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  • Originally posted by Siddharth Jodh View Post
    Looking at this I am reminded of something my mother used to ride much before I was born. It was called a 48, I believe, at least that is what I remember of it. Had huge wheels and not good handling if my mother is to be believed, she took a couple of tumbles on it. It was rusting in our backyard for a few years before being finally sold off. Looked very moped-like and had large spoke sheels (I was just a tiny tot then and can hardly remember it). Anyone know it??

    On another note: Looking at your collection Girish sir, even I am having some thoughts about getting inolved with a mature lady, if you know what I mean..... I really love the older BMW R series. The R 55 to 75 and 1940's harley's, war-time BSA's, not to forget the legendary Borough Superior and 1930's Indian fours (my personal favourites being the BMW and Indian)
    Hi Siddharth.....

    I do have Lambretta Innocenti 48 moped ......photo's will be uploaded in January 2012.

    As you said....I also do have my wish list of bikes which includes Indian Chief, Harley, BMW etc.....but the problem is the current FANCY PRICE....cannot afford

    Thanks for your concern....

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    • Originally posted by Siddharth Jodh View Post
      What the hell, front wheel mounted motor??? How the hell can anyone ride that thing???
      Ask this guy ..how??
      A American has covered a 4000+ miles in this puny bike..
      Just go through this blog:-
      Vive le Solex!

      In a country that is famous for unusual motor vehicles (ask me about my '71 Renault 10 one day) the Solex is, I suppose, unexceptional. That doesn't stop it from being an object of wonder to those of us in the rest of the world. I saw my first Solex moped at a high school football game, where a friend arrived in this curious Gallic bicycle with a noisy, smoky motor perched on the handlebars. I've been fascinated by them ever since.

      The Solex is one of the slowest mopeds out there in stock form, yet that doesn't stop people from trying to make them do more than what they were designed for- in fact, it probably makes the challenge all that more attractive. For instance, there was the curious Solex-riding fellow who lived in the apartment next door to mine back in my grad school days. He disappeared one summer- I thought he'd moved- only to reappear in the fall, with the story of how he'd ridden his Solex from Detroit to California, and back! That's a round trip distance of 4300 miles. His secret? A roll of duct tape. He used the tape to increase the diameter of the drive roller, increasing his cruising speed from a sedate 20 mph or so up to closer to 30mph. The tape wore out periodically, so he'd rewrap the drive roller every few evenings. He was but one of the adventurers who set out on epic journeys on this little bicycle-moped. For instance, how about these intrepid voyagers:

      Paris Bagdad en Solex - Un voyage humanitaire

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      • Originally posted by girishpv View Post
        I do have Lambretta Innocenti 48 moped ......photo's will be uploaded in January 2012.

        FINALLY someone who has the Innocenti 48cc...

        I have a parts catalog for it ....

        Will scan and upload if u need it ...

        Alok
        02 Qualis GS
        03 Zen Carbon
        62 Jawa 353 "Tank Switch"
        83 RD350 HT
        87 Yezdi 350 Twin
        99 Yamaha YBX
        03 RXZ 5-speed
        08 Suzuki Access
        None Sold!!! All in the Stable

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        • awesome.....
          Waiting for more......
          I Ride for i Love it.

          sigpic

          not for i am Scared
          I just like to be Prepared......

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          • Originally posted by sixspeedtwin View Post
            FINALLY someone who has the Innocenti 48cc...

            I have a parts catalog for it ....

            Will scan and upload if u need it ...

            Alok
            You may include me in that SOMEONE list
            here is my Lambretta 48 (1957)--MSX 280

            If you are intersted how she came to me>>

            Few pics, not fully visible though from previous auto expo>>



            Though I have restored my Innocenti 48, but there is no harm in having a parts catalog from you
            ps: I don't think 'am putting my nose in our great GPV's thread, with my pics, before his Innocenti 48 had find its place here

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            • Muthu sir........

              You can post any pics of your bikes and mine too.....

              regards

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              • Originally posted by girishpv View Post
                Muthu sir........

                You can postany pics of your bikes and mine too.....

                regards
                Wah!! this is too bad....the thread has gone silent for a fortnight & more, I can understand Frank & me were busy with Auto Expo & stuff
                Girish is busy arranging for " Vintage auto show" at Mangy ( Guys , GPV is available at India till this month end I guess, so at least his garage will have some new additions)
                As Girish have allowed me to post any pics in this thread....I shall do it, but with some Demo vedios also ( Demo--how to start & ride a moped!!)
                First some pics>>













                .............

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                • Originally posted by powertwin View Post
                  Wah!! this is too bad....the thread has gone silent for a fortnight & more, I can understand Frank & me were busy with Auto Expo & stuff
                  Girish is busy arranging for " Vintage auto show" at Mangy ( Guys , GPV is available at India till this month end I guess, so at least his garage will have some new additions)
                  As Girish have allowed me to post any pics in this thread....I shall do it, but with some Demo vedios also ( Demo--how to start & ride a moped!!)
                  .............
                  Here are few videos>>>

                  1) 0:14 MOV05230


                  2)
                  MOV05231


                  3)
                  how to start & ride a moped!!)>>>>

                  Atlasolex - Test ride / Muthu kumar

                  Cheers
                  Powertwin

                  PS: Phew!! Don't think Atlasolex mopeds have "Day flash" feature as in SBK s.....this was intentional,when the mill fires....zoom goes the light(lol)
                  Last edited by powertwin; 01-18-2012, 12:59 AM.

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                  • Muthu sir......

                    THANK YOU VERY MUCH

                    Yes, I been so busy for last 2 weeks preparing for Auto Expo and Rally in Mangalore.

                    Soon will update with few more additions to my garage ....

                    Cheers

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                    • Originally posted by girishpv View Post
                      1967 Lambretta Li150 Series 3

                      Engine - 148cc , Two stroke single cylinder air cooled
                      Bore - 57mm
                      Stroke - 58mm
                      Compression ratio - 7.5
                      Transmission - 4 speed
                      Power - 6.6bhp @ 5300rpm
                      Weight - 231lbs


                      PS - Front horn cast badge and side panel badges are already bought
                      Hello Girish ,Do you have any contacts in mumbai hwo can help me restore my fathers 1981 bajaj super ? Please let me know

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                      • Its a beauty!!!
                        "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!...

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                        • Hi friends,

                          Sorry, I was busy with work and family issues.....so went offline a bit

                          I am back again.....Few updates

                          Bought fuel pump + accessories for my Solex engine from France....

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                          • Auto show held in Kulai, Mangalore on 22nd Jan 2012

                            Auto show held in Kulai, Mangalore on 22nd Jan 2012, on occasion of Celebration of 25th Year of our "FRIENDS CIRCLE"

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                            • Gr8 dedication shown admire your works
                              1987 yamaha rx 100
                              1988 suzuki ax 100
                              1992 suzuki supra
                              1995 suzuki samurai
                              1996 yamaha rxg
                              1998 yamaha rx 135
                              2003 tvs apache 150 e surge
                              2011 fiat linea emotion

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                              • Originally posted by aag_786 View Post
                                Hello Girish ,Do you have any contacts in mumbai hwo can help me restore my fathers 1981 bajaj super ? Please let me know
                                Sorry friend, I don't know any mechanic in Mumbai.
                                regards

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