Raleigh 2 3/4

[Caroline75]

Hi,  My dad is about to start rebuilding his beloved first bike, namely a Raleigh 2 3/4.  Can anyone reccomend a site I could buy a manula for him and also a good site for parts?  Many thanks,
Caroline

[cardan]

Hi Caroline,
You could try Bruce Main-Smith & Co http://bruce-main-smith.co.uk/ - presently their website is under reconstruction but there is an email address and phone number for enquiries. You dad should join the VintageMCC, as they have a great library and should be able to help - contact with other Raleigh owners will be a great help. The VMCC will also have a Raleigh marque specialist.
If he hasn't restored before, or even if he has, I suggest you buy him a copy of The Vintage Motorcyclist's Workshop by Radco. The book is recently republished and is packed with great general information. It's a must-have.
And of course he can always pose questions here.
Good luck!
Leon