Hello everyone.
First post here. I joined the forum hoping to find some help with my 1945 James ML. I was left it by my mother who was left it by her father (I know I'll try and keep it short) who purchased it off the Vicar (don't all laugh) of Iybridge, Devon.
I was told the vicar wanted transportation and was granted the use of this motorcycle. It was repainted (by the factory?) in black with silver side pannels. However the engine must have been rather tricky to get all the green paint off as there is still a fair bit of it in the harder to get at places.
From what I was told it was a military bike converted to road spec for the vicar, however its frame number is ML12326 and it engine number is AAA28098A which reading what I can says its a later model.
The bike was first registered on 10/12/45.
It would seem to be very standard, only have a brake light fitted and a rather nice tartan seat cover.
Looking over the bike some parts say ML7 and some ML8. It has its orginal tool kit with James ML spanner and looks rather good really.
Its been in the cellar since 1978 and today is the first time its seen light since.
Just waiting for my camara to charge and I will upload some pictures.
Would anyone be willing to help answer a few of these questons?
Many thanks
Stephen