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Many thanks to all of you who took time to reply and who sent me copy photographs, many of which I added to the slide show.

I think I managed to keep about 30 enthusiasts entertained for about an hour in Wolverhampton last night! the whole exercise was a good oportunity to have a quick re-read through Jeff Clews’ book as well so I now feel quite up on my Scott knowledge.

Now perhaps I can get back to re-fitting the gearbox to the latest project – after I’ve got that undertray properly polished…

See you all soon.

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All seems to be working very well to me Paul. Good work !

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Thanks for all the advice guys.

I guess that my hope to be able to retire to the garage this Saturday to effect the reunion will be thwarted by the directives of she-who-must-be-obeyed.

A very Happy Christmas to everyone who is tuning in !

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Coincidentally I have recently arranged for the manufacture of a few of these clamps. I have two bikes (both with the rear foot brake cross-over shaft) where they are missing and I know of other people with the same problem.

Ken Lack made some a few years ago but was only able to supply me with two of the inner, taller clamps. The later cross-over type certainly came in two parts – the higher clamps carrying the cross-over shaft being inside (I believe) corresponding smaller clamps similar to one half of those used on bikes with a right hand foot brake – like those shown in Richard’s pictures.

Ken does not intend to make any more of thees as they are a bit of a challenge – the clamp fits over the frame at an angle. His were cast in brass and then machined. I have used Ken’s clamps as a pattern but without the smaller outer type there has been a small amount of guess -work involved. The clamps are machined in steel and carry bronze bearings for the cross-over shafts. There will be sets of 4 smaller clamps available as well as sets of 4 with 2 small and 2 tall for cross-over shaft bikes.

I visited the machine shop making the clamps yesterday. Their usual business is the design and construction of robots for Airbus 320 applications but they double as general engineers making anything from agricultural machinery parts upwards. The clamps are likley to be finished in a week and I will post pictures when I am able to.

The cross-over shaft has been another issue – I have two examples and they are different. It is likely that I will get some of these made later to fit with the clamps.

I don’t have the final cost as yet but as is usually the case the expense was in the first set so that there was no reason not to get a run made. If any one is interested (with entirely no obligation), please let me know. The surplus will be avaialble through the spares scheme in any event – assuming that they pass muster with Graham !

Regards

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Carl

There is a pretty good selection of pictures of the 1912 model in one of the Scott Selection books – can’t remember which and I’m away form my copies at the moment. These show the tank and other paintwork quite well (but in black and white obviously).

Glad to hear that you’ve got the Scott carb. going. I have a feeling that mine has ben modified so I will email you separately for copy pictures, if you don’t mind.

What information do you need concerning the front forks ?

Regards

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Nice bike Carl. I have always thought that the 1912 model was the best looking veteran.

Has you bike got a Scott carb.?

If so could you let me know how it operates and perhaps send me some photos of its set up?

Thanks and best regards Lewis.

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I have received more details from the Marston Sunbeam Club & Register concerning the meeting at the Black Country Museum on October 16.

The MSCR representives (probabaly Bruce Harrison, formerly two-speeder owner) will be at the gates from 8.30 am and we are invited to arrive at any time between then and 10.00 am. The gate for entrance is that to the left of the main entrance adjacent to the Newcomen steam engine.

SOC members will be asked to show their membership cards for free entry to the museum. We will be afforded free range of the museum including the Hartill & Sons Motorcycle Dealers exhibits and many other Black Country makes of vehicle.

Any further enquiries, please let me know. I intend to travel to the museum by Scott but there are parking facilities at the meuseum if anyone wants to arrive Scott-less or by trailer. I will turn a blind-eye to any member arriving by Sunbeam !

Regards

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Just arranged a pass out for Founders Day, Richard. Let me know if you need any help as I aim to be there early and need to disassociate myself from the hoi polloi.

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Hello Adrian

Eddie is fully contactable by email and his email address is printed inside the front cover of Yowl.

Lewis

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Glyn is in Australia at the moment – or at least he has been as he sent apologies for that reason to the AGM.

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Congratulations on your purchase Dean and good luck with the MOT.

Ian Parsons is the Club registrar and he will be able to tell you some of the history of your bike, assuming that it is on the register, which appears most likely. Ian is best contacted by email.

Andrew Marfell is the club Archivist and has many pictures whih he can copy and send to you – he is not on email but his address is in Yowl.

Dave Bushell is Club libraraian and might also have some details of the bike – he is also contactable by email.

Keep us informed of progress with the MOT and let us know if you need any more help – or to be put in touch with the above.

Lewis

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Try Armours in Bournemouth. I have used the “Norton Type” for later Flyers and the flat type for earlier Flyers and two speeders with adjustable bars. Ask them to supply unplated and have them painted or powder coated.

https://web.mac.com/Armours/Armours/Home.html

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Hello Adrian – many thanks for your recommendations and congratulations on two wonderful bikes. I can only hope that my G8 ius half as well turned-out as yours when I finally get round to completing it.

You have also made a cracking job of the sports squirrel. I have a 1929 Sports Squirrel but think that the lower bars and shorter tank on the 1930 make it a better looking bike.

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At the risk of outing myself, whilst dealing with the work of the Stevens brothers, perhaps I could take the opportunity to seek some non-Scott advice?

Can anyone tell me the dimensions etc. for lining the tank of my 1926 AJS G8 ? Also can anyone recommend a source of front brake shoes and clutch corks for the same bike?

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Hello and welcome to the joy of Scott ownership!

There are many more qualified people than me to answer your enquiry about starting. However, I suggest that you drain the sumps to start with. Then perhaps remove the crank case doors just to have a look and if things look a bit dry squirt a small amount of oil into the crancase sump either side. Check spark plugs in the usual way and ensure that there is a spark when kicked over. Check petrol flow and perhaps drain the petrol and refill with new. Tickle the carb until petrol starts to dribble out onto the flywheel. Make sure that the oil feed is switched. Kick. Check that the pilgrim pump is delivering drops (see many other postings previously about the settings for the pump – you might just get a cloud of blue smoke first time!). Ride.

Ian Parsons is the Club registrar and might be tuning in to this. Otherwise you might be able to send him a personal email. Ian keeps the records of all Scotts known to the club and will (I’m sure) be able to help you with details of the prior owners and history of your bike.

Finaly – assuming you haven’t done so yet, please join the Club !

Regards, Lewis

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