INSTRUCTION BOOK

A J S

SINGLE CYLINDER
Model 16

350 c.c. O.H.V.

Model 16S

350 c.c. O.H.V. Sports

Model 18

500 c.c. O.H.V.

T W IN CYLINDER
Model 31

650 c.c. O.H.V.

Model 31 CSR

650 c.c. O.H.V. Sports

Issued by:

MATCHLESS MOTOR CYCLES LTD : LONDON S.E.18

Proprietors : ASSOCIATED MOTOR 'CYCLES LTD.

INSTRUCTION

BOOK

AJS

Factories:
BURRAGEGROVE and MAXEY ROAD
PLUMSTEAD, S.E.18
Telephone:WOOIwich 1223 ( 7 lines)
Telegrams : ''MATCHLESS, WOL-LONDON"
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Registered

Offices:

PLUMSTEAD ROAD, PLUMSTEAD

L O N D O N S.E.18 .. ENGLAND

Issued b y :

MATCHLESS MOTOR CYCLES LTD

L O N D ON S.E.18

CONTENTS
PAGE

Carburetter

44

Controls

Data

Driving

Equipment

74

Electrical

26

Frame

56

Free Service

95

Guarantee

98

99

Information

89

Lubrication

12

Maintenance

24

Repairs and Service

92

96

97

Engine

Forks and

Index

Spare

parts

Tools and Special

Transmission
Wheels and

Equipment

47

Brakes

63

HE MODERN MOTOR CYCLE unquestionably provides one of the

Tmost
healthy, economical and pleasant means of transport. In
addition, by reason of its superb braking, high power to weight ratio and
ease of control it is, if used with due care, one of the safest vehicles on
the road.
It is our sincere desire that every owner should obtain from his mount
the service, comfort and innumerable miles of low cost travel that we have
earnestly endeavoured to build into it.
It must be borne in mind, however, that although of simple design and
construction, it is nevertheless a highly specialised piece of engineering
and must in consequence be intelligently and efficiently maintained in
order to provide unfailing reliability.
In this book we provide non-technical instructions for carrying out all the
maintenance operations likely to be called for in normal service, together
with assisting illustrations.
To owners of long experience we tender apologies for the elementary
nature of some of the contents of this handbook, but owners, whether
novice or expert, are advised to read the contents from beginning to end.
We are at all times pleased to give owners the full benefit of our wide
experience in matters relating to motor cycles of our manufacture and
elsewhere will be found details of the particulars required when making
enquiries of our Service Department.

Safety on the Road

interest of Safety on the Road, a few words of warning will not
I Nbe the
out of place.

The outstanding manoeuvrability of a motor cycle over most other

vehicles on the road makes it necessary to exercise caution at all times.
There are, unfortunately, a few motor-cyclists whose reckless driving
constitutes a menace not only to themselves but also to other road users
resulting in the totally false impression in some quarters that motorcycling is a dangerous pastime.
REMEMBER IT IS NOT THE MOTOR CYCLE THAT CAUSES
ACCIDENTS, IT IS THE MAN WHO IS RIDING IT.
Take a pride in your riding technique and never rely upon the other
fellow doing the right thing.
Your example of careful and courteous riding will materially contribute
to road safety and to the reputation of a fine sporting pastime.
NO ACCIDENTS PLEASE
Your motor cycle, as issued from the factory, is fitted with an efficient
silencing system, and with careful and unobtrusive driving, particularly
in built-up areas, will not cause annoyance to the general public.
Owners who interfere with the silencing system by removing the baffles
are purely exhibitionists and such conduct can only bring motor-cyclists
in general into disrepute.
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DATA
IdentitySingles
Engine Number
Frame Number

Stamped on left-hand side of crankcase

Stamped on main frame head lug

Stamped on crankcase left in front of cylinder

Stamped on main frame head lug

IdentityTwins
Engine Number
Frame Number

Engine Capacities

350 c.c. Single

500 c.c. Single
650 c.c. T win

Bore 74 mm.
Bore 8 2 5 mm.
Bore 72 mm.

Stroke 81 mm. =348 c.c.

Stroke 93 mm.
= 498 c.c.
Stroke 7935 mm. = 646 c.c.

Cylinder Sizes
Cylinder
Cylinder
Cylinder
(All

bore size

bore size

bore size
measurements subject to

a tolerance of +

350 c.c.
500 c.c.
650 c.c.
or 0005 ins.)

Singles 29135 ins.

Singles 3250 ins.
Twin 28345 ins.

350 c.c.
389/68 size 230
230
25
3
18 in.
Central notch
106

500 c.c.
376/100 size 300
300
376/076 size 25
389/060 size 3
1E in.
Central notch
376/072 size 106

CarburetterSingles

Main jet
Main jet (air filter fitted)

Pilot jet

Throttle valve

Choke size

Needle position

Needle jet

Carburetter.

(Standard, De-Luxe and Sports Twins)

Main jet
Main jet air filter

Pilot jet
Throttle valve
Needle position

Needle jet
Choke size

650 c.c.
390
340
20
4
4
106
18 in.

650 c.c. Sports

450
390
20
4
4
106
18 in.

CapacitiesAll
British

Location

Gear box

Front fork (each side)

Rear wheel fork hinge bearing

Fuel tank
Oil tank (to top level mark)
Front chain caseSingles

Front chain caseTwins

1 pint
6 fl. ozs.
1 fl. ozs.
4 gallons
4 pints
12 ozs.
8 ozs.

Metric
5682 c.c.
1846 c.c.
426 c.c.
1704 litres
25 litres
340 c.c.
230 c.c.

Compression ratiosSingles
Model
350
500

Normal ratio

85 to 1
73 to 1

Low ratio
According to piston.
See Spares List for
ratios available.

Compression ratiosTwins (Standard and De-Luxe models), CS and CSR model

W i t h standard pistons
W i t h alternative pistons
Race kit pistons

650 c.c.
75 to 1
675 to 1

CS and CSR
85 to
75 to
1025 to

Model
1
1
1

Ignition coil
Make
Lucas

Type

MA6

Point gap
014016 in.

Ignition (Magneto)Twins
Make
Lucas

Type

Rotation

Point gap

K2F

Anti-clock

012 in.

Sparking Plug
Model
Std.
CSR model

Make

Type

Thread

Reach

Point gap

K.L.G.
K.L.G.

FE80
FE220

14 mm.
14 mm.

in.
in.

020 to 022 in.

020 to 022 in.

Connecting rodTwins
Gudgeon pin diameter
Internal diameter small end
in. + 0005 in. (H)
in. 0001 to 0003 in.
in. 0000 in. (L)
NOTEThe 650 c.c. con rods use chamfered end caps. Early type rods will not interchange.

Crankshaft diameters
Centre bearing

Crankpin

H162675 in.
L162625 in.

H162575 in.
L162525 in.

Pistons (standard size).

Top skirt diameter (Twins)

650 c.c.
H28295 in.
L28287 in.

Pistons (standard size).

Top skirt diameter (Singles)

500 c.c.
32437 in.
+ or 0005 in.

350 c.c.
29071 in.
+ or 0005 in.

Piston rings
Normal gap 006 in. maximum permissible 030 in.

Engine shaft locationSingles

If the flywheel driving side shaft is removed it must be correctly located otherwise the efficiency of the
alternator will be impaired.
On the face of the driving side flywheel is a mark in the form of a "d ot". The key for the rot or must
line up wit h this marking, for correct location.

Valve guide projection (top of guide to boss)Singles

Inlet in.

Exhaust in.

Valve timing pinionSingles

Retained by nut, threaded v in. by 26 threads per in. Left hand thread. Part number 000221.

Valve springsSingles
f ree length (between centre of wire) 2 in.
Renew when x to in. less than normal free length.

Valve springsTwins
Outer valve spring
Inne r valve s p r i n g
Free length
Part number
Free length
Part number
2 33/64 in.
018348
2 Q in.
018347
Renew valve springs when x to in. less than normal free length.

Oversize partsSingles
The following are the only "oversize" variations provided for the 350 and 500 c.c. Single Cylinder machines
Big-end rollers:
Cylinder re-bore:
Pistons and rings:
001 in. oversize
020 in. and 040 in. oversize
020 in. and 040 in. oversize

Oversize or undersize parts-Twins

The following are the only "oversize" variations provided for the Vertical Twin machines.
Big-end and crankshaft centre main bearings:
Undersize

010 below normal. (Journals to be re-ground to suit)

020

030

Cylinder re-bore:
Pistons and rings:
020 in. and 040 in. oversize
020 in. and 040 in. oversize

Camshaft gears
Retained by nut.

Left hand thread.

Gear ratiosSingles
1963 Models fitted w i t h 18" wheels, use a larger engine sprocket, to the exte n t of one e x t r a
t o o t h to those shown in t h e tables, given below.
Fourth gear
Engine sprocket size
First gear
Second gear
Third gear
(top)
16
17
18
(a) 19
(c) 20
21
(b) 22

117 t o 1

teeth
1763 to 1
1105 t o 1

teeth
166 t o 1
1039 to 1

teeth
1565 to 1

1485 to 1
986 to 1
teeth

1411 t o 1
teeth
937 to 1

teeth
1342 to 1
893 to 1

1281 to 1
852 to 1
teeth
(a) Standard for 350 c.c. Touring Models.
(b) Standard for
(c) S/C Engine Sprocket.

841 t o
791 t o
746 to
707 to
673 to
641 to
611 t o
500 c.c.

1
689 to
1
648 to
1
612 to
1
580 to
1
5-51 to
1
525 to
1
501 to
Touring Models.

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Gear ratiosTwins
Engine sprocket size

Second gear

First gear

1485
19 teeth

1411
20 teeth

(a) 21 teeth
1342

22 teeth
1281

(b) 23 teeth
1223
(a) S/C Engine Sprocket 650 c.c

7 07
5-80
673
551
641
525
611
501
5 85
479
(b ) Standa rd 650 c.c. Engine S p r o c k e t .

986
937
8 93
852
815

(c)

Fourth gear
(top)

Third gear

Gear ratiosModels CS. & CSR.

1151:1

765:1

549:1

45:1

Sprockets
Number of teeth

Location
Clutch
Gear box
Rear wheel

42
16 or 17
42

Gear box ratios (internal)

First gear

Second gear

Third gear

Fourth gear (top)

256 to 1

170 t o 1

122 to 1

1 to 1

Chain sizes
Front (all Models)
Rear (all Models)

Front350 Single
500 Single
650 Twin

67 links
69 links
68 links

Front350
500
650
650

68
69
69
68

98 links
98 links
97 links

98
99
96
97

in. by 305 in.

a in. by s in.

Chain length

Single
Single
Twin
C/S/R

1960-62 Models
Rear350 Single
500 Single
All Twins
1963 Models
links
Rear350
links
500
links
650
links
650

Single
Single
Twin
C/S/R

links
links
links
links

Twin carburetter settings

Bore size
Main jet (2)
Pilot jet (2)
Needle jet (2)

Slide (2)

18 in.
280
25
106
No. 3

CONTROLS
Refer to Illustration 1
(1) Throttle twist grip. On right handlebar.
fully closed engine should just idle when hot.

Twist inwards to open.

When

(2) Air lever. Small lever on right handlebar. Pull inwards to increase air supply
to carburetter. Once set, when engine has warmed up, requires no alteration
for different road speeds. Should be fully closed when starting engine from cold.
(3) Ignition lever. Small lever on left handlebar. Advances and retards ignition
point. Pull inwards to retard. Retard two-fifths of total movement for starting.
(4) Magneto cut-out switch. Push switch on magneto contact breaker cover. A
press action switch which, when operated, short circuits the magneto, thereby
stopping the engine from firing. Place gear foot lever in neutral position before
using cut-out switch to stop engine.
(5) Clutch lever. Large lever on left handlebar.
drive to rear wheel is disconnected.

Grip to release clutch so that

(6) Front brake lever. Large lever on right handlebar. Grip to operate front
wheel brake and, for normal braking, use in conjunction with rear brake application.
(7) Rear brake lever. Pedal close to left side foot rest. Depress with left foot to
apply rear brake. Apply gently and use increasing pressure as the road speed
decreases.
(8) Gear change lever. Pedal in horizontal position close to right foot rest. Controls selection of the four speeds, or ratios, between engine and rear wheel
revolutions, with a "free", or neutral, position. See illustration 2, page 10.
(9) Kick-starter lever.
(10) Lighting switch. In
has three positions:
(1) "OFF"
(2) " L "
(3) " H "

Vertical pedal on right hand side of gear box.

top of head lamp.

Controls lamps by a rotating lever which

Lamps not on.

Pilot lamps, rear lamp and speedometer lamp on.
Main headlamp, rear lamp and speedometer lamp on.

(11) Ammeter. In top of head lamp. Indicates flow of electric current, in, or out,
of battery. ("Charge" or "Discharge".)
(12) Horn switch.

Press switch on left handlebar.

(13) Gear box filler cap. Located on top edge of kick-starter case cover. Allows
insertion of lubricant and access to clutch inner wire and internal clutch operating
lever.
(14) Footrest for rider.
(15) Petrol tank filler cap. Located in top of fuel tank. To release, slightly depress,
turn fully to the left, and then lift away. There are two locking positions. The
middle position, between the fully tightened down and "lift away" positions, is In
the nature of a "safety" device to prevent loss that might be occasioned by
unauthorised meddling.
(16) Oil tank filler cap.

Located on top edge of oil tank.

To remove, unscrew.

(17) Dipping switch. Trigger switch on left handlebar. Used to select normal or
"dipped" beam of head lamp when main lighting switch lever is in the " H " position.
(The main head lamp bulb has two filaments.)
(18) Dummy grip.

The fixed grip on the left handlebar.

(19) Speedometer hand. The rotating hand in speedometer head. Indicates speed
in miles per hour to a maximum of 120 miles per hour. (Certain machines for
export have the head calibrated in kilometres per hour to a maximum of 180 k.p.h.)
(20) Total mileage recorder. The top set of figures located in the speedometer dial.
Indicates the number of miles (or kilometres) travelled to a total of 100,000 and
then automatically re-sets to zero.
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(21) Trip mileage recorder. The bottom set of figures located in the speedometer
dial indicates the number of miles (or kilometres) travelled since the recorder
was set to zero. Can be re-set at any time. Used to measure the length of
individual trips. The red figures indicate tenths of a mile. Unless re-set, indicates
a total of 1,000 miles and then automatically re-sets to zero.
(22) Re-set knob. Protrudes from lower part of speedometer head. Pull and turn
to right till "0000" appears to re-set the trip mileage recorder.
(23) Gear indicator. Moves under the control of the gear change lever and the
number registering with a line on gear box indicates gear in engagement (or
neutral).
(24) Pillion foot rest. Fold upwards to a vertical position when not in use.
(25) Fork top bolt. One at top of each fork main inner tube. Must be raised to
allow insertion of hydraulic fluid.
(26) Ignition switch. (See page 73.)
(27) Valve lifter. Small lever on left handlebar.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

NOTE
Two separate switches are now used in the head lamp, the right switch
is for ignition.

26
27

THROTTLE TWIST GRIP

AIR CONTROL.
IGNITION CONTROL.
MAGNETO CUT O U T (on
Magneto Contact-Breaker
Cover) (Twin).
CLUTCH LEVER.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER.
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.
GEAR CHANGE LEVER.
KICK-STARTER PEDAL.
LAMP CONTROL SWITCH.
AMMETER.
H O R N BUTTON.
GEAR BOX FILLER CAP.
RIDER'S FOOTREST.
PETROL TAN K FILLER CAP.
OIL T A N K FILLER CAP.
HEADLAMP DIP SWITCH.
DUMMY GRIP.
SPEEDOMETER, MILES PER
HOUR D I A L .
SPEEDOMETER, TOTAL
MILEAGE.
SPEEDOMETER, TRIP
MILEAGE.
SPEEDOMETER, TRIP
RECORDER RESET KNOB.
GEAR POSITION
INDICATOR.
PILLION FOOTRESTS.
FORK TOP BOLT (Remove
to add oil).
IGNITION SWITCH.
VALVE LIFTER.

Illustration 1
Controls
Before using the machine, sit on the saddle and become familiar with the position and
operation of the various controls. Pay particular attention to the gear positions.
If any adjustment is made to the rear brake pedal make certain the brake does not bind
and also see there is not excessive free pedal movement before the brake comes " o n " .
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DRIVING
FUEL
Although various quality fuels are again available owners are advised to use only the
best. The small economy that might be considered to accrue by using the cheaper
grades is more than offset by the advantages obtained by using only Premium Grades.

FUEL SUPPLY
A two level petrol tap which gives a reserve supply of fuel is situated at the rear end of
the petrol tank on the left side. To turn on the fuel supply press in the hexagon portion
of the petrol tap.
The short lever, incorporated in the tap, is operated to bring in the reserve fuel (approximately two pints).
For normal running move this lever to the right. To use the reserve fuel supply, move
the lever to the left in register with the word RESERVE embossed on the petrol tap.
Refuel as soon as possible after using the reserve and then move the lever on the tap
to the normal running position.
Always turn off the fuel supply when the machine is stationary.

STARTING THE ENGINE FROM COLD

Check that there is sufficient fuel in the petrol tank.
Check that there is sufficient oil in the oil tank.
Check that the gear pedal is in the neutral position.
Pull outward the plunger of off-side petrol tap.
Check that the air control lever is in the fully closed position.
Open the throttle not more than one-sixth of the total movement of the twist grip.
Depress the plunger on the top of the carburetter float chamber until it can be felt the
chamber is full of petrol.

SINGLE CYLINDER MODELS

Turn ignition switch to O N . Open the throttle to the smallest amount possible.
Raise the valve lifter lever and, while keeping it raised, turn over the engine several
times by depressing the kick-starter pedal, three times, the object being to free the
engine. (This only applies if the engine is cold.)
Depress the kick-starter until compression is felt, then raise the valve lifter lever and
ease the engine just over compression. Then, after allowing the kick-starter pedal to
return nearly to its normal position, give it a long swinging kick with the valve closed.
Flywheel momentum will carry over compression and the engine should fire immediately.
If it fails to do so repeat exactly the same process.

T W I N CYLINDER (DE-LUXE MODELS)

Fully advance the ignition, then pull inwards the control lever one-eighth of an inch.
Operate the kick-starter by giving it a long deliberate swinging kick and the engine
should start.
The first slow and gentle movement is essential to avoid damage to the teeth of the
kick-starter pinion.
After the engine has started, slowly open the air lever until it runs evenly. Then set
the throttle so that the engine is running at a moderate speed (neither racing nor ticking
over) and allow to warm up. While doing this, check the oil circulation as detailed in
page 13. The machine can then be taken on the road.

T W I N CYLINDER (STANDARD MODELS)

Turn the switch to IGN, open the throttle to the smallest amount possible. Operate
the kickstarter by giving it a long deliberate swinging kick and the engine should start.
NOTEDo not race up the engine from cold and do not flood the carburetter to such
an extent that petrol is dripping because then, in the event of a backfire, there
is a danger of such loose petrol igniting. This cannot possibly happen if the
starting instructions are carefully followed, but, in the event of a fire, there is
no cause for panic. Merely turn off the petrol tap to isolate the main supply,
open wide the throttle and turn over the engine by operating the kick-starter
pedal when suction will extinguish the fire.
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Illustration 2
Showing gear pedal indicat o r which upon assembly is
set to record the various
gears also neutral position.
U p o n re-assembly after
dismantling for any purpose the indicator pointer
should be correctly re-set
for future reference.

STOPPING T H E ENGINESINGLES A N D STANDARD T W I N

To stop the engine, close the throttle, TURN OFF IGNITION.
machine, turn off the fuel supply.

Before leaving the

STOPPING T H E ENGINEMAGNETO MODELS

To stop the engine, close the throttle, depress the magneto cut-out press switch on the
contact breaker cover and keep it depressed until the engine has ceased to revolve.

O N THE ROAD
Having started and warmed up the engine, take the machine off the stand, sit astride it,
free the clutch by pulling up the large lever on the left bar and engage the lowest gear.
Next, slowly release the clutch lever and the machine will commence to move forward.
As it does this, the engine speed will tend to drop as it picks up the load so it will be
necessary to increase the throttle opening, gradually, to keep the engine speed gently
rising,
When well under way, disengage the clutch, slightly close the throttle, engage second
gear and release the clutch lever, then open up the throttle to increase the speed of
the machine. Repeat these operations in order to engage third and top gears.
To engage a higher gear the pedal is pressed downward with the toe and a lower gear is
obtained by raising the pedal with the instep. To engage first gear from the neutral
position, the pedal is therefore raised. After each pedal movement, internal springs
return the pedal to its normal horizontal position.
The pedal must be moved to the full extent of its travel when selecting a gear, either
up or down. It must not be "stamped down" or jabbed, but firmly and decisively
moved till it stops. A half-hearted movement may not give full engagement. Keep
the foot off the pedal when driving and between each gear change because, unless the
lever can freely return to its normal central position, the next gear cannot be engaged.

R U N N I N G I N T H E ENGINE
Selective assembly of parts, such as pistons, cylinders and big end assemblies, etc., are
used in the process of manufacture. It is an established fact that if the engine, when
new, is run in as it should be, engine trouble or seizures will not occur.
It is a natural desire to learn the capabilities of one's machine, similarly it can be irritating
to be overtaken by a rider of a machine fitted with a smaller capacity engine. Nevertheless, the owner of a new machine must, in his own interest, strictly adhere to the
principles of running in, which will result in a quieter engine, with a better performance
than a similar machine owned by a rider who is unwilling to drive with restraint during
the initial stage of running in.
The load imposed on the engine is governed by the amount of throttle that is used, and
the makers of your machine, know from experience, that if the throttle or twist grip is
not opened in excess of one-third of its total movement for the first 1,000 miles independent
of road speed, the engine cannot be overloaded.
After this distance the amount of throttle can be progressively increased until the
machine has covered 2,000 miles.
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for convenience a limit mark can be used on the twist grip and grip body.
The recommendation of limiting the road speed to 30 m.p.h. is most unsuitable for
running in, for with this principle the machine could be driven up hill in top gear at
30 m.p.h. and to do so three-quarter or full throttle would be used, which could seriously
and unnecessarily overload the engine.
Special attention must be given, during the running in period, to such details as valve
rocker adjustment, chains, brakes, contact breaker points, and steering head bearings,
all of which tend to bed down in the first hundred miles or so. Particular note must be
made of the adjustment of steering head bearings, which, if run in a slack condition, will
be quickly ruined. After this bedding down process has taken place, adjustments to
such details will only be necessary at lengthy intervals.
Do not overlook instructions for changing oil (see page 24).

NOTES O N DRIVING
If, at first, the lowest gear will not engage, release the clutch lever and after a second or
two, make another attempt. This condition may exist in a new machine, but it tends to
disappear after a little use.
Always endeavour to make the movements of hand (on the clutch) and foot (on the gear
pedal) as simultaneous as possible, and remember, in all gear changes, a steady pressure
of the foot is desirable. This pressure should be maintained until the clutch is fully
released. It is not sufficient just to jab the foot pedal and then release the clutch lever.
When actually in motion, it will be found sufficient to merely free the clutch a trifle,
to ease the drive when changing gear and, with reasonable care, changes of gear then
can be made without a sound.
Do not unnecessarily race the engine or let in the clutch sufficiently suddenly to cause
the rear wheel to spin. Take a pride in making a smooth, silent get-away.
When changing up to a higher gear, as the clutch is freed, the throttle should be slightly
closed so that the engine speed is reduced to keep in step with the higher gear ratio.
Conversely, when changing down to a lower gear, the throttle should be regulated so
that the engine speed is increased to keep in step with the lower gear ratio.
Do not slip the clutch to control the road speed.
The clutch is intended to be used only when starting from a standstill and when changing
gear. It must N O T be operated to ease the engine, instead of changing gear, or be held
out, in order to "free-wheel".
The exhaust valve lifter is N O T used in normal driving on main and secondary roads.
When travelling slowly, such as may occur in traffic or on a hill, and the engine commences
to labour, it is then necessary to change to a lower gear. Engine "knocking" or
"pinking" and a harshness in the transmission are symptoms of such labour. A good
driver is able to sense such conditions and will make the change before the engine has
reached the stage of distress. The gear box is provided to be used and consequently
full use should be made of the intermediate gears to obtain effortless running and smooth
hill climbing.
Keep the feet clear of the brake and gear pedals when not actually using them and keep
the hand off the clutch lever when not in use.
Drive as much as possible on the throttle, making the minimum use of the brakes.
When using the machine on wet or greasy roads, it is generally better to apply B O T H
brakes together, because sudden or harsh application of either brake only, under such
conditions, may result in a skid.
In all conditions, it is advisable to make a habit of always using both brakes together
rather than habitually using the rear brake and reserving the front brake for emergency.

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LUBRICATION
LUBRICANTS

TO

USE

Efficient lubrication is of vital importance and it is false economy to use cheap oils and
greases.
We recommend the following lubricants to use in machines of our make.
FOR ENGINE LUBRICATION
COLD
HOT
EXTREME COLD
32 F to 50 F
below freezing point (32F)
above 50 F
SAE 30

SAE 20

Mobiloil D
Castrol Grand Prix
Energol SAE 50
Essolube 50
Shell X-100 Motor Oil 50

Mobiloil A
Castrol XL
Energol SAE 30
Essolube 30
Shell X-100 Motor Oil30

Regent Advanced Havoline 50

Reg. Advanced Havoline 30

Mobiloil Arctic
Castrolite
Energol SAE 20
Essolube 20
Shell X-100 Motor Oil
20/20W
Reg. Advanced Havoline 20

SAE 50

N O T E Fo r t h e British Isles and much of Europe t h e Cold and Ho t recommendations approximate to W i n ter and Summer conditions respectively- The Extreme Cold recommendations refer to wintry
conditions in parts of Northern Europe, Canada, the Baltic and
Scandinavian countries, and high mountainous districts where extreme cold is the average condition.
FOR
HOT
above 50 F
SAE 50
Mobiloil D
Castrol Grand Prix
Energol SAE 50
Essolube 50
Shell X-100 Motor Oil 50
Regent Advanced Havoline 50

GEAR

BOX LUBRICATION
COLD
EXTREME COLD
32 F to 50 F
below freezing point (32F)
SAE 50

Mobiloil D
Castrol Grand Prix
Energol SAE 50
Essolube 50
Shell X-100 Motor Oil 50
Reg. Advanced Havoline 50

SAE 30
Mobiloil A
Castol XL
Energol SAE 30
Essolube 30
Shell X-100 Motor Oil 30
Reg. Advanced Havoline 30
Energol SAE 20
Reg. Advanced Havoline 20

N O T E For the British Isles and much of Europe the Cold and H o t recommendations approximate to Winter and Summer conditions
respectively. The Extreme Cold recommendations refer to
wintry conditions in parts of Northern Europe, Canada, the Baltic
and Scandinavian countries, and high mountainous districts where
extreme cold is the average condition.
FOR HUB LUBRICATION AND ALL FRAME PARTS USING GREASE
MP Mobilgrease
Castrolease Heavy
Energrease C3
Regent Marfax
Shell Retinax A. or C.D.
FOR TELEDRAULIC FRONT FORKS
Mobiloil Arctic (SAE-20)
Castrolite (SAE-20)
Energol SAE 20
Essolube 20 (SAE-20) Shell X-100 Motor Oil 20/20W (SAE-20)
FOR REAR CHAINS
Mobilgrease No. 2
Esso Fluid Grease
Energrease A . O .
Castrolease Grease Graphited
Heated Until Just Fluid.
When buying oils and greases it is advisable to specify the Brand as well as the grade
and, as an additional precaution, to buy only in sealed containers or from branded cabinets.
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CHECKING OIL CIRCULATIONALL MODELS

Provision is made to observe the oil in circulation and it is advisable to do this before
each run.
If the filler cap on the oil tank is removed the end of the oil return pipe will be noticed
below the level of the filler cap orifice and the returning oil can be seen running from
it. This check should be made immediately after starting the engine from cold. This
is because while the engine is stationary, oil from alt parts of the interior of the engine
drains back into the crankcase sump, so that, until this surplus is cleared, the return
flow is very positive and continuous. Therefore, if the oil circulation is deranged, the
fact is apparent at once by the lack of a steady return flow.

1
2
3

OUTLET IN OIL RETURN PIPE.

LEVEL INDICATOR LINE.
OIL RETURN PIPE.
7

4 OIL FEED PIPE.

5 OIL FEED GAUZE FILTER.
6 DRAIN PLUG.
VENT PIPE.

Illustration 3
Interior view of the oil tank showing the metal strainer mounted on the entry end of
the feed pipe union, the return flow pipe from the engine to tank via the small spout,
located so that it can be inspected by-removing the tank filler cap, and air vent pipe,
provided to ensure freedom from air-locks.
After removing oil pipes verify location before refitting. W i t h exception of
CSR Models the return pipe is outside, before 1963 Models.

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMSINGLES

This is by dry sump system. Oil feeds, by gravity, from the oil tank to the pump in the
crankcase. The pump forces oil to various parts, which then drains to the bottom of
crankcase sump. The pump then returns oil to the tank. This process is continuous
while the engine is revolving. The pump is so designed that it has a greater capacity
on the return side to that on the delivery side to ensure that all oil is extracted from
the crankcase. A magnetic filter in the sump removes foreign matter collected by
the oil in its passage through the engine. A metal gauze strainer is fitted to the oil
feed pipe in the oil tank to prevent pieces of fluff, etc., which may find their way into
the tank when replenishing, from entering the oil pump. (See illustration 3.) It should
be cleaned in petrol each time the oil tank is drained.
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SEE WARNING ON PAGE 15 BEFORE REMOVAL

Illustration 4
The rotating oil pump plunger is here shown in situ,
together with the guide screw which registers in the
plunger profiled groove, thereby providing the reciprocating movement.
1 DOWE L PEG, LOCATING TIMING GEAR
COVER.
2 TIMING SIDE FLYWHEEL AXLE W I T H
INTEGRAL GEAR FOR DRIVING OILPUMP
PLUNGER.
3 OIL PUMP PLUNGER.
4 SCREW (ONE OF THREE) W I T H FIBRE
WASHER, PLUGGING OIL PASSAGES CAST
IN CRANKCASE.
5 GUIDE PIN, FOR OIL PUMP PLUNGER.
INSERTED RELIEVED TIP D O W N W A R D
AS S H O W N

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SCREWED
BODY TO ACCOMMODATE
THE OIL PUMP PLUNGER GUIDE PIN.

BODY, W I T H GUIDE PIN IN POSITION

ENGAGED IN PROFILED CAM GROOVE
OF OIL PUMP PLUNGER.

TAPPED HOLE, FOR PIPE FEEDING OIL TO

OIL PUMP.

TAPPED HOLE, FOR

OIL TO OIL TANK-

PIPE

RETURNING

ENGINE OIL PUMP (see Illustration 4)

The pump has only one moving part. This is the plunger which revolves and reciprocates.
Rotation is caused by the worm gear on the timing side flywheel axle. Reciprocation
is caused by the guide pin which engages in the profiled groove cut on the plunger.
Oil is fed to the pump through the lower of the two oil pipes between tank and crankcase and is returned through the upper pipe.
If, for any reason, the crankcase is dismantled the oil pump plunger must be removed
f r o m its housing before attemptin g to separate the crankcase halves. It is
not necessary to remove the small timing pinion which will pass through in situ.

Important
Under no circumstances must either the pump plunger or guide screw be disturbed
in ordinary routine maintenance.

ENGINE

OIL

CIRCULATIONSINGLES

The oil pump forces oil through:

(a) Passages drilled through the timing side flywheel axle, timing side flywheel and crank
pin to lubricate the timing side bearing and the big-end bearing. The splash passes
to interior of cylinder, to lubricate the cylinder and piston, and then falls into the
crankcase sump.
(b) A passage in timing gear case where it "builds up" to a predetermined level to
lubricate the timing gears and then overflows into the crankcase sump.
(c) Through a pipe from the front of oil pump housing to the rocker box by which
all rocker gear and valve stems are lubricated and then falls through the push rod
cover tubes and tappet guides to the timing gear case and, from there, drains into
the crankcase sump, as detailed in (b).
The oil pump extracts oil in the crankcase sump and returns it to oil tank. On its way
it passes the magnetic filter located in the crankcase sump.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

SYSTEMTWINS

This is of the dry sump type, Two separate gear type oil pumps are used, one for
delivery and the other for returning oil to the tank. Oil feeds by gravity to the delivery
pump, by which it is forced, under pressure, to various parts of the engine, from whence
it drains back to the crankcase sump to be collected by the return pump and returned
to the tank. The return pump has a much larger capacity than the delivery pump to
ensure that the crankcase is kept clear of excess oil.

ENGINE

OIL PUMPS

Each pump is independently driven, the widest of the two is the return pump. Large
capacity pumps were first fitted to engines after 8084. These new pumps can be used on
earlier engines, by using also a new timing cover, with a set of longer fixing screws.

ENGINE

OIL

CIRCULATIONTWINS

O i l , from the oil tank, is fed by gravity, through a coarse mesh metal filter, via an external
pipe, to the suction side of the delivery pump, from whence it is discharged, under
pressure, to a large and easily detachable filter that is housed in the crankcase.
After passing through the filter the main supply is directed to the crankshaft centre
bearing and thence, through passages in the crankshaft, to each big-end, the splash from
which provides adequate cylinder lubrication.
The oil supply to rockers and push rods is a by-pass from the main feed, controlled by a
cylindrical block which is rotated by the exhaust camshaft. This is housed in the
driving side crankcase to the right and above the non-return valve. (See illustration 9).
Oil fed to the rocker gear drains into the camshaft tunnels, which have a spill level.
Surplus oil overflows into the timing gear compartment. The four drilled oilways
in the cylinder heads are intentionally restricted by metering plugs. In the event of
an oil shortage to the rocker gear, these oil ways should be checked for obstruction.
Oil is built up In the timing gear compartment to a pre-determined level to lubricate
the train of gears, the surplus flows into the crankcase and is returned to the tank.
A special copper washer is used under the cap covering the rotating block, which must
not be substituted by a different type.
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Illustration 5
Return Oil Pump (on the left)

Delivery Oil Pump (on the right)

1
2
3

BALL, FOR NON-RETUR N VALVE.

SPRING, FOR NON-RETUR N VALVE.
PLUG, RETAINING NON-RETURN VALVE
SPRING A N D BALL.
4 BLEED HOLE.
5 PLATE, CARRYING OIL FEED A N D RET U R N PUMPS.
6 PAPER WASHER FOR OIL RETURN PUMP.
7 BACK PLATE OF OIL RETURN PUMP.
8 DOWE L PIN, LOCATING PUMP PLATES
A N D BODY.
9 BODY OF OIL RETURN PUMP.
10 DOG END OF PUMP GEAR TO ENGAGE
IN END OF CAMSHAFT.
11 DRIVING GEAR, FOR OIL RETURN PUMP.
12 DRIVEN GEAR, FOR OIL RETURN PUMP.

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

FRONT PLATE OF OIL RETURN PUMP.

SCREW (1 OF 6) USED TO RETAIN PLATES
A N D BODIES OF OIL PUMPS TO THE
CARRYING PLATE.
BACK PLATE OF OIL FEED PUMP.
DOWE L PIN, LOCATING PUMP PLATES
A N D BODY.
DRIVEN GEAR, FOR OIL FEED PUMP.
FRONT PLATE OF OIL FEED PUMP.
SCREWDRIVER SLOT, TO ENABLE DRIVING
GEAR TO BE CORRECTLY POSITIONED
DURING ASSEMBLY.
DRIVING GEAR, FOR OIL FEED PUMP.
BODY OF OIL FEED PUMP.
BACK PLATE OF OIL FEED PUMP.
PAPER WASHER FOR OIL FEED PUMP.
BLEED HOLE.

Pressure relief valve not illustrated.

T H E OIL TANKALL MODELS

The level of oil in the supply tank should never be allowed to fall below the low level
mark and, upon replenishment, should not be higher than the upper mark line, at which
level the oil content is 4 pints.
After the first 500 miles, again at 1,000 miles, and subsequently at 5,000 mile intervals,
it is recommended that the oil tank is drained, the oil filter cleaned in petrol and the
tank replenished with new oil.

T H E OIL FILTERS
There are three filters for the oil.
(A) The metal filter located in the feed pipe in the bottom of the oil tank.
This is a thimble shaped filter of coarse metal mesh inserted, from the exterior,
in the short metal feed pipe located in the bottom of the oil tank. It has an open
end finished with a turned over metal ring, located by the oil feed pipe.
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(B)

The felt filter located in a chamber in the front part of the crankcase and parallel
to the exhaust camshaft.
The blow off valve is included with the filter (engines after 8089) see illustration 7.

(C)

The magnetic filter in the crankcase oil sump.

NOTEFilter B is used on twin cylinder models only.

Illustration 6
Engine Oil Circulation
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ADJUSTMENT OF OIL FEED (SINGLES)

The internal flow of oil is regulated by fixed restrictions. No adjustment is provided
except for the oil feed to the inlet valve stem. This adjustment is made by a needle
pointed screw located in the right side of cylinder head. (See illustration 16). It is
locked in position by a nut. The approximate correct setting is one-sixth of a complete
turn from the fully closed position. Once set it requires little, or no, adjustment.
Inlet valve squeak indicates the oil feed adjustment is not open enough. Excessive oil
consumption, a smoky exhaust or an oiled sparking plug, generally indicates the oil
feed adjustment is open too far.

E X H A U S T VALVE STEM LUBRICATION (SINGLES)

The exhaust valve stem is lubricated by oil flowing through a passage drilled in the
cylinder head. No adjustment is provided.

CLEANING OIL FILTERSALL MODELS

To remove and clean the feed pipe metal filter:
Drain Tank.
Then remove the oil feed pipe from the metal feed pipe protruding from the bottom
of the oil tank.
The metal filter may come away with the feed pipe, in which case there is no need
to disturb it. On the other hand it may remain in the oil tank bottom pipe, in which
case it may be withdrawn by grasping the ringed open end and pulling away.
After removal the filter should be cleaned in petrol and allowed to dry before re-fitting
Reverse the above procedure to refit the filter and pipes.
W A R N I N G M a k e sure Oil Pipes are not reversed before starting the Engine.

Illustration 7
Twin crankcase filter assembly
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Illustration 8
Cross section of engine showing oil galleries, oil passages, and release valve
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TO REMOVE A N D CLEAN CRANKCASE FILTER (TWINS)

The crankcase filter, as shown in illustration 7 is made up from a coarse wire frame
surrounded by a felt fabric.
To remove the filter use a good fitting spanner and unscrew the non-return valve
(illustration 9).
If the valve is difficult to remove run the engine until the crankcase is heated or preferably after a run on the road.
With the non-return valve released carefully extract the filter from the crankcase.
Clean the filter tunnel with fluff-free rag moistened with petrol, avoid leaving particles
of rag in the tunnel. Wash the filter in petrol, allow it to dry before re-fitting.

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

This valve previously fitted in the base of the filter compartment, is now incorporated in
the pump plate, on engines after 8912.
The plunger is retained by a split pin, which should not be disturbed unless the oiling
system is deranged.

TO REMOVE MAGNETIC FILTERALL MODELS

Incorporated with the crankcase sump plug is a powerful magnet, which does not require
frequent attention. For cleaning place a tray under the crankcase, unscrew the sumpplug, with the use of a good fitting ring spanner.
Metal particles adhering to the magnet can be removed by wiping with a grease coated
rag, the grease will collect metal particles on the rag. Keep the magnet away from
large pieces of steel or iron, as contact can impair the efficiency of the magnet.

Illustration 9
Location of oil non-return valve.
Remove the valve to gain access to oil filter.
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TO DISMANTLE A N D REFIT CRANKCASE RELEASE VALVE

IN CRANKSHAFT (see Illustration 8)
STANDARD T W I N S
Upon removal of the outer portion of front chaincase as described elsewhere, the release
valve will be observed on the end of the engine shaft, this valve also retains the engine
sprocket. Care should be taken to avoid overtightening the hexagon body of the valve
which screws on to the end of the crankshaft. A hammer tight spanner should NOT be
used.

DE-LUXE MODELS

(ALTERNATOR MODELS)

The release valve is in the form of a bolt to retain the rotor. Both valves consist of a
steel diaphragm (no spring) retained by a ring and peened on to the body making it a
sealed unit.

GEAR B O X LUBRICATION
Use one of the grades of Oils specified. In no circumstances must heavy grease be
used.
Lubricant is inserted through the filler cap orifice mounted on top edge of kick-starter
case cover.
The gearbox must not be entirely filled with oil. An excess will cause leakage. Check
the level every 1,000 miles and top-up if necessary.
A screwed drain plug in gear box shell, low down at rear, facilitates gear box flushing
and change of lubricant.
An oil level plug, adjacent to K.S. spindle, indicates maximum permissible oil level
(content 1 pint).

CHAIN

LUBRICATION

The front driving chain runs in oil bath. (Front chaincase.)

Use engine oil to lubricate and maintain level so that bottom run of chain is just in
contact with oil.
A sliding oil seal in the form of two steel discs surround the gearbox mainshaft.
To remove inspection cap use spanner 018178 in slot machined in the cap.
A drain plug is used so that oil can be changed without disturbing the outer portion of
the chaincase.
Rear driving chain should be removed occasionally for lubrication particularly under
winter conditions.
Clean chain in paraffin, allow to drain and wipe. Then immerse in one of the greases
recommended, heated to just fluid state. Leave in soak for at least ten minutes while
maintaining grease fluidity. Then hang to drain off surplus and replace.
Engine oil is a poor substitute for one of the recommended greases and if used the
chain should be allowed to soak for several hours to ensure penetration to all joints,
hanging to drain off surplus before re-fitting.
See chain removal and re-fitting instructions, page 55.

H U B LUBRICATION (CS A N D CSR)

Keep hubs packed with grease. This prevents entry of water and dirt. Grease nipple
accessible through hole in side hub disc. Inject small quantity of grease. Excessive
grease may impair efficiency of brakes.
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BRAKE DRUM BEARING (CS AND CSR MODELS)

The independent ball bearing upon which the rear brake drum is mounted, is packed
with grease upon assembly and requires no further attention for a considerable time.
During a general overhaul however it is recommended that the bearing is dismantled and
re-packed with fresh hub grease.

LUBRICATION

CHART

The figures in diamond frames refer to parts located on the left hand side of the machine
and those in circles refer to parts located on the right hand side, and apply to both
single and twin cylinder models.

Illustration 10
Lubrication Chart
Engine Oil Locations
16 MAIN OIL TANK.
7 FRONT CHAINCASE.
8
20 CONTROL LEVER MOVING PARTS.
2 BRAKE ROD JOINTS.
6 CENTRE AND PROP STAND HINGE PINS
19

23
14
21
9
15
10
3
5

}
}

Hydraulic Fluid Locations

12
FRONT TELEDRAULIC FORKS.
24
Heavy Engine Oil Location
18 GEAR BOX.

Grease Locations
FRONT HUB.
REAR HUB.
STEERING HEAD TOP BEARING.
STEERING HEAD BOTTOM BEARING.
SPEEDOMETER GEAR BOX.
FRONT BRAKE EXPANDER.
REAR BRAKE EXPANDER.
BRAKE PEDAL SPINDLE.

Heavy Gear Oil Location SAE-140

17 REAR FORK HINGE.

Molten Grease Location

4 REAR CHAIN.

When buying oils and greases it is advisable to specify the Brand as well as the grade
and, as an additional precaution, to only buy in sealed containers or from branded cabinets.

BRAKE

EXPANDER LUBRICATION

Grease nipple on each brake expander bush. (One on each brake coyer plate.
grease sparingly. Excessive grease may impair efficiency of brakes.
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Use

BRAKE ROD J O I N T LUBRICATION

A few drops of engine oil on each brake rod yoke end pin and on the threaded portion
of brake rod. One pin on yoke each end of brake rod and on bottom of front brake
cable.)

BRAKE PEDAL LUBRICATION

Grease nipple in heel of foot brake pedal.

STEERING HEAD BEARING LUBRICATION

One grease nipple on front frame head lug and another on right hand side of handlebar
lug.

C O N T R O L LEVER LUBRICATION
Occasionally a drop of engine oil on all moving parts of the handlebar control levers.
If twist grip is too stiff: remove two screws binding the two halves of the clip. This
releases the grip which may be pulled off the handlebar. Smear handlebar, the drum
on which the inner wire is wound and the friction spring on the half clip with grease and
replace.

REAR FORK HING E

Heavy Gear Oil SAE 140 (see page 61).

T O R Q U E SPANNER SETTINGS
Single Cylinder Models (Heavyweight Models).
Cylinder head bolts 35 foot/Ibs. Scrambler and short stroke 40 foot/Ibs.
Crank pin nuts 190 foot/Ibs. Scrambler 240 foot/Ibs. short stroke 190 foot/Ibs.
Twin Cylinder Models
Cylinder head nuts (before 1963) 16 foot/Ibs.; 1963 with long head nuts 20 foot/Ibs.
Centre web clamp bolts 20 foot/Ibs.
Con rod nuts 22 foot/Ibs.
Centre web stud nuts 7 foot/Ibs.
Note.Longer cylinder nuts can be used on earlier engines.

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MAINTENANCE
PERIODICAL

MAlNTENANCE

Regular maintenance attention to lubrication and certain adjustments must be made to

ensure unfailing reliability and satisfactory service. This necessary attention is detailed
below and owners are strongly recommended to carefully follow these suggestions and
to make a regular practice of doing so from the first.
The reference numbers, in brackets, refer to the locations specified on the Lubrication
Chart, illustration 10, page 22.

DAILY
O i l tank

Inspect oil level (16) and top-up to top line level if necessary.
oil circulation.

Petrol tank

Check level and re-fill if necessary,

Check

WEEKLY
Oil tank

Check level and re-fill to top line level if necessary.

Tyres

Check pressures and inflate if necessary.

(16)

EVERY 500 MILES

Oil tank

Drain at first 500 miles and re-fill to top line level with new oil, and
clean filter. (16)

Ignition

Check contact breaker points.

Gear Box
Chaincase

Drain at first 500 miles and re-fill (18) 1 pint.

Check level of oil when machine is standing vertically on level ground
when level of oil should be just below bottom edge of inspection
orifice (7). Fill up if level is low.

Battery

Inspect each cell for level of electrolyte and top up with distilled water
if necessary. Level of electrolyte should just be over top of plates.
Beware of overfilling.

EVERY 1,000 MILES

Oil tank

Drain at first 1,000 miles and re-fill with new oil.

Rear chain

In wet weather remove and soak in molten grease. See page 12. (4)

Gear box

Add 2 fluid ounces of specified oil. (18)

Hubs

Inject small amount of grease.

(14-23)

Expanders

Inject small amount of grease.

(3-10)

Steering head

Inject small amount of grease.

(9-21)

Small parts

Smear all moving parts with engine oil and wipe off surplus.
19-20).

Chaincase

Drain, and refill, or monthly.

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(16)

(2-6-8-

EVERY 2,000 to 5,000 MILES (according to road conditions)

Air Filter

(If fitted) clean and re-oil filter element.

EVERY 3,000 MILES

Filter

Clean crankcase felt filter (twins).

Rear chain

In dry weather remove and soak in molten grease.

Brake pedal

Inject small amount of grease.

Ignition

Clean contact breaker points and re-set if necessary.

Plugs

Clean sparking plugs and re-set points as necessary. When re-fitting

reverse respective positions.

Steering head

Test steering head for up and down movement and adjust if necessary.

(4)

(5)

Bolts and nuts Check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten if necessary but
beware of over-tightening.
Rockers

Check O.H.V. rocker adjustment and correct if necessary.

EVERY 5,000 MILES

Oil tank

Drain and re-fill with new oil. (16). If machine is only used for short
runs renew oil every three months instead of mileage interval.

Filters

Clean metal mesh filter in oil tank (illustration 3),

Ignition

Clean and adjust as detailed in Electrical section.

Dynamo

Clean as detailed in Electrical section.

Front fork

Check each side of front fork for hydraulic fluid content and, if
necessary, top up. (12-24)
Insufficient oil content is indicated by abnormally lively action.

Carburetter

Remove carburetter float chamber side cover and clean interior

Also detach petrol pipe banjo and clean gauze strainer.

EVERY 10,000 MILES

Magneto and
Dynamo

Get a Lucas Service Station to dismantle, clean, lubricate and

generally service.

Air Filter

(If fitted) renew filter element.

SINGLE CYLINDER MODELS

SPECIAL NOTE.It will be seen in illustration 6 that the oil pipe unions on the crankcase are adjacent to each other. If the oil pipes are removed at the crankcase end,
great care must be taken to prevent the spanner fouling the other oil pipe union during
manipulation. Failure to take this precaution will result in a broken crankcase.

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ENGINE SERVICE
TAPPET

ADJUSTMENTSINGLES

The top ends of the two long push rods have screwed extensions. These are locked in
position by nuts, thereby providing tappet adjustment.
The correct tappet clearances, on all models, with valves closed and engine warm (not
hot) is N I L . This means the push rods should be free enough to revolve and, at the
same time, there should be no appreciable up and down play.

Prepare to adjust tappets by:

Set piston to T.D.C. (both valves closed).
Remove the three nuts, and fibre washers under them, retaining tappet cover to rocker
box.
Take away cover.

Adjust tappets on all 350 and 500 models by:

Wit h spanners, hold the sleeve 5, either valve (illustration 11) and slacken lock nut 2.
Then screw, in or out, the head 3 until the clearance is nil.
Tighten lock nut 2 and re-check the clearance.

Finally
Check adjustments so that, with no up and down movement, the long push rods are free
to revolve when the valves are closed.

Illustration 11
Tappet adjustment

INLET ROCKER ARM (TAPPET END).

NUT,
LOCKING
SCREW.

CUPPED ADJUSTING SCREW.

ADJUSTING

CUPPED

CUPPED ADJUSTING SCREW A N D LOCK

NUT.

SLEEVE, TO ACCOMMODAT E ADJUSTING

SCREW, ON TOP END OF PUSH ROD.

EXHAUST ROCKER ARM (TAPPET END).

Complete adjustment by:

Replace rocker tappet cover taking care to replace the fibre washer that is under each
retaining nut.
As mentioned elsewhere do not over-tighten the nuts because the joint is made with a
rubber fillet and undue pressure is not necessary.
NOTEIn normal conditions tappet adjustment should not be necessary more frequently
than about every five thousand miles or after decarbonising and grinding valves.
If adjustment is found necessary more frequently the cause should be investigated
at once.
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TO ADJUST OVERHEAD ROCKERS (Tappet Clearance)TWINS

It is essential to correctly position the engine when making this adjustment. Start by
removing the right side rocker cover, use spanner 018055 and take out the sparking plug.
Rotate the engine with the kickstarter until the inlet rocker goes down and comes up
again.
Insert a short length of stiff wire through the sparking plug hole and hold the wire vertical,
rotate the engine until the piston is on the top of the stroke (the wire stops moving).
Release slightly the nut for clamp bolt (8) with spanner 015264.
Use a screw driver in the slot in the rocker spindle, turn the screw driver until the rocker
is raised clear of the valve end. Place a feeler 008" thick on the valve end, turn the screw
driver until the rocker just makes contact with the feeler, re-tighten the clamp nut and
take out the feeler. Deal with the other valve in a similar manner, then turn to the
lefthand cylinder,
NOTEDo not over tighten the clamp nut.
Engines made before 1960 use 006" rocker clearance.
Engines with speed Kit cams use 012" rocker clearance.
If the rocker spindle clamping bolt nut is unscrewed to an unnecessary extent
the rocker spindle will then move sideways, under the influence of the spring
washer and then the thrust washer at the end of the rocker spindle may drop
out of exact location and, unless noticed and re-positioned, damage to the
flanged end of the rocker spindle may result upon re-tightening the clamping
bolt nut. Care to avoid this is necessary. (See illustration 12).

SPEED KIT CAMS

The running rocker clearance is 012" for all valves.

1 PLAIN WASHERMENTIONED
ABOVE.
2 SPRING WASHER.
3 PLAIN WASHER.
4 ROCKER.
5 CYLINDER HEAD.
6 ROCKER CLEARANCE 008".
7 VALVE SPRING CAP.
8 CLAMPING BOLT N U T .
9 CLAMPING BOLT WASHER.
10 CLAMPING BOLT.
11 C U T A W A Y ON ROCKER SPINDLE.
12 ECCENTRIC ROCKER SPINDLE.

Illustration 12
Rocker Adjustment
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For all service work to the upper part of the engine,

other than adjustment of the rockers, it is necessary,
in order to obtain accessibility, to first remove the
petrol tank.

TO REMOVE T W I N SEAT
Remove both screws at rear of seat, release nuts for front mounting, seat can then be
taken away.

Illustration 13

TO REMOVE T H E PETROL T A N K
The petrol tank is retained by two fixing nuts at the front end, also by a rubber ring
encircling the frame tube.
A rubber block is used between the bottom of the tank and frame tube, at the rear end.
The rubber ring is anchored on to two projections on the tank.
To remove tank, disconnect the petrol pipe, take off the two front fixing nuts. Depress,
or pull back the "nose" of the rider's seat, lift off the rubber ring from its anchorage,
the tank can then be taken away.
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DECARBONISATION
Instead of the usual stipulated mileage interval between periods of decarbonisation, it
is recommended that this is undertaken only when the need for same becomes apparent
because of loss of power, heavy petrol consumption or generally reduced performance.
When undertaken, unless it is thought necessary to inspect the piston and rings, the
cylinder barrel/s are best left undisturbed.
The various stages in decarbonisation are described.

SINGLE
TO

REMOVE THE

CYLINDER

MODELS

ROCKER BOX

Remove the petrol tank.

Remove the three nuts and fibre washers retaining the rocker box side cover and take
away the cover.
Disconnect the oil pipe feeding oil to the rocker box.
Turn over engine until both valves are completely closed.
Remove engine steady bracket by removing bolt from frame clip and nuts and washers
from the rocker box bolt extensions.
Remove the nine bolts retaining rocker box to cylinder head.
Disconnect valve lifter cable.
Tilt upward the right hand side of rocker box and extract the two long pushrods. Lay
these aside so they may be identified and replaced in their original position.
The rocker box may then be lifted off.

TO

REPLACE THE

ROCKER BOX

Carefully clean the top of cylinder head and lower face of rocker box.
Revolve engine until both tappets are down, i.e., the top dead centre of firing stroke.
Lay the composition jointing washer on cylinder head.
This must be faultless.
If
necessary, renew.
Lay the rocker box in position then slightly raise the right hand side to allow the long
push rods to be inserted into their original respective positions.
Insert all nine rocker box fixing bolts and note that the bolt with short head is in the
centre right hand position and the bolts with threaded extensions are fitted one each
side of the central short head bolt.
Tighten each bolt in turn bit by bit until all are fully home.
Replace the engine steady stay.
Turn engine over several times to ensure parts have bedded home.
Re-fix valve lifter cable.
Re-fix rocker box oil pipe union nut using two spanners to ensure that the union
screwed into rocker box does not turn while the nut is being tightened.
Check tappet clearances and re-set if necessary.
Inspect rubber fillet on rocker box side cover and renew if not perfect.
Replace the side cover ensuring that a fibre washer is fitted under each of the three
retaining nuts.
Beware of over tightening these nuts, the joint being made by the rubber fillet excessive
pressure is not necessary.

TO

REMOVE THE

CYLINDER

HEAD

Remove
The petrol tank.
The sparking plug. See note on page 38.
The rocker box.
Remove the exhaust system by:
Remove nut, and washers, retaining exhaust pipe to its stay.
Remove nut, and washers, retaining silencer to its stay.
Remove complete exhaust system, by pulling away from stays and then downwards,
from the exhaust port in cylinder head.
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Remove carburetter by:

Air filter connection.
Unscrew two carburetter retaining nuts.
Take away carburetter and lay aside.
Remove
The four bolts retaining cylinder head to barrel, and head is free to be taken away.
While doing this the push rod cover tubes will come away with the head.
NOTEIf the sparking plug resists removal, do not use force but brush penetrating oil
round the body and leave for a time to soak before making further effort.

TO REMOVE A N D REPLACE T H E VALVES A N D GUIDES

Remove the cylinder head.
Remove the valve springs by inserting a finger in the spring coil and sharply pull upward.
The top spring collar and split collet can then be removed leaving the valve free to be
withdrawn.
A sharp light tap on the valve collar may be necessary to free the taper split collet. It
will be observed that the valve spring seat has a raised impression on its under side
which registers with a hole drilled on the valve guide boss to ensure accurate positioning.
To remove an inlet valve guide, thoroughly clean protruding end of guide to be removed.
Apply gentle heat and press guide downwards. To remove the valve guides,
apply gentle heat, press the guide upwards sufficiently to permit removal of the external
circlip. Then, clean the top of the guide, and press downwards to remove. Re-heat
when replacing and see that correct projection is obtained, viz. " Also see that oil
hole in guide is in correct alignment.

Illustration 14
Application of
valve spring compressor

1
2
3
4

COLLET, FOR VALVE.

COLLAR, FOR VALVE SPRING.
COLLAR, FOR VALVE SPRING.
BOLT T H R O U G H TOOLS A N D COILS OF
VALVE SPRING.

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VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR T O O L .

OIL PASSAGE FROM

INLET VALVE GUIDE.

SCREW W I T H LOCK N U T
OIL FEED TO INLET VALVE.

ROCKER

BOX

TO

ADJUSTING

NOTEThe special valve spring compressor tool is not part of the standard tool kit but
can be obtained from any of our dealers (Part No. 018276).
It is essential that the collets are correctly located on the valve stems. It will
be observed that the collet has two grooves machined in the bore and those
two grooves must register with the two rings on the valve stem. If fitted so that
only one of the grooves engages the ringed valve stem, damage will almost
certainly result.
On 350 c.c, the inlet valve head is larger in diameter than the exhaust. Therefore
unintended interchange is not possible.

TO REPLACE A VALVE
After cleaning valve guide bores, smear each valve stem with clean oil, insert, and apply
top collar and split collet.
Then apply the valve springs which although possible to fit by hand are more easily
manipulated with a special compressor tool Part No. 018276, illustration 14. To operate
this tool apply the top end of the valve spring to its groove in the top cap, then insert
a short rod (one of the rocker box fixing bolts suits admirably) through the holes in this
tool and the valve spring coils and pull outward and upward until the ends of the prong
of the spring can be rested on the seat, then press down with the fingers. Withdraw
the bolt or rod when the compressor lies against the cylinder head, retaining pressure
with the fingers until the bolt has been withdrawn and the tool removed, when the spring
can be readily pushed down to its proper location with the prongs laying flat upon the
seat.

See technical data for shaft location

Illustration 15Flywheel assembly
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Illustration 16
The valve guides and the needle adjusting screw are also shown withdrawn.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

PLAIN HOLE, FOR OIL FEED TO INLET

VALVE.
TAPPED
HOLE,
TO
ACCOMMODATE
CARBURETTER RETAINING STUD.
INLET PORT.
TAPPED
HOLE,
TO
ACCOMMODATE
CARBURETTER RETAINING STUD.
HOLE,
TO
ACCOMMODATE
DOWE L
LOCATING VALVE SPRING SEAT.
GUIDE. FOR INLET VALVE.
TAPPED HOLE, FOR SPARKING PLUG.

8
9
10
11
12
13
14

PLAIN HOLE, FOR OIL FEED TO EXHAUST

VALVE.
HOLE, TO ACCOMMODAT E DOWEL PIN
LOCATING VALVE SPRING SEAT.
GUIDE, FOR EXHAUST VALVE.
CIRCLIP. (BOTH GUIDES)
EXHAUST PORT.
NEEDLE SCREW, ADJUSTING OIL FEED
TO INLET VALVE.
LOCK NUT , FOR NEEDLE ADJUSTING
SCREW.

REMOVING CARBON DEPOSIT

A cheap 6" steel rule is suitable for this purpose. The use of emery cloth or similar
abrasives is not recommended to remove carbon deposit.

VALVE G R I N D I N G
The grinding is accomplished by smearing a thin layer of fine grinding paste (obtainable
ready for use at any garage) on the valve face and then, after inserting the valve in the
head, partially revolve, forwards and backwards, while applying light finger pressure to
the head, raising the valve off its seat and turning to another position after every few
movements. (Never revolve the valve continuously in one direction.)
When the abrasive ceases to bite, remove the valve and examine its face.
The grinding may be considered to be satisfactorily completed when a continuous matt
ring is observed on both valve face and seat.
After grinding, all traces of abrasive must be carefully washed off with petrol and a piece
of rag, moistened in petrol, should be pulled through the bore of each valve guide to
remove any abrasive that may have entered.
A holder for the valve, when grinding in the valve, can be supplied. The part number
is 017482.

TO

REPLACE T H E CYLINDER HEADSINGLES

A gasket is fitted between cylinder head and barrel.

The top ends of the push rod cover tubes have rubber gaskets between tubes and head,
they are a push fit and metal washers are located between the top edges of the gaskets
and the cylinder head recesses. If the cover tubes are pulled away from the head, the
gaskets will probably remain in position in the head.
A rubber gland is fitted at the bottom of each cover tube.
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Replace the cylinder head by:

Carefully clean the top edge of the cylinder barrel and the under face of the cylinder
head.
Fit the cover tubes, with their rubber gaskets and metal washers, into the cylinder
head.
Place the cylinder head gasket in position on the top edge of the cylinder barrel.
Place a rubber gland round each tappet guide.
Place the cylinder head in position.
Ensure each cylinder head securing bolt has a plain steel washer on it and then replace
the bolts and engage each a few turns.
Finally, screw down the cylinder head securing bolts, in turn, bit by bit, until all are fully
home.
Replace
The sparking plug, but before doing so it is desirable to coat thread with "Oil Dag" or
graphite paste to prevent seizure upon next removal.
The rocker box, carburetter, exhaust system, and the petrol tank.
NOTEIf old gaskets are re-fitted they must be in an undamaged state otherwise new
must be used.
Whether new or re-used, the gasket should be annealed just prior to fitting. This is
done by heating to "blood red heat" and plunging into clean cold water.

TO REMOVE T H E CYLINDER BARREL A N D PISTON

Remove
The cylinder head.
The four nuts retaining cylinder barrel to crankcase.
Take away
Cylinder barrel. (Ensure piston is not damaged in doing this. Steady piston with hand
as barrel is withdrawn.)
Fill throat of crankcase with clean rag to prevent entry of foreign matter.
Remove
One gudgeon pin circlip. It is immaterial which circlip is removed.
included in tool kit.
Gudgeon pin by pushing it out of piston.

Use special pliers

Take away piston.

NOTEThe gudgeon pin is an easy sliding fit in both piston and connecting rod small-end
bush.
Rings may be removed from a piston by introducing behind the rings three
pieces of thin steel spaced at 120 from each other and then sliding off the rings.
(Do not scratch the piston.)

TO REPLACE T H E PISTON A N D CYLINDER BARREL

All parts must be clean.
Place rings on piston, scraper first then the two compression rings. On all models the
top compression ring is chromium plated.
These chrome plated rings have a slightly tapered exterior and when new are clearly
marked with the word TOP on one side to indicate assembly position. After use this
word tends to become indiscernible, but over a large mileage the assembly position can
be determined by brightness of the edge contacting cylinder wall. This bright edge is
the lower one. When as the result of wear, contact with the cylinder wall appears
uniform over the whole width of the ring, it is then immaterial which way round it is
re-fitted.
Smear gudgeon pin with engine oil.
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Re-fit piston by:

Introduce piston over connecting rod, so that slit in piston faces to the front of the
machine.
Introduce gudgeon pin in piston and pass it through connecting rod small-end bush and
centralise it.
Re-fit circlips. (Use special pliers). Use rotary action when bedding circlips in their
grooves and make sure each circlip lies snugly in its groove. This is essential otherwise
considerable damage will result.
Re-fit cylinder barrel by:
Take new cylinder base washer. Coat one side with liquid jointing compound and
apply it to cylinder base.
Smear cylinder bore and piston with clean engine oil.
Space piston rings so that the gaps are evenly spaced at 120 to each other.
Gently fit barrel over piston and carefully compress each ring in turn, with the fingers,
as It enters the chamfered mouth of the barrel.
Remove rag from crankcase throat.
Replace cylinder barrel holding down nuts, screwing each down, in turn, bit by bit, till
all are fully home.

CAM C O N T O U R
On the flanks of the cams are quietening curves which are very slight inclines from the
base circles to the feet of the humps.
Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the tappet ends are on the base circles when checking
valve clearances and valve timing.
It is for this reason valve clearances must be checked when the piston is at the top of its
compression stroke, at which position both tappets are well clear of the quietening
curves.

VALVE T I M I N G
Taken with valve 001" off its seat.
Inlet valve timing
Inlet valve opens 36 before top dead centre350 c.c. models.
Inlet valve opens 18 before top dead centre500 c.c. models.
Inlet valve closes 51 after bottom dead centre350 c.c. models.
Inlet valve closes 69 after bottom dead centre500 c.c. models.
Exhaust valve timing
Exhaust valve opens 50 before bottom dead centreAll models.
Exhaust valve closes 30 after top dead centreAll models.
(See page 96 for particulars of special timing disc graduated in degrees.)
Camshaft timing marks
Use mark 1 for exhaust camall touring models.
Use mark 2 for inlet cam500 c.c. touring and competition models.
Use mark 2 for exhaust camall competition models.
Use mark 3 for inlet cam350 c.c. touring models.
When checking the valve timing the tappet clearances must be set to 016" so that the
tappets may be well clear of the quietening curves of the camshafts.
The timing gears are marked to facilitate their replacement.
To re-set the valve timing, by using the marks on the gears, proceed as follows:
Turn over the engine till the mark on the small timing pinion is in line with the centre
of the inlet (rear) camshaft bush. Insert the inlet camshaft so that the No. 2 or No. 3
mark on it is in mesh with the mark on the small timing pinion, according to model.
Rotate the engine in a forward direction till the mark on the small timing pinion
is in line with the centre of the exhaust (front) camshaft bush. Insert the exhaust
camshaft so that the No. 1 mark on it is in mesh with the mark on the small timing
pinion.
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SMALL T I M I N G GEAR PINIONSINGLES

This pinion is a taper fit and keyed on to the timing side shaft, the retaining nut has a
LEFT HAND THREAD.
The timing mark on the pinion is central with the key way.

Illustration 17

IGNITION

TIMING

To understand the principle, a study of illustration 17 should be made.

The automatic timing control is a taper fit on the shaft for the inlet cam, retained by a
central bolt. The cam separating the contact points is rotated by two pegs engaged
in the plates for the unit springs.
As the cam is detachable, the position of the cam should be noted, before it is removed.
Before setting the ignition timing it is essential to check the contact breaker gap.

CHECK C O N T A C T BREAKER GAP

(See also Electrical Service.)
Remove two screws securing the cover mounted on the timing case, also the cover.
Rotate engine to fully separate contact points.
Check the gap which should be 014016".
To adjust the gap release slightly the two inner screws securing the fixed contact plate
and adjust the gap as required by moving the pivot plate in the required direction.

REMOVING THE A U T O M A T I C T I M I N G C O N T R O L
After taking off the cover:
Remove the two screws passing through the slotted holes In the fixed contact breaker
plate and remove the plate.
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Remove the bolt securing the automatic timing control to the cam wheel shaft.
Fit a 024328 withdrawal bolt in place of the fixing bolt removed which should be lightly
tightened. A sharp blow on the end of withdrawal bolt will dislodge the unit from the
shaft.
Do not disturb the contact breaker cam.

Illustration 18

SETTING THE

IGNITION

TIMING

Maximum advance 500 c.c. also 350 with engine number before 41575 full advance
" or 39 deg. (127 mm), 350 after 41575 Y or 34 deg. (873 mm). With the A.T.C.
retarded use 8 " for " o r x " i n place o f Y"
.
To set the timing have available a stiff wheel spoke or similar object 5" long.
Remove H.T. cable and sparking plug.

Automatic timing control as already described.

The rocker box side cover.

Turn engine so that both valves are closed (inlet valve opens then closes) then engage
top gear.
Insert timing rod through sparking plug hole, feel piston by rocking engine forwards
or backwards by turning the rear wheel until it can be felt that the piston is at the extreme
top of its stroke with both valves closed.
Refer to illustration 19, and fit automatic advance control, with the gap formed by the
two bob weights in line with the two tapped holes, used to secure contact breaker plate.
It should be noted that the peak of the cam, or narrowest part, when correctly positioned
is approximately at 12 o'clock.
Press the unit firmly on to the shaft that drives it and give the end a sharp tap before
re-fitting the fixing bolt. Insert a wood wedge between bob weights to fully separate
if fully advanced method is used.
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Illustration 19Setting the ignition timing

Take up the timing rod, check piston position in case the engine has moved. Hold the
timing rod as vertically as possible through the sparking plug hole, verify piston is at
the top of the stroke. Make a mark on the timing rod flush with the top face of the
sparking plug hole, then withdraw the rod.
If the fully advanced method is used make a further mark on the timing rod exactly
" ABOVE the previous mark.
With the A.T.C. retarded make the second mark as shown in the table given.
Put the timing rod back through the sparking plug hole and by moving the rear wheel
turn the engine BACKWARDS until the highest of the two marks on the timing
rod is flush with the top face of the sparking plug hole, dependent on the timing method
used.
Fit the contact breaker plate with the capacitor at 3 o'clock, lightly tighten the fixing
screws. The exact position of contact point separation is best determined by inserting
a strip of cigarette paper between the contact points and moving the plate in a clockwise
direction until the paper can be pulled away freely.
If a wedge is used to fully advance the unit, scribe a pencil line on the contact breaker
plate and a similar line on the plate housing both lines in register. Remove the contact
breaker plate, take away the wedge and re-fit the plate with the two scribed lines in
register, and firmly tighten the fixing screws.
As the ignition timing is important, a re-check should be made, before re-fitting the
sparking plug, rocker cover, etc.

TO REMOVE A N D REPLACE T H E OIL PUMP PLUNGER IF

A N D W H E N NECESSARY ONLYSINGLES
Remove
Lower end of rocker box oil feed pipe by unscrewing union nut
Both oil pump end caps.
Oil pump plunger guide screw with pin. (See illustration 4.)
Oil pump plunger, by pushing at front and extracting from rear end of its housing.
Replace by:
Reversing above procedure.
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NOTERemember there is a paper washer under each oil pump end cap and, when
fitting a new paper washer to the front cap, ensure the oil passage in the front
cap is not obstructed by the paper washer.
Important
Never attempt to insert the guide screw unless both oil pump end caps are
removed, when by moving the pump plunger to and fro with the fingers it can be
felt when the pin engages with the groove in the plunger. When correctly
fitted the shoulder on the screw will abut against the boss into which it fits.
(See illustration 4.)
Do not under any circumstances revolve the engine until quite certain that the
pin is correctly positioned otherwise damage will inevitably result.
Securely tighten the screw to prevent any possibility of it unscrewing in use.
Under no circumstances should either the pump plunger or guide screw be disturbed in ordinary
routine
maintenance.

OVERSIZE PARTS AN D REBORING CYLINDER BARREL

Pistons and rings, 020" and 040" larger than standard, are available. These degrees
of oversize make it essential for the cylinder barrel to be re-bored to accommodate them.
We can provide that service at prices quoted in the Spares List. See technical data
for sizes.
When the wear at the top of the barrel reaches 008" the barrel should be bored out
020 oversize and a new oversize piston and rings fitted.
Crankpin rollers 001" larger than standard can be supplied. We recommend only
skilled mechanics should fit these because it is almost general that the big-end journals
and sleeves require "lapping" to ensure a correct fit.

REMOVING SPARKING

PLUGALL MODELS

Always exercise the greatest care to avoid thread seizure when removing a sparking
plug. If any resistance is felt, apply penetrating oil. Before replacing plug, it is desirable
to coat the thread with "Oil Dag" or Graphite paste. This will guard against seizure
upon subsequent removal.

DECARBONISATIONTWINS
TO REMOVE CYLINDER HEADS
To ensure the various parts of each head are not intermixed it is recommended that only
one head is removed at a time.
Remove the petrol tank, as already described.
Remove the rocker box covers, as already described.
Remove the sparking plugs.
Remove the exhaust pipes and silencers (no need to separate pipes and silencers) by
taking away nuts and washers holding pipes to stays and silencers to rear frame, pulling
silencer end of each assembly outwards far enough to allow fixing studs to disengage and
then pulling each assembly forwards till disengaged from the cylinder head.
Remove air filter (if fitted).
Remove carburetter by taking away the two fixing bolts and withdrawing to the rear.
Lay carburetter aside.
Remove inlet manifold by taking away the four fixing nuts and washers and withdrawing
to the rear. Take care not to damage the gaskets between manifold and heads or rubber
ring insert.
Remove cylinder head steady plate (secured by 3 bolts and nuts).
Remove heads by using box spanner 015213 to remove the four nuts that retain each head.
After removal invert each head to dislodge the spacers under the nuts and lay aside to
await re-assembly.
The cylinder head gaskets will generally adhere to the tops of the barrels but care must
be taken not to damage them.
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TO REMOVE T H E VALVES
First remove rockers from cylinder head (see illustration 12)
The importance of correctly locating the valve spring seats is stressed, the wide face
of the seat abuts against the cylinder head. Reversal will make the springs coil bound
and cause damage to the valve gear. Proceed by removing the rockers (see illustration
12 for assembly sequence). If a valve spring compressor is not available, use a wood
block 2" in cube to support the valves with the head on a bench.
Compress the springs to extract the split collets, which are a taper fit. A sharp tap on
the spring collar will release them.

REMOVE CARBON DEPOSIT

See details for single cylinder engines, page 32.

TO REMOVE VALVE GUIDES

Both guides are a force fit and located by circlips, the cylinder head must be uniformly
heated, the guide can then be pressed out of the port sufficiently to remove the circlip.
Reheat the head, press down the guide from outside the port.

VALVE GRINDING
If the face of the valve is deeply pitted, the seat should be refaced with equipment designed
for this purpose. The seat angle is 45 degrees. Prolonged grinding will make the valve
face and seat in the head saucer-shaped and impair the gas seal.
Use fine grinding paste, moving the valve backwards and forwards, not continuously
in one direction, until an unbroken matt surface is obtained. Raise the valve from time
to time during this process, the grinding paste will "bite" better.
Usually the inlet valve needs little attention.
A piece of rubber tube with a bore diameter of ", part number 011381, can be used
for manipulating the valves for grinding.
All traces of abrasive must be removed after grinding, particularly from the valve guides.
Apply a little oil on the valve stems before refitting.

REMOVING CYLINDER BARRELS A N D PISTONS

Unless it is desired to inspect the pistons and rings,
during decarbonisation, they are, as already advised,
best left undisturbed.
Having removed the cylinder heads withdraw the cylinder barrels by:
Lift away the four push rods, identify them for re-fitting and lay aside.
Dealing with one barrel at a time, exert upward pressure on a barrel, slightly rocking
to and fro while doing so, and steady the piston with one hand as it emerges from the
barrel.
Cover the crankcase throat with clean rag to prevent the entry of foreign
matter.
To remove a piston
Using 011188 circlip pliers, contact one of the gudgeon pin circlips and, with a rotary
motion, gently withdraw the circlip from its housing. The gudgeon pin may then be
pushed out of the piston which action frees the piston from the connecting rod. (Being
a parallel, floating fit in the piston and connecting rod small end it is immaterial from
which side the gudgeon pin is withdrawn.)
NOTEIt may be necessary to apply a little heat to the piston to permit free gudgeon
pin removal and replacement.
Rings may be removed from a piston by peeling off or by introducing behind them
three thin and narrow metal strips, equally spaced round the piston, and then sliding
them off, taking care not to scratch the piston.
Carefully examine the contact edge of each piston ring and replace any which do not
show a bright surface over the whole circumference.
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REFITTING T H E CYLINDER
The cylinder can be fitted more easily and the risk of piston ring breakage can be prevented, if a piston ring clamp is used on the piston before refitting the cylinder.
With the piston ring clamp encircling the piston, it is only necessary to place the cylinder
on to the piston and press down the cylinder until the piston rings have entered the
cylinder, when the clamp should be removed.

FITTING PISTONS A N D CYLINDER BARRELS

Pistons to be free of carbon on their crowns and all piston ring grooves to be clean.
Piston rings to be clean and on pistons.
Fit a piston to its connecting rod by: Smear gudgeon pin with clean engine oil.
Place piston over connecting rod so that the slotted side faces to the front of the machine,
introduce gudgeon pin to piston and pass through connecting rod, press right home
against the circlip still in situ. Then again, using pliers 011188, contract the other circlip,
introduce same into its groove in the piston, using a rotary movement. Make quite
certain that the circlip lies snugly in its groove because failure to do so will inevitably
lead to serious damage.
(See "NOTE" above).
Before fitting the cylinders, make sure they are clean and examine the base washers and
renew same if not perfect.
To fit a new cylinder base washer: first clean off the old washer and all traces of jointing
compound. Then smear one side of the new washer with jointing compound and, when
that is nearly dry ("tacky") apply to the cylinder.
Place rings on piston, scraper first, then the two compression rings. On all models the
top compression ring is chromium plated. These chrome plated rings have a slightly
tapered exterior and when new are clearly marked with the word TOP on one side to
indicate assembly position. After use this word tends to become indiscernible, but over
a large mileage the assembly position can be determined by brightness of the edge
contacting cylinder wall. This bright edge is the lower one. When as the result of
wear, contact with the cylinder wall appears uniform over the whole width of the ring,
it is immaterial which way round it is refitted.
Space the piston rings so that the gaps are 120 to each other, smear piston and rings
and bore of barrel with clean engine oil and, supporting the piston with one hand, gently
pass over the barrel, compressing each piston ring with the fingers, as it enters the barrel.
Press the cylinder barrel right down into the throat of the crankcase.
Fit the second piston, gudgeon pin, rings and barrel in a like manner.
Revolve the engine till the pistons are at the top of their strokes and then, with a clean
rag, wipe off all surplus oil. Ail is now ready to re-fit the cylinder heads.

TO REFIT T H E CYLINDER HEADS

Clean the valve stems and the bores of the valve guides with rag moistened with petrol,
make sure all other parts are clean, then smear each valve stem with clean engine oil
and proceed to re-fit the valve stems by reversing the procedure taken to dismantle them.
insert the four valve push rods into their original positions and, after making sure that
the cylinder head gaskets are undamaged and in position, proceed to fit the two heads
and leave the two sets of four cylinder head retaining nuts finger tight.
Now re-fit the inlet manifold, making sure the two paper gaskets are undamaged, and
leave the four retaining nuts only just tight enough to ensure correct alignment.
Next, fully tighten down the four retaining nuts on each head, treating each, diagonally,
bit by bit, till all are fully down.
Then, fully tighten the inlet manifold retaining nuts and re-fit the carburetter.
Next, carefully check each rocker clearance, as previously described, and re-set if
necessary. (The correct rocker clearance with cold engine is 008" for inlet and exhaust.)
The gaskets under each rocker cover should be inspected and, if not sound should be
replaced after which the rocker covers can be refitted.
Next re-fit the cylinder head steady plate and securely tighten the three fixing bolts.
NOTEThe valve springs are "rated" assemble with yellow marking against cylinder head.
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TO RE-TIME T HE I G N I T I O N T W I N S (MAGNETO MODELS)

Before proceeding to time the ignition it is advisable first to check the contact breaker
point gap, which should be from 012" to 015" and correct it if necessary.
Having loosened the nut securing the magneto driving pinion, release same from the
tapered end of the magneto shaft by means of a special extractor, as described on page 42.
Remove the inlet rocker cover from the off-side cylinder head.
Remove the sparking plug from the off-side cylinder.
Insert a small rod into the sparking plug hole and, feeling the piston with the end of this
rod, carefully turn the engine in its normal direction of rotation until the piston is exactly
at the top of the stroke after the inlet valve has closed.
Hold the rod vertical in plughole, mark the rod where the plug boss registers. Takeout
the rod, make another mark higher up a" for the 500 c.c. twins or Y" for the 650 c.c.
models. Re-insert the rod, turn engine backwards until the higher mark registers with
the plug boss. This applies also to the standard twins.
Place the ignition control lever in the fully advanced position.
Next, taking care not to disturb the piston position, turn the magneto in a clockwise
direction (looking at the contact breaker end of the magneto) until the contact breaker
points are just about to separate by reason of the fibre block on the bell crank lever
commencing to mount the lower cam hump.
The exact point of separation is best found by inserting between the contact points
a strip of thin tissue paper when the separation point can be determined by the paper
just being released with a light pull.
Having obtained this position, press the magneto driving gear on to its taper with the
fingers and lightly tighten the securing nut.
It is next advisable to re-check the setting by again turning the engine to the position
at which the piston is a" before the top of the firing stroke, re-inserting tissue paper
between the contact points and confirming that same can be released with a light pull.
Upon being satisfied that the setting is correct securely tighten down the nut fixing
the magneto driving gear.
a" = 39
Y" = 35.
NOTEIf a speed kit is used, or pistons with a compression ratio of 10 25 to 1, the
maximum ignition advance is 29.

Illustration 20
Ignition timing
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Thoroughly clean off all traces of jointing compound from face edges of the timing cover
and crankcase and then smear both faces with new jointing compound, which leave till
tacky and then re-fit the cover to the crankcase. ("Wellseal" recommended.)
The whole operation of timing the ignition will be found quite simple if the foregoing
instructions are carefully followed.
NOTEThe sparking plug high tension cable for the off-side cylinder is that connected
to the rear pick-up on the magneto.

TO RE-TIME T H E I G N I T I O N (COIL I G N I T I O N TWINS)

First refer to Electrical Section paragraph "Coil Ignition Standard Twins", to understand
the principle of the distributor, then remove the distributor cover.
Release the clamp bolt securing the distributor, check the contact gap which should be
between 014 and 016". (See Electrical Section.)
Position the engine as described for the Magneto Models. If the distributor has been
removed, the distributor shaft with the rotor fitted when replaced should be in the
approximate position as shown in illustration 20, which is the firing position for the
left-hand cylinder. From the near side of the machine turn the rotor in a clockwise
direction (fully advanced position). Whilst retaining this position turn the distributor
body until the contact points are just about to break (see method described for Magneto
Models).
Re-tighten the clamp bolt and re-check the timing.

VALVE TIMINGALL T W I N MODELS

Inlet valve opens
37 before top dead centre.
Inlet valve closes
77 after bottom dead centre
Exhaust valve opens 73 before bottom dead centre.
Exhaust valve closes 43 after top dead centre.
(Check valve timing with 012" rocker clearance.)
Upon removing the timing gear cover (secured by 10 screws and 1 nut) and the pump
plate assembly it will be observed the valve timing gears are marked to facilitate correct
assembly. (The nut is not used on standard Twins.)
One tooth gap of the mainshaft small pinion is marked with one centre punch dot and a
tooth of the idle pinion, into which it meshes, is similarly marked. With these two marks
coinciding it will be seen that a tooth on each side of the intermediate pinion is marked
with two centre punch dots which also coincide with a similarly marked tooth gap on
each of the camshaft driving gear wheels.
During assembly it is only necessary to mesh the gears with these various marks coinciding
to ensure correct valve timing.
The dynamo and magneto drive pinions are not marked. The dynamo does not need
"timing" and if, for any reason, the magneto timing has been disturbed, it is re-set as
described later.
Removal of gears
When completely dismantling the engine there is no necessity to remove the small
timing pinion from the crankshaft before splitting the crankcase because the complete
crankshaft can be taken away with the pinion still in position.
If, however, it is desired to remove the pinion without completely dismantling the engine
a special extractor is required (part number 015273). This consists of a nut, threaded
externally and internally. The external threads enable it to be screwed into the threaded
centre of the pinion and the internal threads accommodate a specially designed and
hardened bolt which, upon screwing down, pulls off the pinion. This same tool is used
for the removal of the magneto gear.
The intermediate gear needs no extractor.
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Illustration 21
Valve timing gear
See page 96 for particulars of special timing disc graduated in degrees.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

GEAR WHEEL ON MAGNETO ARMATURE

SHAFT.
MAGNETO.
GEAR WHEEL ON INLET CAMSHAFT.
ONE OF THE THREE STUDS RETAINING
THE OIL PUMPS ASSEMBLY.
INTERMEDIATE (OR IDLE) GEAR.
GEAR WHEEL ON EXHAUST CAMSHAFT.
DYNAMO.
GEAR WHEEL ON D Y N A M O ARMATURE
SHAFT.

STUD, IN D Y N A M O BODY A N D PASSING

T H R O U G H CRANKCASE A N D TIMING
GEAR COVER.

10 CRANKCASE DRAIN PLUG.

11 ADAPTOR TO ACCOMMODAT E OIL FEED
PIPE BANJO PIN.
12 TIMING PINION O N CRANKSHAFT.
TO
ACCOMMODATE
13 ADAPTOR
RETURN PIPE BANJO PIN.

OIL

14 MARKS TO SET TIMING.

The gears on the two camshafts (secured by nuts having left-hand threads) have to be
mechanically withdrawn and each has two holes drilled and threaded to accommodate
the two bolts of a bridge type extractor (part number 015374) which has a central bolt
threaded in the bridge. The two outside bolts are screwed into the holes in the gears
whereupon application of the centre bolt being screwed into the bridge bears on the
end of the shaft thereby causing the gear to be withdrawn.
The gear on the dynamo needs no extractor because the dynamo, complete with gear
assembled, is easily and quickly removed from the engine and the subsequent removal
of the gear from the dynamo shaft is a simple workshop operation.

ALTERNATOR T W I N S
To remove distributor pinion, spring outwards the circlip, take out the parallel pin
passing through the pinion and distributor shaftthe pinion can then be removed.
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CARBURETTER SERVICE
The information given in this section includes all that will normally be required by the
average rider. For further details, particularly those connected with racing and the use
of special fuels, we refer the enquirer to the manufacturers of the carburetter,
Amal Ltd., Holford Road, W i t t o n , Birmingham, 6.
Our Spare Parts Department does not stock every part of the carburetter but confines
its stock to those parts that, from time to time, may be required. Those parts include
floats and float needles, jet taper needles, pilot jets, main jets, needle jets and washers.

CARBURETTER

FUNCTION

The petrol level is maintained by a float and needle valve and, in no circumstances,
should any alteration be made to these parts. In the event of a leaky float, or a worn
needle valve, the part should be replaced with new. (Do not attempt to grind a needle
to its seat.)
The petrol supply to the engine is controlled, firstly, by the main jet and, secondly, by
means of a taper needle (see illustration 22) which is attached to the throttle valve and
operates in a tubular extension of the main jet.
The main jet controls the mixture from three-quarters to full throttle, the adjustable
taper needle from three-quarters down to one-quarter throttle, the cut-away portion
of the intake side of the throttle valve from one-quarter down to about one-eighth
throttle, and a pilot jet, having an independently adjusted air supply, takes care of the
idling from one-eighth throttle down to the almost closed position. These various stages
of control must be kept in mind when any adjustment is contemplated. (See illustration
22, for location of the pilot jet air adjustment screw). The pilot jet, unlike on earlier
models, is now detachable for cleaning.
The size of the main jet should not be altered save for some very good reason. See
"DATA" for details of standard sizes of jet, throttle valve, and jet taper needle.
With the standard setting it is possible to use nearly full air in all conditions, except,
perhaps, when the engine is pulling hard up hill or is on full throttle, when some benefit
may be obtained by slightly closing the air control.
Weak mixture is always indicated by popping, or spitting, at the air intake.
A rich mixture usually causes bumpy, or jerky, running and, in cases of extreme richness,
is accompanied by the emission of black smoke from the exhaust.

CARBURETTER

ADJUSTMENT

With the taper needle projection, main jet size, and type of throttle slide specified (see
page 4) correct carburation except at idling speed is assured.
In the event of difficulty being experienced look for cause under heading Useful
Information (pages 88 and 89).
To check for correct idling mixture, first run the engine until it is just warm but not hot
when with the throttle nearly closed and air fully open it should fire evenly and slowly.
If it fails to do so, first of all make certain that the sparking plug is clean and the point
setting correct. Having done this and idling is still uneven try re-setting the pilot jet
air screw.
Adjustment of this air screw is not unduly sensitive and it should be possible to obtain
the correct setting for even firing in a few seconds.
In the event of even firing at idling speed being unobtainable by adjustment of the air
screw look for obstruction in the pilot jet.
Having obtained even firing all that remains is to adjust if necessary the position of the
throttle stop screw until the desired idling speed is obtained.

TWIST GRIP ADJUSTMENT

A screw is provided in one of the halves of the twist grip body to regulate the spring
tension on the grip rotating sleeve. This screw must be screwed into the body to
increase the tension.
The most desirable state of adjustment is that when the grip is quite free and easy to
operate but, at the same time, will stay in the position in which it is placed.
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Illustration 22
Carburetter details in assembly order
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TWIST GRIP ADJUSTMENT (Continued)

The complete twist grip can be moved on the handlebar by slackening the two screws
that clamp together the two halves of the body. The most desirable position is that in
which the throttle cable makes the cleanest and most straight path to the under-side
of the petrol tank.

AIR FILTER
In locations, such as the United Kingdom, where the roads and atmosphere are particularly free from dust, it is not considered necessary to have an air filter fitted to the
carburetter, but in countries where the atmosphere contains a very heavy dust content,
an air filter is essential in order to prevent abrasive wear.
The filter available (optional extra) for the conditions mentioned above is of the "Oil
Wetted" type, and this requires periodical servicing.
When servicing the air filter, withdraw the filter element. Thoroughly wash this in
petrol, paraffin or other suitable solvent and allow to dry. Then re-oil, using one of the
light oils (SAE-20), enumerated in the final table on page 12, and allow to drain before
replacing in the filter case. Clean at intervals of 2,500 to 5,000 miles according to road
conditions, and renew the element every 10,000 miles.

TO REMOVE T H E AIR FILTER ELEMENT

Remove top pivot bolt.
Remove bottom nut on filter.
Remove filter with hose.
The filter compartment can now be separated for access to the element.

CARBURETTER T U N I N G

INFORMATION

Poor idling may be due t o :

Air leaks. Either at junction of carburetter and inlet manifold, or by reason of
badly worn inlet valve stems or guides.
Faulty engine valve seatings.
Sparking plug faulty, or its points set too closely.
Ignition advanced too much.
Contact breaker points dirty, pitted, loose, or set too closely.
High-tension wire defective.
Pilot jet not operating correctly. Partially choked or incorrect air supply.
Rockers adjusted too closely.
Heavy petrol consumption may be due to:
Late ignition setting.
Bad air leaks. Probably at carburetter or manifold joints.
Weakened valve springs.
Leaky float. (Causing flooding.)
Taper needle extension insufficient.
Poor compression, due to worn piston rings or defective valve seatings.
compression with throttle wide open.)

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TRANSMISSION SERVICE
T H E GEAR B O X
The gear box provides four speeds and has a positive foot change, operated by the right
foot and a kick-starter.
It is retained to the frame by being damped between the two engine rear plates by two
bolts. The bottom fixing bolt acts as a pivot. The top fixing bolt passes through the
gear box top lug and the rear plates, which are slotted, thereby allowing a swinging fore
and aft movement of the gear box to enable the front driving chain to be adjusted. That
movement is controlled by an adjusting bolt (marked 1 in illustration 28) secured in an
eye bolt (marked 2 in illustration 28) and locked in the required position by a nut
(marked 3 in illustration 28).
Illustration 23 clearly shows the general internal gearbox layout, the simple gear selection
and kick-starter mechanism.

Section through gearbox showing gears and clutch with actuating mechanism
Illustration 23

F O O T CHANG E OPERATION
Gears are selected by raising and depressing the gear change pedal which is attached to
the pawl carrier, the operating pawl, is spring loaded by a hairpin type spring.
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The gear change pedal, which is also spring loaded by a similar type spring returns the
pedal to the central position, after a gear has been selected, upon foot pressure being
released. An upward movement of the pedal engages first gear, a downward movement
causes engagement of higher gears.
Only a light, but deliberate pressure on the pedal is necessary, a jabbing or stamping
action on the pedal will result in damage to the operating mechanism.
When the gear pedal is moved the spring loaded pawl engages with the ratchet plate,
connected to the quadrant, by means of a large steel roller. Teeth on the quadrant
engage with teeth on the cam plate spindle, rotating cam plate in the direction desired.
The selector forks on a spindle are engaged in a profiled groove machined in the cam
plate causing the gears to shift, when cam plate is rotated.
The outer periphery of the cam plate, has notches machined in it, which engage with a
spring loaded plunger, thus positively indexing the gears when selected.
An indicator plate is mounted on the end of the quadrant spindle, to enable the gear
selected or neutral position to be identified.

TO REMOVE GEAR B O X OUTER COVER

Remove oil drain plug and drain off oil contents of the gear box.
Take off filler cap plate, disconnect clutch cable inner wire from operating lever, unscrew
cable adjuster and take out the cable.
Remove kick-starter crank, by releasing pinch bolt.
Remove foot change indicator plate by unscrewing bolt in foot change ratchet plate
spindle, leave the foot change pedal in position.
Remove five cheese headed screws securing outer cover.
The gear change pedal can be used to pull gently away the outer cover with care, to
avoid damage to the paper gasket. Should this gasket partly adhere to the outer and
inner cover during this process, separate the washer from the outer cover with the aid
of a penknife or similar tool.

TO REPLACE GEAR B O X
OUTER COVER
Ensure paper gasket is undamaged, before
fitting cover. If foot change pawl spring is
removed, or displaced, it must be refitted
correctly as this spring is not reversible.
It will be observed that one leg on this
spring in straight, the other is cranked.
Correct location is with the straight leg of
the spring in the uppermost position.
Place the spring legs on each edge of
rocking pawl (see illustration 24), offer
up cover and replace parts in reverse
order described for removal.

Illustration 24

TO REMOVE GEAR B O X
I N N E R COVER
Remove ratchet plate, with its spindle.
Remove clutch actuating arm and roller.
Remove lock ring securing clutch operating body, the body can be taken out
watch for " steel ball.
Remove mainshaft nut, exposed when clutch operating body is removed.
Remove seven nuts securing inner cover to gear box shell.
The cover can now be removed with kick-starter axle in position, by gently tapping
behind the front end of the cover with care, to avoid damage to the paper gasket.
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TO REPLACE GEAR B O X INNER COVER

Ensure gasket is undamaged. Fit inner cover, firmly secure seven fixing nuts. Fit main
shaft nut, clutch operating body and steel ball, also clutch actuating arm and roller.
NOTEBefore finally tightening lock nut securing operating body, position small clutch
operating lever to register with centre of aperture for clutch cable adjuster.
Fit ratchet plate and spindle.

FRONT CHAINCASE COVERALTERNATOR MODELS

W A R N I N G . T h e stator for the A.C. generator is bolted to the outer cover of the
front chain case. Attached to the stator is a cable, which passes through the rear portion
of the chain case. Therefore take away the outer cover with extreme care to avoid a
strain on the cable. (See illustration 25).

Illustration 25

TO REMOVE OUTER CHAINCASE COVER

Remove the rear engine plate cover and disconnect three snap connectors.
Take off the left side footrest.
Unscrew adjusting nut on rear brake rod.
Place a tray under chaincase to catch oil.
Remove drain plug, allow time to drain (content 12 ozs.).
Remove screwed inspection cap (use spanner 018178 in slot).
Remove nut in centre of chaincase,
Remove fixing screws (14).
Depress the rear brake pedal and carefully remove outer cover squarely to avoid damage
to the stator windings, and thread each connector through the rubber grummet in the
chaincase one at a time. (See illustration 25).
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TO

REMOVE

CHAINCASE COVERTWINS

Remove left side exhaust pipe with silencer attached.

Remove left side footrest.
Remove adjusting nut on rear brake rod.
Place a tray under chaincase to catch oil.
Remove screwed inspection cap (use spanner 018178 in slot).
Remove drain plug, allow time to drain (content 8 ozs.).
Remove nut in centre of chaincase.
Remove fixing screws (14).
Depress brake pedal and take away the cover.

TO REMOVE CLUTCH AN D FRONT CHAINALL MODELS

Take off the chaincase cover as previously described.
Unscrew clutch spring adjusting nuts.
Remove clutch pressure plate, with springs and spring cups.
Engage top gear, re-fit brake rod, apply pressure on rear brake pedal, unscrew nut on
mainshaft securing clutch hub.
Remove chain connecting link, take away the chain, detach clutch assembly as a unit
from mainshaft.
Fit clutch assembly by:
Fitting clutch hub to gear box mainshaft, also shaft nut and spring washer.
Engage top gear, apply rear brake and fully tighten gear box shaft nut.
Apply a little anti-centrifuge grease on clutch rollers.
Fit clutch sprocket and complete clutch assembly.
See paragraph Clutch Spring Adjustment.

TO REPLACE FRONT CHAINCASE COVER

Ensure paper gasket for joint is undamaged.
Offer up chaincase into position and gently take up the cable slack by pulling lightly the
cable from the rear of the chaincase, if fitted.
Locate the cover with the central fixing nut and lightly tighten.
Fit the fixing screws and tighten them first diagonally, then all round the case. Tighten
the central fixing nut, fill case with fresh oil to just below the inspection cap orifice.
Replace screwed inspection cap and other parts in reverse order.

TO REMOVE A.C. ROTOR AND ENGINE SPROCKETSINGLES

The rotor is keyed on to the engine shaft, the sprocket is splined.
Remove chaincase cover.
Engage top gear and reconnect rear brake rod to pedal.
Apply pressure on rear brake pedal and unscrew the locknut and nut securing rotor to
engine shaft.
Remove the washer and pull off the rotor.
Remove connecting link from front chain.
Remove key for rotor and distance piece ( U " wide).
Remove engine sprocket.
NOTEThe distance piece behind engine sprocket can be left in position.

TO REMOVE A.C. ROTOR A N D

ALTERNATOR TWINS

ENGINE

SPROCKET-

Follow the dismantling instructions given for the single cylinder models, straighten the
lock washer.
Remove the release valve, the rotor, the rotor washer and finally the engine sprocket.
NOTEA distance piece is used between the engine sprocket and the crankcase bearing,
which should not be disturbed. When refitting the washer for the rotor,
the concave side goes inwards towards the crankcase. (See note on chain
fitting.)
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TO REPLACE ROTOR A N D ENGINE SPROCKETSINGLES

Re-fit parts in reverse order given for dismantling.
When re-fitting chain connecting link ensure spring clip is fitted so that the closed
end faces the direction of rotation.
Check chain adjustment before re-fitting chaincase cover.

TO REMOVE ENGINE SPROCKETMAGNETO T W I N S

Follow dismantling instructions for Single Cylinder Models.
Straighten lock washer on engine shaft.
Unscrew release valve body with spanner on the larger of the two hexagons, disconnect
front chain and pull off engine sprocket.
Note instructions for fitting the spring clip when chain is replaced.
Re-assemble in reverse order used for dismantling.

CLUTCH

OPERATING MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT

Correct adjustment of the clutch operating mechanism is of the utmost importance and
the following instructions must be carefully observed.
In order to understand the method of clutch withdrawal a study of illustrations should
be made.
To enable the clutch to function satisfactorily 8" to x" free movement of the operating
cable is essential. This is checked by lifting the outer casing of the clutch cable at the
position where it enters the screwed adjuster on the kick-starter case cover. If the
adjustment is correct it should be possible to freely move the casing up and down with
the fingers 8" to x".
If the free movement is excessive causing clutch drag or noisy gear changing, adjustment
should be made as follows.
Release the clutch cable adjuster lock nut and then screw in the adjuster as far as it will
go to ensure that the operating lever A (illustration 26) is in its normal position.
Now turn to the opposite side of the cycle and remove the screwed cap on the chaincase
cover.
Then using the sparking plug box key supplied in tool kit, loosen lock nut B.
Then with a screwdriver gently screw in the thrust cup C until contact with the thrust
rod can be felt after which unscrew exactly one half turn and then securely re-tighten the
lock nut B taking care to observe that the screwed thrust cup does not also turn while
doing so.
Replace the screwed cap and then make the final adjustment by unscrewing the cable
adjuster until the recommended free movement of the casing is obtained after which
re-tighten the cable adjuster lock nut.
As a result of wear of the clutch friction plate inserts after prolonged use, the plates
tend to close up towards each other. This will have the effect of reducing the free
movement in the operating mechanism referred to above.
Clutch slip resulting from lack of free movement will rapidly ruin the inserts and may
generate sufficient heat to soften the clutch springs. Therefore should clutch slip
develop an immediate check of free movement must be made.
In this case after slacking off the cable adjuster, unscrew the cup C a turn or two and
then gently screw in until contact with the thrust rod is felt after which as already
detailed it should be unscrewed exactly one half turn before re-tightening the lock nut B.
Lastly adjust the cable for the specified free movement.
To remove a clutch control cable
Remove the oil filler cap from the kick-starter case cover.
Screw right home the clutch cable adjuster that is located in the top of the kick-starter
case cover.
Disengage, from the operating lever, the clutch cable inner wire by operating through
the oil filler cap opening.
Completely unscrew the clutch cable adjuster.
Disengage, from the handlebar operating control lever, the clutch inner wire.
Pull cable, by its lower end, till removed from the machine, easing it through the frame
cable clips while doing so.
To replace a clutch control cable
Reverse the above instructions and, finally, adjust as detailed earlier.
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C L U T C H SPRING ADJUSTMENT
in the event of clutch slip and the operating mechanism has been adjusted correctly the
clutch spring adjusting nuts and cups may require attention. Remove the chaincase
cover to expose clutch assembly.
Remove the clutch spring adjusting screws, take out the springs and cups then verify
the clutch spring cups are not in contact with the holes machined in the steel plate for
the clutch shock absorber assembly (see illustration 27).
If there is evidence of contact by a burr formed on the cup remove the burr with a fine
file and apply a little graphite grease on the cup before replacing.
Check the clutch springs for free length (1d" normal).
Replace springs if free length is x" to " below normal.
After re-fitting spring cups and springs screw in adjusting screws until the heads of
the screws are flush with the spring cups.

Illustration 26
Clutch, gear box main shaft and clutch operating mechanism.

The six rubber blocks used in the shock absorber can be replaced by:
Removing front chaincase.
Removing clutch spring pressure plate together with spring and spring cups
Removing three screws also plate for shock absorber compartment (see illustration 27).
A " C " shaped spanner engaged with two
slots in the clutch hub or a clutch steel
plate with an extension handle welded to
it can be used to compress the thick
rubbers, whilst the thin rubbers are
extracted.
To do this engage top gear, apply pressure
on the rear brake pedal, position the
tool to be used and pull the handle upwards, or opposite to the direction of
clutch rotation. With the aid of a short
piece of wheel spoke with a pointed end
the thin rubbers can be first prised out
then the thick ones.
Reverse this procedure to refit replacement rubber blocks.
NOTEIf clutch hub is removed, a tool
similar to a gear box mainshaft
Illustration 27
held in a vice will be required
to hold the hub, whilst rubber blocks are extracted.
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TO REMOVE C L U T C H BEARING
The clutch hub is secured to the clutch back plate by the three clutch studs, with lock
nuts. The bearing can be removed after separating the clutch hub from the back plate.
Apply a little anti-centrifuge grease on bearing before final assembly.

TO DISMANTLE GEAR B O X
Dismantle outer and inner covers as described.
If the gear box mainshaft is to be taken out the clutch complete must be removed from
the main shaft.
Remove low gear pinion on layshaft (kick-starter wheel).
Remove striker fork spindle, by unscrewing, using spanner on the two fiats machined
at the outer end.
Remove mainshaft, with the gears on it after disengaging striker fork from cam plate.
The layshaft can now be taken out, with gears on it, after disengaging layshaft striker
fork from cam plate.
If layshaft does not come out easily, rock layshaft up and down whilst pulling on the end
of the shaft, to extract it from the ball race.
Remove screw securing lock plate to rear chain sprocket.
Remove chain sprocket nut, which has a LEFT HAND THREAD.
Remove chain sprocket and distance piece from sleeve gear, mounted on splines.
Remove sleeve gear, by withdrawing through its ball bearing.
To remove oil seal without damage, the gear box case must be gently heated and dropped
face joint downwards on to a bench or wood block, the main ball race and oil seal will
then fall out of position, together with the layshaft ball bearing.
If oil seal is to be exchanged only, the used seal can be prised out, then gently press
replacement into position.
If this part of dismantling is to be carried out with gear box in frame, remove the chain
sprocket nut before removing outer gear box cover. Top gear can then be engaged,
with rear chain in position so that pressure can be maintained on the rear brake pedal,
to facilitate removal of chain sprocket nut.
Alternatively, obtain assistance to hold the rear wheel from turning whilst sprocket nut
is released.

REMOVAL OF CAM PLATE

Remove hexagonal dome nut, on front end of gear box, take out spring and plunger.
Remove small hexagon bolt, on front of gear box immediately above the plunger aperture,
cam plate can now be removed.
Remove remaining small bolt on front end of gear box, take out quadrant, with its
spindle.
NOTEThis spindle is not detachable.

REFITTING CAM PLATE

Place the quadrant in position, secure, with its bolt and washer. Raise the lever on the
quadrant until the top radius on the lever is in line with the top right hand stud for
gear box inner cover (top gear position).
Fit cam plate and verify the first two teeth only on quadrant are visible through groove
in cam plate for correct location.
Secure cam plate with its bolt and washer.
Refit plunger, spring cap nut.
NOTESteel roller must be fitted to quadrant before inner cover is replaced.

FITTING GEARS I N T O GEAR B O X

Gently warm gear box case.
Fit main gear wheel bearing, layshaft bearing and oil seal.
Fit sleeve gear in bearing, sprocket distance piece, sprocket, securing nut LEFT HAND
THREAD, lock washer and retaining screw.
Fit mainshaft with third and second gear assembled, also striker fork in third gear.
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Fit striker fork spigot into groove in cam plate.

Fit layshaft, with small gear, third gear, also second gear with striker fork in second gear.
Fit striker fork spigot into groove in cam plate.
Fit striker fork spindle, after lining up both forks.
NOTEMoving the cam plate, will assist in lining up striker.
Fit low gear pinion on mainshaft.

DISMANTLING KICK STARTER ASSEMBLY

Remove outer and inner cover for gear box.
Using a stiff piece of wire with one end shaped like a button hook, pull out from the
inner cover, the turned in end of the kick-starter return spring.
Lift out opposite end of this spring from hole drilled in the kick-starter axle, take away
spring, the axle can then be pressed out of the cover.
The kick-starter, pawl, plunger and spring can now be removed for examination, or
renewal.

TO REPLACE KICK STARTER ASSEMBLY

Fit kick-starter axle, with pawl assembled in cover, turn the axle so that the hole in it
for the return spring is at 12 o'clock.
Fit return spring on the axle, insert the end of the spring which is turned down vertically
into hole drilled in axle. Using tool recommended for spring removal, hooked in
opposite end of spring, pull the spring sufficiently to enable the turned in end to enter
hole drilled in the cover.
Replace inner and outer cover as detailed previously.
To replace a clutch control cable
Reverse the above instructions and, finally, adjust as detailed earlier.

FRONT C H A I N ADJUSTMENT
Refer to illustration 28.
Remove engine plate cover.
Slacken the nut of bolt (5).
Slacken the nut (3)
Screw the bolt (1) into the crosshead (2) to
take' up slack in the chain.
Pull on the rear chain to move the gear box
and tighten the front chain.
Remove the inspection cap from the chaincase and check tension by applying upward
pressure to the chain.
The correct amount of whip is a".
Check the adjustment in several positions
and adjust for the tightest point.
When the correct adjustment has been
obtained, tighten nuts (3) and (5), and
replace cover.
If the chain is tight, screw the bolt (1) out of
the crosshead (2).
After making adjustments to the front chain
always check the adjustment of the rear chain.
Slacken or tighten as necessary.

Illustration 28
Front chain adjustment
1
3
5

ADJUSTING BOLT.
ADJUSTING BOLT LOCK N U T .
ENGINE PLATE BOLT.

REAR C H A I N ADJUSTMENT
To obtain rear chain adjustment the rear wheel is bodily moved in the rear frame fork
ends, which are slotted for the purpose. Adjusting screws with lock nuts are provided
on the forward side of each slotted end.
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To adjust the chain place cycle on the stand and slightly slacken the spindle end nut and
also slightly slacken the brake drum dummy spindle lock nut the hexagon of which is
adjacent to the spindle end nut on de-luxe models. Then slacken back the adjuster screw
lock nut on each side and unscrew each adjuster bolt in turn to exactly the same extent
until the correct chain tension is obtained. While on the stand the chain whip should
be 18 " (see note below). Then fully re-tighten spindle nuts and also the adjuster screw
lock nuts. Chain whip must always be checked midway between the two sprockets and
the rear wheel should always be turned to obtain the position of least slackness. This is
because chains rarely wear evenly and there is usually one position at which the chain is
tighter than at any other. It is at this position that the adjustment check should be made.
NOTEThe chain adjustment specified while cycle is on the stand is reduced to " when
the wheel is on the ground and the rider seated. This is due to chain sprocket
centres varying slightly as the result of movement of the rear swinging arm.

NOTES ON

REAR C H A I N ADJUSTMENT

Before tightening the rear chain always first check front chain adjustment and if attention
is necessary adjust the front chain first. This is because adjustment of the front chain
disturbs that of the rear chain.
Therefore after making adjustment to the tension of the front chain always afterwards
check that of the rear chain.
It should also be noted that adjusting the rear chain will disturb rear brake adjustment
which should therefore always be checked subsequently.
The correct chain adjustment must be maintained, when a complete chaincase is fitted,
otherwise the chain will make contact with the case. Remove rubber grummet in the
case to check chain tension.

REMOVING AN D REFITTING

REAR C H A I N

To protect the rear chain from mud and water it is very closely shrouded by the chain
guard and removing the chain without first detaching the chain guard can present considerable difficulty. A simple procedure however is as follows.
First obtain a piece of thin string about ten feet long.
With cycle on the stand turn the rear wheel until the chain connecting link is at a position
near the rear sprocket and remove the connecting link.
Now pass the string through the centre hole of the end link of the top run, draw the two
ends of the string level and tie together.
Then pull the bottom run of the chain backwards with one hand while keeping the string
taut at the rear end with the other hand.
As the end of the top run of the chain disengages with the gear box sprocket it will leave
the string attached lying one strand each side of the sprocket teeth.
When the chain is well clear cut the string on one side only at a point about one foot from
where it is looped through the chain link.
Leave the string then in situ awaiting chain re-fitting.
To re-fit the chain
Pass the longer cut end of the string through the centre hole of the end chain link and
then tie the two loose ends of the string together.
Then pull the string from the rear end at the same time guiding the chain up to engage
with the gear box sprocket.
Continue pulling until the chain encircles the rear wheel sprocket when remove the
string and refit the connecting link taking care while doing so to attach the spring clip
with its closed end facing the direction of rotation.

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FORK & FRAME SERVICE

STEERING

HEAD ADJUSTMENT

The steering head frame races are of the floating self-aligning type and have spherical seats.
Therefore they do not fit tightly in the head lug.
Occasionally test the steering head for correct adjustment by exerting pressure upwards
from the extreme ends of the handlebars.
It is particularly important that the adjustment is tested after the first one hundred miles
because of the initial settling down that always occurs in that period.
Should any shake be apparent, adjust the steering head bearings.
Adjust steering head bearings by:
Jack up the front of the machine so that all weight is taken off the front wheel. (A box
under each footrest serves that purpose).
Slacken the two fork crown pinch screws.
Slacken the domed nut at top of the steering column.
Screw down the nut underneath the domed nut a little at a time (using adjustable spanner
017249) and, while doing so, test the head assembly for slackness by placing the fingers
over the gap between handlebar lug and frame top lug, at the same time exerting upward
pressure by lifting from the front edge of the front mudguard. Tested in this manner the
slightest slackness is discernible.
Continue to tighten the lower adjusting nut until no perceptible movement can be felt
and yet the steering head is perfectly free to turn, then tighten down the domed nut
in order to lock the adjustment.
Securely tighten the two fork crown pinch screws (this is very important).
Remove packing from under footrest.

FRONT FORKS (TELEDRAULIC)

Owing to the unusual construction of the " T E L E D R A U L I C " fork it is desirable to
understand what happens in use and, in order to clearly follow the descriptions and
subsequent assembly and adjustment instructions, reference to illustration 29 will be
necessary.
As will be seen from the general arrangement drawing, the main members of the forks
are two long tubes. These are of heavy gauge and are externally ground to very fine
limits. These fork main, inner, tubes are firmly fixed to the handlebar clip lug by the
top bolts 022215 and are clamped to the fork crown by the clamping screws. Upon the
external of these tubes are mounted the springs and sliding members, to which the front
wheel mudguard is fixed.
The telescopic action of the sliders, combined with the hydraulic dampers, described
later, explain the word "Teledraulic", coined for the description of the fork.
To disconnect the damper tube from the fork slider a thin wall box key is required to
release the damper tube fixing bolt 010697.
Oil leakage from this position is due to a loose bolt or deformed fibre washer.
A rattle in the fork assembly can be due to a disconnected damper rod or low oil content.
A scraping noise, when fork movement takes place is due to one, or both fork springs
rubbing against the fork cover tube. A small amount of heavy grease applied on the
outside diameter of the fork springs will have a beneficial effect.

TO EXPOSE THE FORK SPRINGS

As the fork inner tubes are a close fit in both the handlebar lug and fork crown a drawbolt, which can be used to drive out and pull back the tubes is available, part No. B.2141A.
To give attention to or to change the fork springs, the fork assembly, complete with front
wheel and mudguard assembled (leaving the headlamp, etc., in position) can be taken
away as a unit.
Raise the front wheel well clear of the ground.
Disconnect the front brake cable handlebar end.
Remove both fork tube bolts (49) use spanner 018667.
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Illustration 29
Exploded view of Teledraulic Forks.
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REF.
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DESCRIPTION

WASHER, LEATHER, FOR FORK SPRING TOP SEATING.

BUFFER, RUBBER, FOR FORK INNER TUBE.
SPRING, MAIN, FOR FRONT FORK.
BUFFER, RUBBER, FOR FORK INNER TUBE.
BUFFER, RUBBER, FOR FORK INNER TUBE.
WASHER, LEATHER, FOR FORK SPRING BOTTOM SEATING.
EXTENSION, FOR FORK SLIDER.
OIL SEAL, FOR FORK INNER TUBE.
BUSH, TOP, PLASTIC, FOR INNER TUBE.
SPRING, BUFFER, FOR FRONT FORK.
WASHER, PLAIN, FOR FORK SLIDER CAP SECURING STUD.
CIRCLIP, LOCATING FORK INNER TUBE BOTTOM BUSH.
BUSH, BOTTOM, STEEL, FOR FORK INNER TUBE.
CIRCLIP, LOCATING, FORK INNER TUBE BOTTOM BUSH.
SLIDER, FOR FORK, WITH STUDS (RIGHT SIDE).
TUBE, FORK COVER, BOTTOM.
TUBE, FORK, INNER.
RUBBER RING FOR TOP COVER TUBE HOUSING RING.
HOUSING RING. TOP COVER TUBE.
TUBE, FORK COVER, TOP, RIGHT, WITH LAMP LUG.
SPIGOT RING TOP COVER TUBE.
BOLT, TOP, FOR FORK INNER TUBE.
ADAPTOR.
NUT, LOCK, FOR TOP END OF DAMPER ROD.
ROD, FOR FORK DAMPER.
SLEEVE, PLUNGER, ON FORK DAMPER ROD.
PIN, STOP, FOR FORK DAMPER VALVE.
NUT, LOCK, FOR DAMPER VALVE SEAT.
STUD, SECURING CAP TO FORK SLIDER.
WASHER, FIBRE, FOR DAMPER TUBE BOLT.
BOLT, FIXING DAMPER TUBE TO SLIDER.
CAP, FOR FORK SLIDER.
NUT, FOR FORK SLIDER CAP SECURING STUD.
TUBE, FOR FORK DAMPER.
SEAT, FOR FORK DAMPER VALVE.
VALVE, FOR FORK DAMPER.
CLIP RETAINING DAMPER ROD SLEEVE.
SCREW, PINCH, FOR FORK CROWN.
FORK CROWN
NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.
STEM, FOR FORK CROWN
LUG, FOR HANDLEBAR AND STEERING HEAD.
COLLAR FOR BUFFER SPRING.
WASHER FOR FORK STEM ADJUSTING NUT.
RING, RUBBER. SEALING, FOR INNER TUBE TOP BOLT.
NUT, LOCK, FOR FORK STEM.
NUT, ADJUSTING, FOR FORK STEM.
CLIP (HALF ONLY), FOR HANDLEBAR LUG.
SCREW, PINCH, FOR HANDLEBAR CLIP.
BOLT, TOP, FOR FORK INNER TUBE.
SPIGOT RING TOP COVER TUBE.
TUBE, FORK COVER, TOP, LEFT, WITH LAMP LUG.
HOUSING RING TOP COVER TUBE.
TUBE, FORK COVER, BOTTOM.
EXTENSION, FOR FORK SLIDER.
SLIDER FOR FORK WITH STUDS (LEFT SIDE),
SCREW, PLUG, WITH FIBRE WASHER, FOR FORK SLIDER OIL DRAIN HOLE.

N.B.WASHER (43) DELETED FROM ASSEMBLY.

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Disconnect both damper rods, by releasing the lock nut and unscrewing both bolts.
Release both fork crown pinch screws (38).
The fork assembly can now be taken away from the machine.
If the fork tubes are a tight fit in the fork crown and handlebar lug, use the drawbolt to
tap out each tube alternately a small amount, changing the bolt from one tube to the
other, until the tubes are clear of the frame. Lift off the bottom cover tubes to expose
the springs.
The figures in parentheses are shown in illustration 29.
NOTEIf a steering damper is used disconnect damper plate to frame.

TO REFIT T HE FORKS AS A U N I T
With the two cover tubes in position, introduce the fork tubes into the fork crown and
handlebar lug, lift the assembly then lightly tighten both pinch screws.
Fit the drawbolt through the handlebar lug and pull up each tube a small amount,
changing the tool from one tube to the other, to pull the tubes up evenly. Wit h a piece
of wire lift up the damper tubes, connect them to the top bolts and firmly tighten the rod
lock nut. Replace the top bolts, then very firmly re-tighten the pinch screws.
Re-connect the brake cable to complete the assembly.

FRONT FORK "TOPPING UP"

No part of the TELEDRAULIC Front Fork requires individual lubrication, but it is
advisable to check the oil content, once every five thousand miles.
Support motor cycle vertically with weight on both wheels. A steady under each footrest is the best method.
Remove the rubber grommet and unscrew the top bolts. Have a graduated measure of
not less than 10 fluid ozs, capacity available in which to catch and measure the oil. Remove
the drain plug from the bottom of a slider and catch the oil which drains out. If the fork
had the correct oil content, about 6 fluid ozs. (170 4 c.c.) will have been drained off. If
less, add to make this quantity, or reduce if an excess quantity has been drained off. Next
refit drain plug and carefully pour into the top of the tube being checked exactly 6 fluid
ozs. (170 4 c.c.) after which the top bolt may be replaced.
NOTEAlthough the normal oil content of each side is specified as 6 fluid ozs., it is not
possible to drain all the oil via the drain plug. This explains the lesser quantity
of 6 fluid ozs. (1704 c.c.) referred to above. However, if the fork is at any time
completely dismantled and then reassembled in a dry state, it should be noted
that in that event the correct quantity of oil to add to each leg is 6 fluid ozs.
(1846 c.c).

TO REMOVE T H E COMPLETE FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY

Support the machine with the front wheel clear of the ground. (A box, of suitable
height, under each footrest is the best method.)
Remove the front wheel as described in Wheel Section.
Remove the front mudguard and stay.
Slacken the screw on head lamp top, gently prise out the rim and reflector assembly,
detach with a slight rotary and lifting movement the cap to which head lamp wires are
attached. Pull out pilot bulb and take away rim and reflector assembly.
Disconnect the driving cable from the speedometer head and draw same down through
fork crown.
Remove the bolts, leaving the head lamp shell, etc., free to be gently suspended by the
wiring loom.
Remove the handlebar half clip and lay the handlebars, complete with controls, upon a
pad on top of the petrol tank.
Detach the front brake cable from the forks. (First remove the slotted yoke end and
then completely unscrew the cable adjuster.)
Remove the rubber grommet and unscrew the top bolt on each inner tube, raise same
and slacken the lock nuts Securing the damper rods attached. Then, before removing
the top bolts, attach a piece of wire about 18 inches long underneath each damper rod
lock nut, to enable the damper rods to be raised for reassembly.
Remove domed nut at top of steering column.
Remove lock nut on steering column.
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Use a soft mallet to tap upward the handlebar lug until it disengages with the fork stem
(steering column) and main tubes. The fork assembly can then be withdrawn. (Take
care to avoid loss of any of the 56 steering head steel balls.)
To refit a complete front fork assembly
Secure with grease, 28 balls in fork crown ball race.
Secure with grease, 28 balls in main frame top ball race.
Proceed to fit fork assembly by reversing the instructions given above to dismantle,
carefully re-tightening the damper rod lock nuts before inserting the hexagonal headed
plugs to which they are attached.

TO REMOVE A FORK SLIDER

Raise the front wheel clear of the ground.
Unscrew the top fork tube bolt and disconnect the damper rod. Unscrew the screwed
slider extension (54).
Next remove the front wheel, mudguard and stay.
The oil seal is a close fit in the enlargened end of the slider and should difficulty occur in
removing the slider, apply gentle heat at the position where the oil seal is located which
will cause the slider to expand, A sharp jerk downwards will separate the slider from
the oil seal, which will come away with the damper tube and rod assembly. The reassembly is carried out in the reverse order pull up the damper rods as already described
but finally tighten the screwed extension after the wheel is fitted. If oil is lost during
this process, see details for "topping up".

Illustration 30
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TO REMOVE A FORK INNER TUBE

Start by removing the fork slider, release the pinch screw in the fork crown, the tube
can then be pulled or driven out from the handlebar and fork crown lug.

REAR SUSPENSION
The rear wheel is mounted in a fork that is hinged just behind the gear box. The hinge
has robust plain bearings lubricated from a reservoir of 1 fluid ounces (426 c.c.) of
heavy gear oil which is sufficient to last almost indefinitely. Provision is, however, made
for replenishment should same be required. A small screw will be observed in the
right-hand end cap of the hinge bearing, upon removal of this screw, oil can be injected
into the reservoir, the screw orifice operating as a level control.

Illustration 31
Ghost" view of Rear Suspension Un i t
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On a new machine, or after replenishment, oil may leak from this bearing. This is of no
consequence and the leakage will cease after a few hundred miles have been covered.
The rear wheel fork is suspended on springs located in the two suspension units joining
the rear fork to the main frame loops.
The suspension units are of the sealed unit type, and topping up is not necessary. The
springs are lubricated before assembly and the fluid in the damper unit is the exact
quantity and sufficient for the unit's life.
An exploded view of the suspension unit is shown in illustration 31.
Maintenance is confined to external cleaning and occasional greasing of the cam ring
adjuster.
Should a squeak or rubbing noise develop as the units move, remove the split collar
securing the top cover tube, remove unit top fixing bolt, take off the tube and apply
grease on the outside diameter of the spring.

A CAM

RING ADJUSTER

Raising the base of the spring by turning the cam ring clockwise (see illustration 31),
pre-loads the spring for varying loads.
Stronger springs are available for use when a sidecar is attached to the machine.

PROP

STAND

The prop stand hinges on a bolt which passes through a lug brazed to the frame and screw
into the jaw of the stand leg. It is then locked by a nut and split pin. Care in tightening
this bolt is necessary to avoid pinching, and it is essential to observe after securely
tightening the lock nut that the stand is perfectly free. Smear the hinge bolt with engine
oi l before replacing it.

CENTRE

STAND

The centre stand is mounted on a bolt set across the bottom rear of the main frame and is
removed by taking off a nut of the centre bolt and pushing bolt through the frame.
During removal and replacement the stand should be in a horizontal position in order
to take as much of the tension off the return spring as is possible.

TO REMOVE

OIL TANK

Remove the twinseat.

Remove the frame cover. It is held in position by two large knurled and slotted screws.
Remove the oil tank drain plug and empty the tank.
Disconnect the oil feed and return pipes from the bottom of the tank.
The tank is then held by a bolt at the top front of the tank and a further bolt at the
bottom front. Remove bolts and washers, lift the tank away from the frame a few
inches, and disconnect the vent pipe. The tank is now free. To refit, reverse the
foregoing instructions.

TO

REMOVE THE

REAR CHAIN

GUARD

Remove the rear wheel. (See Wheel Section.)

Remove the bolt retaining the front end of the chain guard to the rear fork.
Remove the bolt retaining the rear end of the chain guard to the rear fork.
one spacer on this bolt, between the two sides of guard.)
1963 models use two horizontally mounted bolts to secure the guard.

TO REMOVE REAR CHAINCASE

With machine on the central stand:
Release the two bolts passing through the chain case.
Lift upwards the upper portion of the case and withdraw it to the rear.
Wheel the machine off the central stand, take away the two fixing bolts.
The lower portion will then come away from the frame.
See "Chain Adjustment".
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WHEELS AND BRAKES

TO REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Place machine on centre stand.
Remove the split pin, and pin, retaining yoke end of front brake cable to the brake
expander lever.
Remove bolt retaining brake anchor stay to brake cover plate.
Slacken the nut on the left-hand end of front wheel spindle.
Remove the four nuts retaining the caps to the fork sliders, which will permit the removal
of the two caps and, putting pressure on the front wheel (in order to decrease the effective
height of the wheel spindle) the wheel can be withdrawn towards the front.
NOTEThe two caps M U S T be refitted in same order and position as originally.
Therefore, lay them aside so that the order and position of assembly will be
correctly made.

TO RE-FIT FRONT WHEEL

Holding the left side cap on the wheel spindle, offer wheel up so as to engage the cap
with its securing studs. Then apply fixing nuts and washers but only loosely tighten.
NOTETo pass the wheel spindle into position it may be necessary to apply pressure
to flatten the tyre so as to enable the spindle to pass the forward fixing studs.
Next fit the right side cap and again only loosely tighten the securing nuts. Now attach
the brake anchor arm, firmly tighten retaining bolt and refit yoke end and pin.
Next fully tighten the nuts securing the left side cap, taking care to keep the gap fore
and aft approximately equal. Then tighten the left side spindle nut and lastly the nuts
securing the right side cap.
Should any fork stiffness be apparent after refixing the front wheel, loosen the nuts
securing the right side cap and after working the fork up and down violently, retighten.
This action will ensure that the wheel clamp occupies its natural position on the spindle
end on which it is intentionally not positioned.

REAR WHEE L REMOVAL (ALL MODELS)

All models are fitted with a deep section one-piece rear mudguard, to enhance
appearance. This must inevitably affect rear wheel removal, the necessity for which is
infrequent these days. If it is desired to remove the rear wheel, the work entailed will
be facilitated if packing pieces, in the form of wood blocks, etc., are placed under the
central stand, when it is brought into operation to raise the rear wheel further away
from the ground.

TO REMOVE QUICKLY DETACHABLE REAR WHEE L

Place the machine on the centre stand.
Disconnect speedometer drive by unscrewing the cable gland nut and withdrawing
drive cable end from the speedometer gear box. DO NOT LOOSEN NUT SECURING
SPEEDO GEAR BOX Then remove the wheel spindle end nut and washer and withdraw
spindle together with distance collar which w i l l fall as spindle is withdrawn.
The wheel is now free to be removed, after leaning the machine at an angle.
In refitting it will be found best to offer up the wheel, insert spindle without the distance
collar and after engaging the driving pegs hold wheel in situ, withdraw the spindle and
insert the distance collar.
Upon tightening the spindle end nut make certain the collar end of the spindle is in
contact with the chain adjusting screw to ensure correct wheel alignment. Also see
that the speedometer gear box is positioned correctly.

TO REMOVE
TYPE)

REAR WHEEL

(NON-QUICK-DETACHABLE

Disconnect the rear brake rod, by taking out the split pin and yoke end pin.
Remove rear chain connecting link. A sheet of paper suitably placed will prevent chain
contamination with dirt.
Remove the bolt passing through the rear brake anchor lug and rear chainguard, watch
for the distance piece between chainguard.
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Disconnect the speedometer drive cable from the drive. Release the rear wheel spindle
nut several turns, pull the wheel to the right, until the brake plate clears the anchor
boss on the frame.
Take the chain off its sprocket, the wheel can now be removed. Lean the machine at
an angle, take the wheel away under the silencer.

TO REFIT REAR WHEEL

Refit in the reverse order described for removal, with caution to ensure the brake
plate is correctly anchored (see illustration 40).
Position the speedo drive and connect cable before tightening the wheel spindle nut.
If pressure is applied on the rear brake pedal, during the process of tightening the spindle
nut, this will centralise the brake shoes.
Verify the closed end of the chain link spring clip is facing the direction of chain travel.

WHEEL BEARINGS A N D ADJUSTMENT

The wheel bearings are of taper roller type (see illustrations 33 and 34). The outer cup
for the rollers are pressed into the hub shell. They have a fixed location one side and an
adjustable location on the other. The fixed location is provided by a circlip in a groove
cut in one end of the hub shell, while the adjustable location is regulated by a screwed
ring that is threaded into the opposite end of the hub and the position of which can be
locked by an encircling nut.
On each wheel the adjusting ring is located on the right-hand side.
It is rarely necessary to make adjustment to wheel bearings. It is most important they
are not adjusted too tightly as this would quickly ruin them. There must always be a
slight amount of end play. This should be about 002", which represents a just perceptible
rim rock.
A service method of ensuring correct adjustment is:
Slacken the lock nut.
Tighten the adjusting ring until all slackness has been taken up.
Slacken back the adjusting ring exactly one-half turn.
Tighten the lock nut, making sure that, when doing so, the adjusting ring does not creep
round, and the cover disc positioned to permit grease gun application to the nipple.

TO DISMANTLE FRONT WHEE L BEARINGS

Refer to Illustration 33, page 65.
Remove wheel from machine,
Remove nut securing brake cover plate, withdraw cover plate with brake shoes, etc.
Then remove brake cover positioning nut and washer.
Then turn to the right hand side of wheel, remove adjusting ring lock nut and lift off
cover disc.
Then completely unscrew the adjusting ring.

Front and rear hubs

Illustration 32
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Illustration 33
Front wheel bearings
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CIRCLIP.
OIL SEAL CUP.
OIL SEAL.
WASHER RETAINING SEAL.
WHEEL SPINDLE COMPLETE.
WASHER RETAINING SEAL.
OIL SEAL.

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OIL SEAL CUP.

ADJUSTING RING.
ADJUSTING RING LO CK NUT .
N U T LOCATING BRAKE COVER PLATE.
N U T SECURING BRAKE COVER PLATE.
SPINDLE END WASHER.
SPINDLE END N U T .

Illustration 34
Non-quick-detachable wheel assembly
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N U T FOR WHEEL SOLID SPINDLE.

WASHER, FOR WHEEL SPINDLE N U T .
SPACER, FOR WHEEL SPINDLE N U T .
SPACER. FOR COVER PLATE. OUTER.
N U T . FOR EXPANDER LEVER.
WASHER. FOR EXPANDER LEVER N U T .
LEVER. EXPANDER.
PLATE, COVER.
SHOES. BRAKE, W I T H LININGS.
LININGS, FOR BRAKE SHOES.
SPRING, FOR BRAKE SHOES.
PIN THRUST, ADJUSTING BRAKE SHOES.
EXPANDER, FOR BRAKE SHOES.
SPACER, FOR COVER PLATE, INNER.
BOLT, RETAINING, SPROCKET TO HUB
SHELL.
SPROCKET A N D BRAKE DRUM.
WASHER, SPROCKET RETAINING BOLT.
N U T , SPROCKET RETAINING BOLT.
RING, SPRING, LOCATING BEARING.

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CUP, FOR BEARING OIL SEAL.

OIL SEAL, FOR BEARING.
SPACER, ON SPINDLE, FOR OIL SEAL.
RING, RETAINING HUB BEARING, LARGE.
SPACER, BETWEEN BEARING A N D OIL
SEAL.
BEARING, ROLLER.
SPACER, BETWEEN BEARINGS.
RING, RETAINING HUB BEARING. SMALL.
SPACER. ON SPINDLE, FOR SPEEDOMETER
GEARBOX.
N U T , LOCK, BEARING ADJUSTING RING.
RING, ADJUSTING BEARING.
SPEEDOMETER GEARBOX.
WASHER, OUTSIDE, SPEEDOMETER GEAR.
BOX.
NUT . L O C K I N G , SPEEDOMETER GEARBOX.
SPACER,
ON
SPINDLE.
SPEEDOMETER
GEARBOX SIDE.
SPINDLE. REAR WHEEL SOLID.

Now carefully apply pressure to the threaded end of the wheel spindle which will eject
from the opposite end of the hub, the washer (6), oil seal (7) and oil seal cup (8), together
with the bearing outer ring (5). The wheel spindle with its two sets of rollers in cages
may now be lifted out leaving in situ only the fixed bearing ring together with the oil
seal, washer and cup for that side bearing.
If it is desired to remove these, pressure is first applied to the visible washer, by which
the assembly is forced inward sufficiently to permit extraction of the retaining circlip
after which through the medium of a mandrel or a piece of tubing of external diameter
a trifle smaller than the hub bore apply pressure to the inner edge of the fixed bearing
ring so that it is forced out of the hub end. As it emerges it will push out the end washer
(4), the oil seal (3) and the oil seal encircling collar (2).
To refit reverse the above procedure remembering that after bearing ring (5), washer (7),
spacer (4), oil seal (3) and oil seal cap (2) have been inserted, to refit the circlip (I) snugly
in its groove and to then apply pressure to the inner edge of the bearing ring to force
the assembly tightly back against the retaining circlip.
Finally position the disc when tightening the adjusting ring lock nut so that access to
the grease nipple is possible.

TO DISMANTLE REAR W H E E L BEARINGS

Refer to Illustration 35.
With wheel still in situ first of all slacken the nut (16) securing the speedometer drive
gear box. Then remove the wheel from cycle when the above nut should be removed
and the speedometer gear box withdrawn.
Next, slacken the adjuster sleeve lock nut (13) and completely unscrew the adjuster
sleeve (14) which will come away together with the sleeve upon which speedometer drive
is mounted and also the cover disc. Then withdraw the washer (3) the oil seal (4) and
the oil seal cup (5).
Now turn to the brake side of wheel and using a short bar of 7/8" external diameter apply
pressure to the end of the projecting sleeve, which pressure will force out wheel bearing
ring (7) together with the two taper roller bearings (7) and the spacing sleeve (8), leaving
in situ only the bearing ring on the brake side together with oil seal, washers and retaining
circlip.
If it is desired to remove this spacer bearing ring pressure must be applied to the cup
washer immediately under the circlip until it is possible to extract the circlip. The outer
cup washer (5) the oil seal (4) and the spacer (6), etc., are then free to be withdrawn. The
bearing ring may then be forced out of the end of the hub bore by applying pressure to its
inner edge through the medium of a bar or tube of suitable diameter passed through the
hub bore.
Re-assembly is carried out in exactly reverse order, care being necessary after pressing
in the brake side bearing ring sufficiently far to permit fitting the circlip, to then force
the ring back until cup washer (5) is tightly in contact with the retaining circlip before
proceeding with further assembly.
Final adjustment of the bearings should allow the slightest possible degree of end play
and when correctly adjusted just perceptible rim rock upon refitting the wheel should
be observable.
NOTEUpon tightening the adjusting ring nut (13) the cover disc must be positioned
to permit application of the gun to the grease nipple, the hole in disc being
provided for that purpose.

FRONT BRAKE COVER PLATE

It is most important the front brake cover plate is correctly positioned.
It is retained to the front wheel spindle by an inside nut (part number 021931) and an
outside nut (part number 018071).
The inside nut must be positioned so that, when the cover plate is applied, the outer face
of the latter lies flush with the hub shell edge.
The outside nut is fitted so that its hexagonal side is against the brake cover plate.

BRAKE DRUMS (CS A N D CSR MODELS)

The front wheel brake drum is cast in the hub shell.
The rear brake drum is mounted on a separate ball bearing and the drive to rear wheel
is by means of five studs projecting from the hub face which engage with holes in the
drum back face, thereby permitting removal of the rear wheel with the brake drum still
in situ.
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Rear brake and wheel bearings, de-luxe models

Illustration 35
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

W I T H D R A W A B L E WHEEL SPINDLE.
SPEEDOMETER GEAR BOX SLEEVE.
RING RETAINING OIL SEAL (Small).
OIL SEAL.
CUP FOR O I L SEAL.
OIL SEAL DISTANCE PIECE.
TAPER ROLLER BEARING COMPLETE.
SPACER BETWEEN BEARINGS.
BEARING SPACING COLLAR (Brake Side).
RING RETAINING OIL SEAL (Large).
CIRCLIP.
BRAKE DRUM DUMMY SPINDLE.
LOCK N U T FOR ADJUSTING RING.
ADJUSTING RING.
SPEEDOMETER GEAR BOX COMPLETE.
SPEEDOMETER GEAR BOX FIXING NUT.

17 SPACER FOR W I T H D R A W A B L E SPINDLE.

18 OUTER SPACER FOR BRAKE COVER
PLATE.
19 WASHER FOR COVER PLATE FIXING N U T .
20 BRAKE COVER PLATE FIXING N U T .
21 SPINDLE END WASHER.
22 SPINDLE END N U T .
23 BRAKE COVER PLATE COMPLETE.
24 REAR BRAKE DRUM.
25 INNER SPACER FOR BRAKE COVER PLATE.
26 BRAKE DRUM BEARING OIL SEAL.
27 BRAKE DRUM OIL SEAL WASHERS.
28 BRAKE DRUM BALL BEARING.
29 CIRCLIP RETAINING BEARING
30 DRIVING PEG (5 Off).
31 N U T SECURING DRIVING PEG (5 Off).

Modified speedometer gear box sleeve (2) illustration 35. On machines which use the outrigger type suspension
unit, the gear box sleeve is made in two pieces. The speedometer gear box must be removed to permit the
rear wheel to be taken out of the frame.

BRAKE SHOES
The front and rear brake shoes and springs are interchangeable. The two shoes in each
brake are N O T identical, they are "handed".
One end of each shoe bears on a fulcrum fixed in the brake cover plate. The other end
accommodates a detachable thrust pin: By inserting washers under a thrust pin its
effective height can be increased, thereby compensating for wear on the brake linings.

BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT

Brake adjustment, to compensate for lining wear, is normally made by means of a finger
adjuster on the rear brake rod and a cable adjuster for the front brake cable.
After a very considerable mileage this continual adjustment causes the brake cam to
occupy a position whereby the available leverage is considerably reduced and, as a result,
the brake loses efficiency. See illustrations 37 and 38.
To overcome this a hardened headed thrust pin is fitted to each shoe to enable a packing
washer to be fitted under the head as, and when, required. Eight of these washers
(000174) are provided in the tool kit. When wear of the brake linings is taken up in
this manner it is then necessary to unscrew considerably the adjusting nut on the rear
brake rod, or screw in the cable adjuster of the front brake cable, and afterwards adjust
the brake, as described afterwards.
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When a brake cover plate has been disturbed, it is advisable, upon re-assembly, to
centralise the shoes in the brake drum to ensure equal pressure to each. In the case of
the front wheel this is best done before refitting the wheel to the machine, but in the
case of the rear wheel it is best done after refitting.
If brake shoes tend to squeak, when the brake is applied it is generally an indication the
brake shoes are not centralised in the drum.
Centralise brake shoes by:
Ensure the nut securing the cover plate to the wheel spindle and also the fulcrum stud
nut (front only) are slightly slacked off.
Place on the brake expander lever a tubular spanner (to increase the leverage), and, while
maintaining pressure on the tubular spanner (to expand fully the brake shoes), fully
tighten the spindle nut binding the cover plate to the spindle and also the nut on fulcrum
stud.

(1) Brake shoe thrust pin.

(2) Thrust pin packing washer.
(3) Brake shoe.
(4) Rivet, securing brake shoe lining.
(5) Brake Shoe Lining.

Illustration 36

FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Major adjustment of the front brake shoes is made on the brake thrust pins, by fitting
packing washers under the pins, as already described.
Minor adjustment of the front brake shoes is made by altering the position of the brake
cable adjuster on the fork assembly. Unscrew the adjuster to "take up" the front
brake.
The adjuster is locked in position by a nut.
Adjust front brake by:
Place machine on centre stand.
Slacken lock nut on cable adjuster.
Unscrew the cable adjuster till, by rotating the front wheel, it can be felt the brake
shoes are just touching the brake drum.
Then screw back the adjuster two complete turns and tighten the lock nut.
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Illustration 37
Showing front brake
cable adjuster thread
exhausted, indicating
brake shoe thrust pin
adjustment
is
necessary.

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Major adjustment of the rear brake shoes is made on the brake thrust pins, by fitting
packing washers under the pins, as already described.
Minor adjustment of the rear brake shoes is made by altering the position, on the brake
rod, of the knurled adjusting nut. Screw the nut further on the rod to "take up"
the rear brake.
Adjust rear brake by:
Place machine on centre stand.
Screw further on the brake rod the knurled adjusting nut t i l l , by rotating the wheel,
it can be felt the brake shoes are just touching the brake drum.
Then unscrew the adjusting nut five complete turns. (The adjusting nut is automatically
locked in position by virtue of the two projecting noses on it engaging in accommodating
slots cut in the clip which connects the brake rod and brake expander lever and being
retained in that position by the spring which encircles the rear end of the brake rod).
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Illustration 38
Showing brake rod adjustment exhausted, indicating the need for brake thrust
pin adjustment.

BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT

The pedal is located by a spring-loaded sprag which lies between the stop on the pedal
and the leg of hair pin spring.
To adjust the position of the pedal: slacken the spindle nut on the right hand side of the
machine; move the pedal to the desired position; hold the pedal in this position and
tighten the spindle nut.
The most suitable position for normal use is, with the brake "OFF", for the pedal just
to be clear of the footrest rubber.
After altering the pedal position, check the rear brake adjustment.
If the position of the brake pedal is altered, re-set the stop lamp switch, which is
adjustable,

Pedal Position Adjustment

Illustration 39
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Brake AnchorageIllustration 40
1
2

BRAKE ANCHORAG E BOSS.

SPACER.

3
4

FIXING BOLT.
WASHER.

T H E FRONT W H E E L (excluding Models CS - CSR - Trials)

Two journal bearings type RMS 6 are used in the front hub with a pull-out wheel spindle.
A super oil seal is fitted against the bearing on the brake drum side to prevent grease
entering the brake drum.
A similar oil seal is used in the bearing retaining sleeve at the opposite end of the hub,
also a felt sealing ring.
The hub is packed with grease during assembly, subsequent lubrication should not be
necessary until the machine has covered 10,000 miles, when the bearings can be re-greased
if necessary. (See table of lubricants).

TO REMOVE T H E FRONT WHEEL

W i t h the machine on the centre stand, disconnect the front brake cable from the brake
expander lever, then remove the bolt (securing the torque stay) from the brake plate
and release the spindle nut 000001.
Remove the four nuts securing the detachable fork slider caps, tike off both slider caps,
when the front wheel can be removed.

DISMANTLING T H E FRONT H U B
Both wheel bearings are a press fit into the hub.
To avoid "scruffing" the bearing housings in the hub during the process of removing and
refitting the bearings, the hub must be gently heated to cause the hub material to expand
and relieve the interference fit. Have available a new oil seal 029263.
With the front wheel removed, take off the spindle lock nut 029246, pull out the spindle
and brake plate.
Remove oil seal collar 029262.
Prise out the oil seal 029263.
Gently heat the hub in the vicinity of the wheel bearing 029264 (do not concentrate the
applied heat in one place) drop the hub on to a flat wood bench, when the bearing will
move away from the centre of the hub. Invert the hub, use a suitable drift to drive out
the bearing, placing the drift on opposite sides of the bearing so that it is extracted
parallel with its housing.
Pull out the bearing spacing tube 029266.
Remove the lock ring LEFTHAND THREAD 029238, also the hub disc.
Unscrew the bearing retaining sleeve 029269.
Re-heat the hub and drift out the second bearing as described for the first one.
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TO ASSEMBLE THE FRONT HUB

Gently heat the right side of the hub, insert the bearing and press it fully home by
screwing in the bearing retaining sleeve (LEFTHAND THREAD). Invert the hub and
pack some grease against the bearing just fitted. Insert the bearing spacing tube and
fill some more grease to the hub. Re-heat the brake side of the hub, insert the bearing
and press it fully home.
Fit the oil seal (metal backing outwards) flush with the hub.
Fit the hub disc and secure it with the lock ring.
Insert the oil seal collar into the oil seal, put the spindle through the brake plate and the
hub and tighten the spindle fixing nut.

REFITTING THE FRONT WHEEL

Refit in the reverse sequence given for removal, with the following precautions:
Ensure the bolt fixing the brake torque arm to the brake plate is securely tightened.
Do not over tighten the four nuts securing the two fork slider caps.

THE REAR WHEEL (excluding Models CS - CSR - Trials)

A journal type bearing RMS 5 is used in the right side of the rear wheel hub, also a roller
type bearing CRL 8 in the brake drum. The pull-out spindle passes through both bearings
and the hub.
The wheel is detachable from the brake drum.

TO REMOVE THE REAR WHEEL

Using the box key 029385 (supplied with the tool kit) remove the five extended nuts
029235.
Remove the wheel spindle nut 014869, pull out the wheel spindle, when the speedometer
drive will come away from the hub with the drive cable attached.
Slide out and towards the rear the spindle distance piece 029243, the wheel will now
come away from the brake drum.
If the machine is leaned over on the right side, the wheel will come out under the brake
drum. Alternatively, detach the right side silencer.

TO RE-FIT THE REAR WHEEL

Put the wheel back, insert the spindle through the frame and hub (without the distance
piece or speedometer drive), which will help to line up the wheel.
Fit the five extended nuts and screw home lightly.
Take out the wheel spindle, fit the distance piece, put back the spindle with speedo drive
through the hub and frame.
Position the speedometer drive and cable, re-fit and tighten the wheel spindle nut.
Now firmly re-tighten the five extended nuts.
Re-fit the silencer, if removed.

DISMANTLING THE REAR H U B

With the rear wheel removed, unscrew the bearing retainer sleeve 029236 (LEFTHAND
THREAD) together with the oil seal and distance piece, which will come away with the
retainer. Invert the hub, extract the circlip 029234 (use round-nose pliers) take out the
distance piece 029231.
Gently heat the hub in the vicinity of the bearing 029233, drift out the bearing,

REMOVING THE OIL SEAL 029237

Tap the oil seal distance piece out of the bearing retainer, which will dislodge the oil seal.

REAR BRAKE DRUM

To remove the roller bearing, use a suitable drift or a piece of steel tube to drift out the
roller bearing. Invert the brake drum and press out the oil seal.
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Front Wheel Hub Assembly

Rear Wheel Hub Assembly

TYRES A N D SERVICE
Refer to the Booklet "How to keep your motorcycle tyres f i t " issued with each new
machine.
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ELECTRICAL SERVICE
SINGLE CYLINDER AND ALTERNATOR TWINS
LUCAS A.C. LIGHTING-IGNITION UNIT
ALTERNATOR MODEL RM19
The alternator consists of a spigot-mounted 6-coil laminated stator bolted to the outer
portion of chaincase with a rotor carried on and driven by an extension of the crankshaft.
The rotor has an hexagonal steel core, each face of which carries a high energy permanent
magnet keyed to a laminated pole tip. The pole tips are riveted circumferentially to
brass side plates, the assembly being cast in aluminium and machined to give a smooth
external finish.
Thus there are no rotating windings, commutator, brush-gear, bearings or oil seals and
consequently the alternator requires no maintenance apart from occasionally checking
the snap connectors in the three output cables are clean and tight, which are located
behind the frame cover which is located by two knurled screws.

Illustration 41Alternator
1f it is necessary, for any purpose, to remove the rotor, there is no necessity to fit keepers
to the rotor poles. When the rotor is removed wipe off any metal swarf which may
have collected on the pole tips. Place the rotor in a clean place.

NORMAL

RUNNING

Under normal running conditions (i.e., ignition switch in IGN position) electrical energy
in the form of rectified alternating current passes through the battery from the alternatorthe rate of output depends on the position of the lighting switch. When no
lights are in use, the alternator output supplies the ignition coil and trickle-charges the
battery. When the lighting switch is turned, the output is automatically increased to
meet the additional load of the parking lights and again when the main bulb is in use.

EMERGENCY STARTING
An EMERGENCY starting position is provided in the ignition switch for use if the battery
has become discharged. Under these conditions, the alternator is connected direct to
the ignition coil, allowing the engine to be started independently of the battery.
Once the engine is running, turn the ignition switch back to the normal running position,
otherwise misfiring will occur.
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EMERGENCY

CHARGING

Should the battery become discharged a temporary boost charge can be effected during
daylight running, by an alteration to the alternator connections.
The snap connectors are located behind the frame plate, which is secured by two knurled
screws.
(1) Disconnect the green and yellow and green and black connectors.
(2) Reconnect the green and black to the green and yellow.
(3) Do not interfere with the green and white cable.
It is stressed that this is a temporary measure, prolonged use will adversely affect the
battery.

RECTIFIER
The rectifier is a device to allow current to flow in one direction only. It is connected
to provide full-wave rectification of the alternator output. The rectifier is mounted
on the tool box under the twin seat.

Illustration 42Rectifier
The rectifier requires no maintenance beyond checking that the connections are clean
and tight. The nut clamping the rectifier plates together must not under any
circumstances be slackened, as it has been carefully set during manufacture
to give correct rectifier performance. A separate nut is used to secure the rectifier
to the frame of the motor cycle.
NOTEIt is important to check periodically that the rectifier is firmly attached to its
mounting bracket.

LUCAS COIL IGNITIONSINGLES

The coil is clipped to the front frame top tube underneath the petrol tank.
The ignition equipment comprises a model MA6 ignition coil and a model CAIA contact
breaker unit. The contact breaker, together with an automatic timing control, are
located in the engine timing case.
The automatic timing control is centrifugal operated and varies the firing point according
to the speed of the engine.
Lubricationto be carried out every 6,000 miles.
No grease or oil must be allowed to get on or near the contacts when carrying
out the following procedure.
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Smear the surface of the cam very lightly with Mobilgrease No. 2, or, if this is not
available, clean (SAE 30-40) engine oil may be used.
Squeeze a little grease into the felt wick.
Place a spot of clean engine oil on the contact breaker pivot.
Remove the central fixing bolt and inject a small amount of clean engine oil into the
hole thus exposed. When the fixing bolt has been replaced and the engine run for a
few minutes, the oil will be forced out over the automatic advance mechanism by
centrifugal force.
Cleaningevery 6,000 miles
Examine the contact breaker. The contacts must be free from grease or oil. If they
are burned or blackened, clean with fine carborundum stone or very fine emery cloth,
afterwards wiping away any trace of dirt or metal dust with a clean petrol moistened
cloth. Cleaning of the contacts is made easier if the contact breaker lever carrying the
moving contact is removed.
To remove the moving contact, unscrew the nut securing the end of the spring and
remove the nut, spring washer and bush. Lift the contact breaker lever off its pivot.
After cleaning, check the contact breaker setting.

C O N T A C T BREAKER SETTING
The contact breaker gap should be checked after the first 500 miles running and subsequently every 3,000 miles. To check the gap, turn the engine over slowly until the
contacts are seen to be fully open, and insert a feeler gauge between the contacts.
The correct gap setting is 0014"0016".
If the gap is correct, the gauge should be a sliding fit. (Make sure the gauge is clean
and oil free before use.)
To adjust the gap, keep the engine in the position giving maximum contact opening and
slacken the screws securing the fixed contact plate. Adjust the position of the plate
until the gap is set to the thickness of the gauge, and tighten the securing screws.

LUCAS COIL I G N I T I O N .

ALTERNATOR T W I N S

The ignition equipment comprises a Model MA6 coil with a Model I8D2 distributor
assembly. The contact breaker with automatic advance mechanism is mounted in the
distributor body.
The distributor has a flange fitting retained to the crankcase by one bolt and two nuts.
The drive is by gear pinion on the distributor shaft which is located by a parallel pin
passing through the distributor shaft and the pinion. The parallel pin is retained by a
circlip encircling the boss on the pinion.
An efficient oil seal encircles the distributor shaft to prevent oil entering the contact
breaker compartment with an " O " ring on the body for oil retention. A bronze
thrust washer is fitted between the pinion and the distributor body. A clamp incorporated in the flange mounting, when released, will allow the distributor to be moved
for ignition timing. The rotation is anti-clockwise.

CLEANING
To be carried out every 6,000 miles. Remove and clean the distributor cover, which
must be handled with care. Pay particular attention to the spaces between the metal
electrodes in the cover, and check that the small carbon brush moves freely in its
holder.

LUBRICATION
Lift off the rotor arm, and unscrew the two screws securing the contact breaker base
plate. Remove the base plate and lubricate the automatic advance mechanism with
clean engine oil, paying particular attention to the pivots.
Re-fit the base plate and rotor arm.
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Examine the contact breaker. The contacts must be free from grease or oil. If they
are burned or blackened, clean with fine carborundum stone or very fine emery cloth,
afterwards wiping away any trace of dirt or metal dust with a clean petrol-moistened
cloth.

Illustration 43Distributor
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Contact cleaning is made easier if the contact breaker lever carrying the moving contact is
removed. Before re-fitting the contact breaker lever, lightly smear the cam and pivot
post with clean engine oil.
No grease or oil must be allowed to get on or near the contacts.
After cleaning, check the contact breaker setting.

C O N T A C T BREAKER SETTING
The contact breaker gap should be checked at the first 500 miles and subsequently at
every 6,000 miles. To enable the engine to be rotated freely and slowly, remove both
sparking plugs and distributor cover. Turn the engine slowly until the heel for the
moving contact is on the peak of the cam (maximum separation). Check the gap by
introducing a feeler gauge (which must be clean) between the points which should be a
sliding fit with the correct gap, the correct setting is 0I4"016".
To adjust the gap, ensure maximum separation, slacken slightly the screw securing the
fixed contact plate.
Insert the screwdriver between the two projections on the base plate and the notch
in the fixed contact plate and adjust to obtain the correct gap.
Re-tighten the fixed contact screw and re-check the gap.

I G N I T I O N COIL (ALTERNATOR TWINS)

The coil, Type MA6, requires no attention whatsoever beyond keeping its exterior
clean, particularly the terminals and occasionally checking that the connections are
tight.
When the high tension cable shows signs of perishing or cracking it must be renewed,
using 7 mm. p.v.c.-covered or neoprene-covered rubber ignition cable.
To remove the old cable from the ignition coil, pull the cable together with its connector
from the moulded terminal socket. It is advisable to fit new connectors when renewing
ignition cables.
The coil is clipped to the front-frame top tube underneath the petrol tank,

CAPACITORALTERNATOR

MODELS

The Capacitor is now attached to the base plate by a screwed extension.

base plate to remove Capacitor. Illustration 43 shows the early type.

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Take away the

ELECTRICAL SERVICE
MAGNETO

MODELS

ELECTRICAL E Q U I P M E N T
LUCAS electrical equipment is fitted and this comprises three independent electrical
circuits, as follows:
(1) IGNITION Magneto, High-tension wires, Sparking plugs and Cut-out switch.
(2) CHARGING Dynamo Compensated Voltage Control Unit and Battery.
(3) L I G H T I N G A N D ACCESSORIESLamps, Horn, Switches and wiring.

Illustration 44
Contact Breaker
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IGNITION
A LUCAS type K2F magneto is fitted. The replacement part number is 42230-A and
the part number of the complete contact breaker is 492854.
Lubrication and adjustment is required every 3,000 miles, cleaning is required every
5,000 miles and every 10,000 miles the complete unit should be handed to a Lucas
Service Station for dismantling, replacement of worn parts, cleaning and lubrication.
Lubrication every 3,000 miles.
Smear the cam ring inside and out with Mobilgrease No. 2. Apply a spot of clean
engine oil to the tip of the pivot post. NO OIL MUST BE ALLOWED ON OR NEAR
THE CONTACTS.
To remove contact breaker
Take out the hexagon-headed screw from the centre of the contact breaker, then pull
the assembly off the tapered shaft.
When refitting, ensure the projecting key on the
assembly engages with the keyway cut in the armature shaft.
Incorrect assembly will
affect ignition timing.
Adjustment every 3,000 miles
Remove the contact breaker cover and turn the engine until the contact points are
fully opened. Check the gap with a gauge having a thickness of 012" (Spanner 015023
has a gauge of this thickness as an integral part of it). If the setting is correct the
gauge should be a sliding fit, but if the gap varies appreciably from the gauge it should
be adjusted by releasing the fixed contact plate securing screw and using a Screwdriver
as shown in illustration 45.
Cleaning every 5,000 to 6,000 miles
Take off the contact breaker cover and remove the contact breaker. If the contact
points are burned or blackened, clean them with a fine carborundum stone or with very
fine emery cloth, and afterwards wipe away any dust or dirt with a petrol moistened
doth. After replacing the contact breaker check the point gap and, if necessary, re-set it.
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Remove the high tension pick-ups (held by swinging spring clips), wipe clean and polish
with a fine dry cloth. The high tension pick-up brush must move freely in its holder.
If it is dirty, clean with a cloth moistened with petrol. If the brush is worn to within
8" of the shoulder it must be renewed. Treat both pick-ups and their brushes.
While the pick-ups are removed, clean the slip ring track and flanges by holding a soft
cloth on the ring by means of a suitably shaped piece of wood, while the engine is slowly
turned.
If, on inspection, the high tension cable shows signs of perishing or cracking, it must be
replaced by a suitable length of 7 mm. PVC covered, or neoprene ignition wire.
Magneto removal and fitting
The magneto is "spigot fitting" and is retained to the crankcase by two studs and one
bolt.
To remove the magneto it is necessary to:
Take away the timing gear cover.
Withdraw the driving gear from the magneto shaft. (Already described in the Engine
Section.)
Disconnect the high tension wires from the sparking plugs.
Disconnect the ignition control cable.
Remove the nuts from the two studs and one bolt that secure the magneto body to the
crankcase and the unit is free to be taken away.
The re-fitting is done by the above procedure reversed and the method of timing has
already been described in the Engine Maintenance Section.

DYNAMO
A LUCAS type E3L-LI-0 dynamo is fitted. It is anti-clockwise in rotation. The
cutting in speed is 1,0501,200 r.p.m, at 65 volts and at 1,850 to 2,000 revolutions per
minute it gives an output of 85 amps at 7 volts. The positive brush is earthed. The
two exterior terminals are marked " D " and " F " , indicating the respective terminals
for the output and field wires that lead to similarly marked terminals on the Regular
Unit.
Inspect commutator and brush gear every 5,000 to 6,000 miles

(Maker's
Recommendation.)

Remove the cover band to inspect commutator and brush gear.

The brushes are held in contact with the commutator by means of springs. Move each
brush, see they are free to slide in their holders, if dirty, or if sticking, remove and clean
with a cloth moistened with petrol. Take care to replace brushes in their original
positions, otherwise they will not "bed" properly on the commutator.
If, after long service, the brushes have become worn to such an extent that the brush
flexible wire is exposed on the running face, or if the brushes do not make good contact
with the commutator, they must be replaced by genuine LUCAS brushes.
The commutator must be free from any trace of oil or dirt and should have a highly
polished appearance. Clean a dirty, or blackened, commutator by pressing a fine dry
cloth against it while the engine is slowly turned over by means of the kick-starter.
(It is an advantage to remove the sparking plugs before doing this.) If the commutator
is very dirty, moisten the cloth with petrol.
At every 10,000 miles, the complete dynamo should be handed to a Lucas Service
Station for dismantling, replacement of worn parts, cleaning and lubrication.
Electrical breakdown of the dynamo is most unusual and therefore before assuming this
unit is defective, it should be tested as follows:
Check that the dynamo, regulator and battery are correctly connected.
Test Dynamo in position by:
(a) Remove the two wires from the dynamo terminals and connect the two terminals
with a short length of wire.
(b) Start the engine and set to run at normal idling speed.
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(c) Connect the negative lead of a moving coil voltmeter (calibrated not less than 0 to
10 volts) to either of the two dynamo terminals and connect the positive lead to a
good earth point on the dynamo or engine.
(d) Gradually increase the engine speed, when the voltmeter reading should rapidly rise
and without fluctuation.
Do not allow the voltmeter reading to rise above 10 volts.
Do not race the engine in an attempt to increase the voltage. It is sufficient to run
up the engine to a speed of 1,000 r.p.m,
If the above reading is obtained the dynamo is in order.
If there is no reading, check, the brush gear.
If there is a low reading of approximately volt, the field winding may be at fault.
If there is a low reading of approximately 1 to 2 volts, the armature winding may
be at fault.
If the tests, mentioned above, clearly indicate the dynamo is not charging, it is then
desirable to remove the dynamo from the machine in order to make further tests and
repairs or replacements.
To remove and re-fit dynamo
The dynamo rests on a cradle forming part of the crankcase and is retained by a band
having an adjustable clamping action and one stud passing through timing gear case,
It is rotated by a gear meshing with the timing gear wheel on the exhaust cam shaft.
Upon merely slackening the clamping strap and removing the sleeve nut on the outside
of timing cover, the dynamo, complete with its driving gear, can be withdrawn from the
crankcase. The two wires from dynamo to regulator unit are retained by an insulated
bridge secured by one screw and, upon removing that screw, the bridge, with the two
cables, can be taken away from the dynamo.

CONTROL

BOX

The regulator is set to maintain a pre-determined dynamo voltage at all speeds and
regulate the output of the dynamo to the battery according to the state of charge of the
battery. The charge rate is at its maximum when the battery is discharged, automatically
tapering off to a minimum as the battery becomes charged and its voltage rises.

illustration 45
Control box connections

Normally, during day-time running, when the battery is in good condition, the dynamo
gives only a trickle charge, so that the ammeter reading will seldom exceed 1 to 2 amperes
i.e.:Half to one division of scale.
If, under normal running conditions, it is found that the battery is continually in a low
state of charge, or is being constantly overcharged, then the regulator setting should be
checked by a qualified electrician and, if necessary, re-set. Whenever possible, this
should be carried out by a Lucas Service Depot or Agent.
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TO REMOVE C O N T R O L B O X
The A.V.C. unit is held in sponge rubber and housed in a partition at the rear top corner
of the tool box. To remove it, open the box lid, grasp the unit between the fingers and
thumb of one hand, and gently and firmly pull it out. Refit with cover outwards.
The four terminals of the control box are plainly marked by the letters D.E.A.F. Wires
from F and D go to similarly marked terminals on the dynamo. The A terminal is
connected to one of the ammeter terminals and the E terminal is "earthed".
We specially warn against unskilled meddling with the settings of the regulator and the
cut-out contacts.

BATTERYALL MODELSMLZ9E OR PUZ7E

A lead-acid battery LUCAS type is used on all models.
The voltage is 6, the capacity is 12 ampere hours, at the 10 hour rate.
Machines are issued with dry charged batteries, the acid is filled by the dealer.
All models have the POSITIVE battery terminal connected to "EARTH".

BATTERY UNITALL MODELS

The battery is housed in the front portion of the tool box and retained in position on its
platform by a stout rubber strap.
To remove the battery, grasp the rubber strap with the fingers between the strap and
the battery case. Push the strap downwards sufficiently to release the metal toggle
from the strap retaining clip. The battery can now be lifted out.

FITTING THE BATTERY

The battery must be inserted with the negative
terminal on the right side of the battery compartment.
The specific gravity of the electrolyte indicates the
state of charge of the battery. With a fully charged
battery the specific gravity of the electrolyte should
be 1270 to 1290. Check the gravity by means of a
hydrometer, and if it is below 1 150 the battery
should be charged as soon as possible by the normal
running of the motor cycle.
If this cannot be
arranged, the battery should be charged from an
external source.
If the level of the electrolyte is so low that a
hydrometer reading cannot be taken, no attempt
should be made to take a reading after adding
distilled water until the battery has been on
charge for at least 30 minutes.

Illustration 46Lucas Battery

Assuming the temperature of the electrolyte is about 60 F. a test with a hydrometer

quickly shows the state of charge, as under:
Reading 1270 to 1290 indicates fully charged.
Reading about 1210 indicates half discharged.
Reading below 1150 indicates completely discharged.
If the electrolyte exceeds this temperature, 002 must be added to the hydrometer reading
for each 5 F. rise to give the specific gravity at 60 F. Similarly, 002 must be subtracted
from the hydrometer reading for every 5 F. below 60 F.

TOPPING UP T H E BATTERY
Fortnightly or more often in warm climates, check if the electrolyte in each cell is level
with the top of the separators. Top-up, if necessary, with distilled water. Do not
allow distilled water to come into contact with metalsalways only use a glass or
earthenware container and funnel.
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If a battery is found to need an excessive amount of topping-up, steps should be taken

to find out the reason. If one cell in particular needs topping-up more than another,
it is likely the case or container is cracked, in which event the battery must be replaced
and arrangements made to clean up the battery carrier. Metal parts should be well
cleaned and, if possible, washed with a solution of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda, in
water.
Vent plugs should be kept clean and air passages in them kept free.
tightly.

Re-fix vent plugs

Cleaning
Keep the cell tops clean and dry.
Storage
Never leave the battery in a discharged condition. If the machine is to be out of use
for a considerable period, the battery should receive a freshening charge every fortnight.
Battery electrolyte, which contains sulphuric acid in a diluted form, is destructive to
practically everything except rubber, lead, glass or earthenware. Therefore, rags used
to clean battery tops, etc., should be thrown away afterwards. If put back in the tool
box they will cause the tools to rust.

SPARKING PLUGALL MODELS (Single or three-point type)

The K.L.G. Type FE80 "Corundite" Plug is fitted to all models except CSR.
It has a thread of 14 mm. and the reach is ". The point gap is 020" to 022". Check the
point gaps every time the engine is decarbonised and, if necessary, reset the points.
See that the plug is fitted with its external seating washer.
Coat the thread with "Oil Dag" or Graphite paste (see page 38).
Firmly tighten the plug by using the standard box spanner and
tommy bar (Part No. 017252). All that is required is a GASTIGHT joint. Therefore do not over tighten, which will not
make a gas-tight joint more gas-tight, but can, and possibly will,
distort and damage the body of the plug.
Set the gaps to 020" to 022". Never try to move the central
electrode. To widen or narrow the gap between the electrodes
only move the earth (side electrodes). Check the gaps first
with a gap gauge. If they are too wide tap the earth (side
electrodes) towards the central electrode using preferably a
small copper drift and light hammer. Check the gaps between
each tap and stop when the gauge is a nice sliding fit between
the central electrode and the three earth side electrodes.
If the gaps are too small to start with gently lever the earth
electrodes away from the centre electrode using a small screwdriver and then tap them back as described above. Avoid
damaging the centre electrode and do not attempt to move the
electrodes apart by forcing anything between them.
For maximum efficiency, plugs should be cleaned at every 3,000
miles. To take the plug to pieces for cleaning, unscrew the gland
nut by holding the smaller hexagon on the gland nut upside down
in a vice and then using the box spanner to unscrew the larger
hexagon on the body.
Then lift away the central electrode assembly which should be
washed in petrol or paraffin. Then, using fairly coarse glass
paper, remove the carbon deposit and wash again.
The central firing point should be cleaned with fine emery cloth.
The inside of the body should be scraped clean with a knife and
finally rinsed in petrol.
There is an internal washer, between the insulator and its seating
in the body. On re-assembly lightly smear this with thin oil
and then screw up the gland nut sufficiently tight to give a gastight joint.
Finally adjust the gap to 020" to 022".
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Illustration 47

L I G H T I N G A N D ACCESSORIES
HEADLAMP
A pre-focus main bulb, also a pilot bulb are mounted in the lamp reflector. The reflector
and lamp glass are made up as one assembly and are not sold separately.
To remove the head lamp rim, release the screw retaining the lamp rim with one hand
and support the Light Unit with the other.
The Light Unit can then be taken off the lamp.
To refit
Engage bottom tag on lamp rim with the small slit in the shell and gently force the top
of the rim back into the shell, after which re-tighten the retaining screw on the top of the
lamp body.
The main bulb is secured by a bayonet fixing holder, which is removed by turning
anti-clockwise.
The pilot bulb is a plug-in or push fit.
The headlamp rim is detachable from the Light Unit by removing six spring clips.
Main bulb
Home Models

...

Lucas No. 373

6-volt

General Export Models

Lucas No. 312

6-volt

Continental Models ...

Lucas No. 403

6-volt

French Export Models

Lucas No. 379

6-volt

Parking Bulb

Lucas No. 988

3-watt M.C.C.

...

30/24-watt prefocus (left-hand

dip).
30/24-watt prefocus (vertical
dip).
35/35-watt prefocus duplo
(vertical dip).
36/36-watt 3-pin duplo (vertical dip).

Setting
The headlamp should be set so that when the machine is carrying its normal load the
driving beam is projected straight ahead and is parallel with the road surface.
Dipper switch
Every 5,000 miles the moving parts of the dipper switch should be lubricated with thin
machine oil.

HEADLAMP (ALTERNATOR MODELS)

The ignition switch (26) illustration 1, is no longer used on the above Models.
rate ignition switch is incorporated in the right side of the headlamp body.

A sepa-

LUCAS STOP TAIL LAMP, MODEL 564

The correct size of bulb to be used in rear lamps is based on the cubic capacity of the
engine. The replacement bulb for this lamp is:
Lucas No. 384, 6-volt, 6/18-watt. Small bayonet cap.

LUCAS H O R N , MODEL 8H
Horns are pre-set to give their best performance and, in general, no further adjustment
is necessary.
If the horn becomes uncertain in its action, giving only a choking sound, or does not
vibrate, it does not follow that the horn has broken downthe trouble may be due to
a discharged battery, a loose connection, or short-circuit in the wiring of the horn.
In particular, ascertain that the horn-push bracket is in good electrical contact with the
handlebars.
It is also possible that the performance of a horn may be upset by its mounting becoming
loose.
Terminals
All models have the POSITIVE battery terminal connected to "EARTH".
The earth connection, for the electrical system, is connected to the frame, on top of the
seat lug tube.
Remove the twin seat for access.
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Illustration 48
Wiring diagramSingles

86

Illustration 49
Wiring diagramAlternator Twins

87

Illustration 50
Wiring diagramMagneto Twins

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USEFUL INFORMATION
In the following paragraphs are particulars of failures and troubles that can occur
together with the probable reasons. These troubles are arranged in the order of their
probability.

TRACING

TROUBLES

Engine fails to start, or is difficult to start, may be due t o :

Water on high-tension pick-ups, or distributor.
Moisture on sparking plugs.
Oiled up, or fouled, sparking plugs.
Throttle opening too large.
Pilot jet choked.
Air lever in open position or bad air leak at carburetter joints.
Lack of fuel because of insufficient flooding.
Lack of fuel because of pipe, or tap, obstruction.
Excessive flooding of carburetter (with hot engine only).
Stuck up engine valve.
Weak, or broken, valve spring.
Valve not seating properly.
Contact points dirty.
Incorrect contact point gap.
ignition not switched on.
Discharged battery.
Engine misses fire may be due t o :
Defective, or oiled, sparking plugs.
Incorrect contact point gap.
Contact breaker lever sticking.
Contact breaker points loose.
Rocker adjustment incorrect.
Oil on contact breaker points.
Weak valve springs.
Defective sparking plug wire.
Partially obstructed petrol supply.
Ignition switch at EMG.
Loss of power may be due t o :
Faulty sparking plugs.
Lack of oil in tank.
No rocker clearance, or too much clearance
Weak, or broken, valve spring.
Sticky valve stem.
Valve not seating properly.
Brakes adjusted too closely.
Badly fitting, or broken, piston rings.
Punctured carburetter float.
Engine carbonised.
Choked silencer.
Bad air leak between carburetter and head, or manifold
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Engine overheats may be due t o :

Lack of proper lubrication, (Quality or quantity of oil.
Faulty sparking plugs.
Air control to carburetter out of order.
Punctured carburetter float.
Engine carbonised.
Weak valve springs.
Pitted valve seats.
Worn piston rings.
Ignition setting incorrect.
Automatic timing control faulty.
Engine stops suddenly may be due t o :
Stuck up valve.
No petrol in tank, or choked petrol supply.
Choked main jet.
Oiled up, or fouled, sparking plugs.
Water on high-tension pick-up, or sparking plugs.
Water in float chamber.
Vent hole in petrol tank filler cap choked,
Loose coil connections.

EXCESSIVE

OIL

CONSUMPTION

Excessive oil consumption may be due to:

Stoppage, or partial stoppage, in the pipe returning oil from the engine to the oil tank.
Badly worn, or stuck up, piston rings. (Causing high pressure in the crankcase.)
Air leak in dry sump oiling system.
Worn inlet valve stems.
Improper crankcase release valve action.

EXCESSIVE

PETROL C O N S U M P T I O N

Excessive petrol consumption may be due to:

Leaks in the petrol feed system. (Damaged fibre washers, loose union nuts on piping,
defective float needle action.)
Incorrect ignition setting. (Ignition not advanced sufficiently.)
Defective engine valve action.
Incorrect use of air control lever.
Moving parts of carburetter badly worn. (Only possible after very considerable mileage.)
Bad air leak at carburetter junction, or inlet manifold joint.

STEERING

UNSATISFACTORY

Incorrect steering head adjustment (too tight or excessively slack).

Pitted steering head ball races resulting from loose adjustment.
Wheels out of alignment.
Front and/or rear tyre tread not correctly manipulated to run true with wheel (causes
handlebar oscillation at low road speed).
Damaged front fork main tubes resulting from impact.

ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR

Abnormal tyre wear may be due to:
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Wheels not in alignment.
Harsh driving methods. (Misuse of acceleration and braking).
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CLEANING THE M A C H I N E
Do not attempt to rub, or brush, mud off the enamelled surfaces because this will soon
destroy the sheen of the enamel. Mud, and other road dirt, should be soaked off with
water.
The best method is to use a small hose, taking care not to direct water on to the engine,
carburetter, magneto and other such parts. As a poorer substitute, a pail of water and
a sponge may be used.
After washing down with water, the surplus moisture should be removed with a chamois
leather, and, when the enamelled surfaces are thoroughly dry, they may be polished
with a good wax polish and soft dusters.
Such parts as the engine crankcase and the gear box can be cleaned by applying paraffin
with a stiff brush, and, with a final application of petrol, will come up like new.

CHROMIUM

PLATING

Under some climatic conditions, a rusty looking deposit may be observed on ferrous
parts that are chromium plated. This is not ordinary rust (ferric oxide) but is a salt
deposit that, in most cases and in its early stages, can be quickly and easily removed with a
damp chamois leather. In stubborn cases it may be necessary to use a special chromium
cleaning compound.
The safest precaution during Winter is to wipe over all chromium plated parts with a
soft rag soaked in "TEKALL", which is a lanoline base rust preventative marketed in
small tins and available at most garages. This material, so applied, leaves an almost
invisible film that is impervious to moisture and its use cannot be too highly recommended to owners who value the appearance of their mounts.
In Summer, when those conditions do not prevail, chromium parts should be frequently
cleaned with a damp chamois leather and afterwards polished with a soft duster.
If a polish is used it must be one of the special compounds for chromium plating only.
Ordinary metal polishing liquids, in particular, must not, on any account, be used because
these, almost without exception, contain acids, which attack chromium.
NOTE"Tekall " is a proprietary product which can be obtained in -pint tins from
our Spares Department.
-pint, Part number 011957.

Illustration 51
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REPAIRS AND SERVICE

REPAIRS
The instructions regarding repairs should be clear and definite, otherwise the cost may
be greater than that expected. We shall be pleased to give estimates for repairs if
parts are sent to us for that purpose. If the estimate is accepted, no charge is made for
the preliminary examination, but, should it be decided not to have the work carried out,
it MAY be necessary to make a charge to cover the cost of whatever dismantling and
re-assembly may have been done to prepare the estimate.
Customers desiring that old parts which are replaced with new during the course of
overhaul or repair be retained must make the fact known prior to the work being put
in hand because, normally, such parts, having no further useful life, are scrapped upon
removal.
Parts sent to us as patterns, or for repair, should have attached to them a label bearing
the sender's full name and address. The instructions regarding such parts should be
sent under separate cover.
If it is necessary to bring a machine, or parts, to the Works for an urgent repair, IT IS
ESSENTIAL you MAKE AN A P P O I N T M E N T beforehand to A V O I D DISA P P O I N T M E N T . This can be done by letter or telephone.

CORRESPONDENCE A N D ORDERS
Our routine is organised into different departments, therefore delay cannot be avoided
if matters relating to more than one department are contained in one letter.
Consequently, it is desirable, when communicating with more than one department, to
do so on SEPARATE SHEETS, each of which should bear your name and address.
When writing on a technical matter, or when ordering spares, it is essential to quote the
COMPLETE E N G I N E NUMBER . Some numbers have one, or more, letters
incorporated in them and these letters M U S T BE Q U O T E D , otherwise model
identification is not possible.
Orders should always be sent in list form and not as part of a letter.
Owners are strongly advised to purchase a Spare Parts List so that correct part numbers
can be quoted. Most parts are clearly illustrated in this list which makes it very easy
to recognise the part or parts required.

PROPRIETARY

FITTINGS

No expense is spared to secure and fit the most suitable, and highest quality, instruments
and accessories for the standard equipment of our machines.
Nevertheless, our Guarantee does not cover such parts and, in the event of trouble
being experienced, the parts in question should be returned to, and claims made, direct
on the actual manufacturers who will deal with them on the terms of their respective
guarantees.
Those manufacturers are:
Carburetters

Messrs. Amalgamated Carburetters Ltd., Holford Road, Witton, Birmingham, 6

Chains

The Renold and Coventry Chain Co. Ltd., Didsbury, Manchester

Electrical Equipment

Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham, 19

Sparking Plugs

K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., Putney Vale, London, S.W.I5

Speedometers

Messrs. S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd., Cricklewood, London

Tyres

Messrs. Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd., Fort Dunlop, Birmingham

Rear Suspension

Girling Ltd., King's Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, 11

All the above manufacturers except S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd., issue instructive
literature regarding their products which is obtainable by writing to them.
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SERVICE
The Service and Repair Department is situated in Burrage Grove, Plumstead,
London, S.E.18, and is open on Mondays to Fridays from 8.30 a.m. to 12.55 p.m.
2.0 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays.
It exists for the purposes of:
(a) Giving technical assistance verbally or through the post.
(b) Supplying spare parts over the counter or through the post.
(c) Repairing and re-conditioning machines, or parts of machines, of our make.
Burrage Grove is the first turning on the left from Burrage Road when entering
Burrage Road from the Plumstead Road. (See final paragraph below.)
The nearest Railway Station is WOOLWICH ARSENAL, SOUTHERN REGION
RAILWAY. This Station is five minutes walk from our Service Depot in Burrage
Grove, There is an excellent service of electric trains from Charing Cross, Waterloo,
Cannon Street and London Bridge Stations, Southern Region Railway.
Bus routes 53, 163, 54, 99, 122, and 127 pass the end of Burrage Road (one minute from
the Service Depot).
Bus routes 186, 75 and 161 serve Beresford Square which is three minutes walk from
the Service and Repair Department.
Visitors from the North can pass into Woolwich via the Free Ferry between North
Woolwich and Woolwich. North Woolwich is a British Railways terminus and is also
served by Bus routes. There is also a tunnel under the River Thames at this point for
foot passengers. The Free Ferry accommodates all types of motor vehicles and there is
a very frequent service. The Southern landing stage is less than a mile from the Service
Depot.
Visitors arriving by road, if they are strangers to the locality, should enquire for
Beresford Square, Woolwich. Upon arrival there, the road skirting the Royal
Arsenal should be followed in an Easterly direction for about four hundred yards, and
Burrage Road is the second turning on the right after leaving the Square. Burrage
Grove is then the first turning on the left.

T H E DRIVER A N D T H E LAW
The driver of a motor cycle M U S T be INSURE D against Third Party Claims and M U S T
be able to produce an I N S U R A N C E CERTIFICATE showing that such an insurance
is in force.
If your Insurance Certificate specifies you can only drive one particular machine you
M U S T N O T DRIVE any other machine unless its owner has a current Certificate
covering " A N Y DRIVER" and it is advisable to remember that, in the absence of
such a provision the penalties for doing so are very heavy.
The driver of a motor cycle M U S T hold a current D R I V I N G LICENCE. If you are a
learner and hold a Provisional Driving Licence, your machine must show, front and
back, the standard " L " plates in red and white and you must not take a P I L L I O N
PASSENGER unless that passenger is the holder of a current UNRESTRICTE D
driving licence.
As soon as you receive your driving licence, sign it in the appropriate place and do so
each time it is renewed. It is an offence not to.
Make sure you are well acquainted with the recommendations set down in the "Highway
Code".

T H E M A C H I N E A N D T H E LAW
Every motor cycle used on the public roads must be registered and carry the registration
numbers and licence disc allotted to it. The dealer, from whom the machine is bought,
will, generally, attend to all matters legally essential before it is used on the public roads.
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To register a new machine;

Send to the Local Registration Authority the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Form "RF1/2", duly completed.

The certificate of insurance.
The invoice you received from your dealer when you purchased the machine.
The appropriate registration fee.

In due course you will receive:

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

A Registration Book. (Commonly called the " l o g " book.)

A Licence Disc.
Your Insurance Certificate.
Your Invoice.

The Registration Book and the Licence Disc will bear the registration numbers that have
been allotted to your machine and will also show the date the Road Licence expires.
Your number plates must then be painted, in white upon a black background, with the
registration numbers in characters of even thickness as follows:
The numbers on the front plate must be 1" high, 1" wide and c" thick with spaces of
" between each two characters.
The numbers on the rear plate must be 2" high, 1" wide and a" thick with spaces "
between each two characters.
The Licence Disc must be enclosed in a water-tight container, having a transparent front
and this must be fixed to the machine in a conspicuous position, near the front and on
the left-hand side.
It is not legally necessary to carry your Driving Licence, Insurance Certificate and
Registration Book while driving your machine.
Ignition Suppressors
As required by law all models for the Home Market are issued with an approved type
of radio interference suppressor already installed.
Speedometer
A speedometer MUST be fitted and it MUST BE so ILLUMINATED that it is possible
to read the dial after lighting up time.
Lamps
During the official " L I G H T I N G U P " hours the machine must exhibit a white light
facing forwards and a red light facing rearwards. The rear number plate must be
adequately illuminated by a white light.
Each front electric light bulb MUST be marked with its "Wattage*'.
cheap, imported, bulbs that do not have this marking.)

(Beware of

All motor cycles made by us have electric equipment that complies with the law regarding
position, size of bulbs, marking on bulbs and the correct illumination of the rear number
plate.

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FREE SERVICE SCHEME

FREE SERVICE SCHEME
All owners of N E W MODELS are entitled to one FREE SERVICE A N D
I N S P E C T I O N at 500 miles, or, at latest, three months after taking delivery.
This service is arranged by the supplying dealer to whom the Free Service Voucher
must be handed. This voucher, together with the Instruction Manual, are supplied
by us upon receipt of the signed registration form to be found in the tool box upon taking
delivery of a new motor cycle.
The I N S P E C T I O N A N D SERVICE consists of:
(a) Check, and, if necessary, adjust:
(1)

Rocker clearances.

(6) Wheel bearings.

(2) Contact breaker points.

(7) Brakes.

(3) Sparking plugs.

(8) Forks and steering head.

(4) Clutch.

(9) Alignment of wheels.

(5) Chains.

(10) Tyre pressures.

(b) Tighten all external nuts and bolts, including cylinder head nuts and fork crown
pinch screws.
(c) Top-up battery and check all lighting equipment.
(d) Clean out carburetter and check for correct idling.
(e) Adjust all cables.
(f)

Grease all nipples.

(g) Drain oil system.

Clean filter and replenish.

(h) Check oil level in front chain case.

(i)

Top-up gear box.

(j)

Test machine on the road.

NOTEOils, greases and materials used are chargeable to the customer.

FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OWNERS,

SPARES

STOCKISTS

ARE APPOINTED FOR MOST DISTRICTS.

TO
SAVE DELAY AND THE DELIVERY SURCHARGE,
CUSTOMERS ARE RECOMMENDED TO ALWAYS
APPLY TO THEIR NEAREST SPARES STOCKIST.
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SPARE PARTS
ENUINE SPARE PARTS purchased from an Authorised Dealer, or from the Factory,
G are
identical with the parts originally built into your motor cycle. By using them
you are assured that they will fit accurately and give satisfactory service.

SPARES STOCKISTS
For the convenience of owners Spares Stockists are appointed for most districts. To
prevent delay and save the delivery surcharge, customers are recommended always to
apply to their nearest Spares Stockist.

CORRESPONDENCE

AND

SPARES

ORDERS

Always quote the complete engine number, including all the letters in it.
enable us to identify the machine.

This will

Each series of frames is numbered from zero upwards, therefore, the quotation of a frame
number only does not facilitate identification.

SPARES LIST
An illustrated spares list covering the models described in this Instruction Book is
available on application. Price 4s. 6d. each.

PART NUMBERS
If there is any doubt about the names of parts required, or their part numbers, please
send the old parts as patterns.

REMINDER
Do not forget to include your name and full postal address.
without this very necessary information.

We do receive orders

PAYMENT
(1) Cash with order.*
(2) Cash against pro-forma invoice.
(3) Approved ledger account.
We do not send C.O.D. (Cash on delivery).
* Add 5 per cent of total value for carriage and packing.

Minimum 1/-.

GUARANTEE
Full details of the guarantee relating to the models described in this book are given on
page 98,

INSTRUCTIO N BOOKS
A copy of this book is issued free of charge to all purchasers of a new machine.
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TOOLS AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

TOOLS
The standard tool kit, issued with each new machine, contains:
1
017253
Tool bag.
1
017114
Tyre inflator.
2
017007
Tyre lever.
1
017248
Pliers.
1
011188
Gudgeon pin circlip pliers.
1
017256
Screwdriver.
1
017246
Grease gun.
1
017249
Adjustable wrench.
1
017252
Sparking plug box spanner and tommy bar.
1
018178
Spanner 1010" and 1200".
1
017052
Double end spanner, x" by ". (Singles 2 off.)
1
017053
Double end spanner, c" by a".
1
015023
Contact point spanner and gauge (Magneto).
1
018055
Key, for handlebar clip screw and rocker cover bolts.
1
017257
Double end spanner, x" by 375".
1
015264
S.E. spanner. (Rocker clamping bolt nut.) Twins only.
1
015213
Box spanner. Twins only.
1
017254
Clutch spring stud nut adjuster.
1
018667
Key for fork crown pinch screw.
1
023284
Spanner for suspension unit.
8
000174
Brake shoe thrust washers.
1
024365
Contact point gauge (all coil models.)

OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

The following items of optional equipment are available. They are described and priced
in the Spares List.
An inexpensive thief proof locking bar 018691. Illustration 51.
Air Cleaner.
Gear extractor 015274. A bridge type extractor, consisting of bridge, central screw and
two side bolts, for removing the gears on the camshafts. (Twins.)
Timing disc 022011. A circular timing disc, graduated in degrees and made of ivorine.
A very useful device.
Pinion extractor 015273. A two-piece extractor for removing the timing gear small
pinion and the gear on the magneto shaft. (Twins.)
Pannier frames and bags.
Holder for valve grinding. Part number 011381 Twins, 017482 Singles.
Crash Bar sets.
Valve spring compressor. Part number 018276. (Singles.)

GASKET SETS
For convenience in ordering, standard sets of engine washers and gaskets are stocked.
Full details of contents and prices are included in the Spares List.

BADGES
Neat monogram badges are now available at a cost of 1/6, plus 6d. postage. They can
be supplied as a brooch or for fitting in a button hole. When ordering state type
required.
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GUARANTEE
1. In this Guarantee the word "machine" refers to the motor cycle, scooter, motor cycle combination
or sidecar as the case may be purchased by the Purchaser.
2. In order to obtain the benefit of this Guarantee, the Purchaser must correctly complete the attached
registration form and return it to us within fourteen days of the purchase.
3. We will supply, free of charge, a new part in exchange for, or, if we consider repair sufficient, will
repair free of charge any part proved within twelve months of the date of purchase of any new machine
or within three months of its renewal or repair in the case of a part already renewed or repaired
to be defective by reason of our faulty workmanship or materials.

We do not undertake to bear the

cost of fitting such new or repaired part or accessory.

4. Any part considered to be defective must be sent to our Works, carriage paid, accompanied by the
following information:
(a)

Name of purchaser and his address

(b) Date of purchase of machine

(c)

Name of dealer from where the purchase was made

(d)

Engine and Frame numbers of machine.

5. This Guarantee shall not extend to defects or damage appearing after misuse, neglect, abnormal stress
or strain, or the incorporation or affixing of unsuitable attachments or parts and in particular:
(a)
(b)

Hiring out
Racing and Competitions

(c)

Adaptation or alteration of any part or parts after leaving our Works

(d) The attaching of a sidecar in a manner not approved by us or to an unsuitable motor

cycle.
This Guarantee shall not extend to machines whose trade mark, name or manufacturing number
has been altered or removed, or in which has been used any part not supplied or approved by us,
or to tyres, saddles, chains, speedometers, revolution counters and electrical equipment or to parts
supplied to the order of the Purchaser and different from our standard specification.
6. Our liability and that of our dealer who sells the machine, shall be limited to that set out in paragraph 3,
and no other claims including claims for consequential damage or injury to person or property,
shall be admissible.
AH other conditions and warranties statutory or otherwise and whether express or implied are
hereby excluded and no guarantee other than that expressly herein contained applies to the machine
to which this Guarantee relates or any accessory or part thereof.

REPAIRS GUARANTEE
1. Whilst the highest standard of workmanship and materials is aimed at, we cannot accept liability
for any defects appearing more than three months after the machine, assembly or component has
left our Works after being repaired.
2. We will repair or replace at our option free of charge any defective work, materials or parts relating
to the repairs carried out by us appearing within that time but shall not be under any further or other
liability for any other loss or damage whether direct or consequential and our liability shall be limited
to the cost of so making good.
3. We do not accept liability in respect of parts of proprietary manufacture, e.g. tyres, saddles, chains,
speedometers, revolution counters and electrical equipment which may be used by us in effecting a
repair.

All other conditions and warranties statutory or otherwise express or implied are hereby

excluded.

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INDEX
Page

Page
Air filter

A.V.C.

Alternator

46

Cylinder barrel, removal

33-39

Cylinder barrel, replacement

33-40

73

Cylinder head, removal

29-38
32-40

Automatic timing control

35

Cylinder head, replacement

97

Data

Decarbonisation

29-38

Driving notes

Badge

83

Brake controls, lubrication

23

Battery

Brake cover plate, front

66

81

81

Electrical equipment

74-78

Dynamo, removal
Dynamo, test

Brake drums

66

Brake, front

68

Brake, pedal

70

Brake, rear

69

Engine lubrication

13-15

Engine oil pumps

14-16

Brake shoes

67

Brake shoe adjustment

67

56

61

95

Fuel tank fixing details

28

Forks, front
Carbon deposit, removal

32

Carburetter adjustment

44

Carburetter, function
Carburetter, tuning

Free service
Fuel

44
46

62

Chain adjustment

54

Gasket sets

97

Chain lubrication

21

Gearbox

47

Chain rear, fitting

54

Gearbox end-plate removal

48

21

47

85

Centre stand

Forks, rear lubrication

Chaincase, front

49

Gearbox lubrication

Chainguard, removal

62

Gear change

Chrome plating

91

Cleaning

91

Headlamp

Clutch

50

Horn

85

51

Hub lubrication

21

52

Clutch operating mechanism

Clutch adjustment
Controls

75

96

Crankcase release valve

21

Coil

Correspondence

74-78

Ignition timing

35-42

Kickstarter

Ignition

99

54

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Page

Law, the

93

Service

93

Lighting

85

Sparking plug

84

12

Sparking plug removal

38

Speedometer, lubrication

23

Lubricants

Lubrication chart

22

Magneto adjustment

80

Steering, causes of unsatisfactory

Magneto cleaning

80

Steering head adjustment

Magneto removal

81

Starting

90

Oil circulation

17

16

18-20

16

Oil tank removal

62

Optional equipment

97

Oil filter

Oil filter, cleaning

Oil tank

Overhead rocker adjustment

Periodic maintenance

Petrol consumption excessive

Petrol tank removal

Piston removal and re-fitting

Primary chain
Prop stand

Proprietary fittings

24
90

28

62

92

56

23

10

85

Timing gear removal

Tools and toolkit

97

89

44

Twist grip, adjustment

73

Tyre wear

90

Valve grinding

32-39

Tyres

54

9
90

42

Tracing troubles

33-39

Terminals, electrical equipment

26-27

Steering head lubrication

Stopping.,

Oil consumption excessive

Valve guide removal

30-39

Valve removal

30-39

Valve timing

34-42

Rear lamp

85

Rear suspension

61

Wheel bearing adjustment

64

Rectifier

75

Wheel bearing, front

65

Repairs

92

Wheel bearing, rear

66

Rotor

74

Wheel removal, front

63

Wheel removal, rear

63

Running in

10

100