Happy New Year 2016

Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016!

A sincere thank you for all your support throughout 2015. We couldn't have done it without you. I truly wish that all my friends and customers have had a good year and have further health and happiness in 2016.

Please do enjoy seeing the New Year in and thank you once again.

See you next year!

Moped Malc 

Haynes Workshop Manual for the Mobylette Motobecane Moped

Haynes Workshop Manual for the Mobylette Motobecane Mopeds

• Essential for any enthusiast
• Packed with information
• Crammed with Diagrams
• Easy to use
• Available from Classic Moped Spares - click here

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Excellent guide for Mobylette / Motobecane Mopeds motobecane. Raleigh Mopeds also used the same engines and many other mobylette parts making this guide also essential to Raleigh Moped owners.

This manual has loads of uses for so many different models. Someone once suggested 'to put it on a wall; clearly as it is a work of art in its own right!' With classic photos and nostalgia resurrected by the perseverance of Classic Moped Spares it is amazing to think how many Mobylette Mopeds have been saved with the help of this book. You have only got to look at this proud mobylette owner below to realise what fun a mobylette is:-

Solex Parts and Servicing Manuals

Uk Solex Parts and Servicing Manuals

Classic Moped Spares do not supply manuals for the Solex Autocycles, but have found a link on the UK Solex Forum which should have all the information you need for parts, servicing. Don't forget you can also ask forum members for help and advice. This is probably the best place in the UK to find information without having to translate it to English.

The Velosolex Club UK appears to be an independent forum with genuine interest in helping Solex Owners. It is most refreshing to see a forum professionally run and with genuine links to many websites including Classic Mopeds Spares to give everyone a fair choice when making decisions on where to go for parts and advice.

Classic Moped Spares have a large library of manuals, however the Solex ones in particular are a bit too grubby to provide. 

Manuals can be obtained free from the forum and the link is here to join.

Of course if you want to see a range of parts that we supply click here and type solex in the search box

Stop the Press - Solex Shoes and Rubbers now available!

Stop the Press - Velosolex Brake Shoes and Rubber Blocks!

There's no stopping the number of new products arriving at Classic Moped Spares. Just arrived Brakes shoes and rubber inserts for the:-

Solex 2200

Solex 3300

Solex 3800

Solex 4600

Solex 5000

and probably some other models

Just following the link for more information and images - click here

Protect your Solex Engine with a New Chrome Rack

Repair, Restore, Protect Your Solex!

Engine Rack

Things get old and rusty, accidents happen or sometimes the restoration level needs to go up a gear. If you need to replace the rack on your Velosolex 3800 then new ones have just arrived in:-

Good Quality chrome front engine support racks available here

Black Plastic Covers

Sometimes other parts get scuffed or broken and a number of plastic items are also available such as these Solex Engine Electrical Ignition Covers.  Just click here for more information

Advice 

Classic Moped Spares is also please to be able to advertise to customers in the www.Velosolexclub.uk forum. This is currently the only club that we are aware of dedicated to the Velosolex. Here you can find information, advice, galleries, videos and lots more to help keep the Solex alive with plenty of other enthusiasts from the Uk and other parts of the world.

Old Moped Wheel Rim and Wheel Building

NEW Rims, Spokes and wheel building

Moped Wheels just keep rolling in!!!

Classic Moped Spares needs your help. We currently have just had arrive into stock a number of high quality wheel rims. There are as always limited supplies of what we sell (Don't tell everyone, I try to let my blog readers know of the best deals!). 

We are now looking to consider supplying different sizes. Previously it has been very costly to rebuild wheels for Mopeds due to a number of economic factors.

We currently supply 2-19 rims. These moped rims are different to bicycle rims being of much tougher construction to suit the additional weight of moped, engine and rider. We are not producing millions of rims these and wish we could to help all those vehicles, however we are passing on significant cost savings. 

Wheel rims supplied today from Classic Moped Spares are probably the best quality and best value for money available in the Uk and Worldwide. 

We also welcome retail and trade enquiries for moped parts. However we are not a moped parts wholesaler in the Uk and try to keep our prices low for everyone rather than just one individual. Our prices are not only low, but also inclusive of vat and taxes.

For Info 

For more moped parts information on what is available simply type 'rims' into the search box at www.classicmopedspares.com

Want a different rim size?

If you have a bike that you need rims for then please do get in contact. Please email classicmopedspares@hotmail.co.uk. You should get a reply within a couple of days.

Classic Moped Spares - helping to save mopeds everywhere!

2-12 Replacement Moped Tyres coming soon - Order Now

2-12 Moped Tyres arriving soon!

Pre-order tyres and tubes now! A number of good quality affordable Black and White Wall 2-12 replacement moped tyres are arriving soon to Classic Moped Spares!!!!

These will be priced at £10 for black and £12 for whitewall including VAT. Tubes also will be available and you will be guaranteed the newest stock.

The tyre size is 2.125-12 and is the closest available to the 2-12 being a mere 0.125 inch slightly wider.

The tyres are suitable for the :-

BSA Ariel 3

Clark Scamp

Raleigh RM7 Wisp

and even fit some electric scooters

To order please click the following link:-

http://www.classicmopedspares.com/Vee-Rubber-12-2.125-%20Moped-White-wall-Tyre

Merry Christmas!!!!

More Solex Autocycle Parts direct from the UK

Velosolex Parts Uk availability

Each week Classic Moped Spares are advertising more and more parts for the Velsolex in the UK. 

It would be fascinating to know how many of these machines have made it across from France to the United Kingdom over the years. It probably is an impossible task as in France they did not have number plates so many were probably not registered. 

This week Classic Moped Spares are selling Solex Exhausts and we have a wide range available. All stock is thoroughly quality checked and photographed.

Here are just a few of the models of which we have exhausts for:-

Solex 1010

Solex 2200

Solex 3300

Solex 3800

Solex 5000

Solex Micron

and possibly more!

Just a sample below. For more information please look in the uk velosolex parts section (click here)

27th November 2015 Motorcycle Deals on Black Friday

Why Race to the shops when you can take a leisurely pace to Classic Moped Spares

27/11/2015 is the date for Black Friday this year. I am sure there will be the usual panic in the high street. Not so at Classic Moped Spares. Stay in doors keep warm and from the comfort of your favourite chair have a look at some of the items that are for sale at www.classicmopedspares.com 

We always try to keep our prices as low as possible, but are offering a 5% discount off almost everything with just a minimum £10 spend.

Classic Moped Spares has a wide range of parts not just rusty old bits but:-

• New Old Stock - some rare items that have never been fitted to bikes are still available after being found in old dealers stock rooms and various other hideaways
• New Stock - Brand new re-manufactured items which thanks to support from Customers means that many items are still being made
• Used Stock - Sometimes the only parts available are used and some projects have been bought that are too far for reassembly

Not to forget Christmas is on its way. Gifts and Vouchers available!

Some items are ideal Christmas Gifts, Saddle Bags, Tool Bags, Saddles, Manuals, and many more.

And not to forget we are adding even more items over the next few weeks, especially for the Velosolex and other machines, so why not consider buying a gift voucher. For more info click here. We are probably the largest independent supplier of Classic Moped Parts based in the Uk so there will be something for everyone. 

Honda C50,70,90 Complete Rear Wheels Now Back in Stock

Honda Moped Motorcycle C50, C70, C90 Complete Rear Wheels Now Back in Stock

Now back in stock:-

The complete thing:-

Rear Wheel

Cush Drive

Brake Plate 

Spindle

Click here for more information

P.s.

Some say that the Honda C90 is a motorcycle, some a scooter and some a moped. All I know it puts a smile on my face riding one!

Solex Parts available in the Uk

More VeloSolex Parts available in the UK

I have just added a few more parts to the Classic Moped Spares Website for the Solex Autocycle.

More exciting news coming soon:-

http://www.classicmopedspares.com/parts-by-moped/velosolex-solex-parts.html

You can now also go to the home page www.classicmopedspares.com and search by make-model-type to find what you need for your Solex autocycle

Just a sample of what is available below:-

Velosolex Solex Spare Parts including engines, exhausts, tyres and more

Velosolex Parts just arriving

A wide range of spares and parts have now arrived for Velosolex Autocycles and are in stock. I will try to advertise these as quickly as possible

This includes:-

• Engine Parts, gaskets, pistons, rings
• Transfers
• Tyres
• Exhausts
• Fuel System parts
• and much more

Please check the section dedicated to the Velosolex by clicking here

A barrel, piston and gasket kit for the solex, instock and reasonably priced at www.classicmopedspares.com

http://www.classicmopedspares.com/velosolex-solex-parts/Velosolex-Solex-Engine-Barrel-Piston-Rings-Gasket-Set

A great little bike the solex, I know the one I had just wanted to run away!

Replacement Honda Moped Rear Wheel

Replacement Honda Moped Rear Wheel

I have just found some limited stock of the Honda Rear Wheels size 140 x 1.7

These have been out of stock for several months and I have had so many queries I have decided to auction this one and thought it only fair. 

The ebay listing is ebay item number 131628937546

This will be available from 16/10/2015 on the link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/131628937546?

Good Luck with the bidding.

Mobylette Moped Spare Parts

Mobylette Spare Parts

For many mobylette and other classic bike parts take a wander over to www.classicmopedspares.com. Worth a visit just to see the bikes for sale and sold. Some very interesting machines!

More and more parts are being uncovered. Lately some rare Raleigh Moped new old stock parts have been found and some items are awaiting to come into stock. 

I have just today advertised these rubber gaiters which fit most Mobylette Models:-

They can also be adapted to fit models with forks that did not originally have the rubber boots fitted. Great now that the cold damp weather is on its way to the UK! For models which did not originally have the rubber gaiters then you need this little screw cap:-

Just click the images to go to the website. Please come back soon. Happy Moped Restoring!

Classic Moped Spares more products to help enthusiats

More products to help Moped Restorations!

I always get excited when new products arrive and here are two just in stock:-

1. The first is a tool for checking the top dead centre of your piston. The tool comes with instructions and is of good quality and easy to use. It is in metric, so if you are using imperial measurements from a book you may need to convert before setting.

Don't forget to order direct from Classic Moped Spares!

2. The second item is new tyres from the Hutchinson brand. If you are restoring a moped you may find this brand of tyre on your original bike. This is because these are to the original design as those fitted to bikes from the factory all those years ago. I have also kept the price as low as possible to help even further! Just look at that tread pattern!

Attractive Vintage Style Saddle Tool Bags for Autocycles, Bicycles and Mopeds

NEW in stock Saddle Tool Bags

Just arrived are these very attractive tool bags which add the finishing touch to many restorations. The tool bag is fitted using the straps to the back of the Saddle:-

The dimensions and more details can be found by clicking here

The bag is of good quality and compliments many restorations


More products coming soon so please keep an eye on my blog to be first in the queue!


Moped Malc

Rare Moped for sale at Classic Moped Spares

Just advertised a Rare Hercules Corvette!

In running condition a 1960 Hercules Corvette has just been advertised with a customer taking up the free of charge advert offer after previously just selling a Garelli moped advertised at Classic Moped Spares.

This Corvette is sure to not hang about. Click here for more info

If you have bike to sell or want moped parts then please just contact www.classicmopedspares.com

Classic Moped Spares Website is Back

Website now back!

We have a lot more products arriving and it seems the website couldn't cope with it all. Never mind seems to be fixed now so hopefully next week I will be able to add more and more products. We are not a moped parts wholesaler, but probably one of the worlds largest retail stockists of moped related parts. We even have a few big bike bits. 

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Moped Malc



P.S Thanks to the I.T expert who did the fix whom probably works in an underground bunker somewhere so cannot be named!

Website Closed Temporarily due to Technical DifficultIes

Normal Service will Resume Soon

Classic Moped Spares website is currently closed. Seems it has been working too hard! The technical team are working hard to restore it and hopefully it will be back soon. 

I can be contacted by email classicmopedspares@hotmail.co.uk if you need to get in touch.

The Classic Moped Spares ebay store also has some items for sale. Please Click here to visit the ebay store.

Who we are and what we do

Classic Moped Spares - who we are and what we do?

Our aim is to help you get mopeds restored from picking up a book and checking off what parts you need right through to replacing what ever needs to be done. Obviously we can't help with everything, but you never know we may know someone who can.

We have helped with many restorations over the years and our aim is to continue to do so for a lot longer. So why not pay a visit online and help us to help you. 

Import and Export Delays - Normal Service will resume soon

Delays at Calais causes problems for Classic Moped Spares

More information on the problems caused at the Channel Tunnel is available on the BBC website News. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-33393593

Unfortunately this is delaying some export orders from Classic Moped Spares into Europe and a large consignment of goods arriving from Holland. I am not sure which lorry has my goods, but hopefully the issues will soon be resolved. It must be having a huge financial cost to businesses across the Uk and Europe not to mention the stress for some of the drivers in the current temperatures.

An image of Operation Stack on the M20. 

New Replacement Raleigh Moped Clutch Drum Cover Passes the Test

Replacement Clutch Covers for Raleigh Mopeds

Just tested some new clutch covers for Raleigh, Phillips and Norman Mopeds. Fitted to a Raleigh Moped which also just has a new Carburettor (Carburetor), clutch nut, grease nipple and ignition coil from classic moped spares parts box!

The Clutch looks and works well having 4 leafs compared to the original 3. To the perfection the chrome has some slight blemishes which don't show up in the pictures so thought I better mention it!

The video can be found by clicking here

To buy or just more information please click here

Another exciting new product and many more to follow soon.

This clutch fits the following 

• Raleigh RM4 Automatic 

• Raleigh RM6 Runabout, Pop and Deluxe

• Raleigh RM7 Wisp

• Raleigh RM8 Automatic MkII

• Phillips Panda MKIII Model PM1

• Norman Nippy Mk V Model NM1

Different clutch covers and complete units are also available for other models. Please just click here to ask!!!

Lovely day for it!

NEW Replacement Mobylette Carburettors

Mobylette Replacement Carburettor

NEW Replacement Gurtner AR2 Carburetors are now available so why struggle with cleaning out 50 years of crud!

Many Mobylette Engines were fitted with a BA10 or AR2 Gurtner Carburettor. The BA was common on early models and then later models had the AR2 as standard. Higher performance models had the H14 Carb, but we will not concern ourselves with those for the moment.

The BA 10 Carburetor had a clip at the top to hold the airbox in place and if anyone has tried to obtain a replacement airbox then you will agree that they are as rare as hens teeth. The last one I bought cost me £28. As this airbox was superseded by the AR2 carburettur, many people changed to the AR2 type as it was easier to get parts and offered slightly better performance. I have heard of other carburettors being used, but not of anything being as successful as the AR2.

The AR2 Carburettor also had numbers such as AR2-212 and 667, etc stamped inside it. It was easily identifiable with the clip that went around the whole body of the carburettor.

A replacement for the original Gurtner AR2 is now available. An aftermarket part which includes the complete unit excluding the inlet sleeve, as you will need to reuse the one from your exiting carburettor. Please do not use gasket sealer on the inlet as this may cause serious problems to the engine!

Classic Moped Spares tries to supply good quality parts at reasonable prices. A selection of Carburettor's have been tested on Mobylette engines to see that they are compatible with the engine and classic moped spares (and original) cables. I am pleased to say that the tests proved good and a you tube video should also be available shortly. One customer said the engine sounded like a sewing machine!

Click here for more information or to purchase 

Moped Malc

Moped Parts Now Back in Stock

More Parts at Classic Moped Spares arriving daily

I am pleased to say that Back now in stock is the replacement ignition coil for the Mobylette and Motobecane Mopeds. This coil fits many models from the sixties and is now available to buy from www.classicmopedspares.com. There are also many new products coming soon:-

To go direct to this item click here http://www.classicmopedspares.com/novi-pb-mobylette-moped-ignition-coil

These coils really do look the part and are a replacement part for the original Novi PB 125440 Ignition Coil. It is also useful to have a good spark when sorting out electrical issues on the Mobylette so this is a very good place to start. If you buy direct from classic moped spares and buy a spark plug, coil and ht lead then the shipping will combine based on the weight, which can also say you money when you order many items together.

Spark plugs, condensers, contact points, magnetos, and many other part are now available from Classic Moped Spares and more coming soon!

Moped Malc

Top Gear is coming back and Classic Mopeds are coming out of lower gear!

Classic Moped Spares help needed!

Yesterday they announced that Chris Evans was going to be the new head presenter at Top Gear. There were many mixed comments on twitter, facebook and the news. I even tweeted myself 'Congratulations to Chris Evans, dont c*ck it up!' James May and Richard Hammond recently sold some of their mopeds including Yamaha FS1E at auction (7K I believe!) but maybe now Chris has joined the top rank he will want to pick up a moped himself if he hasn't already got one hiding behind the Ferrari! Well I wish him well, he's had his ups and downs

I am now sat in a room full of more moped parts, and would appreciate any help to get things done and clear the mountains of stock. I can't afford the wages of Jezzer, Hammond or May, but if anyone knows of someone who has an interest in Mopeds and perhaps can help out then please let me know.

Many items are now back in stock and more arriving so please do message me if you need something:-

Moped Malc

www.classicmopedspares.com

Raleigh RM12 Super 50 Moped For Restoration and Sale

Raleigh RM12 Super 50 For Restoration for Sale

I just bought this Raleigh RM12 Super 50 Moped for restoration:-

The Raleigh Rm12 Super 50 was the last moped model to be made by Raleigh Uk. It was introduced in 1965 as the the "Super 50". It features the automatic variable-gear transmission, the high performance (9 to 1 compression ratio) engine of the RM5 and a further change in styling with dropped handlebars and a windscreen to suit the semi-prone position. Basically it is similar to the RM5, but a single-seater and slightly improved performance.

The bike originally cost £87.19.6 including purchase tax when it was launched. Raleigh claimed it was styled for the younger rider having the mechanical specification of the Raleigh RM11, but incorporating a long saddle so the rider can lay prone to reduce wind resistance. The manufacturers claimed top speed was 45mph, quite impressive for its day. 

The model purchased is a long way from looking like:-

So what to do with it?

I would like to restore the bike and then sell it through www.classicmopedspares.com or a specialist auction and any profits would then go to charity. I have a specific charity in mind, but do not want to say who it is just yet, until I know what there is sufficient interest to restore it? The restoration may also take quite sometime as there is quite a bit to do and it is important that it is done correctly.

There was a small number of Raleigh RM12's made and even fewer survive like this one with documents in original condition. The Raleigh Super 50 is also one of the most desirable models being the last piece in the puzzle for any Serious Raleigh Moped Collector.

I would love to know what people think of this idea whether you are interested in purchasing a Raleigh RM12 Moped or may have some help or advice. then please do get in contact.

Please email classicmopedspares@hotmail.co.uk

Vespa GL150 in Italian White still available

1963 Vespa GL150 Scooter for Sale

The 1963 GL150 Vespa is still available as it did not sell at auction.

This bike is an original Italian Vespa with its original engine which can be heard by clicking here

Restored to a very high standard, it has to be seen to be fully appreciated. 

Full details are available at http://www.classicmopedspares.com/1963-Vespa-Scooter-GL-150-For-Sale

Or you can email classicmopedspares@hotmail.co.uk

The Sun is shining get those buried bikes out of the shed !!!

Busy, Busy, Busy

What a week it is as you would say a little crazy.Time to get the bikes out and get them on the road and make hay while the sun shines. 

Been contacted by a film production company earlier in the week wanting a GPO Puch Moped similar to the one that I sold. The only thing is the one I sold was exported! Fortunately after phoning a few contacts and friends it looks like something has been found. I won't earn a penny from it, but it's nice to have that feeling you've helped someone out:-

I've also currently got my 1963 Vespa GL150 for sale on ebay and there seems alot of interest. I can't see it making the £4000 I invested in getting it restored, but at least it hopefully will go to a home where someone will use it and it might even give me a little bit of space. So far it has had 2,500 views. I hope whoever really wants it doesn't miss out by trying to bid right at the end and getting gazumped. Here's the link:-

1963 Vespa GL 150 beautiful patina

 

If I am difficult to get hold of at the moment by phone apologies, I am a little bit behind, but still trying. If you can email classicmopedspares@hotmail.co.uk or text me.

Sorry can't write much more must dash

Stormy Weather stops trip to France

Stormy Windy Weather means Ferry Cancellations

Unfortunately I have had to cancel my trip to France. due to Ferry cancellations. What has happened to the weather? The winds have really picked up. A real shame I was looking forward to popping across the Channel.

Certainly no 'Bon Voyage' for me!

On a positive note the falling blossom from the wind swept trees looks fantastic, but please stay safe on your mopeds out in the wind!

Moped Malc Falls off his Bike

Moped Malc Falls off his Bike?

Make the Rider Fall Off!

If you are on the www.classicmopedspares.com home page and if your trigger finger is quick enough and you double left click the rider as he speeds across the screen he should fall off the page! Does not work on mobile devices.

Don't forget there are also many other exciting things to do on the website:-

• Advertise you bike for free! http://www.classicmopedspares.com/Classic-Mopeds-Motorbikes-For-Sale/Mopeds-For-Sale
• Look at the large range of moped parts available. http://www.classicmopedspares.com/Classic-Moped-Spares-Parts
• Get a New Manual, Book or download http://www.classicmopedspares.com/Moped-Download-CD-Manual-Book
• Get some parts for bigger motorcycles such as BSA, Triumph etc. http://www.classicmopedspares.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=155
• Check out from one of the largest range of moped and scooter tyres available including some really odd sizes. http://www.classicmopedspares.com/Moped-Tyres

Or just type in the search box and contact us if you need help

Have a good weekend.

Bargains at Classic Moped Spares due to the UK exchange rate

Has there never been a better time to buy from Classic Moped Spares Uk from USA, Europe and abroad?

If you are in a different country especially United States of America and want to buy from Classic Moped Spares now could be the time to buy! Get discounts based on the exchange rate changes!

The weakening of the UK pound has meant that now could be the best time to buy from Classic Moped Spares. For example the US Dollar to the Brtish Pound was as high as 1.7 dollars to the £1 last year. This week it was as low as 1.45 dollars to the pound, but for how long?

For example if you spent 170 dollars in 2104 the same item could have only cost you 145 dollars this year saving you 25 dollars which is about 15%.

Did you know that in Europe the Euro is also lower against the pound so you could also save about 7.5% based on last years average exchange rates if buying from Europe.

This also applies to the shipping cost as well. No wonder the ladies looks so happy!

Exchange rates are subject to fluctuatation so please check exchange rates at the time as I cannot guarantee accuracy of this information in the future

Amazon.com Mobylette Haynes Manuals by Mansur Darlington

Mobylette Haynes Workshop Manuals

Mobylette Haynes Manuals are exclusively available from Classic Moped Spares. On Amazon new manuals were being advertised earlier today 03/04/2015 for $250 each by 5 sellers!!!!! Fortunately these adverts have disappeared!! Does that mean that customers in the USA have been buying Haynes Mobylette Manuals for 250$ from sellers who have only paid £25 for them from Classic Moped Spares? Who knows?

At the moment genuine new manuals are currently not available for sale through Amazon UK however you can buy direct from:

For a New Manual direct from Classic Moped Spares click below

http://www.classicmopedspares.com/mobylette-moped-mopeds-haynes-workshop-repair-manual-new.html

For a New Manual from www.MotorbikeManual.com or www.Mopedmanual.com click below
https://motorbikemanual.com/collections/haynes-manuals/products/mobylette-haynes-manual-hardback-copy

Remember:-

You should only be able to buy a New Sealed in its packet genuine Mobylette Haynes Manual from Classic Moped Spares, unless someone else finds a manual in a cupboard that were printed back in the seventies that are still sealed in their packets! 

Manuals can be shipped tracked worldwide.

These new manuals are exclusive so buying a Haynes Mobylette Manual from Classic Moped Spares could also prove a good investment as stocks are limited. They also cover a wide variety of Mobylette Motobecane Mopeds.

How to date a moped and get registration certificate

How to get a Moped registration certificate in the UK?

• Lost the documents?
• Bought a moped without a V5 or V5C?
• Importing a Moped into the UK?
• Purchased a bike without a number plate and want to date it?

Help is available!

Don't worry registrations can often be kept or a new number applied for. You just need to go through the right process and in some cases also pay the appropriate DVLA fees. Classic Moped Spares cannot do this, but often get asked the question so I have put a link to the experts.

I have just added the information of who you need to contact to help. Call it a free information gift for all those loyal customers in 2015:-

Click below for details on how to register your bike:-

http://www.classicmopedspares.com/Mobylette-Registration-Dating-Certificate-NACC

If Classic Moped Spares can help keep another vehicle on the road then we will!

Common Oldy worldy Mopeds in the Uk include:-

Autovap

Autobyk

Autocycle

BSA Ariel 3

Benelli

Bown

Clark Scamp

Corgi

Cyclemaster

Excelsior

Hercules

Honda

James

Jones

Jawa

Kerry Capitano

Mini Motor

Mobylette

Motobecane

Mosquito

Norman

New Hudson

Paloma

Phillips

Raleigh

Sun

Suzuki

Solex

Velosolex

Winged Wheel

Disclaimer

The information provided above by Classic Moped Spares is with the sole intention to help others and no employee of Classic Moped Spares receives payment, benefit or reward for providing this information.

Mobylette, Raleigh Moped Engine Rebuilding and Restoration Services

Get a head of your engine restoration!!

Engine Trouble Sir!

One of my main pitfalls when restoring bikes in the past was the engine was always left to the last and it is something I really regret! Frames were shot blasted and repainted and then the engine wouldn't go!

If you have an engine or carburettor problem or you just want some extra tuning then please get in contact and I will try to help. Please Click here and submit your request.

Price will depend on the type of investigation and work required and will be quoted in advance of any works being undertaken.

Typical engines that have been rebuilt in the past include:-

• Honda PA, PC Mopeds
• Lambretta Scooters
• Mobylette Motobecane Mopeds
• Raleigh Mopeds
• Vespa Scooters

and just a few more!

Moped Tyres, Tubes and Rim Tape lowest prices

Lowest Prices vs quality Moped Tyres?

 

Many millions of mopeds were sold worldwide yet the variety of different tyres is vast. Mopeds were always designed as cheap economical modes of transport so tyres rare often overlooked. This said it is surprising how low moped tyre sales are in the UK. Probably due to large variety of wheels and the number of older vehicles that even when restored do not gain a new set of tyres!

At Classic Moped Spares there is a wide range of tyres to suit most budgets. You can also order online www.classicmopedspares.com and if you want inner tubes or rim tape to match your order will include these in the shipping cost.

You can buy a low price tyre with high quality . A good example is the Continental range of tyres. The Company has been manufacturing so many years and is known as a leading brand worldwide. They have so far kept tyre prices fixed for the past couple of years, but there is a price increase in the Uk from February 2015. Whilst stocks last at Classic Moped Spares the intention is to try not to increase the price, but there may be an increase fairly soon.

There are other brands of tyres that are for sale so please click above and have a look for what you need.

When choosing the tyre you need it is always best to buy from a reputable company and look out for the following:-

• Is the price reasonable. Please not sometimes cheapest is not always best.
• Are the tyres new or have they been in stock
• Is the size that you need correct. If not ask and help is available. Email classicmopedspares@hotmail.co.uk if you need help.
• Can you fit the tyre or will you need someone else to do it for you. Do you need tyre levers or are the ones you have suitable?
• Is the tyre fit for purpose?
• And remember tyres do perish, old tyres can be hazardous.

I guess tyres on a bike are a bit like a pair of shoes. They need to fit and they need to offer protection! Fortunately a bike only needs one good pair!


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Another Bike Sold through the advert at Classic Moped Spares!

Velosolex sold through Classic Moped Spares Advert

I still can't quite believe how many classic autocycles, mopeds, scooters and motorbikes have now been sold for customers by advertising free at www.classicmopedspares.com

Just this week a Velosolex was sold by a customer in Belgium who advertised it on classic moped spares completely free!

If you want to sell your bike direct to enthusiasts who search for classic vehicles then why not try to advertise if for free at Classic Moped Spares. I cant guarantee that it will sell, but what have you got to lose? If it doesn't sell you can always then place it on an auction site and see what happens. If it does sell for what you want then treat yourself to a meal out on the savings or what ever floats your boat!

Not everything will sell and I wont tell you that it will. For example a Puch that I have for sometime I am going to auction on ebay as I need to make some room and would like to see the bike used or in a worthy collection.

More bikes are wanted for free adverts. Email classicmopedspares@hotmail.co.uk for details

The Velosolex that recently sold:-

AND THE PUCH FOR AUCTION ON EBAY WITH NO RESERVE:-

The ebay auction starts just after 9 and can be found by clicking here

It will end Sunday 8th February at 21:11. Go on grab a bargain!

Worldwide Moped Shipping Quote

Having difficulty exporting or importing a moped?

If you would like a shipping quote to send a moped anywhere in the World then please contact Classic Moped Spares and we will try to help. 

Please visit the website page www.classicmopedspares.com or email classicmopedspares@hotmail.co.uk with details

We have in the past been involved in sending Mopeds in the United Kingdom, Europe, USA and Australia.

Different transport methods used include, road, air and sea. We have also been involved in partial dismantling and packing goods and labelling to meet the appropriate regulations.

Common Restoration problems - incorrect after market parts!

1961 Vespa Douglas with Sidecar revival!

Finally after much frustration and hair loss the 1961 Vespa Douglas Scooter and Sidecar restoration problem looks like it has been resolved. This vehicle was bought about 5 years ago and since has had a complete strip down and rebuild. A paint match close to the original was used and professional respray done. The engine has also been fully rebuilt using original parts.

This scooter is almost completely original. It was taken for an MOT in 2013 and despite all the hard work failed on one issue the front headset having too much play in the frame. This was removed and another new headset bought from a reputable scooter parts supplier. Unfortunately there was still too much play meaning that it looked like the scooter may need some welding or even cutting and a new front frame piece fitting. After much further trial and error it was found that the problem was that the after market headset race was incorrect. I had been supplied a race headset undersized which was why it was spinning in the frame and causing unnecessary play.

This highlights a key problem faced by restorers today. Many original parts are just not available any more as companies close down or run out stock and much of the knowledge is also disappearing as many friends in the industry are no longer with us. Any doubts just check, check and check again the parts you buy. The internet also now provides many resources such as forums and you tube videos where support is available. If you know of problem tell the supplier, I would rather know of an issue so that I can put it right.

The simplest of problems has kept this bike off the road too long and it wont be beat! Such a pretty thing this should be used:-

Please keep an eye on my blog as once the scooter side car combination assembly has been fitted and this is back on the road, I am sure there will be some interesting stories to tell!