Classic Motorcycle Workshop Vlog 12 - Lana's back!

[@-hopskinny5865]

I used to own a Matchless G9 (circa 1955?) in Wellington NZ from 1967/71 until I had to sell it to buy a fridge (arrival of first kid). It had after market shocks (Thompson?) and silencers that made a lovely burbling sound when backing off the throttle. I was working as a Probation Officer from 1969, and my arrival at work in the morning gave the boss canniptions. He got grumpy because I was the first bearded motorcyclist in that office and he reckoned he couldn't tell the difference between me and the clients. So It was real fun to make sure there was plenty of noise as I rode into the yard beside the office... That was a great bike, and my last Brit. It was 12 years until I could get back on a bike again, and of course from then on they were all Japanese until I had to give up riding in the 90's after a bad accident. My heart still stops when I hear a British bike.

[@butlindsayforge5403]

Love your videos Dave... owned norton atlases and commandos in the 60s. Brings back the good times.

[@rodintoulouse3054]

I could hear Dave’s heart breaking to pieces when Lana started describing what life with a British classic was like 😊

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Bike life, really. Stuff happens, even on a modern bike.

[@MadChalet]

All good stuff! Kudos to Lana for smartly contending with the throttle/clutch meltdown ... and then sticking with the Matchless. Another rider might have walked away. 👍

[@terrypatton103]

Best I have ever seen about the best bikes in the world TP from Hamilton Canada

[@mickgerard6696]

Hello Dave. Surely appreciate you sharing what’s in the workshop! Always learn something useful in your videos. Your expertise in the field is greatly appreciated. 🌞🏍

[@paulsmeeton2124]

I have a 58 g3ls 350cc single, Coil ignition Matchless, I've owned for the last 4 years, I'm now 36. I've had to do a few small jobs on it like carburettor clean, throttle/brake cables, clutch adjustment, tappet adjustment. I also replaced the coil/points and capacitor when I first got the bike to ensure it's got a good spark. Everything on the bike is so easy to work on and can only go back together one way unlike more modern bikes. I've owned a couple of modern Japanese bikes in the past but much preferer my Matchless. it handles and stops well with new brake shoe linings that I fitted front and rear (only a 3 hour sunday morning job for me and the first time doing brake shoes on a bike) It keeps up with traffic on normal roads and runs all day long without fault, I regularly travel 300 miles or more on it over a weekend. All the parts I've needed for the bike i've got from AMC Classic Spares.

[@Utopiatwentytwo]

Stunning bike! Love the Landies in the background too!

[@antnew176]

I wish Lana did every advertisement I watch... fantastically honest and down-to-earth.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2]

Ha, nice one Ant, that's really nice feedback :)

[@MyWillypilly]

It seems Lana is a bit of a trooper. I like that.

[@brianperry]

Having been a Brit Bike owner back in the sixties l concur Lana's view of riding them. However, we didn't know any different then so it was all pretty normal to have to be prepared for TLC..The Japanese changed everything in terms of reliability and ease of maintenance. Years later l built a Triton using a Thunderbird engine with a splayed twin carb head 59/60 vintage. It leaked a little oil but otherwise run with no problems. It was a first or second kick starter, reliable and fun to ride... l rode a great deal on the roads of Spain...it was wonderful.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Welcome to the world, Lana. 😂 it happens. My brothers mate Kiwi, who owned a Brit bike shop, told me to buy blue Locktite when I bought a Harley. I suppose that translates to Brit bikes too.

[@daveco1270]

Being fairly new to motorcycles (and to old British bikes) I find these workshop videos very helpful. I always learn something. The owner of that 1937 Velocette picked an interesting first British bike to own. He's diving right into the deep end. At least he has Dave to help him out and pass along some knowledge. A 60's Triumph 650 or 500 would make a better first vintage Brit bike.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hi Dave how are you 😊

[@petergj2]

Dave, great work on the videos, especially the workshop maintenance videos. Looking forward to seeing many more! In Classic Motorcycle Workshop Video Log 12, there is discussion of the 1968 Triumph TR6 TT Replica. I have a 1970 Triumph TR6C which looks to have the same front forks as the TR6 TT but I have an annoying "knock" or "clunk" on the front suspension rebound and when the bike is put on the centre stand. The damping sleeves have been replaced and thicker fork oil added but there is still the "knock". The front axle and steering head bearings are OK. Any suggestions where to look next?

[@G58]

Great to see a real Royal Enfield Continental. Lovely little thing. But the real treat was that Velocette. My Dad had an MOV in 1937 - his second one. Before that he had a GTP. And before that, a New Imperial 150. Then he went off to war, and his first wife sold his MOV. So when he got back from messing about behind enemy lines in the western desert, he divorced her and married my Mum! Thank you for sharing your work. Ride safe.

[@kevsumner2064]

Great video. I'm hoping that I'll get to see you renovate a Commando.

[@54macdog]

That Velo is a work of art. Who knows what developments might have happened if Adolf hadn't intervened? Love thirties bikes.

[@31wdriley]

Plenty of parts and details from the Velo owner's club and a lot of parts suppliers. The K series are well respected and lusted for.

[@philskype101]

great as always

[@sr-vx1cg]

grazie dave per questi video davvero interessanti

[@JARRETT7121]

Also I find if I run a 28 mm spacer and file two butterfly wings in it it really improves the low end

[@curtisarmstrong6521]

Gosh Dave….wish you here in Canada 🇨🇦

[@alanwild7361]

Enjoyed the video

[@mariarusso1155]

Hi Alan how are you 😊

[@andrewslagle1974]

Another great video!

[@JARRETT7121]

If you run a little bit of synthetic 2-stroke oil in your 100 octane leaded fuel it will lubricate and those slides won't wear out I prefer Amsoil because it has anti-rust properties you can leave your bike sitting all winter with fuel in the carburetor

[@sl-pw1os]

Great to see the engine of the Velocette with "Königswelle", as we say in Germany. Thanks!

[@TornadoCAN99]

Please video the rear isolastic replacement on the Commando. There is no video on the internet showing this procedure for the rear isolastic (a few exist for the front). Cheers!

[@Kevin-cy9cv]

Great, always enjoy your videos, look forward to the rubber mounted bars work on the Triumph, I've replaced all the parts on mine and still doesn't seem quite right. Thanks Dave

[@rickconstant6106]

When I overhauled the front end on my 1978 T140V, I replaced all the rubbers, but they felt far too flexible afterwards, so I ended up shimming them to take almost all the movement out. Feels a lot better now, and the rubber mounts never made much difference to the vibration, anyway.

[@michaelfirth1075]

If I had the money to spend, this is the guy who would be rebuilding my bikes.

[@curvebuster]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😮

[@Davew1443]

Are the speedo / rev counter cables the wrong way round on the Connie?

[@robertpowell7672]

The Matchless was never a trendy bike. It was often used with a sidecar. The AJS was it's twin.

[@melbinthomas1659]

Hi there pls upload restoration series of AJS/Matchless 500cc singles as well!!!

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2]

Hey Melbin, thanks for watching, we'd love to do a series on them!

[@vanislandsteve]

Lovely bike with lots of character. 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@criscollins6999]

God it drives me mad when I open the throttle and the bike goes phut and stalls

[@ashleyjames308]

The camshaft gears are far too tightly meshed. It should not whine at all. Expect some rattling, but not excessive It’s a superb engine.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hi James how are you 😊

[@dogpaw775]

Norton, isolastics don't wear out in 6k miles, more likely adjusted too tight or frame/steady alignment issue. BSA, why not just tighten throttle clamp ?, using soap chips will plug/thread seal against small fuel leaks.. Blocked idle jet, buy a new carb'; really?

[@bigred8438]

Is Lana Dave's daughter? I suppose if you want a bike for the fun and you want it to be practical you want something that has heated grips, cruise control and won't break down. That is not an old bike. I have a few older bikes, and I am insured, so I can be picked up if something happens a long way from home. But that is the question isn't it, how far from home are you prepared to break down? If I want to go to the all British Bike rally it is about 120 miles. I have been there on younger bikes, but I haven't taken the old girl yet. So it is a tough question. If you have done many laps (in age) you are connected to older bikes somehow through Dads Uncles, older brothers and Friends, and because of that there is sentimentality associated with it. In some ways younger people don't have that connection, and Lana may like a different bike altogether. My wife said to me the other day, I am quite partial to a red bike (I have 2 one candy apple red, the other opaque red). What is Lana favorite colour?

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2]

Lana's not Dave's daughter, just a friend!

[@redjet4810]

Rocket 3 sounds ridiculous.