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British Bikes / Royal Ruby Lightweight 269cc Villiers - 1914
« on: October 21, 2015, 12:54:12 PM »
Hello,
I'm throwing this out there for discussion as i'm struggling to gain good information on this bike.
I recently purchased the above motorcycle, (Royal Ruby Lightweight 269cc Villiers Engine) dated 1914. I'm looking for any other information on it, e.g. Any possible missing parts from photo's (except rack on rear wheel), how many others are around in working condition, notes on restoring the exhaust & other parts etc, if there is any way to get Heritage Certificates etc. It would also be nice to gain an approx. value for this bike.
Any feedback is appreciated, additional bike details below:
Many Thanks
I'm throwing this out there for discussion as i'm struggling to gain good information on this bike.
I recently purchased the above motorcycle, (Royal Ruby Lightweight 269cc Villiers Engine) dated 1914. I'm looking for any other information on it, e.g. Any possible missing parts from photo's (except rack on rear wheel), how many others are around in working condition, notes on restoring the exhaust & other parts etc, if there is any way to get Heritage Certificates etc. It would also be nice to gain an approx. value for this bike.
Any feedback is appreciated, additional bike details below:
- It was first built in 1914, then registered for road use after leaving the British Army at the end of the Great War in 1918. It was ridden by Sergeant WFA Way of the 2nd East Anglian Field Ambulance in active service during the 1st World War
- Its a 269cc petrol two stroke engine, no gearbox, no brakes, no clutch
- Top speed about 15/20mph, three levers - choke, throttle and decompressor
Many Thanks