Enfield 42 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hello I am currently looking for a Royal Enfield WDCO front wheel, the one I have on it works fine, but is incorrect for this bike. Holy Grail search. Thanks Ron for helping me in regards to other solutions to my dilemma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) I don't think that is even a Royal Enfield hub? I can't see a speedo drive boss.....unless it's behind the forks? Which would suggest pre war when speedos were an option or trials bike. I've been studying pictures of Enfield models back to 1937 and most pre war seem to have the raised edge round the brake plate. Here is my WD/CO and 39 WD/D. Ron Edited June 12, 2013 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I had a 1940 Model C (WD version) fitted with alloy brake plates.........quite a rarity but used apparently until pre-war stock ran out...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Yes Steve. My 1940 'C' has an ally front and a steel rear.......They must have half run out when they built mine?? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield 42 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks both for the information, I am currently searching for a WDCO front wheel. Great pictures for my search and really appreciate them. I have the bug now!! :cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79x100 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I believe that Jan ('Rewdco') identified that the alloy WD/C brake plates were not used on civilian production but were developed for the pre-war Experimental lightweight tenders. Unfortunately, they seemed to have been a little on the weak side and there was a DME modification for the rear brake anchor at least. If Ron can't identify the brake above then it almost certainly doesn't come from a WD contract and probably not from an impressed machine either. All I can say is that it definitely isn't Norton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield 42 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks for all this information everyone, the wheel plate has a securing fitting that looks like it is for girder forks. I will take the tax holder off, and insert another picture. If anyone comes across a WDCO wheel please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 The front and rear Ally brake plates are the same casting but the front plate was machined for the Speedo drive, the rear brake plate was modified later by adding a steel plate to change the anchor point for the anchor away from the plate. I guess this removed the greater torque loading of the anchor point on the ally and spread the pressure over a greater area. The only reason they stopped using the ally plates was due to the aircraft industry requiring all the ally they could get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield 42 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Hi Chris, Thanks for that I am hoping you can help me out when you come back in July in regards to the wheel. This was the wheel on the bike when it had been resprayed. This maybe a stupid question but could the brake plate be wrong, or the hole wheel?. Confused.com :blush:Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Hi from me also Chris. Your whole wheel is wrong I think. Unless my eyes are deceiving me. You only have 36 spokes in that wheel instead of the normal 40. The only WW2 WD bike wheel that I know of with 36 spokes is the Ariel W/NG front. I wonder if Ariel used the reduced spoke pattern on any of their pre war bikes or who else did? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield 42 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks Ron, I am learning more every day from the knowledge shared on here. My quest continues, so please excuse my front wheel at events, or don`t look so hard. :nut: I am hoping I find one soon. Nick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 No problem for me Nick. I have had many incorrect or repro parts fitted until the right part comes along. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Adding to your comments Ron, Ariel parts lists reveal a cast iron and a steel hub on certain contracts.....I wonder if the brake plates also varied....? My own W/NG has hubs marked "Qualcast"........same as the lawnmower ??? lol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Ah yes Steve. I remembered that there was a a name cast into my W/NG front hub and sure enough 'Qualcast'. Strange how these firms had to diversify for the war effort. Like 'Villiers' for instance. Who we all associate with their sweet little two stroke engines. I just saw a book which told of their manufacture of fuses for bombs and shells. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield 42 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks Ron and everyone else who has given me advice in regards to my dilemma! :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hello I am currently looking for a Royal Enfield WDCO front wheel, the one I have on it works fine, but is incorrect for this bike. Holy Grail search. Thanks Ron for helping me in regards to other solutions to my dilemma. [ATTACH=CONFIG]77506[/ATTACH] Its a 1950s BSA Bantam D1 front wheel, see here http://www.owensmotorcycles.co.uk/spares-wheels-bsa-bantam-d1-front.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield 42 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks Chris.....bang on! I am still hoping you can help me out of this situation. Regards Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Well that solves that one! No such thing in my shed. I loose interest after 1945........However I wouldn't mind a Tiger Cub like my first bike or my courting C12.........I might have to build a small post war wing??? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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