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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Poacher on June 04, 2007, 06:45:53 AM

Title: Radco Information
Post by: Poacher on June 04, 2007, 06:45:53 AM

I have just purchased a 1921 Radco 2 1/2 hp. Would anyone know where I could get a workshop/ parts manual for this bike. I have very little info on the Radco apart that it was manufactured by E.A. Radnall and Co Ltd, Dartmouth Street, Birmingham.  ???

Title: Re: Radco Information
Post by: 33d6 on June 04, 2007, 06:05:32 PM

Essentially the workshop/spare parts manual as the modern rider knows it didn't exist in 1921 but it is no great problem as the English Lightweight of the period is about as complicated as a wheelbarrow.
You can get a copy of the 1921 catalogue from the English Vintage Motor Cycle Club plus as Radco used a proprietary make of forks and gearbox  you will probably find they have material on those items as well.
Radco used their own make of twostroke with little if any alteration for years and years so any literature on the engine will do.
Basically, if you are in England, join the Club and you will meet other owners and riders of similar types of lightweights all of whom will be pleased to meet you , assist you and initiate you into the pleasantries of proper vintage motorcycling.
There are many things to learn that aren't specicfically Radco. Belt drive care, how to deal with beaded edge tyres and so forth. It's a steep learning curve but so much fun.
Cheers, Bob

Title: Re: Radco Information
Post by: VintageBike on June 04, 2007, 06:16:46 PM

Super looking bike!  Can I add it to the Radco gallery page please?

Cheers

Nigel.

Title: Re: Radco Information
Post by: Poacher on June 05, 2007, 05:12:37 AM

Thank you for the info Bob, I am really looking foreward to learning more abour Vintage Motorcycling.

Nigel, I would be delighted to see my Radco up on the Gallery.

Thanks All

Title: Re: Radco Information
Post by: f_350 on June 27, 2007, 08:56:54 PM

Where can I find the Radco Gallery Page? I´m very interested.
Cheers,
Silvio

Title: Re: Radco Information
Post by: VintageBike on June 28, 2007, 02:07:56 AM

It's at http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Radco%20Bikes/Radco%20Index.htm