Alan S

Hi all, thanks for all your help.

I've set the timing on the flywheel magnets and it sparked into life.

Simple when you know how 🤔 😀

Hi all,

I'm looking for some technical help.

Really struggling to get a spark and so far I've done the following.

Replaced

HT lead and cap

Spark plug 

Points 

Condenser 

Recoiled magneto (done by an ex Lucas employee)

Checked and double checked points and plug gap 0.015

Set timing to tdc and points about to open.

Tests 

All the above tested on a bench

Multimeter continuity testing all ok

Multimeter tested end of HT lead, got between 2 & 9v depending on how hard I turned it over.

Everything appears to test fine until I plug in a spark plug, earth it on the head bolt and nothing!

Any help or suggestions greatfully received.

Hi all, anyone know the size and tpi of the flywheel retaining nut for a flying flea.

I've stripped the nut on mine and need to replace it.

I think it's a 9/16 26tpi but I'm not sure.

Cheers, Alan 

Hi all, 

I need to cut a new woodruff key slot in my crankshaft. Can anyone help or recommend someone.

Hi everyone, has anyone got a flying flea crankshaft for sale, specifically looking for the flywheel side.

The slot for the woodruff key has worn, not sure if anyone has managed to repair or is it just replace?

Let me know.

Thank you, Alan 

Not yet, I will anouce on this form when I know.

Hi, it is an annual event in May.

I mentioned this event a while ago, I'm looking to confirm numbers so if you can make it, let me know.

https://www.rememuseum.org.uk/Event/wartime-britain-23

On 3/6/2023 at 3:56 PM, LarryH57 said:

Coz, Id like to visit but don't have a WW2 vehicle yet (!)

No problem the event is open to the public.

Hopefully see you there.

32 minutes ago, LarryH57 said:

So entry at the REME Museum, open to WW2 vehicles only?

Hi, ideally yes as its a wartime Britain event. Or replicas would be good.

Why are you asking, what have you got?

Cheers,

Alan

Hi everyone, I'm working on putting together a display of WW2 military vehicles at 

https://www.rememuseum.org.uk/Event/wartime-britain-23

It's over the weekend of May 13th at RAF Lyneham.

If anyone can make it, let me know. 

Cheers all,

Alan 

5 minutes ago, Ron said:

Alan, I'm Ron not Gary. As discussed in a previous post, that is the type that I have on my WD/L and WD/G. I had to modify the spout for my WD/L as the carb didn't line up. 

Was that show the one in Dorking? I heard it was very dusty there. RON.

Apologies, Ron.

Yes, the Caple show. Some braved it in the main arena after the tanks had churned up all the ground. I'm sure they regretted it after.

On 5/25/2022 at 7:34 PM, gary0003 said:

Would my 1944 WD/Co have possibly been fitted with a metal Air Filter Box attached to the carb in place of the rectangular tool box? and would this be attached by a rubber tube please?

Thanks

Gary.

36 minutes ago, Ron said:

Alan this is what was fitted to a CO as standard.

https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/Amal-Carburettors/Air-Intake-Assembly-with-Gauze

But I do have Lex's Vokes tank top filter here if you want the more expensive route. Ron 

Hi Gary, Thank you for the speedy reply.

I was thinking about this one https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/air-filter/19007

I know it is not right but I'm looking for something to stop the dust and smaller particles getting in!

I was at a military show this weekend in a very dusty field and was not comfortable riding the bike, so I'm looking for something that's a bit more practical and easy to remove when the bike is on display and not being ridden!

Thanks for your help.

Alan

On 5/25/2022 at 7:34 PM, gary0003 said:

Would my 1944 WD/Co have possibly been fitted with a metal Air Filter Box attached to the carb in place of the rectangular tool box? and would this be attached by a rubber tube please?

Thanks

Gary.

Hi Gary, did you ever get round to fitting an air box? I have the same bike and I want to stop the C**P getting into the carb and ultimately engine.

Would be interested to hear what you ended up doing?

Thanks

Alan

Hi Lex, you have a great bike, nice restoration.

Reason I'm asking is that I've been looking for an original and the 1948 one has come up for sale.

Thanks for the advice.

Unless I can get the 1948 one cheap, I won't bother. 

Thanks again 

Alan

Hi all, question for those more in the know.

How much would you expect to pay for a civilian 1948 RE125 restored to a good standard and running.

Also your thoughts on taking it back to military spec, would it be worth doing?

Your thoughts/comments would be appreciated. 

Cheers 

Hi everyone,

New to this forum, and I hope to add and comment on posts.

Looking for some help, I have noticed that a number of you have historical records on Royal Enfield's so I'm looking for some help in tracking down the history of this one.

I have just purchased it with the engine 18873 and frame number M18873, I have been told they where part of an RAF order spanning from 1942 to 1944 but I have no evidence of this. Not sure why but 5 of them ended up in Poland and have recently brought back for restoration.

It would be great provenance for the bike if I could have more info on the order history.

Any help would be much appreciated

On 5/21/2021 at 6:39 AM, rewdco said:

Hi Jiri,

I'm keeping a Register for the WD Enfields. Please send me a PM with some pictures of the frame and engine numbers, then this will enable me to tell you the despatch date of your bike. I can also calculate the census number for the petrol tank, the one that you're using now is not for a Royal Enfield.

Regards,

Jan

Hi Jan, Just noticed this post, are you still keeping a register for the WD Enfields?

I have just purchased a 1942 RE WDCO and I would like to know more information on its history, the frame and engine numbers match, they are both 18873.

I believe it was part of an RAF purchase between 1942 and 44. The bike came from Poland and has just been renovated in the uk

Any information would be gratefully received.

Thank you,

Alan Simpson