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Offline rtw

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New to restoring
« on: September 19, 2017, 11:15:43 AM »
Hi folk
Just thought i would do an intro!
A few weeks ago i bought an Excelsior, I have already stripped it apart. Thanks to this forum i have identified it as a 1950 model as the frame Number starts  with  DS.
I need a few things and was wondering if  someone here can advise! 
I need
A the little  speedo right angle gear box that fits the brake hub.
Tank knee pads
And the little spring steel plate and knob for the clutch adjustment

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Re: New to restoring
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2017, 05:26:53 PM »
I rebuilt a 197 Villiers F/Barnet a couple of years ago, got most of my help from the owners club forum which was free at the time. Good luck  :D

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Re: New to restoring
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2017, 05:54:35 PM »
Good luck, personally I would have given it a good clean and oily ragged it, it looks a good find.
those speedo drives come in left and right handed work out what rotation your speedo need.
you will also find they can be staggeringly expensive £75 quid is not uncommon.

Most common source are ex WD stocks so if you used 16H or M20 where you are that might be a start.

Have you considered an electonic cycle speedo? lots of vintage bikes here are using them as a way of keeping inside speed limits.

Ther eis such a thing as the British two stroke club you will find helpful.

Meetens  http://www.meetens.co.uk  are the go to place for Villiers spares, they have everything.

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Re: New to restoring
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2017, 05:00:24 AM »
Thank you mini-me and sorry for the late reply
I have had a browse all the ones i have seen on the net seem to be the wrong hand

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Re: New to restoring
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2017, 01:56:27 AM »
No
It's like this but I think this is the wrong hand!

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Re: New to restoring
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2017, 07:35:28 AM »

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Re: New to restoring
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2017, 08:31:30 AM »
Bit pricey, but thanks. I will send them an email!