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British Bikes / Excelsior UK 1929 (?) 350cc OHV
« on: November 30, 2018, 06:59:01 PM »
Hi I have finally tracked down the frame number on this machine. It is DG2638. Can anyone help decipher this and in particular does it confirm the year of manufacture?

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British Bikes / JAP engine number
« on: November 30, 2018, 06:51:47 PM »
Can anyone help decode the following JAP engine serial number?

I O Y/S  54073 /J

I have interpreted this as

I = 350cc
O = OHV
Y = Twin port
S = 1929 build
54073 = Serial number
J = non standard

Am I right and in particular the year number?

Thanks

Paul

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British Bikes / Excelsior 350cc OHV twin port 1929/30
« on: October 15, 2018, 04:36:42 PM »
Hi Excelsior enthusiasts out there. You may recall our correspondence from a couple of years ago when i set out restoring an Excelsior handed down throught the family. Here are a couple of update pictures now that the machine is out of the workshop and finally on the ground. One also 'as was'. Thanks all of you for your help and encouragement along the way. Never did find a frame number!

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British Bikes / Excelsior (UK) 1929 350cc JAP OHV
« on: June 15, 2017, 03:32:04 PM »
Hi friends out there! I've been quiet on this for a year (see earlier topic from August 2016) but work is progressing well on restoring the bike. A couple of update pics attached. There is still a way to go,mainly mudgurds and exhausts.
In last year's discussion we were debating about the registration date, I contacted the Kithead Trust who told me all Birmingham records have been destroyed. They did indicate that this bike with reg OF2038 would probably be from late summer of 1929 as OF6368 was the first number issued in 1930.

On another matter it looks like I am going to have to dismantle the clutch as it won't disengage. It's a 3 plate with central push rod and has 4 spring screws (photo). Anyone got any hints before I take the plunge?

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British Bikes / 1929 Excelsior (UK)
« on: August 17, 2016, 09:25:25 AM »
I have a 1929 Excelsior with JAP engine nş I=350cc; O=OHV; Y=twin port; S=1929 build; 54073= serial number;; J=non-standard. The bike is complete and I am in the process of restoring it. It has been 'in the family' since 1931 (I have a sale receipt for £15 from the original owner dated May 1931 to my wife's uncle). I have had the magneto overhauled but am a bit stumped by the (very simple) electrics (most of the cables and wiring had rotted away). Anyone got any info on this machine or the wiring? Thanks

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