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Both my G3 and G3L will wet sump if left unattended for any time. In that event I don't even try to start them until I have drained the crankcase and pored it back in the tank. Ron
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I belong to the 'Indian Riders Club' and therefore meet a few of these 'Wall of Death' guys and girls. I also have a couple of books on the subject. It seems if it has wheels it can ride the wall. In fact the whole thing started with pedal cycles. I don't think a great deal of speed is required. More technique and nerve I think. Ron
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Have to agree. The prototype Corgi was first announced to the public in "Motor Cycling" on 21st March 1946. Not even the previous Excelsior Welbike was born until 1942. I wouldn't argue about the Wall of Death though.......Just about everything else has been used. Ron
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Yep me too. I first met Terry over 20 years ago. He is brilliant at his metal craft but can be dead scatty when it comes to keeping drawings and patterns. He often phones me for measurements because he has foolishly sold his pattern or lost a drawing. He once drove to my house to take Velo mudguard measurements......and promptly lost the bit of paper before he got home.....Bless! He's well over 70 now and can't go on for ever. Lets hope Drew is a chip off the old block. Ron
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Ah it must be you then! Terry has admitted to me that something is wrong with a rear carrier that he made for someone. He has been to my place to re-measure my original. Ron
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Jack I'll have a go. 1st pic Silhouettes so not sure, but I'm guessing the two on the right are Harley's 2nd pic Lady on Matchless G3 3rd pic L to R Graham Haskell M20. Pete Brown James ML. Bump Matchless G3. Kev Foster G3L. Tim Handscomb G3L and then vague. 4th pic 16H 5th pic Triumph 3or5 SW 6th pic Harley WLA's. 7th pic 16H (inset 1st bike is an M20) Ron
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Have a look at Lex's website while you are waiting. http://www.welbike.net/ I'll PM you another email address. Mention my name if you make contact. (Ron Pier) Ron
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I got the Matchless and other jobs out the way and just got back onto the 'L'. Engine is resting in the frame and I timed the mag up whilst the head was off. A tip for anyone else restoring one of these. ' fit the bloody valve lift cable before the mag' I persevered as there was no way I wanted to remove the mag again. But it had me sweating. Ron
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Well it is a motorcycle I suppose? But I'm not sure about the Airborne title? Lex who visits this forum has just rebuilt an original.....but he's away till middle of next week. I also know another Dutch guy with several of them. Ron
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It could be as you say Stef. Some of the improved engines were installed in 38. I restored my 38 Speedtwin with the aid of a 39 parts list and the Speedtwin bible by Woolridge. Ron
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Stef I have just read your PM. I didn't get an email telling me it was there? I am still a bit baffled with this bike. As Rik stated. "No frame and engine numbers survive for this period" But unless my eyes are deceiving me the engine in the pictures you posted has an 8 stud cylinder barrel which was introduced for the 1939 model year following the Tiger 100 practice. (all 38 Speedtwin engines had the weaker 6 stud fixings) The engine number you noted as 8-5T-9315 (8=1938) The 1939 model year started in Nov 1938 and the engines were pre fixed 9-5T......Strange? Ron
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Here he is again Rich, on the same Speedtwin and with a nice right up. Ron
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Absolutely correct Rich. The silencer is Speedtwin shaped. Ron
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Thanks for the pictures Stef although I haven't received your PM. Or perhaps I'm not looking in the right place? I could be wrong but I thought the 38 engines had the six stud barrels which were improved to eight stud for 39. It seems a strange thing to paint a lovely Amaranth red and chrome bike in Olive drab on a whim. I'd love to talk to the owner some time. Mind you there is a bloke with a Military BSA C11 which he claims is original WD.......But it isn't. Ron
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OK Stef I missed it last year also. My one day trips to W&P don't allow enough time to see everything. I did own and restore a 1938 Speedtwin so hence my interest. Since I don't think any frame number records exist for these WD Triumph twins, I'm guessing that it's just made up. Unless the owner has some provenance of course. Ron
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I brought the subject up because a friend said he saw a lovely WD panel tank OHV Triumph twin at W&P. ( I missed it). I'd like to know what info or provenance the owner has!! Ron
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I thought I'd share this for those haven't seen them. Impressed Tiger 100's which were mostly supplied to the Home Guard I think. Although I have seen a picture of at least one overseas. (Middle East). These Home Guard boys must have thought all their birthdays had come at once! Ron
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Blimey Lex, I bet they couldn't believe their luck! Certainly not a military bike. Either it was already on the Continent or maybe impressed and captured. Ron
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Stef is correct, except that's it's an HF 1235. Here is some additional info on WD hooters. Ron http://www.wdbsa.nl/Lucas.htm PS. Working 6V Altettes are never easy to find. Especially a genuine WD version. Have a look at 'Taff the horn' (Lynn Isaacs) Interesting site.http://taffthehorns.com/ He sometimes has them. He also sells on Ebay. but they are usually in excess of £100.
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In the past I have driven my Morris for distances of up to 100 miles at a time. I never had a problem with the seat comfort. It was more the very hard suspension, the heavy steering, the heat from the engine on hot days and a max 38mph cruising speed ........Still love it though. Ron
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Could be Jack. I'm trying to win the lottery so's I can buy a small farm yard with a f*ck off big barn and spread everything out more. It's my experience that guys with such premisses take them for granted. They'll have a barn that I'd give my eye teeth for and then put a rusty tractor and a lame cow in it.......Gizzit! Ron
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Here is the west wing of the shed. Ron
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Nah! She just thinks I'm looking after them for mates. She swears blind that they all look exactly the same. You'll find out soon enough Jack. As any motorcyclist will confirm. It's absolutely impossible to have just one bike in the shed. Ron
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Not showing off Jack. Just answered your question. My hobby is collecting and restoring back to as near factory correct as I can. I only keep about three on the road........Running out of room, time, money and willpower though. Ron
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20 now Jack.
