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British Bikes / Re: Corrrect Speedo for a D3 Bantam
« on: August 26, 2021, 09:58:25 AM »
You can discount the 70mph speedo as that was reserved for the C12. I wasn't aware they made a 65mph job (could be wrong) so that leaves the 55mph one for the older Bantams (D1/D3).

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British Bikes / Re: “Star” motorcycles
« on: August 17, 2021, 11:35:56 AM »
Jack hargreaves a popular broadcaster and director of Southern ITV. A very full and interesting life (check Wiki) and somewhat of a ladies man.

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British Bikes / Re: Rooster Ignition
« on: August 14, 2021, 09:48:21 PM »
Go back to standard. The Electra is an overblown Navigator with electric start. Wiring information should not be difficult to obtain.

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British Bikes / Re: Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne
« on: August 12, 2021, 06:05:47 PM »
I think the great Rod Laver is still going. The best grass court player ever IMO. Djokovic comes close and reminds me of him.

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British Bikes / Re: Villiers factory 1940s
« on: July 22, 2021, 07:33:23 PM »
Quite right Rex. From memory, something to do with government funding they had to be made in a Scottish factory. Unfortunately the incumbent workforce knew nothing at all about  making cars.

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British Bikes / Re: Villiers factory 1940s
« on: July 22, 2021, 05:01:25 PM »
A young work colleague of mine bought a new Imp in the 60s and had nothing but trouble with it. The dealer couldn't fix it so he sold it and lost a fair bit of money. A cooling problem; I believe.

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British Bikes / Re: Villiers factory 1940s
« on: July 22, 2021, 11:29:04 AM »
I loved Bert's book and have referenced it many times. His underlying bitterness is tempered with resignation of his ultimate ability. A thoroughly good man who, unfortunately, never had that arrogance, nastiness or drive to make him truly great; unlike Turner and a few.
Another great engineer who possibly didn't get the recognition he deserved was Doug Hele. Very similar in character to Bert Hopwood.

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British Bikes / Re: Excelsior Plunger frame ID
« on: July 02, 2021, 10:14:36 AM »
Most of the twist grips I've had were fitted with a tightening screw so that the throttle didn't snap shut.

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British Bikes / Re: FREE The Classic Motorcycle Mags all 1981 - 1988
« on: June 30, 2021, 04:36:20 PM »
Magazines collected today, many thanks Chris.

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British Bikes / Re: FREE The Classic Motorcycle Mags all 1981 - 1988
« on: June 29, 2021, 08:52:31 PM »
Chris, it's showing my message as not being sent. I'd like the magazines. Please ring me on 07881 203960 or email  hampshirebiker@gmail.com
Regards, Dave.

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British Bikes / Re: FREE The Classic Motorcycle Mags all 1981 - 1988
« on: June 29, 2021, 08:34:42 PM »
Personal message sent, Dave.

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Identify these bikes! / Re: Cast aluminium toolbox
« on: June 27, 2021, 10:56:32 PM »
Indeed, but quality they probably couldn't afford.

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British Bikes / Re: Timing
« on: June 19, 2021, 10:55:31 AM »
According to Boyer you need a strobe lamp to set the timing. About twenty quid on Ebay.

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Autojumble / Re: looking for rear plungers for james cadet j5 1952
« on: May 17, 2021, 09:20:40 AM »
Sensible suggestions, otherwise you're going to spend the rest of your life peeing into the wind.

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British Bikes / Re: Exhaust valve lifter
« on: April 22, 2021, 06:36:43 PM »
If you reckon the broken cable was original that would make it at least 50 years old. How old are you now?

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