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Motorcycle Discussions => Identify these bikes! => Topic started by: pratap on October 09, 2008, 10:07:16 PM

Title: What model is my bike?
Post by: pratap on October 09, 2008, 10:07:16 PM

Hi,

This bike is a James and thats all I know. I have no idea which model this is and the year of manufacture
The engine no is - 45402735
The frame no is - ML3539

Regards
Pratap

Title: Re: What model is my bike?
Post by: L.A.B. on October 09, 2008, 11:31:21 PM

It's a James ML: http://simplywizard.co.uk/folders/level3/ml.htm


It could a military version ML?

1943 (Military) ML:  http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/James%20Bikes/pages/James-ML-43.htm


http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/James%20Bikes/pages/James-ML-45.htm

Title: Re: What model is my bike?
Post by: 33d6 on October 10, 2008, 12:05:03 PM

Yes it is a James ML (Military Lightweight) but it is an immediate postwar model. James continued to make the ML after the WWII and it sold very well. In fact the majority of ML were made immediately post war in the 46-48 period. The postwar models were more or less identical regardless of the year of manufacture so it is very difficult to say exactly what year it is.
They are very popular and quite a few survive although not in such good original condition as yours.
Cheers,