Series B Oil Cap

[Phil Baker]

Afternoon all...

Anybody got a Series B oil dipstick cover knocking about, please? I've got a C one on my B and I'd rather have the right one.... It's finished and on the road now - could also do with swapping my S.467/3/L speedo for the correct S.433/3/L as well.... Thanks to everyone who helped with advice and bits! Phil

 

[Oldhaven]

Hi Phil,

Nice Rapide! It looks to be about the same vintage as my late 48. It looks like you are working toward all original, but the VOC spares company has them in stock. Also I see that Michael Breeding has plans to make them, though that may not have happened yet. His should be very close to original, judging from what I have gotten from his shop so far.

Ron

 

[Phil Baker]

Last time I looked the Spares Co did not list the B cap but I see that they are now showing them, Ron.

Phil

 

[Albervin]

Nice bike Phil, but then I am biased towards Series Bs. I would be careful with that front guard though, it looks very low at the rear. The rear should be about level with the base of the magneto cowl.

 

[clevtrev]

That`s because the bottom stay is upside down.

 

[Phil Baker]

Obviously I did that to match the back to front brake arms, Trev....

 

[Tug Wilson]

That`s because the bottom stay is upside down.

Correct, but am I right in thinking painted rims were 1952 ish? Sorry Phil being picky and maybe wrong?

 

[Phil Baker]

You're right, Trev, we just liked the red lined black wheels set off by the polished stainless water protectors.

 

[Tug Wilson]

You're right, Trev, we just liked the red lined black wheels set off by the polished stainless water protectors.

Phil it's Roger (Tug) but I am honoured to be confused with Trev but I'm not sure if Trev feels the same?

 

[Phil Baker]

Sorry! Doing this on my phone and can't see what's going on!