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Thank you. Just what I was looking for. Off to Radio Shack. Will keep you posted. Coad Miller...
Coad Miller
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Jan 8, 2009
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I'm wondering what everyone is doing about sealing the cylinder and the head? Is the paper gasket between the case and the cylinder adequate, or should a...
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Jan 21, 2009
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Coad,   There should be a paper gasket between the cylinder & block. I usually make my own out of cartridge (drawing) paper. I also tend to use a very thin...
ANDREW RODDHAM
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Jan 22, 2009
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Thank you. I appreciate the information. Cyclemasters are a bit thin on the ground in this country, so this group is a fantastic help. The condenser is...
Coad Miller
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Jan 22, 2009
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... I've used Wellseal, which is a shellac-based sealant, on the head of my NSU Quickly - no gasket - (as well as my Velo Venom) with success. Don't know if...
Ian Soady
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Jan 22, 2009
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I have always used a product call welseal discovered it being used by motor cycle race teams years ago and was converted straight away. A tube last a life time...
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Jan 22, 2009
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Is available in the States here http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3304...
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Jan 22, 2009
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Just wondering what tyres are on the market today suitable for a Power Pak to drive on....
Graeme. Rapley
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Feb 21, 2009
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i have a power pac and i just use ordinary bike tyres--current one has hasted 3 years--no good in wet but who wants to ride a bike in the wet and they are...
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Feb 21, 2009
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Hello Graeme, I am fortunate enough, or perhaps sad enough to own a number of Power Paks. I have found that the most important thing concerning tyre wear is to...
Alan Hummerstone
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Feb 21, 2009
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Graeme, Just use ordinary bicycle tyres but if you can get some with a continuous tread pattern (i.e. not block treads) they are much better. Andrew ... From:...
Andrew Roddham
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Feb 21, 2009
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I wonder if anyone can help me. On my powerbike 56, to operate the rear brake you pedal backwards, and in doing so today the arm of the brake has come off. For...
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Apr 4, 2009
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Hi I Have uploaded a couple of scans to the powerbike album one from the NACC library not shore they will help but worth a look Robert _____ From:...
Robert Hummerstone
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Apr 5, 2009
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Thanks Robert, but it`s the arm on the rear wheel i`m after. Many thanks Pete ... From: Robert Hummerstone To: pip_squeak_and_wilfred@... Sent:...
Peter Etherington
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Apr 5, 2009
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Am rebuilding a 1951 James and require a speedo for it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Graeme....
Graeme. Rapley
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Apr 6, 2009
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... I`ve sorted out the problem. The arm was swaged on. I`ve put a washer on and tack welded. Pete...
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Apr 10, 2009
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Hi all, just to let you all know that i`ve uploaded some photo`s of my Francis Barnett Powerbike 56. Pete...
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Apr 12, 2009
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Hi All, My name is Gordon I live in Plymouth and have been into motorcycle since 1947. I've just bought a 1942 James Autocycle which is a new type for me. I'm...
Gordon
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May 7, 2009
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Hello Gordon, There are several clubs who can help with information: the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, British Two Stroke Club, National Autocycle, and...
Alan Hummerstone
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May 7, 2009
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Thanks Alan, all duly noted for action. Gordon....
Gordon
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May 8, 2009
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I agree with all Alan's comments but I think that the 1942 James had 26x1.75x2 tyres which aren't such a problem to find.   2.25 x 21" tyres are made out of...
ANDREW RODDHAM
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May 11, 2009
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Does any one know a source for white stick-on numbers for our black rear numberplate? Gordon....
Gordon
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May 23, 2009
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I bought some from a chap on ebay. I cant see them now but keep an eye out as he regurlary advertises on there ________________________________ From: Gordon...
John Richards
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May 23, 2009
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... Roger Worton, who does NSU Quickly spares, stocks them (of the correct size - many of the ebay ones are too big). ...
Ian Soady
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May 24, 2009
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Thanks Ian, I will certainly follow this lead when I've got the registration sorted. Gordon....
Gordon
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May 25, 2009
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Can any kind person in the group send me a picture of the locking trigger on an Autocycle clutch lever? My machine has the clutch lever, but minus that all...
Gordon
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May 29, 2009
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Hi, Does anyone have a pair of side skirts for a francis Barnett powerbike 56 for sale. Many thanks Pete...
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Jun 6, 2009
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I fitted a set of 2.50x21 tyres to my New Hudson from Bitzforbikes, the service was very good /quick....
Paul
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Aug 2, 2009
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I have a James 1946 which needs the electrics done as it has a very weak spark and was wondering where i could either buy new parts or have rebuilt by someone...
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Oct 30, 2009
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Try www.villiersservices.co.uk They have all the Villeirs engine electric parts you are likely to need. Alan ... From: rapley2006 To:...
Alan Hummerstone
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