Hi Graeme and Doug
Thanks very much for your reply. I'm looking forward to some fun with this one.
The bike is said to be a '27 model but it looks more like the '26 photos on this website, especially the tank paint, control levers and chain guard.
I have attached a couple of pictures of the bike including the carburettor, which doesnt look that much like an Amal to me.
The offside photo shows a pan shaped object on the timing chest which I assume is a generator.
Would electric lighting be an option in ‘26-27 or would it have been fitted later or is it a later motor?
I’m keen to avoid damaging the bike through unfamiliarity (e.g. forgetting to open the oil valve). Are there any tips or references which might help?
The excellent literature at this website includes quite a bit about the lube pumping and distribution system which has considerable demand put on it, given it’s a once through system and some of the internal lube distribution is suspect. Is there a consensus on the best oil to use and how best to maintain the lube system?
The intention is for this bike to be my Sunday morning ride to a pub about 40km away over gently rolling hills. What sort of speed should I expect to average? Are changes to the lube system recommended when going up steeper hills?
Thanks again for your help.
Cheers
Steve