James Motorcycle Threaded Filler Cap

[Canada Clark]

Hello, I have an (i believe) post war James Motorcycle and i am looking for a few parts. I will try to post a picture of this bike to go along with this thread.

I need a threaded Filler Cap. The tank is "for sure" threaded and measures 1-3/4 inch to the outside thread. You'll see in my pictures that i have a cap that is "twist on" but too small for my tank.  I also need a headlamp lens, headlamp lens trim and the bike stand.

The James has a 10D 122cc Villiers Engine with a 3 speed gear box.  the frame neck is stamped "L821" and the Villiers is stamped V15 B731 or B7310 (last stamp number is in middle of oil level check hole... tuff to read)

The bike runs sweet and i want to keep it as original as i can... but i need a gas cap.  Any assistance would really help!!
Thanks, Clark      clark_mb11@hotmail.com (sorrry, had to make the pic smaller to fit in this posting)

[Canada Clark]

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

[Justin_Faithfull]

Hi Clark.
Here are some links that may help you.
http://www.francis-barnett.co.uk/
http://www.btsc.btinternet.co.uk/index.html
http://www.simplywizard.co.uk/index.htm
http://www.villiersservices.co.uk/index.htm
http://www.villiersparts.co.uk/

[Canada Clark]

Hey Justin, THANK YOU for the link's.  I will check out the info!! Cheers!

[harry]

Hi Justin, Just saw your message about a filler cap for your James I think I have one somewhere in one of the boxes in my garage.From memory the oil measure is not as long as that in the picture.I would want about ten poynds for it plus postage.Will come back tomorrow or day after with news. Harry.

[harry]

Hi Justin,back again found the filler cap thread is 1 3/4 inch dia.oil container is 3 1/2 inch long if you are interested I will find out how much it will cost to post will treat as a gift on any customs form if it is of help at your end.I will need pounds as the exchange charges will be high.Looking forward to hearing from you.Thought you were also wanting a 300x20 rear tyre which I have and want £20 for; seems a lot of Canadians are already on their winter projects must be your weather.Harry  

[Canada 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?  

[harry]

Hi Clark,thanks for your message  have noted your email address and will visit the post office tomorrow to find post costs[ cheapest[ As far as transfers are concerned my friend Bob Derrick will be pleased to help you.His email address is www.classictransfers.co.uk and postal address  Classic Transfers PO.Box 17 Wotton-Under-Edge,Glos .GL128YX United Kingdom. If you care to trust me, a retired bank official, you could find his charges and send the money with mine and I will pass it on to him and he would send the transfers direct.We are both members of the same club..The headlamp bits you require are probably Villiers.I will email you tomorrow  Harry.

[Canada Clark]

Harry, thanks again.  Yes i will take the transfers from your friend as well.  I am not exactly sure of what model James i have but sure would like to find the decals close to what originally came with the bike.  I am so glad that i fould this site!!  I'll look forward to your email.  I can either "paypal" the funds, wire them to you or mail.... which ever works.  let me know in the email.  In the meantime i'll look up Bob Derrick with regards to the costs.  Great information.
Cheers to you!! Clark.

[Canada 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

[Justin_Faithfull]

Glad you have found a filler cap Clark, I thought they may be rare.
I just had a thought, I bet the Vintage Motor Cycle Club might be helpful. They have marque specialists & I am sure they have one for James. Here is another link for you.
http://www.vmcc.net/

[Canada Clark]

Hey Justin good to hear from you.  Again... more info!!  Thanks.  I have had emails with Harry and he has gone through his stuff to find that filler cap. (see above thread)  I'm going to purchase it through him if he care to sell it.  I just can't believe how helpfull this site has been.  Can't wait for the snow to fly now the "project" is getting closer to having all the missing parts.  I will check out that site and thank you again for your effort.  Very kind indeed.
Clark (who thought he would never find that cap!)

[harry]

Hi clark, you want a contact  for Jame [postwar] then contact Alan Abrahams who is the James marque specialist.He runs a web site www.simplywizard.co.uk I am sure you will find it of  interest.Sorry  I did not get to the post office today too busy in the garage working on my old Riley car and setting up my lathe again after a sort out.I still have a few small bits for post  war James.Harry

[Canada 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

[Canada Clark]

Harry, hold back on the transfers.  I was guessing on the year of the bike and from your last email (simplywizard) has left me to think i made an error in the decal i chose.  I have a email in to Alan with a picture to confirm.  So i will just order the transfers direct from Bob Derrick when i have it all correct.  I can also paypal direct with him so it's easy and the transfers won't cost much for post (no weight). I did not want to hold you up with the transfer stuff, thanks again for putting me in contact with Bob's company.  I will order from him.  Clark