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Wanted Bikes / Re: Sunbeam parts
« on: August 12, 2007, 01:24:12 AM »
TRY :-
PNMILNER@YAHOO.CO.UK
HE HAS USED SUNBEAM PARTS.
BEAMA
PNMILNER@YAHOO.CO.UK
HE HAS USED SUNBEAM PARTS.
BEAMA
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Wanted Bikes / Re: Looking for a Sunbeam B25 engine
« on: November 24, 2006, 06:17:51 AM »
TRY:-
PNMILNER@YAHOO.CO.UK
HE HAS SUNBEAM SPARES
BEAMA
PNMILNER@YAHOO.CO.UK
HE HAS SUNBEAM SPARES
BEAMA
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: People
« on: March 28, 2008, 03:03:23 AM »
THERE NOWT SO STRANGE AS FOLK !
I REMEMBER A WELL KNOWN AUTHORITY ON SUNBEAMS SAYING A FEW YEARS AGO THAT YOU CAN USE BSA PISTONS IN SUNBEAMS AND THE MORE BSA'S THAT ARE NOT ON THE ROAD THE BETTER. HE NOW RUNS A BSA !
MY OWN OPINION IS IT DOESN'T MATTER WHICH COUNTRY YOUR BIKE IS MADE IN JUST ENJOY IT !
THE JAPANESE DID NOT KILL THE BRITISH MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY, I THINK REFUSING TO PROGRESS AND LACK OF FORESIGHT CONTRIBUTED TO IT'S DOWNFALL. I KNOW SOME OF OUR OLDER GENERATION CANNOT FORGET THE WAR, I THINK WE HAVE TO RESPECT THERE FEELINGS AND THAT THEY REMEMBER THINGS WE DONT, AND ARE NOT BEING RUDE BUT JUST EXPRESSING THEIR OPINION.
BEAMA
I REMEMBER A WELL KNOWN AUTHORITY ON SUNBEAMS SAYING A FEW YEARS AGO THAT YOU CAN USE BSA PISTONS IN SUNBEAMS AND THE MORE BSA'S THAT ARE NOT ON THE ROAD THE BETTER. HE NOW RUNS A BSA !
MY OWN OPINION IS IT DOESN'T MATTER WHICH COUNTRY YOUR BIKE IS MADE IN JUST ENJOY IT !
THE JAPANESE DID NOT KILL THE BRITISH MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY, I THINK REFUSING TO PROGRESS AND LACK OF FORESIGHT CONTRIBUTED TO IT'S DOWNFALL. I KNOW SOME OF OUR OLDER GENERATION CANNOT FORGET THE WAR, I THINK WE HAVE TO RESPECT THERE FEELINGS AND THAT THEY REMEMBER THINGS WE DONT, AND ARE NOT BEING RUDE BUT JUST EXPRESSING THEIR OPINION.
BEAMA
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: 1929 Sunbeam
« on: January 27, 2007, 12:41:04 AM »
DODSONS 1928 TT 90 HAD A BULL NOSE FUEL TANK.
HIS 1929 AND 1930 TT 90'S WERE SADDLE TANKS.
(THIS IS THE MOST OBVIOUS DIFFERENCE)
IF YOU SEARCH ON THE INTERNET FOR ' GEORGE PECK
SUNBEAM ' I THINK YOU WILL BE SURPRISED, HE KNEW CHARLIE DODSON AND I KNOW GEORGE IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING AT 90 PLUS.
HIS 1929 AND 1930 TT 90'S WERE SADDLE TANKS.
(THIS IS THE MOST OBVIOUS DIFFERENCE)
IF YOU SEARCH ON THE INTERNET FOR ' GEORGE PECK
SUNBEAM ' I THINK YOU WILL BE SURPRISED, HE KNEW CHARLIE DODSON AND I KNOW GEORGE IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING AT 90 PLUS.
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: 1929 Sunbeam
« on: November 12, 2006, 04:01:54 AM »
THE CHANCES OF FINDING THE ACTUAL 1929 SENIOR TT BIKE ARE SLIM.THERE ARE NUMEROUS PEOPLE CLAIMING TO HAVE IT. I CAN TELL YOU THAT CHARLIE DODSON WON IT AT AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 72.05 MPH AND BROKE THE LAP RECORD WITH A SPEED OF 73.55 MPH. HE ALSO WON THE 1928 SENIOR TT AT AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 62.98 MPH. I HAVE RIDDEN THE 1930 M90 THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE BIKE THAT DODSON CAME FOURTH ON. I CAN TELL YOU THAT IT IS AN INCREDIBLE MACHINE TO RIDE. EVEN IF ITS NON POSITIVE STOP 3 SPEED GEABOX IS A BIT OF A PIG UNTIL YOU GET USED TO IT.
I DO KNOW WHERE THE EX- DODSON 1928 WINNER IS AND I AM FAIRLY SURE IT IS THE CORRECT BIKE.
AND, NO I CANT DIVULGE WHERE IT IS FOR OBVIOUS REASONS !
YOU CAN SEE THE 1930 BIKE BEING RIDDEN ON A VIDIO CALLED 'THE TESTERS RUN' FIRST RELEASED IN 1995/1996 BY LUMIC VIDIO PRODUCTIONS, TEL: +44 1348 274742 & 839379 IT WAS FOR SALE IN VARIOUS OUTLETS IN THE UK. I BELIEVE IT WAS RENAMED LATER AS 'SUNBEAM AND AJS MOTORCYCLES'
BEAMA
I DO KNOW WHERE THE EX- DODSON 1928 WINNER IS AND I AM FAIRLY SURE IT IS THE CORRECT BIKE.
AND, NO I CANT DIVULGE WHERE IT IS FOR OBVIOUS REASONS !
YOU CAN SEE THE 1930 BIKE BEING RIDDEN ON A VIDIO CALLED 'THE TESTERS RUN' FIRST RELEASED IN 1995/1996 BY LUMIC VIDIO PRODUCTIONS, TEL: +44 1348 274742 & 839379 IT WAS FOR SALE IN VARIOUS OUTLETS IN THE UK. I BELIEVE IT WAS RENAMED LATER AS 'SUNBEAM AND AJS MOTORCYCLES'
BEAMA
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: Parallel Twin
« on: December 15, 2006, 01:31:58 AM »
A vertical twin has vertical barrels. ie the triumph 5ta etc
they are also parallel. ie barrels alongside each other.
A parallel twin can have barrels at any angle as long as the two cylinders are alongside each other. ie the 125 cc moto rumi twin.
they are also parallel. ie barrels alongside each other.
A parallel twin can have barrels at any angle as long as the two cylinders are alongside each other. ie the 125 cc moto rumi twin.
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Classic Motorcycle Sport / Re: BSA Goldstar front rim-offset
« on: March 07, 2007, 04:18:24 AM »
YOU COULD TRY THE GOLD STAR OWNERS CLUB OF NZ.
ROBERTC@AMCOM.CO.NZ
ROBERTC@AMCOM.CO.NZ
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Identify these bikes! / Re: im new and need help :)
« on: March 12, 2009, 07:10:15 PM »
HI JOHN.
AJS M8 OHV'S WERE BUILT IN 1929 SERIAL NO'S 93046-93430.
94681-.
M10 OHC'S BUILT THE SAME YEAR SERIAL NO'S 120072-120100.
89620-89752
THE M10 HAD A 23/4 GALLON FUEL TANK, THE ONE YOU SHOW LOOKS LIKE A 21/2 GALLON TANK WHICH PROBABLY IS M8.
I CANT BE SURE BUT I BELIEVE THE FRAMES ETC ARE THE SAME ON BOTH MODELS.
THESE AJS OHC ENGINES ARE FABULOUS, THEY REV HIGH AND BEING IN A VERY LIGHT FRAME GO LIKE THE WIND. IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO RIDE ONE DONT HESITATE !
BEAMA
AJS M8 OHV'S WERE BUILT IN 1929 SERIAL NO'S 93046-93430.
94681-.
M10 OHC'S BUILT THE SAME YEAR SERIAL NO'S 120072-120100.
89620-89752
THE M10 HAD A 23/4 GALLON FUEL TANK, THE ONE YOU SHOW LOOKS LIKE A 21/2 GALLON TANK WHICH PROBABLY IS M8.
I CANT BE SURE BUT I BELIEVE THE FRAMES ETC ARE THE SAME ON BOTH MODELS.
THESE AJS OHC ENGINES ARE FABULOUS, THEY REV HIGH AND BEING IN A VERY LIGHT FRAME GO LIKE THE WIND. IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO RIDE ONE DONT HESITATE !
BEAMA
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Identify these bikes! / Re: dateing a villiers
« on: April 14, 2008, 02:20:55 AM »
HI BARRY,
THE FIRST VILLIERS 2 STROKE WAS INTRODUCED IN 1913.
WITH THE NUMBER YOU GIVE THE L PREFIX WAS FOR THE 147cc MARK VII-C MADE IN 1923.CAST IRON PISTON AND FIXED GUDGEON PIN, ONE PIECE CYLINDER AND HEAD WITH A COMPRESSION RELEASE VALVE.
WHAT IS A WARATAH ? I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT.
BEAMA
THE FIRST VILLIERS 2 STROKE WAS INTRODUCED IN 1913.
WITH THE NUMBER YOU GIVE THE L PREFIX WAS FOR THE 147cc MARK VII-C MADE IN 1923.CAST IRON PISTON AND FIXED GUDGEON PIN, ONE PIECE CYLINDER AND HEAD WITH A COMPRESSION RELEASE VALVE.
WHAT IS A WARATAH ? I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT.
BEAMA
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Identify these bikes! / Re: 1920s AJS
« on: February 19, 2008, 04:40:19 AM »
I AM NOT AN EXPERT ON AJS, BUT IN LOOKING IN STEVE MILLS BOOK ON AJS OF WOLVERHAMPTON.THE BIKE LOOKS LIKE A 1925 G3,G4 OR G5 349 CC. OR MAYBE SOMEONE KNOWS BETTER !
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Identify these bikes! / Re: Sidecar frame
« on: November 18, 2007, 06:25:35 PM »
I AM NO EXPERT BUT AS YOU HAVE HAD NO REPLIES----
THE CHASSIS IS THE CORRECT WAY UP. IT FITS ON THE RIGHT OF THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR OF THE BODY HANGING ON THE SPRINGS.THE STUB AXLE OF THE SIDECAR WHEEL FITTING INTO THE BRACKET ON THE REAR RIGHT OF THE FRAME AS YOU SIT ON THE BIKE. THE LAST TIME I SAW THIS TYPE OF CHASSIS IT WAS ON A LATE1920'S SUNBEAM M7 600cc MOTORCYCLE. SORRY CANT HELP WITH THE MAKE. BUT SURELY THERE IS SOMEONE READING THIS WHO CAN !
THE CHASSIS IS THE CORRECT WAY UP. IT FITS ON THE RIGHT OF THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR OF THE BODY HANGING ON THE SPRINGS.THE STUB AXLE OF THE SIDECAR WHEEL FITTING INTO THE BRACKET ON THE REAR RIGHT OF THE FRAME AS YOU SIT ON THE BIKE. THE LAST TIME I SAW THIS TYPE OF CHASSIS IT WAS ON A LATE1920'S SUNBEAM M7 600cc MOTORCYCLE. SORRY CANT HELP WITH THE MAKE. BUT SURELY THERE IS SOMEONE READING THIS WHO CAN !
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Identify these bikes! / Re: Can you identify this bike, circa 1914?
« on: June 29, 2007, 05:24:53 PM »
NOT A SUNBEAM. ALL MAGS / MAGDYNO'S ARE BEHIND THE BARREL.( EXCEPT FOR THE V-TWINS ) ALSO THE REAR CHAIN IS ON THE TIMNG SIDE UNTIL THE BURMAN BOX IN THE MID 1930'S
BEAMA
BEAMA
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Identify these bikes! / Re: unknown model of Sunbeam 350cc sv
« on: June 30, 2007, 06:47:23 PM »
HI GREGOR.
I HAVE ONLY JUST NOTICED YOUR POSTING.THE SUNBEAM IS A MODEL 2.
THE CLUB SPECIFIC TO PRE 1939 SUNBEAMS IS ''THE MARSTON SUNBEAM REGISTER'' AND CAN BE E-MAILED.
(NO WEB SITE)
THE TECHNICAL ADVISOR IS:-
CHOWCOWEN@AOL.COM
HE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP.
BEST OF LUCK
BEAMA
I HAVE ONLY JUST NOTICED YOUR POSTING.THE SUNBEAM IS A MODEL 2.
THE CLUB SPECIFIC TO PRE 1939 SUNBEAMS IS ''THE MARSTON SUNBEAM REGISTER'' AND CAN BE E-MAILED.
(NO WEB SITE)
THE TECHNICAL ADVISOR IS:-
CHOWCOWEN@AOL.COM
HE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP.
BEST OF LUCK
BEAMA
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Identify these bikes! / Re: yet another unknown bike
« on: March 30, 2007, 06:03:23 PM »
SUCCESS !
YOU HAVE A 1965 (ABOUT) SEDGLEY BUILT ( WOLVERHAMPTON ) DMW SPORTS TWIN FRAME (DUPLEX ) AND FORKS.THE ENGINE SHOULD BE A VILLIERS 2T OR 3T 2 STROKE TWIN. THEY MAY HAVE PUT THE 250 CC SINGLE IN AS WELL ( THE STARMAKER RACING ENGINE WAS DERIVED FROM THAT )
YOU HAVE A 1965 (ABOUT) SEDGLEY BUILT ( WOLVERHAMPTON ) DMW SPORTS TWIN FRAME (DUPLEX ) AND FORKS.THE ENGINE SHOULD BE A VILLIERS 2T OR 3T 2 STROKE TWIN. THEY MAY HAVE PUT THE 250 CC SINGLE IN AS WELL ( THE STARMAKER RACING ENGINE WAS DERIVED FROM THAT )
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Identify these bikes! / Re: Bike and a Camel....
« on: January 23, 2007, 05:50:20 AM »
IT'S A SUNBEAM ! PROBABLY A 3 1/2 HP AND PRE 1923
AS IT HAS A STIRRUP FRONT BRAKE.
AS IT HAS A STIRRUP FRONT BRAKE.