My other projects
Although my 1936 project is still my priority, in the meantime I am also busy with a couple of other projects.
1922 H2
This is how it came to me. Quite a few rare bits were missing like the original BSA carburettor, the handlebars, foot boards, rear brake pedal to name a few. I have made some progress and I have been able to get it running, but there is still a long way to go.
W33-9 Special
This bike belonged to a friend of mine, who has passed away unfortunately. I was able to buy 2 of his projects and all of his parts. It is sad that he has not been able to finish this project. It was half built when I got it and by now I have taken the build a little further. I am now in the process of making new parts for it.
J34-11
I found this J34-11 in France. It was fitted with a 1936 engine. It did start but it didn’t run well. So I took it apart thinking I would restore this on the go. Of course as usual, this took way longer than anticipated because I had to repair a lot of damage caused by previous owners. I am still looking for correct crankcases. I found the correct open valve top ends but these need repairs. The frame is in primer awaiting a dry build.
1940 WD M20
I found this WD M20 in France. It is a matching engine and frame number bike. It still has quite a few of the rare bits fitted. Under the black paint the original colour showed (KG nr. 3). Given that is has never undergone a rebuild, it is quite likely a Dunkirk survivor because it also doesn’t have any divisional markings. Currently it is partly painted. I still have to refurbish the forks. The engine and gearbox have been rebuilt. I was planning on having it finished for the 75th anniversary of D-Day but that proved too ambitious.
1934 War Office Twin
I bought this 1934 War Office Twin at an auction. It has been cosmetically repaired but it requires some technical attention. Designed and produced for the War Office in 1933. After some modifications it was accepted by the War Office. It is also known as the War Department Twin, as mentioned on the cover of the instruction manual. I am in the process of changing the exhaust system. The rear exhaust pipe is a poor fit and the silencers have no brackets for attachment to the frame. Since I have a J12 with an original exhaust system I can copy that to improve the way it is attached to the bike. The petrol tank is leaking so needs to be repaired. All the bowden cables were fitted incorrectly bypassing the ignition grip. The valve lifter lever was used as ignition advance. The valve lifter was not connected. So it still needs some work to get it running.