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Hi
I have some pre war French motorcycles but nothing as old or as beautiful as that bike.
Mick

Hi Joe
We spoke about a year or two ago when you got your bike, looks like you have progressed with your Terrot, haven,t had chance to have a go at mine but will let you know when I do.

Hi Joe

1950,s french bikes are a bit late for me, i,ve only got 20,s and 30,s stuff which is a lot harder to find bits for.
E Bay france is your first stop for parts also Leboncoin is another good site in France, compare prices with other stuff similar to what you want first, some times they don,t have a clue what things are worth so you either get a bargain or they just put a big price on it and see what happens.
Don,t use google translator, use Bing translator, it,s free and does the job spot on.
For any info you want go on the LVA Moto - Forum, there are guys on there like Loulou32 who can answer your technical questions in seconds, they are extremely helpful guys, any problems e mail me at mickc@mickc.karoo.co.uk.
Cheers

Hi

Just a bad picture, the old escort was never that red either but well faded, the camera appears to have enhanced all the colours for some reason.
The bike is correct except large flange barrels with hepolite 8:1 pistons, spitfire cam shaft, triumph clutch conversion and the petrol tank, we couldn,t find the correct one an ended up putting a genuine gold star tank on it, I think she,s the 1957 model with the Ariel full width alloy hubs, but can,t remember the date exactly, i,ve got the paperwork some were.
She runs like a dream with the engine set as it is, I,ll get round to re restoring her one day.
I have some literature, Haynes manual, parts lists etc if you need any info.
Regards

Mick

Hi Don
Have you tried this guy, he,s got all sorts for sale, you never know, - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-VILLIERS-DYNA-START-FRANCIS-BARNET-JAMES-etc-a-MASSIVE-job-lot-Norfolk-/350618741030?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5.

How are you anyway, we,ve not spoke for some time - is the DS coming up to Hull yet or are you hanging on to it for a bit.

Regards

Mick

Hi
175 cc Type BZ
Cheers

Hi
It coming along slowly, the gearbox is completely restored now and i,ve been concentrating on the nickel plating recently but have got 6 bikes on the go so it all takes longer.
I,ve just bought another Alcyon Type O but is still in France as I have not been over yet to pick it up. It has some parts missing but I just bought some on E Bay so I only need to find a few and then it will be complete and ready for restoration.

Mick

Managed to send this time did you get it.