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British Bikes / Re: 1957 FB Plover 78. 147cc Mk 30C villiers engine.
« on: June 11, 2024, 02:23:01 AM »
Many thanks, that is what I am missing.
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British Bikes / 1957 FB Plover 78. 147cc Mk 30C villiers engine.
« on: June 10, 2024, 07:53:11 AM »
I am restoring one but need to find out how to secure the on off switch to the headlight? Is there a special washer that goes in the headlight to clip it in?
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British Bikes / Re: Tiger T100s 500cc engine knock
« on: February 10, 2024, 07:05:41 AM »
The engine, finally found the number, is a Villiers 147cc 30C. Does anybody know what spark plug to use?
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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 07, 2024, 11:47:08 PM »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
[No battery so very simple thanks, found a switch and just need a tailight. I can put a non original but if there was an original around?]
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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 05, 2024, 06:27:45 AM »
Thank you all, very helpful!
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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 03, 2024, 12:19:47 AM »
Thanks all who helped on this one. It seems it is a 1957 Plover. All I need now is the ignition switch and a wiring drawing if any one can help?
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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 02, 2024, 07:59:33 AM »
Trying again, I am having trouble getting photos to go.
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British Bikes / Re: 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: February 01, 2024, 07:32:56 PM »
The frame is YY-4667 as the photo. All I can see on the engine is the number 20321. I attach some photos. I do need to find an ignition switch, any ideas where?
Thank you very much for your help! The bike is in New Zealand.
Kind regards
Barry Hill
Thank you very much for your help! The bike is in New Zealand.
Kind regards
Barry Hill
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British Bikes / 1950s Francis Barnett
« on: January 31, 2024, 05:41:16 PM »
I need help to find the correct Francis Barnett model I bought last week. It has the Frame number YY-4667 and the Villiers motor No 20321.
The seller thought it was a 1955 model.
The seller thought it was a 1955 model.
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