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Hey Harry, It looks like i have finally identified the James. In reply from your friend Alan, i have a 1949 James Model 10D (just prior to calling it a Cadet)  The export model that i have also was built with the "competition" Telescopic front end.  Alan makes mention of this model being quite rare..... i suppose anything built in 1949 is somewhat rare!!  Thank you for all you help with the bikes identification and the contact information that you provided.  On a personal note, if you (or anyone else) has any spares for this old James, i would be very interested.  I need a "threaded" Filler Cap, the glass headlamp with trim, really need the bike stand and could use 5 inch brake pads.  I would also find original hand grips very usefull too!!  If you have "James Spares" that you want to provide....please let me know.  THANKS AGAIN to EVERYONE WHO HELPED!!   Clark.

Harry, no worries on the time frame with the post office.  When you get the cost for post just let me know.  The "simply wizard" site is a great help. I will spend some time there for sure.  I have not been able to find any James parts here in Canada although i traced who was distributing them back then... but not too many were sold.  I would be interested in the spares ... depending what you have and $$.  The Riley sould cool, my main ride is a 75 (stripped) Goldwing GL1000 with a 1964 Jawa side car attached. The hack was built in Chek Republic (not usa). I re-did the side car with a 16 in wheel and floating disc brake as originally it had no brake system.  It works really well. Low and fat!!  I also ride a honda PC50 moped....the "little honda".  That is my to and from work machine....  Older toys are a great way to spend time.  If you have time to check out what you still have for James let me know.  The headlamp and trim are not a standard size, and like the filler cap, i have not found yet.  Same goes for the center stand.  Brake shoes 127mm (5 inch) would be a great spare!! (if you have) I also could use hand grips and a mirror if original could be found.  Have a great day Harry, talk again soon.  Clark

Harry, i went to the site (bob's) and found the transfers i want.  #6245 tank and chain gaurd and 6248 headstock for James Motorcycle.  If i can do this all in one shipping cost... that would be great!!  Let me know whichever works for you.  Talk again, Clark

Harry, thank you.  It's not Justin (justin was helping same as you), My name is Clark.  YES i'll take the Filler Cap that you have and i shall forward you the funds prior to your shipping.  Email me direct if you like clark_mb11@hotmail.com.  The other items that i am looking for to retore the James is: Headlamp w/trim and the Bike stand (kick stand). I already have many other parts not shown in the pic.  Yeah man... winter is coming!! The "project" is underway!!
Thanks again... i have been looking for the Filler Cap for a very long time!!  
Does anyone know where i may obtain a decal kit for my James?  

here is a picture of the filler cap. I am holding a James Cap.... but too small for the tank and not threaded like the tank is.  Oh yeah.... sorry for all the dust on the bike.  I am moving and just took it out of storage.  I want to work on it this winter... again, thank you for your help on this.  Clark