1914 2,3/4

[desmobikes]

Can anyone tell me whether the wheel hubs on a1914  2,3/4   350cc bike should have the douglas stamp or just be plain, thanks Bob

[Doug]

Bob,

Veteran Douglas models used hubs purchased from Chater Lea. I have seen several dates mentioned here on the forum as to when they changed over to manufacture of their own hubs; from 1912 to 1914. Someone might be willing to put a more definite date on it, but it might be another one of those Kingswood examples of where they used up older pattern stock on the cheaper 2-3/4hp models. A second topic would be whether Douglas hubs from c1914 had their name engraved, or if that came later on.

-Doug

[graeme]

The 1914 3 1/2hp I own has hubs with Douglas stamped in them - and the bike was so complete when first found and restored that I am sure they are the original wheels. But like you say Doug, I've no doubt the works used up whatever stock was at hand

[desmobikes]

Thanks for your replies, looks like I can use either. Bob

[Black Sheep]

My 1913 one has plain Chater Lea ones.

[veikko1]

My 1914 2 3/4 have Douglas stamped hubs.
Regards veikko1