79x100 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 No industrial empire behind you, Ron but you do have the benefit of all us know-alls heckling and shouting advice from the gallery ! As far as I can see, the saddle stays on yours do indeed drop at the same angle to the top tube as on the prototype. What size tyre has the prototype got in it though ? even a 3.50 at 100% aspect ration would give you an extra 1/4" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horror Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 After Ron's told me I have to join this forum I can now add my bit of know-all heckling about his bike :-) Looking at the original picture it would seem they've done away with the centre stand. Is that loop under the frame the centre stand bracket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Rik my rear tyre is a 300 x 19 and I'm currently looking for a slightly bigger one. The front tyre size can be read on Jan's original pictures 325 x 19. We know the wheels are both 19", but so far I can't find a 325 trials tyre. I fear a 350 will be too tight for mudguard chain guard etc. Even though Sven Vossleman can supply me with proper Dunlop Speedways.....Cheaply! He's searching through his tyre contacts for a 325. Horror the bike is fitted with a centre stand, which looks exactly the same as my Model D. The loops you refer to are the stops that rest on the underside of lower frame tubes. It also has a side stand (if I ever find something similar). Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horror Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Ah ok thanks Ron, I can see the centre stand now. There are 3.25 x 19" off road tyres available. http://www.oponeo.co.uk/moto-tyre-details/heidenau-k67-3-25-19-54-t-tt-m-c#102039258 This is the company I get a lot of tyres from, I use the Mitas Speedway on my 16H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Ah well done H. That is the only 325 trials tyre I could find, but all the other companies are out of stock. It's probably an obsolete size. I'll double check with Sven before I order one. Cheers Ron PS. I've ordered one from that firm, and they seem to have the only ones left in the World! Free deliver too. Fingers crossed they don't let me down. Edited November 25, 2015 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi Ron, Very nice project. Keep up the good work! Too bad that the Speedways don't fit. Heidenau makes very good quality products. Their 'classic' tyre range (re)started with tyres suitable for classic roadracing. Somebody I know quite well initiated this because of the high demand for 50cc racing tyres with a vintage look. This all went well and Heidenau has a decent classic tyre program Rgds, Sven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks for looking Sven and it is a bit ironic that I have had to fit a German tyre! But as far as I can tell, it is the only 325 x 19 trials pattern tyre in the World. It arrived today and is now fitted and I think it definitely looks better than the 300 x 19 tyre I had fitted. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 This definitely looks better Ron! There is an American trials tyre available but the costs of getting it to the UK would be exceptional high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks Sven. Without the aid of a parts list or vehicle specifications, I can only make my best guess on lots of issues. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horror Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 That's great news Ron, I seem to get a lot of tyres from that company. Like you've said, it's free delivery and competitive prices on the sizes I want. The bike looking great :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yes I was amazed! Three other companies had that same tyre listed at over £70 plus delivery charges. But were all "temporarily out of stock" This company charged me £53 with free delivery from Germany. It arrived in three days. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Quite a bit of cutting, shutting, re-bending and welding to make the 'Armours' WD/C front pipe fit and look reasonably correct for this frame and engine. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewdco Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 This is really looking good Ron! Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Hi Ron Going back to the tyres, in the website photograph they look to have a flattish profile, do they when fitted? I am asking because they look the part and I would like to fit them to my WW2 style sidecar outfit. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 These tyres are for solo use and I'm not aware of any specific for side car use these days. If your size is 350 or 375 x 19? They are more readily available than the 325's I needed. I would go for something like these. http://www.vintagetyres.com/item/570/350-19--350x19--ensign-trials-tyre--universal--s-r Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horror Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Have you sprayed the exhaust Ron? If so, what paint did you use? I can never get anything to stay on downpipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Have you sprayed the exhaust Ron? If so, what paint did you use? I can never get anything to stay on downpipes. Yes I used 'HYCOTE VHT' I was very impressed with it after I sprayed the 'used' system on my WD/G. Some heavy riding on that bike including our trip to Normandy this year and it hasn't even discoloured at the bend.......Granted, it's a cooler running OHV. Since trying to find somewhere who can mat chrome plate them properly is difficult, the other options as you know are to grit blast bright chrome or stainless. Neither of which was a route I wanted to go down on this bike. Ron Edited December 14, 2015 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 I searched and searched for an outer primary case and in the end I borrowed one from another forum member and got one made. I also commissioned an exaggerated and oversized Flying Flea rear chain guard which I will have to sculpt to shape. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Ron Just catching up on your project ..looks excellent ..Must agree with your recommendation of the Ensign tyres , I have been exceptionally pleased with the ones i fitted ,Amazed at the Quality of metalwork you are commissioning , Can i ask who is fabricating these pieces for you ..? Chris J AKA Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks Jenk. Yes the primary case was made by Alan Swainson. The rear chain guard was Terry Roberts of 'Metal Magic'. Both are long time and well know fabricators of motorcycle parts. Alan is nearly 80 now and who will replace him when he's gone? Terry is also well into his 70's but his son Drew is working in the business. Contact details on request. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFC1943Fl.Lt. Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hi Ron, I've been watching the progress of your restoration of this bike and all I can say is that it is amazing. You must be so very pleased with the progress you have made. Can't wait to see a picture of it with you sitting astride it when finished. Please keep the photo's coming. All the best Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thanks Steve. I've been doing some dummy run fitting of fuel tank, saddle and primary case. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Today I completed a dummy fit of my primary case and foot pegs etc. One thing that came to light when I restored my Royal Enfield WD/D a few years ago, was that the cover for the contact breaker points would not fit as it's so close to the back of the inner primary case. The cover that came with the bike had a large cut out in it, which was performed by a previous owner. Even then you had to turn the engine over to align the points block with the cut out. But after talking to an old Enfield guy, he informed me that the cover needs to be in two parts. So for the second time, I have asked my friend John to fire up his Myford and modify an original cover into two parts. Each part is then slim enough to be put in place one at a time. I don't know of another bike where this is necessary? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Never seen anything like that Ron!! seems water can get in everywhere now.... But you're getting there, remind me to bring silencer end of the month! Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Yes will try to remind you Lex. It's impossible to fit the points cover any other way. I'll show you when you are here. A smear of Vaseline can work wonders !!!!! Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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