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British Bikes / Re: Albion gearbox BF436 - where used?
« on: May 21, 2026, 06:18:44 AM »
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British Bikes / Re: Albion gearbox BF436 - where used?
« on: May 20, 2026, 06:19:58 AM »
I've been pondering what does that bike do for a gearchange ?
Can see the cute little (foot) brake pedal there....
Can see the cute little (foot) brake pedal there....
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British Bikes / Re: Albion gearbox BF436 - where used?
« on: May 19, 2026, 05:12:18 AM »Any questions?
Just how many of these little beasties do you have !
In this neck of the woods there used to be an annual 2 stroke (only) rally.
Sounds like you could supply half the participants ...
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British Bikes / Re: Albion gearbox BF436 - where used?
« on: May 18, 2026, 10:03:34 AM »
This one has been shown here before
Gosh that gearbox is tiny !
Leon commented then on how shiny it was, and on the curvature of that front guard...
Gosh that gearbox is tiny !
Leon commented then on how shiny it was, and on the curvature of that front guard...
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British Bikes / Re: Albion gearbox BF436 - where used?
« on: May 10, 2026, 11:19:40 PM »
i see BF456 ?
Not that it makes much difference in identifying them by number from the gazillions of types ....
Not that it makes much difference in identifying them by number from the gazillions of types ....
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British Bikes / Re: Tiger cub valve timing.
« on: April 20, 2026, 11:23:32 PM »
Practice your run-and-bump start ?
Its generally easier to kick over a bike once its warm.
Well tuned, they practically start themselves.
Hmmm, so thats why LE Velos are becoming popular again..
Its generally easier to kick over a bike once its warm.
Well tuned, they practically start themselves.
Hmmm, so thats why LE Velos are becoming popular again..
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Identify these bikes! / Re: Lewis - What engine ?
« on: April 17, 2026, 02:30:06 AM »
Thanks Leon
Not a name that leapt out at me.
So what are these front forks ?
https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/668499757_10164086329613445_3533639962214577562_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e06c5d&_nc_ohc=fDC7Y-_3Cl8Q7kNvwH3pnhB&_nc_oc=AdrtFYLaPkYoYk5FNxFx7tIr_JwX0VaocqEKbwQZNuVxwgvb01X95oMWq6AR-9dddg4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne5-1.fna&_nc_gid=pA-FiittblKIqNMZFgdMQg&_nc_ss=7a389&oh=00_Af1mXmvk-JZr4tNUOhYdJBZBhTlJpo6tDucJwKvewXHAxw&oe=69E74899
I'm developing an interest in these Lewis's...
Not a name that leapt out at me.
So what are these front forks ?
https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/668499757_10164086329613445_3533639962214577562_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e06c5d&_nc_ohc=fDC7Y-_3Cl8Q7kNvwH3pnhB&_nc_oc=AdrtFYLaPkYoYk5FNxFx7tIr_JwX0VaocqEKbwQZNuVxwgvb01X95oMWq6AR-9dddg4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne5-1.fna&_nc_gid=pA-FiittblKIqNMZFgdMQg&_nc_ss=7a389&oh=00_Af1mXmvk-JZr4tNUOhYdJBZBhTlJpo6tDucJwKvewXHAxw&oe=69E74899
I'm developing an interest in these Lewis's...
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British Bikes / Re: A Tale of Two Gearboxes
« on: April 10, 2026, 06:27:58 AM »
Aye.
Since one is not like the other, something is badly wrong here !
Can you see if the free one is bushed inside (as it should be ?)
If that gear was fixed to the shaft, then any notion of 'constant mesh' gears goes out the window !
And since the fixing seems none too permanent, press required regardless, seems wrong....
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nV8AAOSwv~NlsRlm/s-l1600.jpg
Since one is not like the other, something is badly wrong here !
Can you see if the free one is bushed inside (as it should be ?)
If that gear was fixed to the shaft, then any notion of 'constant mesh' gears goes out the window !
And since the fixing seems none too permanent, press required regardless, seems wrong....
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nV8AAOSwv~NlsRlm/s-l1600.jpg
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Identify these bikes! / Lewis - What engine ?
« on: March 25, 2026, 07:48:55 AM »
Lewis project (ex-Adelaide)
Said to be 1910
What engine is that
https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/656653990_936403695650586_909555156376747768_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e06c5d&_nc_ohc=1Byd0ztidSIQ7kNvwHLz3eK&_nc_oc=Adr2QXIju4D6UVj1SdEDGn8PkC5lOydZKbZmxiQMrhTum3_fh1n4is6iboMt0Deo-uI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&_nc_gid=9V5lj1zNrTJq0sz6APrccg&_nc_ss=7a30f&oh=00_AfxhHqDjdEoBu-rsT0HRi3oNRBueq8leAUHIJwoPIOJhSg&oe=69C9629C
Have some vague recollection of some discussion of this - with those twin bolts in the exhaust stub like that.
AJS ??
Said to be 1910
What engine is that
https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/656653990_936403695650586_909555156376747768_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e06c5d&_nc_ohc=1Byd0ztidSIQ7kNvwHLz3eK&_nc_oc=Adr2QXIju4D6UVj1SdEDGn8PkC5lOydZKbZmxiQMrhTum3_fh1n4is6iboMt0Deo-uI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&_nc_gid=9V5lj1zNrTJq0sz6APrccg&_nc_ss=7a30f&oh=00_AfxhHqDjdEoBu-rsT0HRi3oNRBueq8leAUHIJwoPIOJhSg&oe=69C9629C
Have some vague recollection of some discussion of this - with those twin bolts in the exhaust stub like that.
AJS ??
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British Bikes / Re: “Star” motorcycles
« on: March 11, 2026, 08:14:11 PM »
We diverge
https://hughmanningtractormuseum.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Villiers-Mk-10-1960-2-scaled.webp
The Science Museum in London has 2 stroke examples of these.
Likely of British manufacture.
And earlier ?
JAP also got into this market. Bigtime.
Long after the motorcycle side of things faded away.
https://hughmanningtractormuseum.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Villiers-Mk-10-1960-2-scaled.webp
The Science Museum in London has 2 stroke examples of these.
Likely of British manufacture.
And earlier ?
JAP also got into this market. Bigtime.
Long after the motorcycle side of things faded away.
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British Bikes / Re: “Star” motorcycles
« on: March 11, 2026, 08:06:17 PM »
Villiers Aust carved out quite a niche for themselves in the small industrial engines market though.
Oddly enough, all 4 strokes !
If ye search on fleabay gumtree marketplace etc, there are whole legions of them.
And especially the instruction booklets, for quite an assortment of models.
I have no idea if the Norton Villiers industrial engines are a carry-on of this, but quite likely ?
Oddly enough, all 4 strokes !
If ye search on fleabay gumtree marketplace etc, there are whole legions of them.
And especially the instruction booklets, for quite an assortment of models.
I have no idea if the Norton Villiers industrial engines are a carry-on of this, but quite likely ?
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British Bikes / Re: Malvern Star
« on: March 06, 2026, 09:40:49 PM »
I reckon he was just fishing for offers, and aimed big.
Its been up for a while
A bit of quick assembly, "barn find as found" ?
If it was all there...
Its been up for a while
A bit of quick assembly, "barn find as found" ?
If it was all there...
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British Bikes / Re: Waratah article
« on: March 06, 2026, 09:35:07 PM »
That makes 2 of us - spent my $15 and was rewarded with a single page that could have been improved by consulting here.
Ah well, makes for bumper profits on the 1st issue under new management. ??
We'll see if we can tap into that missing page.
Ah well, makes for bumper profits on the 1st issue under new management. ??
We'll see if we can tap into that missing page.
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British Bikes / Malvern Star
« on: March 04, 2026, 09:19:44 AM »
Or is that alas poor Malvern Star !
Not a fast seller.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4157041997853024/
Doesn't seem to have many wheels ?
If that was a bit closer would go for a look.
Not a fast seller.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4157041997853024/
Doesn't seem to have many wheels ?
If that was a bit closer would go for a look.
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British Bikes / Re: Waratah article
« on: February 27, 2026, 09:00:33 PM »
Ha !
Ain't that the trufff.
I have in the past emailed them with some corrections to one of their stories.
About something as recent as a Commando even.
The finer details of the history is still emerging, it seems.
To their credit, they did publish said corrections.
We see that that this latest edition is under new management.....
Ain't that the trufff.
I have in the past emailed them with some corrections to one of their stories.
About something as recent as a Commando even.
The finer details of the history is still emerging, it seems.
To their credit, they did publish said corrections.
We see that that this latest edition is under new management.....