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Douglas 1915 3 Spd-Gearbox and Clutch

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Dave

2024-06-11, 20:02:05
Have you tried the new Drafts feature yet? I just lost a long message today and learned my lesson. It is a good idea to save a draft of any long post you are writing. You can then just keep writing and keep saving a draft, knowing you have a backup if there is a glitch. The draft is automatically deleted when you post the message.

Dave

2024-06-08, 18:30:04
For Sale
xman has two very nice 1950's machines available - a green 1950 mk4 and black 1951 mk5 - both in good condition and running well.

Dave

2024-06-07, 02:13:36

Dave

2024-06-03, 08:23:05
For Sale
Duncan has just listed his green and cream 1957 Dragonfly for sale with spares and documents.

Dave

2024-06-02, 08:34:05
Parts avalable
alistair still has parts available - barrels, carburettor, castings - see all listings.


Dave

2024-06-01, 18:33:27

Dave

2024-05-28, 00:09:46
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Recent posts

#81
General Douglas Discussion / Re: Gear change linkages
Last post by saluki42 - 15 Sep 2024 at 09:45
All sorted now thanks
#82
General Douglas Discussion / Model Z magneto clamp
Last post by saluki42 - 15 Sep 2024 at 09:43
Hi can anybody please tell me how the magneto dynamo combination on my model Z is supposed to be clamped securely in place. I've tried an extended magneto to dynamo clamp strap going from the the threaded holes on the top of the crank case on either side but am worried about stripping the thread in the case if tightened too much. Am I on the right lines with this idea and if so how thick do you think the strap needs to be, my prototype is only 20swg mild steel.

Any suggestions or ideas will be gratefully acknowledged.

Chris
#83
Dummy Belt Rim from a TS for sale or swap. In sound condition but with a repairable split in the rim. (shown on photo)

#84
I have a selection of veteran spindles for sale or swap. 

All have good threads and in good ccondition. 

#85
Quote from: toys4dwb2 on 04 Sep 2024 at 18:05 Do you have an older Douglas 1924 or 25  either for staionary or cycle I can  buy shipped to Dave Bagne  1025 Dale St,  Southwest  Hutchnson Mn  55350  I have used passed a private shipper that will retrive the  Box & ship.I plan on building a board track racer.
#86
Members' Gallery and Stories / Re: My very first Douglas
Last post by eddie - 08 Sep 2024 at 08:08
Rick,
       Be aware that the carb settings in the handbook were for the poorer quality fuel that was around just post WW2. With our modern fuels, quite a few owners have found their bikes run better with slightly smaller slide cutaways and main jets that are 5 or 10 bigger. The smaller cutaway improves the pick up, and the larger main jet helps the engine to run a little cooler at higher speeds.

Regards,
              Eddie.
#87
Members' Gallery and Stories / Re: My very first Douglas
Last post by Sir Rick - 08 Sep 2024 at 04:33
Of course, reason for the long time getting her back together, we've just come out of the coldest and frostiest winter we've had over here for a couple of decades.
Finally been able to get her out into the driveway to work on. very limited space in the garage.
#88
Members' Gallery and Stories / Re: My very first Douglas
Last post by Sir Rick - 08 Sep 2024 at 04:31
Finally managed to get my power plant back into the frame, and then spent the next day rebuilding all I had to remove to get the engine-box unit out.
Filled gearbox and motor with good oil, tickled the carbs and she fired up on the first kick.

Took her for a short run to the both ends of my street and back.
Gearbox working perfectly now.

Just need to sort a small missfire on applying more throttle, not certain if ignition or fuel is the culprit.
However, once underway, going up through and back down the gears, she runs fairly well.

A longer run next time out may sort her out.

Absolutely stoked with the gearbox tinker.
Cheers
#89
The Kingswood Pub / Re: Vintage Motorcycle News - ...
Last post by Dave - 07 Sep 2024 at 20:41
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#90
Thank you Dave,
The drawing is just what I need. 
I should be able to make the parts i am missing, 
 The insert was missing on mine but a bit tricky but should be able to make it.
Many thanks,
Neil.