Hi guys
Just joined the forum today & looking forward to interacting with forum members. Am based in Pune, India
Have just stripped down my Sunbeam for complete restoration & would be grateful for the following info :
1) Original colour scheme & whether any Nickel plating of any parts
2) The original make & type of Magneto & carb &where one can source this
3) Lubrication system as most of it missing.
4) source of literature like parts list etc
4) Photos of bike in original trim
Thanks & will continue to pick your brains
Attaching a few photos of the bike
Anji
Welcome Anji. That looks fairly complete so hopefully shouldn't present too many problems.
The Club can provide parts lists, manuals etc or try Bruce Main-Smith's old company at the National Motorcycle Museum (http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/specialist-services/bruce-main-smith-technical-literature/)
Hi Anji,
You 1921 looks remarkably complete and original, so you have a good basis to start from.
The answers to a lot of your questions can be found in the spares lists, manual and catalogues that the Club can supply, but to get you started:
1. Everything is black (including the wheels) except for the bright bits you can see in the catalogue illustrations. These are nickel plated - dull not bright nickel.
2. The carb can be either Amac or B&B and the mag EIC or ML. The only source for these would be the second-hand market via want-ads or e-bay. Unfortunately, I can't give you model numbers for these, but you could write to Geoff Brazendale. He is not on e-mail, but you can find his postal address is in the front of Beaming when it arrives, or in the Members Directory which I have sent you. He would be delighted to help.
3. The lubrication system is very simple, with no engine-driven pump, just a hand pump made by Best and Lloyd. These do appear on e-bay from time to time. Check out Czech company Vintage Replica on Google - I know he does a lot of B&L stuff.
4. Have a good look at our Documents List - all the booklets you might need can be ordered through our on-line shop.
I hope that helps!
Paul
Quote from: phutton on April 06, 2016, 08:53:08 PM
Hi Anji,
You 1921 looks remarkably complete and original, so you have a good basis to start from.
The answers to a lot of your questions can be found in the spares lists, manual and catalogues that the Club can supply, but to get you started:
1. Everything is black (including the wheels) except for the bright bits you can see in the catalogue illustrations. These are nickel plated - dull not bright nickel.
2. The carb can be either Amac or B&B and the mag EIC or ML. The only source for these would be the second-hand market via want-ads or e-bay. Unfortunately, I can't give you model numbers for these, but you could write to Geoff Brazendale. He is not on e-mail, but you can find his postal address is in the front of Beaming when it arrives, or in the Members Directory which I have sent you. He would be delighted to help.
3. The lubrication system is very simple, with no engine-driven pump, just a hand pump made by Best and Lloyd. These do appear on e-bay from time to time. Check out Czech company Vintage Replica on Google - I know he does a lot of B&L stuff.
4. Have a good look at our Documents List - all the booklets you might need can be ordered through our on-line shop.
I hope that helps!
Paul
Thanks a ton Paul. Atleast I have direction now after you have pointed my nose in the right direction.
Iam so glad that I joined the club. I dont think the restoration would have been possible otherwise. Absolutely no info & spares here in India.
Thanks Once again & will be picking your brains on & off. Anji
Quote from: iansoady on April 06, 2016, 12:27:23 PM
Welcome Anji. That looks fairly complete so hopefully shouldn't present too many problems.
The Club can provide parts lists, manuals etc or try Bruce Main-Smith's old company at the National Motorcycle Museum (http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/specialist-services/bruce-main-smith-technical-literature/)
Thanks Ian. Will get cracking soon. Its 40 degrees here so heat strokes are a distinct possibility when working outside.
Anji
Quote from: phutton on April 06, 2016, 08:53:08 PM
Hi Anji,
You 1921 looks remarkably complete and original, so you have a good basis to start from.
The answers to a lot of your questions can be found in the spares lists, manual and catalogues that the Club can supply, but to get you started:
1. Everything is black (including the wheels) except for the bright bits you can see in the catalogue illustrations. These are nickel plated - dull not bright nickel.
2. The carb can be either Amac or B&B and the mag EIC or ML. The only source for these would be the second-hand market via want-ads or e-bay. Unfortunately, I can't give you model numbers for these, but you could write to Geoff Brazendale. He is not on e-mail, but you can find his postal address is in the front of Beaming when it arrives, or in the Members Directory which I have sent you. He would be delighted to help.
3. The lubrication system is very simple, with no engine-driven pump, just a hand pump made by Best and Lloyd. These do appear on e-bay from time to time. Check out Czech company Vintage Replica on Google - I know he does a lot of B&L stuff.
4. Have a good look at our Documents List - all the booklets you might need can be ordered through our on-line shop.
I hope that helps!
Paul
Hi Paul
Thanks a ton.
Cant seem to connect with any of the Standard owners on the list that you so kindly sent me.Have copied them to you too. Did you recieve your copy ? Need some expert advice. The bike has been stripped down & there appear to be many missing parts. My daughter has already sourced some literature for me from UK, namely :
Repalcement parts catalogue 1914 to 1921 ( not much info )
Instruction manual SV models upto 1927
Other than the above, what other literature would you reccommend, either from the club library or elsewhere
Take care & ride safe
Anji