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Hi - I have just set this up as I just bought a nice '35 Model 9A (600cc) and am surprised that there is so little info available on the internet. First old...
Craig McWilliam
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Sep 14, 2006
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Odd that one of the most revered & iconic marques of pioneer days should be so poorly represented on the net? Maybe not. I think the clues are there. When did...
Mike
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Guess so, though these things move on - the bikes last longer than their owners! There are quite a few groups for the post war twins, oddly enough. ... ...
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Sep 14, 2006
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I have been meaning to create just such a group for some time, you have saved me the trouble. I have a 1929 350cc twin port OHV model in a very bad way, but...
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Sep 15, 2006
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Hello new group! Thanks for setting this up, Craig, I hope it becomes as useful as the other vintage m/c groups on the yahoo system. Anent your earlier post,...
paul dorleans
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Sep 15, 2006
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Thanks for setting up this site. I have a 1931 Model 9 twin port and am horrified about how little info about these are on the Website. I live in...
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Sep 15, 2006
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Hi David - thank you for the photos - will be great once its up and running, though I can see what you mean about needing a bit of work. I am just casting...
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Sep 15, 2006
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Hi Paul - thank you for joining. Nice photos. Is that you riding it? I wondered what was up with Sunbeamland? Does anybody know who ran it? Might be...
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Sep 15, 2006
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Yes, thats exactly what worries me - that something will go wrong and there is so little to look at about these bikes, that its impossible to fix. I want to...
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Sep 15, 2006
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OK - start with the basics! What spark plugs do people have experience with? Mine is running a KLG ML50 - an 18mm diameter, 16mm reach plug I havent heard of...
craig_mcwilliam
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Sep 15, 2006
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Craig, Thanks for setting up this yahoo group. I have had my 'Beam for a few months and was also supprised at the lack of support on the net and general lack...
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Sep 15, 2006
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Thanks for the tip on the transfer site James, I have e-mailed them a photo to see if they have the right transfers Regards David ... From:...
David Maher
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Sep 16, 2006
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I am becoming an expert at making sunbeams parts from scratch, so far I have made an amal style inverted lever side pull throttle, the entire footpeg assembly...
David Maher
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Sep 16, 2006
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Hello all. I'd like to add my thanks for starting the list. What happened to the Marston Sunbeam Register? I joined them when I first got my Pre war Sunbeam...
Don Vosper
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Sep 16, 2006
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... Beware of some clear vinyl printed types from well known UK suppliers of "classic" transfers (& others) which can be thick & uncut i.e the edge of the xfer...
mike mc garry
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Sep 16, 2006
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Ey up Mike. They'd be waterslide originally I guess? Will have to have a look in Radco. ... From: The_Sunbeam_Motorcycle@yahoogroups.com...
Craig McWilliam
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Sep 16, 2006
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Is that about the latest civilian single? Must be close. The register still exists I believe - I sent off for an application form so when it comes, I'll scan...
Craig McWilliam
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... I think they made some in 1939. They also made the ohv 500and 600 high cam versions in the same frame. Don...
Don Vosper
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Sorry if your messages are delayed in posting. I think its caused by the requirement to approve some postings - once I get to a PC, I'll turn that off so...
Craig McWilliam
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Sep 17, 2006
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Yes, that's me riding the TT90 on the beach here in San Francisco; very naughty (for the bike mostly!) but it was for a magazing photo shoot. I ride the bike...
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Sep 17, 2006
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They'd be waterslide originally I guess? Will have to have a look in Radco. ... More likely that they would be originaly varnish on, applied with gold size...
postalbox112
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Sep 17, 2006
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Just wanted to drop a note that I have posted some sales catalog info in the files section. james...
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Sep 17, 2006
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Thanks James....
craig_mcwilliam
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Sep 18, 2006
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I used an archiving website to find as much of the old Sunbeamland website as possible - you can see it here ...
craig_mcwilliam
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Sep 18, 2006
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Sorry - that URL got cut in half. It should be ..index.com" at the end. I have added it as a link instead....
craig_mcwilliam
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Sep 18, 2006
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Great photo James - I am pleased to see it gets used in all weathers! Did you see the article by Rick Parkington in CB where he attached a dog "kennel" to the...
craig_mcwilliam
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Sep 18, 2006
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Craig, No I have not read that article.. probably should give it a gander. my beam sees use in all weather but the snow pictures are from the p.o., they were...
JAMES R JOHNSON
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Sep 18, 2006
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I have posted the article I mentioned. Its hard to say that its actually about the bike, but there is a Sunbeam involved... Mike very kindly sent me another...
Craig McWilliam
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Sep 19, 2006
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Hi and it's great to see a much needed new Sunbeam site on the web. I have added a picture ot my 27 model 2 to the site and will try and get some more recent...
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Sep 19, 2006
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Hi Dorian - thank you for posting the pics. I saw from your post on the Laverda group that you did the Levis road trial. I dont know that event? What does...
Craig McWilliam
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