A friend had one of those back at school in 1972. By sheer coincidence, his nickname had long been Noddy being known as noddy bikes in the UK on account of their police riders being required to nod to senior officers). By the standards of the time (and, maybe all time), they were very smooth, very quiet and very slow.
you are a very talented man sir my dad had a 150 le in the 70s and it was probabley the most reliable brit bike ever you have done a great job congratulations
Thank you for your comment like you my first bike that I had when I got my licence in 1957 was a Mk1 LE 150cc never even seen a valiant not too many in Australia
I purchased a Kit from Jane Kits in Australia it came in powder form to be mixed with demineralized water, the kit came complete with power supply zinc anodes and cleaners and was easy to use.
It's the way they were designed from small capacity to larger. No excess metal anywhere. No over engineering but it has it drawbacks. Small timing chains on big Velo singles.
Hello John. I want to Ask You about tap size fot Miller flywheel 1.1/8" X 26 TPI withworth type 55 degree? Will be ok ? Maybe do You know where can i found that kind od tap? Best Regards Chris.
hello, nice job!! i have request: could you tell me something more bout zinc plating? how did you do it and what kind of liquid you used? cheers from Poland :D
Excellent restoration work. So many challenges to face but you dealt with them all !
Pleasure to watch the excellent restoration The best REGARDS from Canada Zbigniew
Fantastic restoration. Thanks for sharing
A friend had one of those back at school in 1972. By sheer coincidence, his nickname had long been Noddy being known as noddy bikes in the UK on account of their police riders being required to nod to senior officers).
By the standards of the time (and, maybe all time), they were very smooth, very quiet and very slow.
you are a very talented man sir my dad had a 150 le in the 70s and it was probabley the most reliable brit bike ever you have done a great job congratulations
Thank you for your comment like you my first bike that I had when I got my licence in 1957 was a Mk1 LE 150cc never even seen a valiant not too many in Australia
That was an Amazing Job you did, Have you kept it or sold it ? awesome job, dedication and skill.
Wonderful. A beautiful job done.
bravo monsieur !
Mine is sitting in the shed. Still waiting on motivation to start. I think your video has helped.
Excellent job, my vintage Yamaha also has a pressed Steel frame.
Magnificent!
I purchased a Kit from Jane Kits in Australia it came in powder form to be mixed with demineralized water, the kit came complete with power supply zinc anodes and cleaners and was easy to use.
Stunning job👍🏼 just helping a pal re commission a vogue version, having carb issues at the moment, quirky bikes.
Fine business ! All the english spirit in a beautiful motorcycle ...
nice documentation
Why was it that velos where so much more peppy and responsive than other brit singles which were let's face it basically the same design
It's the way they were designed from small capacity to larger. No excess metal anywhere. No over engineering but it has it drawbacks. Small timing chains on big Velo singles.
John,
nice video, I have a mark 11 I am restoring and are having crankshaft problems.
Where did you get your illustrations from?
Thanks
Ian
Hi I’m looking for indicators front and back. Any suggestions including switch. I’m in Canada. So LHD
Hello John. I want to Ask You about tap size fot Miller flywheel 1.1/8" X 26 TPI withworth type 55 degree? Will be ok ? Maybe do You know where can i found that kind od tap? Best Regards Chris.
im helping my friend restore one of these. there doesnt seem to be a water pump or am i missing something? how does the water get round the system?
hello, nice job!! i have request: could you tell me something more bout zinc plating? how did you do it and what kind of liquid you used? cheers from Poland :D
Gave a thumbs up but don't know why you would bother, must be some fond memories I guess. 😀 I suppose an LE beats walking.
Nice noddy