[David J Waring]

Hello there,
Don’t recognise this one – it’s nothing like a Sociable engine , where the flywheel was central, and enclosed,
David J Waring

[David J Waring]

Whilst sorting out car items in my garage, I today came across a box of spare m/c horns, some of which I have examined & measured, so offer the following comments.
I do not recognise the item on Ebay.
The 1930’s Klaxon horn fitted behind the Scott Squirrel casting would carry a brass plate “KLAXON LTD, 38, BLANDFORD ST., LONDON W.1.” , with a serial number, possibly, N ????? . The housing behind the front plate mounting is very deep at 2 inch.
An original Scott Squirrel casting will fit over a LUCAS ALTETTE horn with minimal modification, as Dave Bushell has indicated.
Assuming the new SOC Scott squirrel castings will also fit over a 4 1/2 inch diam. horn, there should be no problem.
If you are serious in looking for an original Klaxon, I will happily photograph it and email it to you, my email address is in YOWL,

[David J Waring]

I agree with Ian on 3 speeder expectations for both vintage, and also my 1947 Flyer.

My vintage 2 speeder experience is limited to a 10 year ownership of TK 5209, a 1930 2 speed super 498cc, which it’s previous owner ran with a 2 jet Binks carb., on an inch & a quarter OD inlet stub. I found cold starts & running were good, but hot re-starts were dreadful.
Short supply of Binks jets caused me to swop to an Amal, which just happened to be available at the time, with a range of jets off the shelf. It was an Amal 276 on an inch & an eighth stub, where I experimented with No 3 and No 4 cutaways, and jet sizes 110, 130, 160, 170 & 180. I settled for No 3 and 160, where I’d expect the upper end of the 45 to 55 mpg; don’t think I ever made Ian’s 60 mpg.
However, the late Chris Boorman ran KU 8343 (1926 2 speed super 498cc) on No 4 and 180, for many years. It’s present owner has since made changes – Scotts obviously play up when they are sold !

An exception is my 1914 veteran 486cc on a 3 jet Binks, set up to a level of reliable satisfaction by it’s previous owner, which still performs very well for starting and running, but only delivers 35 to 40 mpg.

[David J Waring]

Tremendous – certainly did enjoy it Richard !
Good luck for the end of the month.
Best regards,
David.

[David J Waring]

Peter,
YF 7664 was included in an old SOC listing, as a 1927 3 speed super.
It will be interesting to see if the present owner reads your posting, especially if you were both willing to submit photos from years apart for publication in the SOC magazine “Yowl”.
See how it goes, but if there’s no response there are other avenues within the club.

[David J Waring]

Frank,
I understand from a separate email that you need more information to register your Scott in the Netherlands. I cannot help you further – for this you need to write to the SOC Registrar , John Underhill , whose address is on page 2 of the SOC journal, “Yowl”.
Best of luck,
David.

Alex,
NW is short for “North West of England” where I organise a regional section of the SOC; the sections are all listed on page 2 of “Yowl”,
Regards,
David.

[David J Waring]

Hello there !
Welcome to Scotting !
The frame you quote 1790M, is in my (old) records as having engine FZ 1527A (not 1529) with a registration DS 9938, replacing the original reg. RR 8908 (5/4/28). The machine was described as a 1928 Flying Squirrel,
Regards,

[David J Waring]

What excellent publicity for Scotting – Alfred would have loved it !

[David J Waring]

Dave,
Try #4583046861 on Ebay for the 1936 Flyer.

Trust your leg continues to recover from the accident,
Best Regards,
David.

[David J Waring]

Alfred would have revelled in such publicity for Scotts !
Well done indeed.

[David J Waring]

Roger,
Thanks for making me smile with the Cadwell video clip !
I see the “wheelie” is captured on the front page of the August Old Bike Mart – what excellent publicity, Alfred would have approved.
Well done indeed !

[David J Waring]

Roger,
In the circumstances , it is unfortunate that it is incumbent on yourself as Press Officer to proclaim such negative information.
In proposing you for chairman , I explained clearly , but privately , my reasons face to face ,prior to the meeting to Martin Hodkin , which I believe , he understood. The unexpected (and un constitutional ?) presentatations & outbursts prior to the vote were definitely unacceptable in any formal , well run AGM.
Aside from which , I cannot stand anyone back biting behind a person’s back , of which I was the victim (amongst others ) before the last AGM which I reported , and it is those negative feelings of lack of action of the events prior to the 2004 AGM plus the positive views on your outlook for the club which led me to support you.
Regarding any accusations of your “self interest” , your willingness to answer all technical questions at our NW March meeting to assist DIY answers to our problems rather than “let me sort it out for you” must kill this – does the new north London Section , where you recently spoke , agree?
I have already told the NW Section that I have been involved with Scotting for over 50 years , and can easily put my blinkers on , go out to ride my Scotts , oblivious to the requirements of any newcomer , but if I am to entice my sons to inherit my Scotts as working , useable machines , and not museum pieces , the SOC infra structure must be improved.

[David J Waring]

This is simply to say that Roger gave a most absorbing , interesting & technically informative talk on Scotting , with slide show to a packed house at last Monday’s North West Section meeting.
Anyone who is in two minds about coming to your meeting , will be guaranteed to kick themselves if they don’t show , when they hear from those who did make the effort.
Thanks again Roger from the North West ,
Best regards,

[David J Waring]

Very good !

[David J Waring]

How interesting !
I look forward to seeing your recordings.
Some time ago I was put in touch with a niece of Alfred Scott , who remembered riding with him in his “crab” – the recollections were published in Yowl.
I am currently in contact with a chap who has fond memories of his late father’s stories of being an apprentice under Alfred , which I hope to submit to Yowl.
Recording these links with the past is important , which hopefully will give a further incentive to attract new members into a club with a proud lineage , whilst still seeking the all important means to look forward and not stagnate , in other words looking positively to the future by keeping our marque alive & on the road (and maybe race track) , in particular , through Technicalities and the Spares Scheme , not to mention the personal advice from individuals , especially your Dad & others , willing to share their knowledge.
Keep up the good work,
David J Waring
SOC NW Secretary.

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