[Martin27]

Took me some time, but I found some informations. Not sure if it’s correct, maybe someone who has original webb forks for Scott could confirm? This is information I found couple years ago:
Dimensions:
Overall length from centre of top fork spindle to centre of  (1/2 inch diameter) wheel spindle :     16.750 inch                 
Length from centre of lower (friction damper) fork spindle to centre of top spindle :       9.000 inch
Width over fork at top spindle :     6.062 inch 
Width over fork at middle spindle (damper discs):      6.280 inch
Wheel mounting width between 1/2 inch wide spindle slots (inside legs) :     5.250 inch 
Brake torque stop/tongue is 1/2 inch wide by 1/4 inch thick.
Radial distance of middle of torque stop/tongue to centre of wheel spindle is 4.750 inch.

[Martin27]

Hi, yes, 1929 can have a webb forks. They are different than standard once. As I know, 16-19 mm tubes were usually used for 350 cc bikes, I think Scott should have 16-22 mm. As I know, Scott webb forks should be little bit different, top part between the pivot of the links should be slightly higher, once I got the information they are same as for Cotton. I will try to find some more informations, of maybe someone else knows more?
Martin

[Martin27]

I used standard paint from the shop, some modern acrylic car paint, darkest red they had mixed with transparent laquer (1:2). I made few layers until I was satisfied. They told me in the shop it should be Ok until about 150°C, so I will see how it holds when the bike will be finished. If someone would be interested, I can check the brand and the code of the red paint.
Martin

[Martin27]

Hi Richard,

yes, frame fits the engine, it’s 1927 3 speed Flyer type, so the cases with strait back part of the cases, 27/28 type.
Thanks a lot for all information, this throws a lot of light and seems to be possible to fit the crankshaft to the cases.

Best wishes,

Martin

[Martin27]

Hi,

here are some pictures of the system as I made it. I’m not sure if everything is 100%, I have the dimensions from a friend’s TT rep, but as usually, you never know if the part on the bike is original or if someone made it later.

Just a few notes. On the top part should be cross knurling. My friend had the tool for diagonal only.

For the length of the main tube, I measured 65 mm on one of my friends bike, 55 mm on the other one…
I don’t remember what is the original dimension of the hexagon, I made it out of 13 mm, so I guess original is 1/2″.

Hope it helps, all the best,

Martin

[Martin27]

I was making one for my 27 Flyer with kite forks, as I know, TT rep should have the same type. I can make some photos when I will get to my workshop. I should have somewhere some technical drawings as well.
Martin

[Martin27]

i Chris,
ok, please ask him if you will talk to him. Would be great if he has more, my friend is making 10 steering dampers.
Thanks, Martin

[Martin27]

Hi Bob,
thanks for the info, this sounds like good option to try if I’m not gonna be successful.
Thanks, best regards,
Martin

[Martin27]

Hi, thanks a lot for the information. Pavel Simek has this die, so it’s gonna be easy to make one. Yes, weird size. I also thought 26 would make sense, I wasn’t sure, it wasn’t easy to measure it, especially when I have completed bike, thread is quite deep. Thanks a lot.

[Martin27]

I just got two links to the Russian web sites, where are some 1st WW photos of the motorcycles in the Russian army and there are some other Scott photos, so in case you don’t know this, here are the links:
https://sayanarus.livejournal.com/496935.html
https://skif-tag.livejournal.com/1747789.html
I also got email to some guy who knows some knowledge about the war technique from the period, I’ll try to ask him in case he knows a bit more, I’ll write the infos in case I find something more.
Martin

[Martin27]

Hi Lewis,

thanks for the link, this is very interesting. It would be interesting to know, if some of those Scotts survived somewhere in Russia. Probably not, but miracles can happen…
As far as I have informations, there is some postcard from Moscow Scott enthusiast from February 1910 reproduced in Jeff Clew’s book, it would be interesting to know if there was some dealer selling the Scotts (or other British bikes) to Russia before the WWI? Could be there some contract between the countries?

Best regards,

Martin

[Martin27]

Hi Brian,
Pavel Simek is making replicas now, but the process is a bit sleeping now. But try to contact Pavel if he has some extra pieces (I would say so). It’s just not gonna be fast, or maybe he could send you the parts to finish, if it would be Ok for you. You will see.
Best regards,
Martin

[Martin27]

Hi Brian, wasn’t it also used for late 27 model?
Martin

[Martin27]

few details of the forks (Brian wrote they are probably earlier type)

[Martin27]

some details

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