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British Bikes / Re: Albion EJ Final drive sprocket 17T
« on: February 13, 2024, 10:50:19 PM »
You have tried Villiers Services for all possible choices. ?
They have quite a range

https://villiersservices.co.uk/product/e8231-gearbox-sprocket/
etc

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British Bikes / Re: Albion EJ Final drive sprocket 17T
« on: February 13, 2024, 04:51:50 PM »
Villiers Services can supply some varieties of  Albion 17t sprocket  ??
https://villiersservices.co.uk/product/e8868-albion-gearbox-sprocket-17-tooth-12-x-316/

Its also not impossible to grind the teeth off a smaller sprocket, and shrink/weld a ring of new teeth on.

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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 08, 2024, 05:33:21 AM »
What does the fitting(s) for the tail light look like.
Round/square/oblong 1,2 or 3 holes.

Finding anything electrical and original is a black science these days.
Usually you have to make do with replica/offerings. Or get very lucky.

Here is a smattering of choices.
Anything look suitable.
Such things were often quite small back then, usually owners now opt for something bigger and more visible.
Not being rear-ended by some noddy on the phone has much to commend it ...

https://www.classicbikepartscheshire.com/electrical-c3/rear-lamps-lenses-c15/francis-barnett-t28


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British Bikes / Re: royal enfield 355 1929
« on: February 07, 2024, 11:27:04 PM »
We see that someone in Switzerland is selling off this engine.
My that is a long induction pipe !
Timing cover looks a bit abbreviated ...

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GHQAAOSwnMdloxES/s-l1600.jpg

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British Bikes / Re: royal enfield 355 1929
« on: February 06, 2024, 11:00:41 PM »
That is a nice bike.
I'd swap for any of my Enfields (later), any day of the week.
But I'm also 10,000+ miles away ...

A dab of grease or 2 well applied to the carby spigot may help (briefly) with any air leaks.
Just to try. And is easily removed.

A wipeover with oil on the chromy bits (nickel ?) will help prevent any further corrosion.
Will need to be wiped well dry before any heat gets to it, or may smoke a bit ...

I'm wondering if you have any later carbs you can try on it ?
Or, once warm enough, if that choke lever would be needed at all ??


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British Bikes / Re: royal enfield 355 1929
« on: February 05, 2024, 09:29:31 PM »
The main jet has very little effect, except at or near full throttle !!!
You still haven't said if you have actually ridden it on the road.

Nor said if you have tried tickling it to get a better idle.
Thats a good quick-n-dirty test to see if its suffering fuel starvation
Otherwise, that suggestion of exploring the ignition is a good un ....
Even if it does throw a good spark - outside the combustion chamber.

P.S. Getting a good idle is also generally dependent on getting the engine up to temp.
If its coughing and spluttering or hunting with the engine stone cold,
then all  bets are off.  Thats when it needs some choke - or extra tickling  !!

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British Bikes / Re: royal enfield 355 1929
« on: February 04, 2024, 08:44:11 PM »
Have you explored the float height setting and fuel delivery system ?

Or tried that tickle it and tickle it suggestion.
Especially when it sounds like it is starving for fuel at low rpms...

Checking that the pilot jet system is clear and unobstructed would be #1 on my suggestion list.
Carbs left standing often need much cleaning to be put back into service.
Or is that MUCH cleaning.

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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 03, 2024, 04:27:07 AM »
I think this will be your switch ??
Check with them 1st - very useful suppliers.

https://villiersservices.co.uk/product/villiers-four-postion-lighting-switch/

Finding unobtanium for less than a squillion quid would seem quite remarkable !!

Now, do you have a battery in this beastie.
FB, James and misc other villiers all used approx the same diagrams.
Although the wiring colours and feature may vary, across the millenia..
Its possible new harnesses may abound.
Determining which features you need on which diagram may keep you entertained, for some time ??

The specific Owners Manual for your bike may have a diagram ?
https://www.britishmotorcyclemanuals.com/acatalog/1958-Francis-Barnett-Plover-78-instruction-manual-Book_0591.html#SID=206

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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 02, 2024, 08:52:40 AM »
Ditto, as a Plover 1957 150cc



Wheelbase looks longer than the micro car in the background !

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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 02, 2024, 08:38:44 AM »
Is that number on a riveted on tag   ??

This comes up online as a 1957 Plover


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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 01, 2024, 10:36:03 PM »
Pic(s) of the whole bike definitely does help !

Or, bikes sent to NZ got a YY prefix.
And no one else knows about it .... ?

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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 01, 2024, 09:53:13 PM »
Nothing attached ?

Is there a photo of the whole bike available.
This is more reliable than chasing numbers ...
And would likely assist in what switch you may require.
Cheers.

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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: January 31, 2024, 09:55:35 PM »
Hmmm ?
https://cybermotorcycle.com/marques/francis-barnett/francis-barnett-serial-numbers.htm

A 56 Plover 78
https://www.justbikes.com.au/motorcycles-for-sale/1956-francis-barnett-150cc-78-plover/JBM3265134#&gid=1&pid=1

A 55 Cruiser model with a 225cc engine ? - the latest and greatest in sleek design and power egg engine
https://www.eurooldtimers.com/data/galerie/photos/20978.jpg

Or a F55 alcon 74 with the well proven 197cc
https://images1.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2009-03/19/7855261-3-1.JPG

etc

How does yours compare with these.
I'd have thought there would be some letters before the engine number ?
Any chance of a pic ?

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British Bikes / Re: Tiger T100s 500cc engine knock
« on: January 30, 2024, 12:09:01 AM »
Quote from: T100striumph on January 29, 2024, 11:19:05 PM
sounds like bottom end under acceleration.

We think you have hit it in one ?
Drain the oil, and see if any debris comes out.
Big end shells in particular.

51 years is pretty good service. ?
Have fun !

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British Bikes / Re: Rivet counters
« on: January 29, 2024, 11:03:37 PM »
Ha ha ho ho haw haw he he hum de hum de hum !!!


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