Davey089

Lovely bike there Ron...........................Don't venture back up North looking , I only know of one reasonable sized auto jumble up here Dave

Thanks Ron , just seen there are 2 clips luckily they are both on the underside. Noticed the light ,the one on mine is incorrect ...off a different motorcycle ? I'll have to keep my eyes open on Evil Bay and at the local Auto jumble jumble for one , I'm still looking for Rubbolite No5 and 5A rear lamps for the MW , which are like hens teeth . Dave Dave

Removed the rear mudguard .I think I found the clip ? , when the previous owner rewired it, it looks like they used it to hold the cable in place on the underside .Am I right in thinking this fits on the rack bolt nearest to the light ?

Hi Lex That brought a smile to my face now knowing the reflector is correct , thanks . Unfortunately I can't make either show, I would be very interested in the canvas grips if you have any available . The clip is missing ,how many are there , does the cable run on the outside of the mudguard and straight across the top of the frame under the tank ? .At some point someone has used modern pvc cable with nice new blue cable connectors and run the cable under the mudguard . Cheers Dave

No disrespect to the guy , but I couldn't believe it how much was being asked ,as I mentioned previously I'm not up to speed on WD/Classic motorcycles . I didn't get back to you straight away as I was hoping to be able to find some at the auto jumble or on the net . Steve at Villiers services asked me to send them a photo of the points and maybe they could match? something up not heard back from them so looks like a no go . I've edited the above I'm not here to make waves

I e mailed you earlier Ron , I'll join that forum didn't know about that one . Thanks Dave

Cheers Ron .............Wonder what happened to all the crates ?

I had an old army friend of my dads over at mine yesterday (ex Arnhem 156 Ind) , showed him the bike and he said " I don't remember it having a horn" ................so I was thinking should I do away with it ,or should I leave it on ?.

Thank you Is this the cable ........... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Classic-Motorcycle-Rubber-Insulated-Wire-Cable-for-Rudge-AJS-Norton-/201055532041?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2ecfd7f409

Picture of the rear , do they have clips to hold them into the shroud ? .Not owning a vintage MC before I'm not sure 100% what is correct , like the MW I found a few civi bits "bodged" onto it . The previous owner has used vinyl cable , I would imagine cotton covered cable to be used? ............the next question could you tell me what colour and size of cable used on the Flea . Thanks Dave

Opened up the headlight today and found the reflector held in place with insulating tape! , should there be clips that hold it into the blackout shroud? also a little suspicious this is not the right reflector , it has a sidelight facility as photo shows.Looks like someone has found an old reflector laying around and it's fitted the hole, could this be a civilian reflector ? Dave.

Hi Julian Thanks Julian . The photo is very very deceiving it is actually Brown . I must admit when I posted the photo I thought myself "ey up this looks Green " , but it is actually brown . They matched it to a panel we found that hadn't been re painted it is Flat matt , the photo was taken while the paint was still damp . This photo was taken a little later but again not a brilliant example :rolleyes:, more coats to be applied .Unfortunately I can't get a photo in natural lighting . Regards Dave

Thanks , yes that's the company it used to be a massive place when I was a kid ,its now its scaled down but they still seem to have knowledgeable people working for them . Dave

Well the first couple of coats of paint are now on the chassis and axles .In the end after all the input and help from the good folk on the forum I decided to get the paint analysed/broken down by a local firm, who have been making paint since 1775:) .I paid an extra fee to have them break the paint down in their lab and try get an exact match to the original panel. They explained to me about pigmentation loss and other technical details due to its age . When I went to collect the paint they showed me a sample card they had prepared alongside the original panel , they wet the panel and the match was unbelievably very very close .The guy said they could keep blending but I was happy with what they had produced .The colour is matt in the pics it looks semi gloss , this is their version of SCC2 matched to the panel off the truck.Its supplied under the name of Transpeed (mixed with white spirit not thinners) which they supply to the bus companies, rail companies, airlines and coach builders .

Thanks for that ,very informative , so they are both 68 pattern though they differ slightly in shade and zip , I would imagine this being down to the different manufacturers ? I take it each maker produced their own materials rather than purchasing from one specified MOD supplier hence the difference in shade .

Thanks for the info been really helpful Dave

I was wondering if they were 68 Pattern , the Smith & Co is hardly used ,the other has a some stitching done near a pocket . I bought these a good while ago when I used to do alot of rough shooting , but only used the Clayton jacket .............couldn't beat the old lined combats for shooting , use to have the trousers that went with them .

oh , looking at the pattern on the Smith & Co do you think its earlier than 86 ?

I have two combat jackets I've had for a while the Smith & Co number 8415-39-132-1824 size 4 and another by Clayton Mills Number 8415-99-132-1823 Size 3 . I'm wanting to know the pattern and what era are they from . 1st pic is the Smith & Co

If your after a set try Pete Gains , I got a set off him last year . Dave

Thanks , I saw the re-lining facility on the Villiers website, just thought I would fit complete shoes if they were available. Thanks again Dave

Where's the like button , that's seriously nice machine

I'm now looking for a set of front and rear brake shoes , is there anyone who keeps these on the shelf , are the James ML ones the same ? Thanks Dave

Thanks Pete & Wally. I'll get in touch with the RLC and see what they can dig up .I'd be happy if I they could supply me with the Z number , if they can come up with anything else that would be great .

Thanks Nicky Dave