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British Bikes / Re: HB Motorcycles
« on: January 12, 2014, 10:33:33 AM »
Hi Leon,

No news of the HB, I must admit I'm a newcomer to the vintage bikes. My bikes are '70 & '80s Japs. There has been a generation gap interest in bikes, so I'm going in blind. Suspicious of the photos of the HB, because of the repeat of the tank badge on the front mudguard! The only family info is from talking to my grandfather. We weren't involved with the clearance of his house, when he pasted away, or would probably have found info. Gt uncles family, who cleared house, have no info, or interest - shame.

Will keep looking
Steve

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British Bikes / Re: HB Motorcycles
« on: June 08, 2013, 11:03:07 AM »
Cardan,

Thank you for the articles, they're two I haven't got.

I was too young to know the details of my Grandfather's greivance, I got the details second hand from my father. Details sadly lost for ever.

Cheers
Steve

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British Bikes / Re: HB Motorcycles
« on: June 01, 2013, 04:58:59 PM »
They manufactured frames for their own bikes and others, between 1919 & 1923. There were three brothers, Walter ( my grandfather), Roland & Tom. Walter & Roland rode the 1922 IoM TT, DNF's.

My grandfather had a bee in his bonnet about HRD nicked design ideas off them!

I know it's a very slim chance of finding a bike, but you've got to give it a go!

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British Bikes / Re: HB Motorcycles
« on: February 03, 2013, 05:09:26 PM »
Paul Old, Holland stated he had an HB Motorcycle, but had sold it on to someone in Belgium.

I would like to at least keep track of this bike, if the buyer could please make contact.

Hoping
Steve Doyle

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Japanese Bikes / Re: CB1100F Big ends and Yoshi can advice please
« on: January 14, 2012, 02:30:04 PM »
Hi,
I would have thought that if it only starts knocking above 2500, then I doubt if it is bearings.
If the bike has been laid up, it could be the carb jets/ channels gummed up. If your getbthe carbs ultra sonically cleaned it may clear you problem. Cheep than an engine rebiuld.
If rebuilding replace cam chains and tensioners! Money well spent.
Regards
Steve

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British Bikes / Re: HB Motorcycles
« on: December 25, 2011, 05:12:40 PM »
Attempted to post photos of Paul's HB

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British Bikes / Re: HB Motorcycles
« on: December 25, 2011, 05:05:59 PM »
Hi, Leon,TT

I've already seen the Wolverhampton Museum info. The info of my Uncle Roland riding in the Isle of Man TT, in 1922, I believe to be incorrect. According to the TT archive records, my Grandfather (Walter) entered in the 1923 JuniorTT, but didn't finish. There was also an entry in the 1923 Lightweight TT, by a H E Heath on a HB, also a DNF.

Please find the photos of the HB, that is owned by Paul Old, on my profile. Paul is prepared to sell the machine, but at a cost inexcess of a valuation, by the VMCC & Bonhams.

Cheers Steve

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British Bikes / HB Motorcycles
« on: May 23, 2006, 12:20:22 AM »
 ??? I am looking for any information concerning HB Motorcycles (Hill Brothers), of Wolverhampton.  Manufactured motorcycles between 1919 and 1923.  also used to manufacture frames for other builders.
The Hill Brothers were Rolland, Tom and Walter( my Grandfather) Hill.
Walter Hill competed in the 1922 IoM TT.
Ideally would like to no if any bikes are still in existence!! There are non on the VMCC registery.

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