Ron

Terry Roberts is on metaltel@yahoo.co.uk. Mention me or Steve if you contact him. Your frame is from contract C10477 which is a bit complicated as it has two sets of census numbers and some were sent to the RAF and RN. But my best guess is census number C4590305. But Steve might know better? Ron

Couldn't be better! A built in tea lady!! It's not me sleeping with her, so I don't care!! Ron the tactful again.

Nope! email me at ronpier@talk21.com Ron

Funny you mention Terry, Steve. He phoned me today and wants to check some measurements for a W/NG rear carrier. His sister and cousin live nearby to me, so he's often here making measurements.......then promptly looses them on his way home. Doh! Ron

Hi Andy NOS = New Old Stock ( un-issued). Can you pm me with your email address please. Ron

Since the bracket material is only about 1/8" (3mm). you can probably use the original studs, but longer if you feel it necessary. Here is a scan from the pannier page with part numbers. I haven't noticed the spacers? It's possible I fitted mine as that's where they lined up best?? It was a few years ago. I expect you can get these brackets from John Budgen or Draganfly. Ron

Ah one of the founders of the NOBS? I ride with them often, but I'm not allowed to be a NOBS as I've never camped at the Coleville sites.......But I'll get over it! 2014 will be the one not to miss Steve. Your newly married status will have worn off a bit by then! Vee will probably be glad to see the back of you for a few days!! Ron the tactful.

These three shots should give you the gist of it I think. The only holes I think you will have to drill in your mudguard, are the two at the very rear bottom for the cross bar support that is spaced off. The four other brackets are just flat with the appropriate bends/slots/holes. I can make other measurements if required. However the bike is parked right in the corner. Ron

Andy I have these NOS pannier frames for sale £140 No pitting just surface rust from storage, one corner popper is missing. Or this other set (grey) which I don't recognize? But can be made as lookalikes £50. I might be able to sort some original bags out, but all are well used and not cheap. Otherwise you can buy good repro bags from Schipperfabrik . http://www.schipperfabrik.com/store/ Ron

Yes the rod is correct with just a short cable. Brian Tillin makes exact repros in stainless for about £60. Let me know if you want his contact details. Ron

Thanks Steve. I think my bike also bears little resemblance to it's early specification and was probably modified throughout it's WD life. I'll ponder the lever issue, but probably leave it as it is now....No arguing that the pressed type are G3L! I bet you didn't save me some cake? Ron

Interesting comments Steve, and I'd appreciate your further information. My G3L has frame number 20399, which is from the first contract I believe. I purchased the bike from the family of a fellow local MVT club member (Norman) who sadly died about 7 years ago.( I have stencilled his name on the bike in his memory) As far as I know he had owned the bike for 25-30 years, and was not the type of bloke to change anything.....Just maintain and ride!! These are the nice levers that were on it and which I have just removed. In your opinion are these levers just something that have been acquired since the war? Am I now correct with the pressed steel type? Regards Ron......and congratulations BTW!

Well I was helping Ian all along with the 65 for 65 event and I've already booked the camping field for 2014. But your nick name doesn't indicate who you are, but we must have met! And yes 16H's were thin on the ground. Ron Pier

Guy here is another NOS set that I recently sold. I'll lake a picture of mine from underneath later. Ron

Since the motorcycle threads seemed to have dried up! I thought I'd post a picture of my newly fitted, correct but horrible G3L levers. I had to force myself to remove the lovely brass solid levers that have been on the bike for years. Ron

Yes definitely not a good idea to use flushing oil or modern detergent oil in an old engine that has been running for a long time on mono grade non detergent oil. Ron

OK. But you will have to give me a clue about the gallery page? Ron

I agree with Retriever. Just let it idle till the oil returns to the tank........ After a full engine rebuild it can be a nail biting few minutes before the oil returns. Retriever, is your Douglas a WD bike? Picture please! Ron

You'll be very welcome to ride with us Jack. We've got the big one coming up in 2014. We're hoping to top our Guinness Book record of 144 bikes in 2009 with at least 200 WW2 Allied motorcycles.......I've already booked the camp-site. Come and visit my shed sometime. You might get some inspiration. Ron

Real pissed to have missed it this time! Especially as it left me the only DR for the Weymouth convoy on Saturday. It doesn't matter what you have heard Jack.......I still like you. We're all a bit weird........otherwise we'd probably be playing golf or something. Ron

I think 'F' might mean 'fixed cab' as opposed to canvas. Ron

Sorry Guy I can't let you have this one! His Lordship would not be amused. Ron

And I thought you were a Triumph man! Edward Turner will be turning in his grave.......Well done and good luck. See you at W&P. Ron

OK! For a minute there I thought I had an "L" buddy!! Let us know if you try one of the Indian pinions. We all worry about the quality of Indian made stuff....But they have been building Enfields for years now. I'm sure a phone call to Hitchcocks will get an honest evaluation. Ron

In my opinion the Triumph box's are the sweetest of the lot. More like a modern box than the rest. Check all the gears for chips and wear. But I expect your problem is the gear selection cam plate. I always fit a sealed bearing at the drive end. But remove the inner seal. It helps keep the oil in. Ron