A short film about the Greeves 20 DC Roadster motorcycle, with Villiers 9E engine. Keywords: "Classic bike review", "Classic motorcycle review" , "British motorcycle", UK.
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@haroldpearson60255 жыл бұрын
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".
@sgch1015 жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds as if you did a lot with that James! Great to hear.
@richardpope30635 жыл бұрын
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.
@ianbanhamamprepair94575 жыл бұрын
Excellent, a proper road test instead of the usual fire up and walk round so often seen online..
@sgch1015 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian. We try to make interesting little films with decent sound and an interesting commentary.
@cloudboy77507 ай бұрын
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!
@fanbatcher Жыл бұрын
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.
@pugpaul23 жыл бұрын
I got today a Greeves 32DC that hasnt been on the road since 79, looking forward to learning lots about it
@sgch1012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments. Hope you’re making progress with the Greeves 32DC.
@georgepeace37913 жыл бұрын
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.
@sgch1013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments, George. Another Greeves model will be the subject of the next film!
@rosewhite---3 жыл бұрын
I had one in 1967.
@RodBeauvex6 жыл бұрын
Lovely presentation. That a really nice bike. A shame they don't make simple, affordable bikes anymore. (At least not in the US.)
@Lanes-Explorer57332 жыл бұрын
Lovely!
@eddiekennedy73948 жыл бұрын
nice little bike you got there,
@sgch1018 жыл бұрын
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!
@eddiekennedy73948 жыл бұрын
+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.
@russell50905 жыл бұрын
Please make more videos
@sgch1015 жыл бұрын
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!
@roggreening41685 жыл бұрын
I have just got one but don’t know how to wire a kill switch in
@clivetaylor6785 жыл бұрын
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.
@roggreening41685 жыл бұрын
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