop see/Cable Parts/Parts

9 61453 425 decompressor wire see/Cable Parts/Wires

7 & 9 62178 440 decompress cable see/Cable Parts/Cables

10 ?? slow down sleeve see/Cable Parts/Sleeves

11 700 slow down wire see/Cable Parts/Wires W1

10,11 62175 690 slow down cable see/Cable Parts/Cables

12 60179 535 throttle sleeve see/Cable Parts/Sleeves

13 700 throt. wire Domino see/Cable Parts/Wires W1

12,13 26469 throt cable Domino see/Cable Parts/Wires

14 13332 700 throt. wire Magura see/Cable Parts/Wires

12,14 700 throt cable Magura see/Cable Parts/Cables

Solex right inverted lever with cable wires loose

Solex right inverted lever with cable wires taut

Solex right inverted lever, wires taut, end view

The 1968-86 Solex right inverted brake lever also controls the throttle. Either squeeze the brake or twist the grip to close the throttle. A cam in the grip pushes that little trigger (center photo) which pulls the throttle wire. The single-ended throttle and brake wires are ordinary “universal” moped inner wires.

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Solex Parts Figure 19a
S 3800 Head & Tail Lights

fig# part# name price remarks

19a-1 60204 motor cover bare N/A

19a-2 60205 HL lens 1986-on N/A

61367 HL lens pre-1986 N/A for 10mm screw-in bulb

19a-3 60574 bulb 6V15W P28S N/A 28mm flange bulb

19a-3a flange for screw-in N/A 17.3mm press-in flange

19a-3b 14460 6V headlight bulb $3 E 10 screw-in yellow

19a-4 60767 switch lever $5

19a-5 60834 contact lever $5

Solex screw-in h.l. bulb

19a-6 60831 return spring $5

19a-7 14311 bolt M4x0.75×12 $3

19a-8 tail light body N/A

19a-9 tail light lens N/A

19a-10 bl bulb 6V10W ba15 $2

19a-11 t.l. bulb 6V4W ba9 $2

19a-12 tail light complete N/A

1959-66 Velosolex 1700, S2200, S3300
tail light by SEIMA

1966 Solex 3800 DOT tail light made by Maly

1966-67 S 3800 DOT
tail light by MALY

1971-72 Solex 3800 USA tail light by Luxor

1966-76 S 3800
tail light by SEIMA

1977-79 4600 V3
tail light by ULO

1975 Solex 4600 V2
tail light by CEV

1976-88 S 3800 MBK MB Hexagon tail light

1976-88 S 3800
MB Hex black

1976-82 5000
MB Hex white

1999-05 Impex S 3800 2005-on Black'nRoll S 4800 Tail light by Soubitez

1999-05 Impex S 3800
05-08 Black’nRoll S 4800
tail light by Soubitez

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1962-74 Solex 3800 USA Wiring: this content courtesy of BrianSolex

Solex Parts Figure 20a 1962-73 S3800 USA Head light ground tab

Solex Parts Figure 20a
1964-66 S 3300
1966-73 S 3800
Head light ground tab

Solex Parts Figure 20
1973-74 S 3800 USA
Lights Wiring

Yellow - main power from stator to switch paddle (power for the lighting exits the stator via the serrated stud; there is no wire connection between the serrated stud and the switch. The switch paddle must contact the serrated stud when the switch lever is turned counter-clockwise)

Red - power from headlight switch paddle, through spring and bronze strip, to headlight.

Blue - power from bronze strip to tail light wire

Green - ground (wire from headlight to fuel pump screw)

*Note: the 1966-72 S 3800 USA (and the S 3300) is similar, but instead of a ground wire, there is a ground tab mounted on the front of the fuel pump. The tip of the bulb touches the tab.

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Where else to get parts: ===================================================

Brian Solex’s P arts for Sale and Brian’s Solex 4600 Website Visit Brian Solex’s blogs here and at the top of this page. They are Velosolex Grand Central Station. From there you can buy things or link to resources around the world. Your Solex questions will all be answered. Brian is a brilliant engineer who has studied and documented every square millimeter of the Velosolex (including the magical check balls deep inside the fuel pump). He has extensive, accurate, excellent service procedures and photos to help people. You can ask technical questions, or you can browse and learn the complete history and engineering behind all things Solex.

https://www.treatland.tv/solex-s/424.htm Treatland.tv carries many Solex parts. A moped parts supermarket!

http://www.velocruz.com/home.htm Velocruz Inc in Utah USA still carries most Solex S 3800 parts, and sometimes used bikes, but not any more new ones. Velocruz founder Tommie Matthews brought back the Velosolex to the USA in 1998, becoming the exclusive US distributor for Impex, the manufacturer in Hungary. Son Jeff Matthews runs Velocruz now. The Hungarian S 3800, produced from 1999 to 2005, was well made, and nearly identical to the 1986-88 French S 3800.

Solex Parts Catalogs:

1973-74 Solex 4600 V1 Parts Catalog by VeloSolex, 1974, in English, Velosolex part #s

1975-79 Solex 4600 V2,V3 Parts Catalog by VeloSolex, 1976, in English, Velosolex part #s

1970′s Solex 3800 USA Parts List by VeloSolex, 1975, in English, Velosolex part #s

1986-88 Solex S 3800 Parts Catalog by MBK/Motobecane, in French, MBK part #s

Solex Topics of Interest:

The Velosolex in the USA by Solex Millenium, in English

The Velosolex in Canada by Solex Millenium, in English

Technical Specifications by Prof. Auguste Balls, in English

Solex Three-Wheelers:

Micron 3-wheeler, very rare:

http://www.lesolex.com/historique/micron/micron3roues.jpg

Triporteur Crusson, made with 1700s, 2200s, and 3300s

Triporteur, made by Sides, late ’60s, early ’70s, using 3800s:

http://solex.e-monsite.com/medias/album/images/45306594sides-2-jpg.jpg

http://www.mopedarmy.com/img/gallery/triporteur.jpg

Bercy, made by Impex:

http://solexin.free.fr/medias/images/actu/impex/img-solex-triporteur.jpg

Solex Taxi, made by Impex:

http://solexin.free.fr/medias/images/actu/impex/img-porteur.jpg

http://www.mopedarmy.com/img/gallery/les_escales19.jpg

Solex Trike, made by somebody in Michigan or Ohio in the mid-70s, about 100?

http://www.mopedarmy.com/img/gallery/tomos_003.jpg

Surf-racer, these were raced in Japan, Saudi Arabia, USA:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Dw2rQfJdBIQ/TZg-BbOAtaI/AAAAAAAAF5w/EeHjgbCqMzQ/s640/Surf-Duett.JPG

Solex Four-Wheelers:

Bellier Formule 85

Veloto video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csYnIaYOFNY

Buggy video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4svK4vC4UZY

Children’s Solex:

F4 for children age 8 and up http://cyclo60.pagesperso-orange.fr/solex-derives.html

Solex Events and Videos:

2012 Bastille Day Citroen & Velosolex Rendezvous in NYC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp-LhRmkkMk

Sept 2008: 20 Holland Riders Cross America on Solex’s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nZAhtnW_wQ

Solex Music

“I was Riding My Solex” by Spencer Matthews: http://www.velocruz.com/images/I_was_riding_my_Solex.mp3

Honda and Yamaha Parts

August 27, 2012

Honda 1979 PA50, NC50, Z50R, NA50 Express II, CT90

Honda 1980 PA50, C70 Passport, XL80, NA50, CT110

Honda 1981 PA50, C70, NC50, NA50, NX50 Express Sr

Myrons Mopeds carries some Honda and Yamaha parts. Many parts are not yet shown.

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Brake Shoes EBC301, 80 x 18mm, $20/pair, fits:

1979-1981 Honda NA50 Express II (front)

1983-1987 Honda NB50 Aero (front)

1977-1983 Honda NC50 Express (front & rear)

1981-1983 Honda NC50 Express (front)

1984-1984 Honda NN50 Gyro (front & rear)

1984-1987 Honda NQ50 Spree (front & rear)

1981-1982 Honda NX50 Express Sr. (front)

1967-1968 Honda P50 (rear engine) (front)

1978-1981 Honda PA50 Hobbit (front)

1982-1983 Honda PA50 Hobbit (front & rear)

1985-1986 Honda TG50 Gyro (front & rear)

1988-1993 Honda SA50 Elite (front)

1988-1990 Honda SB50 Elite (front & rear)

1987-1988 Honda SE50 Elite (front)

2004-2012 Honda CRF50F (front & rear)

2000-2003 Honda XR50R (front & rear)

1980-1999 Honda Z50R (front & rear)

2008-2011 Suzuki DR-Z 70 (front & rear)

2006-2009 Yamaha TT-R 50 (front & rear)

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Brake Shoes EBC302, 95 x 20mm, $25/pair, fits:

1979-1981 Honda NA50 Express II (rear)

1981-1983 Honda NC50 Express (rear)

1983-1987 Honda NB50 Aero (rear)

1982-1983 Honda Nu50 Urban Express (rear)

1981-1982 Honda NX50 Express Sr. (rear)

1988-1993 Honda SA50 Elite (rear)

1988-1997 Honda SE50 Elite (rear)

1983-1984 Honda NH80 Aero (rear)

1999-2012 Sym Fiddle 50 (rear)

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Brake Shoes EBC501, 80 x 17mm, $20/pair, fits:

1982-1982 Yamaha MJ50 Towny (front and rear)

1980-1987 Yamaha QT50 Yamahopper (F & R)

1983-1986 Yamaha CA50 Riva (front)

1986-1987 Yamaha CE50 Riva (front)

1988-1991 Yamaha CG50 Riva (front)

1987-1994 Yamaha SH50 Razz (front)

1998-1999 Yamaha SH50 Razz (front)

1981-2009 Yamaha PW50 (front & rear)

2012-2012 Yamaha PW50 (front & rear)

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Honda NC50 Express Parts:

The gas tank and oil injection tank are one unit. Often the wall between them leaks, allowing gas to get into the oil and oil to get into the gas. The simplest fix is to drain the oil tank and block off the supply line. Then use pre-mix 50:1 gas and oil.

In photo at left:

Gas tank, leaks oil into gas, but no outside leaks, no valve $50

Rear rack, OK chrome, without bolts $30

Tail light assembly with turn signal mount $50

Turn signals, good used $20 each

Ignition switch with key $40

Gas valve 14×1 new aftermarket $20

Honda PC50 Parts:

Some of the parts on an early 1970′s PC50 are found on late 1970′s Taiwan mopeds that “copied” Honda. Myrons Mopeds has these PC50 items:

Engine parts 90% the same as Indian. See Parts/By Brand/Indian

Hubs & 80mm brakes 80% the same as Angel

Cantilever Fork & suction cup solo seat 80% the same as Angel

Levers/switches 80% the same as Indian/Angel/General, maybe

Cables and other things might also be the same.

Tail light looks like Angel tail light

Head light and body panels/parts for PC50 are NOT the same.

Left, PA50 Hobbit and NC50 Express main switch. Right NN50 Gyro main switch with frame lock.

Avanti Parts

August 27, 2012

Welcome to Avanti Parts. Myrons Mopeds does not have specific Avanti parts, other than things that are compatible with other mopeds. The only exception is a new red 2001 Autopower that was parted out. Those parts will be shown here eventually.

The early 2000′s Cosmo Stinger, made by Mont, is the same as an Avanti Super Sport, except for paint and decals.

Italian Moped Parts

August 27, 2012

Italian Mopeds are all very similar and use many of the same components. So they are grouped together here into an imaginary brand called “Italian Mopeds”. A few of these are not actually Italian, but their components are, or they are copies of Italian. A few of these “different brands and models” are identical other than paint and decals.

Myrons carries most parts for the Italian components: Domino controls, PV controls, CEV magneto, CEV lights and electrical parts, Grimeca wheels and 90mm brakes, Delorto SHA14/12 carburetor, CEV speedometer (some), and universal things like spokes, chains, shocks, cables, tires, tubes, spark plugs, bulbs.

These parts are listed in Parts/By Type, not here in Parts/By Brand.

Only things that are brand-specific are listed here, like body panels, gas tanks, seats, frame parts, decals.

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Baretta made in Italy by Piccoli Motori Minarelli V1 engine

Except for the engine, the Baretta Magnum (top tank) is identical to the Colt 5 (top tank), both Piccoli Motori.

Benelli made in Italy by Motobi Benelli 1-speed engine

Benelli and Moto Guzzi mopeds have PV levers, not Domino.

The Benelli G2 is same as a Moto Guzzi Robin, both made by Motobi. They have a pedal chain and a drive chain, both on the left side. Therefore it requires a reverse or “left hand” freewheel. All bicycle freewheels are right side chain drive.

Bianchi made in Italy by Bianchi Minarelli V1 engine

Carabella made in Mexico by Acer-Mex Minarelli clone modified

Grimeca-compatible cast aluminum hubs

Grimeca-compatible cast aluminum brake plates

Concord made in Italy by Fantic Motor Minarelli V1 engine

Colt made in Italy by Piccoli Motori Morini or Sachs engine

Cosmo made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

Fantic made in Italy by Fantic Motor Minarelli V1 engine

Gadabout made in Italy by Moto Bimm Minarelli V1 engine

Gitane made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

Many or most Gitanes have PV levers, black plastic, like on this yellow one.

Gitane chrome floor boards $50/pair new but oxidized slightly

Gitane Confort chain covers $50/pair, covers whole chain, used

Gitane push-in 40mm gas lids $20 also fits General top tanks

Intramotor Gloria made in Italy by Intramotor Morini or Minarelli eng

Many Intramotor Gloria mopeds, especially Blanco, have PV levers, black plastic. They are different from Domino. They also break easy.

Intramotor Gloria Scout: gas valve is 10×1 spigot down (or left, or right)

Italjet made in Italy by Italjet Morini MO-1 engine

Maico made in Italy by Bimotor Minarelli V1 engine

Malaguti made in Italy by Malaguti Morini MO-1 engine

Motomarina made in Italy by Moto Bimm Morini M-1 engine

Motron made in Italy by Motron Minarelli V1 engine

Negrini made in Italy by Negrini Morini engine

NVT made in England by Norton Villiers Triumph Morini eng

Pacer made in Italy by Italtelei Morini engine

Rizzato made in Italy by C. Rizzato Rizzato 1-speed

Safari made in Italy imported by MBI Minarelli V1 engine

Safari 115mm brake

Safari 115mm front plate
alum. casting can crack

1981 Safari Commando
rear Grimeca 16 x 1.60
115mm brake drum

These Safari brake pictures are for reference. Myrons does not have, or know where to get, any 115mm brake parts.

Scorpion made in England by NVT Morini MO-1 engine

Silver Foxi made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

Smily made in Italy by Daldi e Matteucci Motori Demm 1-spd eng

Snark made in Italy by Bianchi Minarelli V1 engine

Testi made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

West Wind made in Italy by Spisni Lino Morini MO-1

The End

Sears (Kromag), JC Penney (Kromag), and Murray

August 26, 2012

1978 Sears Free Spirit

Murray 8315, 8320, 8415, 8420, 8515, 8520

Welcome. Myron’s Mopeds carries most Sears Free Spirit and JC Penney parts. Many things are already offered in Parts/By Type.

These small parts departments are planned to follow the layout of the Indian parts department, with pictures on the left, and small groups listed on the right, alongside the picture they are in.

Murray gas valve: 12 x 1 spigot left

more to follow …

Flying Dutchman Parts

August 26, 2012

Welcome. Myron’s Mopeds carries some Flying Dutchman parts. There are two kinds of Flying Dutchman, made in Germany by Kynast, and made in Holland by Sparta. Many things are already offered in Parts/By Type.

These small parts departments are planned to follow the layout of the Indian parts department, with pictures on the left, and small groups listed on the right, alongside the picture they are in.

more to follow …

Kreidler Parts

August 26, 2012

Welcome. Myron’s Mopeds carries some Kreidler parts. Many things are already offered in Parts/By Type.

These small parts departments are planned to follow the layout of the Indian parts department, with pictures on the left, and small groups listed on the right, alongside the picture they are in.

more to follow …

Jawa Parts

August 26, 2012

Welcome. Myron’s Mopeds carries some Jawa moped parts. Many things are already offered in Parts/By Type.

Jawa mopeds were made in Czechoslovakia, which has since split into Czech Republic and Slovakia. All of the parts on a Jawa are different from other mopeds. Take the Jikov 9mm carburetor, for example.

Jawa brake shoes are different than all other mopeds. The 1977-78 Jawa Babetta wheels, front and rear, have 85mm drums. They use the brake shoes shown on the left, with 2.5mm thick linings. There must be a Jawa model that has 90mm drum(s) and uses the brake shoes shown on the right, with 5.0mm thick linings. Perhaps they’re for the later 1980′s models. Both kinds are 20mm wide at the lining. At right are some 1970′s Jawa cast aluminum brake panels, fronts on top, rears below, and the MM shop garden, on Oct 4 2011. Click to enlarge.

Brake shoes: price is $35 pair, new or $20-25 used

Brake panels no shoes: price is $30 each, good used

Jawa has a M20x1 gas valve, bigger threads than all other moped fuel petcocks.

Myrons has more Jawa parts, to be shown on the website later. Sorry but no more 1980′s ignition upgrade kits. Steves Mopeds in New Jersey used to have those in the 1990′s. See Service/Electrical/Wiring Diagrams/Jawa

Trac Parts

August 26, 2012

Welcome. Myron’s Mopeds carries some Trac moped parts. Many things are already offered in Parts/By Type.

This Trac parts department is planned to follow the layout of the Indian parts department, with pictures on the left, and small groups listed on the right, alongside the picture they are in.

1 T I R E S

2 T U B E S

Moped Tire Sizes – Dual Meaning of “Size”

Solex S 3800 and 4600 Parts For Sale:

Brake Shoes EBC301, 80 x 18mm, $20/pair, fits:

Brake Shoes EBC302, 95 x 20mm, $25/pair, fits:

Brake Shoes EBC501, 80 x 17mm, $20/pair, fits:

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Baretta made in Italy by Piccoli Motori Minarelli V1 engine

Benelli made in Italy by Motobi Benelli 1-speed engine

Bianchi made in Italy by Bianchi Minarelli V1 engine

Carabella made in Mexico by Acer-Mex Minarelli clone modified

Concord made in Italy by Fantic Motor Minarelli V1 engine

Colt made in Italy by Piccoli Motori Morini or Sachs engine

Cosmo made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

Fantic made in Italy by Fantic Motor Minarelli V1 engine

Gadabout made in Italy by Moto Bimm Minarelli V1 engine

Gitane made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

Intramotor Gloria made in Italy by Intramotor Morini or Minarelli eng

Italjet made in Italy by Italjet Morini MO-1 engine

Maico made in Italy by Bimotor Minarelli V1 engine

Malaguti made in Italy by Malaguti Morini MO-1 engine

Motomarina made in Italy by Moto Bimm Morini M-1 engine

Motron made in Italy by Motron Minarelli V1 engine

Negrini made in Italy by Negrini Morini engine

NVT made in England by Norton Villiers Triumph Morini eng

Pacer made in Italy by Italtelei Morini engine

Rizzato made in Italy by C. Rizzato Rizzato 1-speed

Safari made in Italy imported by MBI Minarelli V1 engine

Scorpion made in England by NVT Morini MO-1 engine

Silver Foxi made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

Smily made in Italy by Daldi e Matteucci Motori Demm 1-spd eng

Snark made in Italy by Bianchi Minarelli V1 engine

Testi made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

West Wind made in Italy by Spisni Lino Morini MO-1

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