Hi all, I`ve aquired a francis barnett autocycle and i`m trying to find out its age. The stamping on the left side below the saddle states M and what looks...
Hi all, If I were to show my autocycle at a country show or a steam rally would I need some sort of insurance, wether it be pubic liability or otherwise? Pete...
... I'd check with the organisers but they should have public liability insurance for the whole event. I must say I'd be uncomfortable if I didn't have my own...
Just posted some photos of collection of English Dayton motors as used on Dayton cyclette before the villiers motor was used. Just thought might be interesting...
Hello I'm trying to get a Cyclemaster running, and I think I need a condenser. Since I'm in the USA it would be much easier if there was a substitute I could...
Coad, The original condenser's are no longer available and any old stock you might find will be pretty useless by now. These old foil / paper / wax filled...
Hi Im in NZ but had same problem all i did was use a lawnmower condenser, run a wir to the back of breaker plate and mount it there --- works a dream--it was a...
Sorry i replied before but didnt read the question properly Mine is a power Pac However you can still do the same --find somewhere to mount the condenser and...
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...
Coad, Â 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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
