The Knowledge - Velocette Owners Club

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#2910 I think that you are right about the feed pipe, as mine are not discolored as I would expect
cadmium to be, but the drain pipes are definitely bright chrome on all my engines, which are US
imports.
#2917 I might be inclined to disagree here. On my machine the rocker box drain pipe is bright chrome,
but the feed pipe is satin chrome. I believe this is the original finish. The machine is a Venom which
was first registered in '62 but left the factory in '60.
L #3497 Anybody know the thread size for the screws, that attach the round velo tank badge to
petrol tank?
#3537 According to my measurements it is 5BA.
L #3708 Has anybody purchased a seat from R.K.Leighton, I need a new one for my MAC (1955).
I saw one sold on Ebay for £123.00 recently and from the photo's it was difficult to tell the actual quality.
Leightons have quoted £106.00 inc vat for one including the shipping. which by comparison seems
quite reasonable. I’d just like some idea of the quality.
#3710 I have a Leightons seat on my 1954 MAC (although I decided not to go for the split level
version). Quality is good. They are well made. Mine has been on there three years now and still looks
good. The brackets did need a little adjustment though.
#3720 You say you didn't go with the split level seat on your MAC, which one did you use, as for the
brackets do they come with the seat when supplied by Leightons. The ones on my MAC are a home
made affair and are not good....being 6` 1`` a split level seat is not good as I seem to be half on the
tank and half off it not good when braking.
#3712 I have bought from them on several occasions and always had good service. They used to make
the seats for Veloce originally.
#3721 Presuming we're talking about RS frames, there are three sets of seat fixations. First is 3.5
gallon tank on 3.5 gallon frame, second is 3.5 gallon tank on a 4.25 gallon frame (about 1960) and third
was 4.25 gallon tank on 4.25 gallon frame. The rear fitting stays about the same, but the front one
changes position.
#3722 Mine is the 3.5 gallon tank on the 3.5 gallon frame the front lug is above the down tube. It’s a
standard 1955 spinger MAC....I'm not fully versed in the velo jargon so not Sure what a RS frame is
forgive my ignorance.
#3723 RS frames are the rear sprung push rod engined items. i.e. MAC, MSS, VR, VM, VMT but not
KTT.
#4416 I noted a subscriber asking about new Velo seats some time ago. I'm not aware of whether he
found what he was looking for, but I recently ordered a new seat cover from R.K.Leighton, Birmingham
0121 333 3130 www.rk-leighton.co.uk and have been delighted with the very high quality and perfect
fit. The firm also supplies new Velo seats complete.
L #3887 Is there a way to remove the tool box knob/spring/washer//male threads from the tool box
cover? Also, the cover has been chrome plated....did some bikes come that way or is this a 'custom'
addition?
#3888 The stud is a tight press fit in the chromed knob. It is normally supplied already assembled to
the toolbox lid and is not meant to be dissembled, but it is possible with care and a suitable press. I
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