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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: nwlufc on March 16, 2009, 10:12:35 AM

Title: 1951 Matchless G80S - Magneto Help!!
Post by: nwlufc on March 16, 2009, 10:12:35 AM

Morning Guys!

I'm having a bit of bother with the magneto on the bike, and searches so far for a replacement havn't gone well!

I'm looking for either somewhere I can buy a new/rebuilt magneto, or a reliable source where I can have mine repaired.

Thanks!

Title: Re: 1951 Matchless G80S - Magneto Help!!
Post by: Martin_UK on March 16, 2009, 08:43:13 PM

If you are based in the UK, I can highly recommend Dave Fisher at Moathouse Magnetos in Dorset. He produces good thorough rebuilds (not just a new lick of paint like some)  at reasonable cost. He also has replacement armatures etc and can source complete mags for you. His waiting list is about 6 weeks for a rebuild though due to the demand for his services. Hs address and details are in the usual mags OBM, Classic Motorcycle, VMCC Journal etc.

Regards,

Martin

Title: Re: 1951 Matchless G80S - Magneto Help!!
Post by: rivo on March 22, 2009, 10:35:12 PM

Hi Guys,

In the Netherlands the no1 specialist in magneto's (and dynamo's and alternators and rectifiers and ..) is Theodole,
website http://www.theodole.nl/home_en.html
As long as it's vintage, Theodole will rebuild or fix it, and - although he ain't the cheapest - he has a very good service record, as I've experienced myself as a happy customer of Theodole. (rebuild Lucas K2F and free service more than 2 years with complete re-testing and adjuistments)
PS Theodole also supplies postordering in UK, and I would be much surprised if he's not able to supply you the replacementparts you're looking for.