Web Resources |
Those sites I have found of particular value I have highlighted with @@@@@. If you know of any sites that would prove of value please e-mail me.
Engine
Understanding
Spark Plugs
Detailed article on how to read spark plugs.
Spark
Plug Technical Information
Technical information from NGK.
Oil
Technical article on the properties of oil.
Gearbox
Frame
Avon
Tyres
Web site of one of the most widely fitted tyres on a Velo. For other makes click
here.
Electrics
British
Only @@@@@
Download PDF copies of original Lucas instructions and parts lists etc
Bearings
SKF
Comprehensive site, giving a wealth of information on all sorts of bearings that
are used or can be used on Velos.
Timkin
Online look up on roller bearing data, and some information on the properties of
steel. Requires registration.
Carburetor
Hitchcock
Motorcycles @@@@@
Probably the best website on Amal Carbs, with online parts lists hints and tips,
tuning instructions etc.
Surrey
Cycles
Comprehensive source of spares for Amal carbs. In particular, they have an excellent
spares list with comprehensive tips on tuning Amal carbs. Paper version only I
am affraid
The
Amal Concentric MK1 @@@@@
If there is anything you need to know about a Mk1 Concentric you should find it
here!
British
Only @@@@@
Download PDF copies of original Amal parts lists etc
Workshop Information
British Standard Cycle Thread
Table
Print off information to cut your own cycle threads
Screw
Thread and Tapping Drill Tables @@@@@
Useful table for use hen cutting screw threads. Additionally try this
site for further information
Shopswarf
@@@@@
Incredibly useful site if machine any of your own parts. Additionally try this
site for even more information
Engineering
Edge @@@@@
Just loads of useful information on engineering
Vintage
Knowledge
...cars that is! Thread data, spanner sizes and other useful resources
Bolt
Science @@@@@
All you wanted to know about nuts and bolds - extremely comprehensive. If you
still need to know more about nuts and bolts visit their link site.
Alternatively try this three
part article from a BMW owner
Fastener
Design Manual @@@@@
I didn't know that there was this much I needed to know about Nuts and bolts!
Cooper
Alloy Bearings
Information that may help you to understand the material that all those bushes
on Velos seem to be made from.
Australian
Stainless Steel Association
All you wanted to know about stainless steel but were afraid to ask!
Oilite
Bearings
Some Oilite bearings used in Velocettes are getting now getting difficult to
find. This site provides a useful source of data to help you find alternatives.
Links
Velocette
Owners Club Australia
Web site of our fellow enthusiasts down under. There may only be a small bunch
of them, but they produce a great magazine - Fishtail Down Under. Worth joining
even if you can't make it to every club nights!
Velocette
Owners Club Netherlands
Looks like an interesting site - I wish I could understand it.
Velocette Owners Club North America
Owen's
Velos
Five speed gear clusters for Velos, purchase copies of prewar drawings
Ed
Gilkison's Velo Site
The West Coast Velo Fellows web site complete with Velo tips.
LE
Velo site
A site dedicated to LEs!
Grove
Classic Motorcycles
The most comprehensive selection of Velocette spares parts available anywhere in
the world.
Old Bike Mart
A must if you are looking to buy an old bike of find any spares.
The Classic Motorcycle
One of the better rags!
Classic
Motor Cycle Mechanics
The first 30 or so editions of this magazine were my favorite commercially
produced magazines of all time. Since then they have focused on early oriental
machines
Classic
Bike Shows
Details on some of the major UK bike shows