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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: SIR RIDEALOT on April 17, 2010, 08:11:13 PM

Title: 1953 James
Post by: SIR RIDEALOT on April 17, 2010, 08:11:13 PM

Hello

Im new to the forum so hello to everyone, I have recently bought a 1953 James cadet J5, its in boxes. Ive always wanted to own a James as my dad had one, so Im going to rebuild one and hopefully he can watch (carefully) and hopefully enjoy my progress.

To that end I wondered if anyone knows of anywhere where I can buy spares for this motorcycle please, as Im sure I am going to need quite a few items along the way.

Many thanks in advance.

Willy...........

Title: Re: 1953 James
Post by: L.A.B. on April 17, 2010, 09:54:46 PM

Here's somewhere to start: http://www.simplywizard.co.uk/

Title: Re: 1953 James
Post by: SIR RIDEALOT on April 18, 2010, 04:36:20 PM

Thanks very much, are there any mail order companies you can order parts from please.

Title: Re: 1953 James
Post by: L.A.B. on April 18, 2010, 09:59:25 PM

Quote from: SIR RIDEALOT on April 18, 2010, 04:36:20 PM

Thanks very much, are there any mail order companies you can order parts from please.

Sorry, I don't know where you would get parts for a James, although parts for Villiers engines shouldn't be too difficult to find.

http://www.villiersparts.co.uk
http://www.villiersservices.co.uk/
 http://www.villiers.info/   

Title: Re: 1953 James
Post by: SIR RIDEALOT on April 19, 2010, 08:53:02 AM

Hi thanks for all your help, Its all looking a bit daunting at the moment. Looking at the boxes, wondering what Ive taken on.