Greeves 20 DC Roadster - Motorcycle Review

A short film about the Greeves 20 DC Roadster motorcycle, with Villiers 9E engine.
Keywords: "Classic bike review", "Classic motorcycle review" , "British motorcycle", UK.

[@haroldpearson6025]

I had 197 1958 James Captain fitted with the same engine but could cruise at 50 with a flat out top speed down a steep hill of 60. Toured all of UK and Wales. Completed the national rally, 600 miles in 24 hours with a passenger, got a bronze plaque. Also rode in the first Dragon Rally from Birmingham to a castle in Wales, long time ago so can't remember the name. I do remember it was during a freezing cold February with snow and ice on the roads and only a tent to sleep in, wonderful times. The bike was very sure footed reliable and comfortable. I also owned 325 Greeves twin but did not like it as much as the "Jimmy".

[@sgch101]

Wow, sounds as if you did a lot with that James! Great to hear.

[@richardpope3063]

Hello I have a model 58 Falcon(1953/54), 3 speed, swing arm. a pleasure to own and wheel about. Your rally going is inspiring, thanks.

[@cloudboy7750]

My Dad used to have the 250cc twin version of this, and I used to ride it quite a bit back in the 80s. Superb little bike!

[@ianbanhamamprepair9457]

Excellent, a proper road test instead of the usual fire up and walk round so often seen online..

[@sgch101]

Thanks Ian. We try to make interesting little films with decent sound and an interesting commentary.

[@fanbatcher]

I live in the USA and once owned a 32DC in a black and grey finish. It was a peppy little machine but often fouled plugs. I understand most of these models were destined for the American market.

[@georgepeace3791]

I have one of this model , they are among the best two stroke motorcycles of the period. An excellent video by the presenter. Best regards George G. Peace.

[@sgch101]

Thanks for the comments, George. Another Greeves model will be the subject of the next film!

[@pugpaul2]

I got today a Greeves 32DC that hasnt been on the road since 79, looking forward to learning lots about it

[@sgch101]

Thanks for the comments. Hope you’re making progress with the Greeves 32DC.

[@rosewhite---]

I had one in 1967.

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

Lovely!

[@RodBeauvex]

Lovely presentation. That a really nice bike. A shame they don't make simple, affordable bikes anymore. (At least not in the US.)

[@eddiekennedy7394]

nice little bike you got there,

[@sgch101]

Cheers Eddie. It 's actually a friend's bike and is used most days for going to the shops etc. He lives about 5 miles from the nearest town so it's kept busy!

[@eddiekennedy7394]

+Simon Hadden well simon that's good to hear it's being used and enjoyed and not just an ornament, great review by the way.

[@roggreening4168]

I have just got one but don’t know how to wire a kill switch in

[@clivetaylor678]

Hello Rog, If your bike has the original old flywheel magneto with points you will need to install a make/break switch wired into the low tension lead that powers the points. My Greeves (featured in the little film) is fitted with electronic ignition and a kill switch is part of the wiring. The Greeves was not fitted with a kill switch or ignition switch at all. you had to set the tickover very slow so that the engine would eventually cut out. A bit crude to say the least. Let me know if you need any further info.

[@roggreening4168]

Clive Taylor Hi Clive, Thanks for the information my bike is 1963 and has a magneto and points so will have look into where to connect up Rog

[@russell5090]

Please make more videos

[@sgch101]

Will do, Russell. The next one will probably be a BSA A10 but will not be finished until October at the earliest. Have you seen the latest film about the Bamburgh Run 2019? It's the editing that takes longest to do - several hours to produce one minute of film, which is quite surprising!