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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: kasper on April 18, 2008, 09:31:23 PM

Title: Greeves 20DC Roadster
Post by: kasper on April 18, 2008, 09:31:23 PM

Hi have gone past the point of no return financially in rebuilding my Greeves Roadster. Was going to pay someone to rewire but have to now do it myself. Am looking for a wiring diagram for a rectified system worked from a flywheel generator on the fitted Villiers 197cc engine. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Greeves 20DC Roadster
Post by: Blue on April 19, 2008, 12:46:02 AM

try:

http://www.isdm.co.uk/villiersinfo/Aselect_E.htm

might be alright for a start, i can't vouch for how comprehensive it is or isnt

Title: Re: Greeves 20DC Roadster
Post by: kasper on April 19, 2008, 04:49:47 PM

Thanks have already got villiersinfo diagram it is fine but the rectified wiring diagram shown by them  uses a switch---OFF..P..H..DIRECT--- i.e. four positions. I have tried everywhere to obtain one without success, I am told it was manufactured by Millers in years gone by but of course they finished a long time ago. If you know of where I can find such a switch perhaps you could let me know. Thanks anyway.

Title: Re: Greeves 20DC Roadster
Post by: L.A.B. on April 19, 2008, 05:36:13 PM

I suggest you contact or join the Greeves Riders Association: http://www.greeves-riders.org.uk/

Title: Re: Greeves 20DC Roadster
Post by: 33d6 on April 19, 2008, 08:17:35 PM

Two things,
First, I'm green with envy that you have a 20DC. Being a Villiers nut I like all Villiers powered bikes but the 20DC is by far the prettiest.
Others may lust after Triumph, BSA, Notron etc but they are children and know nothing.
Second.    The switch you are after is the bog standard Villiers switch fitted to ALL makes of bike that both used a Villiers engine and used the rectified circuit on their better models. They are definitely not rare. You are just having a bit of bad luck finding one.
I suggest you start contacting any of the Clubs that have an interest in Villiers engines, particularly those that are road bike oriented. The British Two Stroke Club, the Francis Barnett Owners Club, DOT Owners, James etc, etc, or  seek out Villiers Services and buy one.  These switches are out there. Good Luck.