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Hi, I have a 1942 Military Gilera LTE Motorcycle which has DKW Front Forks fitted ( probably in theatre) > Does anyone have drawings/details or a set of original Girders that I could use to have the Gilera Forks remade please? Thanks Gary.

There is no paperwork at all. I guess i'll need a Nova certificate/V5c, age related reg no. Whats the best way to get a dating certificate for it please?

Thanks Lex - that's really interesting

Hi, Does anybody have a ww2 Gilera Lte please? I have just acquired one that needs a lot of love! Are there any sources for info/spares etc? Thanks Gary.

thanks Ron , I think your right, the float bowl has more crap in it again - Its coming from inside the tank so probably have to get some sort of tank sealant?

My 1944 R/Enfield WD/co has recently developed a rather strange issue. When the engine comes under load (Hills) about 3/4 throttle 35-40mph, it coughs and stutters for a few seconds. It does have a "Talflow" Airbox fitted but used to be fine with it. I noticed the plug was very sooty and dropped the needle 1 notch, which has made it much better but not completely cured it.The plug looks better (but maybe still a bit sooty). I have cleaned out the float bowl which did have some debris at the bottom. any ideas would be helpful please - I have now put fresh petrol in. Thanks Gary

Hi Milan, thanks for your reply. Do you have an e-mail I could use please as I have many questions/pics etc and have received much ridicule/scepticism on-line that it is original!! Gary

Thanks, is there anywhere in the uk that stocks it?

What colour would an early ww2 M-72 motorcycle have been please? Is there a paint code?

What specific green was an early ww2 m72 motorcycle please? Is there a paint code?

Hi, I have a 1942 M-72, and was wondering if there are any other owners on the forum to discuss these "interesting" vehicles with and what would be a realistic price for insurance purposes? Thanks Gary.

Hi, I have a 1942 M-72, and was wondering if there are any other owners on the forum to discuss these "interesting" vehicles with and what would be a realistic price for insurance purposes? Thanks Gary.

Thanks Lex, did Tony mention the bullet holes in the tub? Gary.

thanks for your help guys Gary.

The Details in the log Book do match the actual Frame and engine numbers

Hi lex it has some documentation

Thanks Lex, do you have any contact details for Tony Jones please.

I am in the process of purchasing and registering a 1942 M72 motorcycle and sidecar, with the sidecar on the right hand side. Is it legal to ride in this country please?

Is it likely that a DR would have used an Enfield Number 2 MK I * .38/200 Calibre Tanker's Revolver at all?

Hi guys, thanks for your help. I think I have resolved the issues. There are no marks on the cams, but the Norton Owners club provided me with the answer for the valve timing: Turn the engine to top dead centre, if you have the mag timed up make sure you are on the stroke with the points closed. Turn the engine forward so the piston moves down a 1/4 inch and fit the exhaust cam so it has just closed, checking the rotation as above. Next, turn the engine back over TDC so the piston is coming up 1/4 inch from the top and set the inlet cam so it is just about to open, again checking the correct cam rotation. You might not be able to get the positions dead accurate but you should be fairly close with a fraction more measurement rather than less. The early engines have a 3 key-way half-time pinion with the slots in different attitudes to the teeth and this allows finer setting. I have sealed the cap (no more dribbling!) and heavily greased the valve stems which seems to be helping the engine run cooler (doesn't seem to be getting too hot? The bike now starts easily and runs cleanly and cooler! Thanks again for your help - what a great couple of clubs! Gary

I have just restored a 1937 16h but can't get it to fire! The ignition seems fine (good spark) but the plug does not get wet at all. petrol is definately coming through to the carb but not being sucked into the chamber. it gets spat out of the mouth of the carb though. I am not totally confident that I have got the valve timing correct - could that likely be the problem? is it possible to set the cam wheels by counting the number of teeth from a given point when the piston is in a certain position (ie TDC) as I seem to be having great difficulty correctly setting the Timing? As a rough guide - how many turns out should the mixture screw be set please? 276/1be carb. Also the circular cap which hold the spring in the timing chest continually dribbles oil through its centre when kicking over the bike - Is it supposed to have a small hole in its centre please? Thanks for your help Gary.

Can anybody suggest where I might get a 3 keyway, Timing Gear Pinion for my 1937 16h please? I had sourced on from from India which worked but made a horrendous "whirring" noise. I got a N.O.S. from Britain but it is too thick. I thought I had found one but it turns out to be thicker than my original one and the Timing cover won't fit on with it all in place. I have tried RGM, Andover Norton, Norvil and Racing Norton. Thanks Gary Oates

What badges/Insignia would have been worn on the BD of an O.R. in the 1st Kings Dragoon Guards, during ww2 please?

I have been told the following: The small hole is a timed breather, but it's main function is to lubricate the outer ball bearing. If you look at your drive-side main-shaft you will see a corresponding hole to feed oil mist between the 2 bearings by crankcase pressure through the hollow main-shaft, so you might get the odd drip of oil when you park up. Thanks everyone.