[Ted Robinson]

As stated above I think it is a tool token that you hand in when you borrow a tool from the stores. We used similar ones at the BTH when I was employed there in the 1950’s

[Ted Robinson]

Hi, my 1949 is fitted with one from a reliant bought a few years ago probably still available. Best wishes Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

Just another thing do not use a hypoid gear oil it will destroy any bronze bushes.

[Ted Robinson]

If the main drive bush is a good fit you will seize it up, if it is well worn you may be o.k. Why not use a straight S.A.E. 50 that was good enough when they were first made.

[Ted Robinson]

Try Peter James 021 506 6040 AA Breakdown Cover included.
Highly recommended, excellent company, will take new customers up to the age of 80.

[Ted Robinson]

A Kawasaki air valve will replace the old kilner valve, Kawasaki part No.16126/1052. You will need a washer as the thread is slightly longer. I have owned my 1949 Scott since 1982 and rarely have to inflate the forks,I certainly have’nt put any air in for at least 2yrs. They once went down when I was on a run, I feared the worst, stopped and pumped them up and have not had a problem since? Best wishes Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

Peter James insures my Scott and 4 other bikes no problem and I am 76. AA Breakdown cover included, agreed value also included.

[Ted Robinson]

Peter James will and cheaper than CN and is an excellent company. Ted Robinson.

[Ted Robinson]

@efr215 wrote:

Just in case it’s of any interest to anyone my engine No. DPY 5103 (with matching frame number) was first registered in March 1950, it has a magneto sprocket.

Hi, my 1949 is engine No.DPY 5315 WITH THE ORIGINAL LOG BOOK, I would think yours has probabley had a different crank case fitted. I have also got DPY5555 which I believe is the last engine built at Shipley. Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

@jonathanjoy wrote:

A point of information, Forum stats show 372 registered users, 151 Club members.

That means that when the forum closes its population will decrease by 222 or 250 %

not to mention guests

is this good for the Scott marque ❓

So it will be interesting too find out the rationale

awaiting a response Regards jonathan 😥

Surely 372 registered users and only 151 club members prove that the forum is not helping the club membership, or am I missing something? How did you access forum stats?

[Ted Robinson]

Whats the box below the saddle, an oil tank or toolbox? if they are expecting to get that price you would think they could have run to a few more photo’s.

[Ted Robinson]

Thanks Brian, I did say I could be wrong, you’ll get old one day, I also said I was confused it seems in more ways than one. I have just come out of hospital after having a titanium left knee fitted hoping to be back to full fitness for the new riding season. Best wishes Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

I find this a little confusing, the George Reed I knew was introduced to me at the 1983 AGM at Kenilworth , he was involved in the motor industry and lived in Northampton. He attended Gatherings on his 2 speeder which was known as the George Reed 2speeder. He later moved to Town Thorns Residential home at Esenhall near Coventry and carried on attending gatherings using a Vauxhall HB Viva. Only people involved in the motor industry are alowed to live at Town Thorns,he left the 2speeder I was led to believe In the care of his son . When George died I think in the late nineties I thought the bike was donated to the VMCC. I could be wrong? Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

Hi, Lee, I agree with Brian the post war scotts I saw in the 50’s all had black wheel centres with red lines. The only one I have seen with red was at the rally some years ago and also one on Ebay but I think this was the owners choice and not how it left the factory. I myself think they look better black with red pinstripe. Ted.

[Ted Robinson]

Hi, A 1948 block was painted, a common paint used was Valspar Cardinal red but I doubt if it is available now. It was a dark red more of a maroon. Hycote do a Rover Burgundy which looks about the right colour,there is always an outside stall at Stafford that sells aerosol cans between 50p and £1. Most oil or celloluse paints won’t be affected by the temperature of a Scott block. Some time ago I wanted a small tin of paint but could not find anything less than 3/4 of a litre except for Japlac but was advised against this by the shop keeper. TED.

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