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Douglas 1915 3 Spd-Gearbox and Clutch

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Dave

2024-06-11, 21:02:05
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, 19:30:04
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, 03:13:36

Dave

2024-06-03, 09:23:05
For Sale
Duncan has just listed his green and cream 1957 Dragonfly for sale with spares and documents.

Dave

2024-06-02, 09:34:05
Parts avalable
alistair still has parts available - barrels, carburettor, castings - see all listings.


Dave

2024-06-01, 19:33:27

Dave

2024-05-28, 01:09:46
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#11
I have two Plus Specials both "On the Road" that I am unable to ride due to age etc. that I am looking for a good home for.   
#12
General Douglas Discussion / Re: A31 clutch removal tool
Last post by EW-Ron - 05 Dec 2024 at 04:58
Aha, an extractor of entirely a different variety.
#13
General Douglas Discussion / Re: World War One Despatch rid...
Last post by Doug - 05 Dec 2024 at 04:41
The topic of WW1 dispatch riders is a huge, but you came to the right place for info about Douglases. There is a photo guide organized by year that will give you examples of 1913 (as well as other 1912-15 models)

https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/index.php?board=50.0

There were five models available for 1913, the models N, O, P, R, and S, The model S was the ladies model and we will assume your grandfather did not ride into the war on one of those. Otherwise there probably would have been a lot of stories handed down about that side of the family! Likewise the model N was a single speed with pedal gear, and the last year the single speed was offered at that. So unlikely one of those.

The model O was the basic 2-speed model, no clutch and fitted with foot board for 48 pounds. The model P was called the light touring and got you foot pegs and the choice of dropped or raised handlebars. Same price. The model R had a clutch and kickstart pedal, as well as valanced mudguards. That set you back 52 pounds. Unfortunately all the serial numbers (frame or engine) were sequential so no way to tell which model just from that. I was not until later on in the twenties they started using prefix letter codes on engines, frames, and transmissions to identify various models.

Quite a lot of archived military service records in the UK, so that might be another line of attack for your research.

-Doug



#14
General Douglas Discussion / Re: A31 clutch removal tool
Last post by Doug - 05 Dec 2024 at 04:03
The LDMCC sold these at one time and there ought to be some floating about, in the UK at least.

It is a 1.445 x 26tpi thread.

Here is a post on the dimensions to machine the extractor.
https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/index.php?msg=6560

It is for the EW, but the A31 uses the same thread size.

-Doug
#15
General Douglas Discussion / Re: A31 clutch removal tool
Last post by EW-Ron - 05 Dec 2024 at 00:16
Without having seen one, its a bigger version of this ?
Or possibly a 3 jawed one.

https://img.kwcdn.com/product/fancy/eaf029a1-8754-4191-a2eb-529849c79ae3.jpg

Its the centre bit that a whack shocks the flywheel loose thats the important bit...
#16
Dispatch riders in WW1 is a vast subject. !
Millions of words writ about them, and photos aplenty.
Google - and a vast world will open up.

Photo selected at random.



I'm sure more will be said here on this, a popular area for many.
Thanks for adding your relatives to this treasure trove.....

#17
General Douglas Discussion / A31 clutch removal tool
Last post by SweetNigel - 04 Dec 2024 at 12:13
Can anyone tell me please the dimensions of a flywheel clutch removal tool for my A31 engine?
Specifically, what is the thread and diameter of the tool needed on the flywheel?
I can attempt to then make a tool, but if anyone has such a tool they can lend me or sell to me....
#18
General Douglas Discussion / World War One Despatch rider
Last post by Jazzajon - 04 Dec 2024 at 11:43
I was doing some family history about my Grandfather Sam Beacham and his brother Sid who joined up in 1914.  Sid owned a Douglas motorbike and when he joined up took it with him to France. He was made a Corporal, 69034, Royal Engineers.
Sidney was promoted early on as he applied for Motor-Cycle service, having bought a Motor-Cycle in 1913. It was a Douglas Brothers 2 Speed twin cylinder engine, no 10550, 1913 model. 2 3/4 horsepower. License number ax848. He purchased it in November 1913 for the sum of £53, 11 shillings. They would only let him take his bike to France providing he had spare parts for it as welI! I would love to know more about dispatch riders in WW1 and about his bike.  Are there many still around and is there a museum where they have same model?
#19
General Douglas Discussion / Re: Model Z steering damper
Last post by saluki42 - 04 Dec 2024 at 10:47
Thanks again Ian, The buttons which came with my jigsaw of a 'Z' only have spigots on one side which I have been positioning downwards into the corresponding holes and recesses in the crankcase top surface. This then leads to the flat surfaces of the buttons abutting the bottom of the Magneto, which has no corresponding holes, and providing no resistance to sideways movement. It looks like I will need to get some double spigot buttons made and at the same time have the base of my magneto drilled to accept them, this should lead to the long strap clamp I made working as it only needs to provide a vertical force to restrain the pair.

Chris
#20
I have a Douglas engine that needs a new home. I believe it to be an industrial engine but unsure of where or what it came out of. 

Open to offers

Rob