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VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by spriddler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=spriddler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 1, 2022, 9:53 pm

Bo Peep lane, just off the A27 near Lewes Sussex.
A closed road 3/4 mile climb up the top of the South Downs. Not been held for 3 years due to Covid. About 40 o 50 bikes plus a couple of very tuned scooters.

Unfortunately my camera started playing up but here's a couple of carp pics anyway......

and a woman walked straight in front of me as the guy dropped his flag

anonymous photo sharing

and a pal's leccy start Velo.

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 1, 2022, 10:38 pm, in reply to "VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

I like that Martinsyde rather a lot!

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 6:53 am, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

Looks great fun. I used to see the old bikes at Wiscombe but not been there for many years.

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by divie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=divie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 8:50 am, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

Plus 1 for the Martinsyde. Carb balance looks like it could be fun.

Sloper runs again.

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 9:00 am, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

Trying to work out what the contraption is on the Vellocette electric start??? If so a bugger to adjust the clutch..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by moe <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=moe' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 9:31 am, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

I think the Velo has a home made support bracket fitted Dave . Never needed one on my Alton electric leg .

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by spriddler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=spriddler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 10:02 am, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

TUD.
I asked him the same question re the outer plate.
From a vague recollection of what he told me it's a plate with an additional outer bearing added by my pal. When he first fitted the Alton starter it was (as designed) operating on the overhung end of the c/shaft. Unfortunately after a couple of starts it caused the shaft to flex and 'spread/splay' the flywheels apart so when he rebuilt the engine he added his own outer support bearing.
The starter drive mechanism also incorporates four nylon 'break' pins which have broken on two occasions needing their replacement.

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by dommie90 <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=dommie90' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 12:28 pm, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

I also have had those break rollers give up the ghost on my Commando,I am not happy with Altons replacement policy 4 stators in 4 years at $400 eac h plus other failures
baz

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 9:21 am, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

Plus another for the Martinsyde - looks an interesting piece of machinery.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 10:47 am, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

Thanks for the info shame to muck up the appearance of the bike ..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today

Posted by Expat Stu <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Expat+Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2022, 8:13 pm, in reply to "Re: VMCC Snow Mann hill/regularity climb today"

I agree, BUT if it means it gets used...

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