The Knowledge - Velocette Owners Club
The Knowledge - Velocette Owners Club
The Knowledge - Velocette Owners Club
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01949 836734 they have Mikuni alternatives with suitable base setup and a good supply of spares<br />
should they be needed.<br />
L #279 Rebuilding the Lucas magneto? I have sent off the armature to Independent Ignition<br />
Supply in Devon(?) <strong>The</strong>y seem like competent folks, and their prices are quite fair. Sent my magneto to<br />
him which he extensively overhauled. I was impressed with the service and how helpful he was. Mine<br />
has been running perfectly for the last year. I would give him a call and discuss your concerns. His<br />
number is below. Tel +44 (0)1706 365838<br />
L #408 (suspension unit rubbers) If you can provide a pattern or drawing, Hill’s Rubber Company<br />
in the UK should be able to make them for you or grind down the VSL ones. <strong>The</strong>y are not normally very<br />
expensive; telephone number is 44 (0) 1189 580535.<br />
#409 I think this is a spare that is still available. Contact Seymours' (01 844 212 277) or other dealers.<br />
L #472 Anybody know of a good machine shop (preferably around Glasgow / Edinburgh)? I have<br />
got the engine in my U stripped, and now need to get a new bottom end bush made<br />
#474 You could try Owen’s <strong>Velocette</strong> drawing office for original copies of the drawings of the bushes if<br />
you want a machine shop to make them up. (Also remember to check the wear on the shaft)<br />
www.owensvelos.co.uk<br />
#475 have a look at the Scottish bit on the VOC web site. <strong>The</strong>re are a couple of people listed there who<br />
might be able to help you.<br />
L #478 Paul of Grangemouth Ship Repair uses Smith Electrical (Don't worry about the name)<br />
Contact Eddie Williamson Tel: 01 324 888 020.<br />
L #485 Here are some useful suppliers for <strong>Velocette</strong>s - Control cables: Johnson's Cables Tel:<br />
01844 237479 - Wheels Essex Wheels Tel: 01787 460230 - Speedos: Jim ??? Tel: 01604 861930 -<br />
Tyres and tubes: John Lovick Tel: 01760 722886 - Number plates: P Mellor Tel: 01484 653559 -<br />
Chrome plating: S B Products Tel: 01733 266138 - Brake relining: Terrac Engineering Tel: 01604<br />
647655 - Magneto and dynamo repairs: Dave Lindsley Tel: 01706 365838 - Spares: Grove Classics:<br />
Tel: 01582 873066 - Spares: Veloce Spares Ltd. Fax: 0116 275 2703 - Painting: Lewis and Templeton<br />
Tel: 024 7660 4663 - Transfers: Robert Derrick Tel: 01454 260596 - Service manuals and other books:<br />
Don Mitchell Tel: 0116 277 7669 - Sprockets: Sprockets Unlimited Tel: 01386 831341.<br />
L #520 Martyn Bratby can be found at:- No1 <strong>The</strong> Coachouse Works Limepit Lane Huntington<br />
Cannock Staffs WS12 4PA Tel 01543 572583 He does <strong>Velocette</strong> clutch plate inserts and replacement<br />
clutch friction plates (also a vast array of springs and reconditions carburrettors).<br />
L #728 Does anyone know of a good supplier of s/s tube offcuts in lengths suitable to make my<br />
own tiddly mudguard stays-1/2" & 3/4" o/d ?<br />
#730 Mail Order Metals in Nottingham Tel 0115 9748211 Fax 0115 9745469 Email steve@m... Web<br />
site www.mailordermetals.co.uk can supply the S/S tube<br />
L #796 <strong>The</strong> best source of the unique parts is the USA is Olav Hassell, he is most knowledgeable<br />
and an avid scrounger / source of Scrambler parts.<br />
#815 Olav, I've found him very knowledgeable and willing to 'work' at sourcing parts for you and he's in<br />
virtually the only place where Scrambler spares can be found.<br />
L #809 Re parts source in the USA; Ed Gilkison has quite a lot of stuff, but can be very slow in<br />
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