gary0003

11 minutes ago, welbike said:

No, can't remember a screw there, when Rich and I are home again, I'm sure we can answer you.

Lex

Thanks Lex - what is it for?

on the 16h crank case drive side bearing mounting, there is a small hole at the bottom of the bearing holder - is this for a screw or something?

I thought these were only manufactured until the early 1940’s, when the factory was destroyed by bombing and Vokes took over the contract?

I have just bought a “Talflow” air filter from India. It is definitely very old and “crusty”, but has some curious stamps on it and I was wondering if anyone knows what they mean please?

Thanks, that’s great. 
Gary 

Hi, can anyone please advise me which way round the 1/2 time pinion should be fitted to my Norton 16H please, and should it have a washer behind it? I currently have one new from India and have fitted it with the dished side (concave) inwards.

Thanks

Gary.

Hi Ron,

Ive just bought one of those Tall-flow airboxes from Pakistan. Where could I get one of those 90 degree bends to fit it to my 276 carb please?

Thanks Gary.

Thanks Guys, I'll try Ron's tip to make a "Dummy" one. Is it possible to get an immobiliser anywhere please?

Thanks

Gary.

Would both of the attached suppressors have been used on WD Motorcycles together or one per bike please? Are these also the "immobilisers"?

thanks

Gary.

Thanks for your help guys.

Is it just 1 per bike? and how much are they please?

Thanks

Gary.

Thanks guys - where can I get these contract plates from please?

Hi Lex, thanks, It's a 1944 Royal Enfield WD/CO Frame. M10798, census No.C5108998

Hi Lex sorry about the delay replying. Yes those contract plates are what I am looking for. Is the contract number the same as the census number?

Gary

Hi, does anyone know if there is someone who can reproduce the brass Data Tags/Plates for ww2 British Motorcycles please?

Thanks.

Thanks Ron

Why would they not have been used on a WD/CO please?

Thanks Lex, I have attached a photo of my air box - is it a Vokes?

Would my 1944 WD/Co have possibly been fitted with a metal Air Filter Box attached to the carb in place of the rectangular tool box? and would this be attached by a rubber tube please?

Thanks

Gary.

Can anyone offer me some advice as to how best to free a seized piston from a 1939 Velocette MOV please. The piston is still connected to the conrod which is connected to the crankshaft via a rusty/seized big end!

Thanks

Gary.

Is it legal (but probably not advisable) to ride to /from events with original DR's helmets on? when "in uniform" please.

Thanks for all your help guys - it has been invaluable. It is a 1944 WD/Co. I realise this bike was probably not in Africa/Italy but it was in need of restoration and as my Grandfather served as a motorcyclist in the 1st Kings dragoon Guards all through the war, I felt it would be appropriate for me to mark the bike as such.

Thanks again

Gary.

I'm not sure, but it must have been very similar if not. They were The Royal Dragoons when the Eagle was captured at Waterloo, so possibly the same badge .

Thanks guys. the 2 headed Eagle was the cap badge , but the Regimental insignia was the French Eagle (captured at Waterloo) .This was the one displayed on their vehicles.

I am restoring a ww2 Royal Enfield and would like to use Formation markings/Arms of Service marks etc for the 1st Kings dragoon Guards in Italy about 1944. I believe they used there own regimental sign, a french Eagle in a white rectangle, I think the AoS marks were green over blue with a white 44 and white bar at the top (Armoured car Regiment - Corps troops) and A 7th Armoured Div - Desert Rat sign. Does anyone have any pics of the Eagle etc please?

Any advice would be welcome,

Many Thanks

Gary.