I posted this ages ago on the singles forum, but no response, so here goes in general!
I have an ex-race rolling chassis which has no frame number, the original lower left tube had been replaced with a section to carry oil for chain lube, and with it the gusset plate had been changed. The frame is, I am sure, is from a Wideline Featherbed single, with the narrow front engine mount and the flattened top tube, but the Reynold stamping at the headstock (pictured) looks like it may be 1960, which I thought would be Slimline. Any ideas, as somehow I need to get a registration!
Thanks, Mick.
Attachments frame-stamping-crop-jpgIt could be a Manx frame,…
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Many thanks Mike - I wish!…
Many thanks Mike - I wish! the rear subframe is a cobbled together loop added to the stub ends of a Wideline, not the neat and lovely Manx one.
Previously mikael_ridderstad wrote:
It could be a Manx frame, They where never built with slimlines. I'll go and check on mine what number is stamped.
Mike
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Checked the stamped number…
Checked the stamped number on the headsteady lug.
On my -59 350 Manx it seems to be: | 6 | 9 |
Could be something more. Orientation different to yours.
Primary transmission oil in the left tube under the tank, exit just above the gusset, inlet close to the steering head.
Mike
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The chain oiling is as per…
The chain oiling is as per yours, but the rear subframe looks like standard Wideline. I'll try to put up a picture when I next get to the workshop - might be after Easter the way jobs are being lined up for me!
Mick.
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Here at last is a picture…
Here at last is a picture of the rear subframe. I noted that the tube holding the chain oil actually leaks, so some remedial work to do around there!
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It could be a Manx frame, They where never built with slimlines. I'll go and check on mine what number is stamped.
Mike