The Mobylette 50v is arguably the most popular model by the Frech vintage moped manufacturer Motobecane. Crystal’s (https://www.instagram.com/crystola_magnette/) Motobecane Mobylette 50V is today’s Vintage Moped of the Day. She found this complete 50v on eBay and then drove about 16 hours round trip to pick it up. When she got the moped, it was running but making loud engine noises. The paint and chrome were in decent shape but needed to be polished.
Once she brought it home she got to work on cleaning it up with the help of her soul mate Jesus. The loud engine noise was because of the busted crank bearings. So the engine got a rebuild with new bearings, seals, and gaskets. While rebuilding the engine, it also received some light performance mods listed below.
After the engine issues were resolved, she began cleaning her up. To make the moped feel more classic, some whitewall tires were mounted. The paint was hand-buffed to restore the original blue paint. New decals replaced the missing or damaged originals. Finally, all the chrome was hand-polished.
MOTOBECAN MOBYLETTE 50V APPEARANCE
All original for the most part | Sava whitewall tires | Polished chrome | Buffed and polished paint | New decals | Chrome accent grips | Large comfortable solo seat
ENGINE
Motobecane AV7 | Ported stock cylinder | High compression head | Malossi intake | Dellorot SHA carburetor | Derestricted exhaust |
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Is this moped for sale?
Hello Jack,
I’m not sure, this is built by someone else. I’m not sure if they still have it. We do have a Motobecane project bike if you’re interested in building something similar to this.
I have a friend who has one for sale
Where should people contact them at?
Any idea where she found the decals ? I have the same bike. Under restoration now
I have the same vintage moped for sale if interested!
What’s a good email someone can reach you at for the sale of the moped?