Gitane Champion Super Veloce | Shed Find | Strip Down Time-lapse

‪@fanticman‬
Once I had established that the 1977 Gitane Champion Super Veloce did actually start and run, it was time to dismantle it.
Although this sports moped was last on the road in 1982, it was a straightforward strip-down that only took a couple of hours. Surprisingly, very few of the nuts and bolts were rusted solid and overall the Gitane is in remarkable condition.
I'm not sure at the moment whether to carry out a total restoration or to conserve the original condition and just repair/refurbish as required.
The engine deserves a full rebuild, I need to source the correct exhaust to replace the twin Malaguti Olympique pipes, the clutch plates are stuck together, the front disc brake caliper is seized, the fork tubes require re-chroming as does the headlight, I already have a replacement fairing screen, plus a 'new old stock' rear light and number plate holder. Otherwise it is really just replacing consumable items and deep cleaning etc.
Filmed with an Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Edited in DaVinci Resolve 18.6.6

[@tichwykes]

I look forward to seeing the rebuild as I net it's going to look fantastic

[@fanticman]

Thanks very much for your message. I'll be starting it soon but a couple of other bikes to complete first.

[@mrsilbo6499]

I never realised it was this easy to strip down a bike! 😳

[@fanticman]

Yes, just over 5 minutes!!

[@mrsilbo6499]

@@fanticman 😉

[@alexrankin8263]

Whatever you decide to do, I know it will be spot on afterwards. Always a tough decision with a restoration isn’t it. Anything is only original once, as everyone says 😁

[@fanticman]

For sure Alex it needs some thought. I left the Gitane I had before in its original condition, so I'm thinking it might be time to go all out on this one!

[@alexrankin8263]

@@fanticman if honest, I think it would be the right choice Mark. A sports moped is such a lovely thing to own. Simple (ish) safe due to low speeds (again ish) and such fun to ride. The bonus for owners like me is being able to experience once again that first bit of independence a moped brought, and memories of days long gone by. I do love watching your videos and work, and can’t thank you enough for the deal we put together on my bike 👍

[@fanticman]

@@alexrankin8263 A perfect description Alex, such great fun to be had going not so fast and reliving those wonderful memories!

[@emmanuellefontaine6764]

Ce gitane testi a été mon deuxième 50cc après une paloma cross il y a 50 ans ( j'ai 63 maintenant ) ✌

[@fanticman]

Merci beaucoup!