excelisor 1952 roadmaster

[pauly-g]

i need help  i have a 1952 excelsior R1 roadmaster. i would like to know how to identify frame,engine numbers to be sure that its correctly identified  . and  can any one direct me to book shop that sells  work shop manuals for this bike

[L.A.B.]

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http://www.elkpromotions.co.uk/books.htm

[33d6]

Precise dating info isn't found in the usual places but is around. I have it at home but I'm on holiday for a few weeks.
Off the top of my head the frame number prefix should be WDS but I can't remember the exact engine number prefix Villiers used for Excelsior engines so can't say whether you have an original or replacement engine.
If you can wait a few weeks I can be more helpful.
Cheers,

[R]

The 'workshop manual' ye seek is likely to be found in little booklets like "The Book of the Villiers" by Pearsons or Pitmans.
This will likely cover a dozen models for 20 years, so necessarily will be brief, but as you read each section you realise there is a common approach to all things Villiers.

HTH