Magneto W'shop Instructions

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Apologies for hijacking this thread, hopefully someone can help. I need to have my Lucas K2F magneto serviced (rewinding I think).

Does anyone know of a professional based in the UK that can do this work? I have approached most of the contacts in the Services section of NOC, but I have not been successful so far.

Thank you and regards.

Isaak

I can recommend APL Magnetos of Dorset who have rewound several magneto armatures for me with good results. They are not too expensive and are fairly quick. you can get them on 01747 852136/7860 828546. I have no connection with them other than as a satisfied customer,

Rab Trimble

Please be aware that Paul (APL Magnetos) has stopped his magneto and dynamo repair business. A great loss to the motorcycling world.

Phil Ham.

Thank you Rab and Phil.

That?s a shame, that makes 3-4 experts that I have contacted that are no longer in the trade due to retiring or sadly passing away. Skills that seem to be bound to disappearing...

One company that I contacted had good news and is able to service my magneto. However, I was shocked with the quote:

"Usual overhaul cost of a K2F is £350 - £480 GBP + Carriage + VAT".

Does this surprise anyone else? Surely linked to the 'rarity' of the skill as per above, but still... just wondering if that's to be expected.

Isaak

You might have to send it to India. But the bright side of the coin will mean only a few Rupee scost.

Mike

Previously philip_ham wrote:

Please be aware that Paul (APL Magnetos) has stopped his magneto and dynamo repair business. A great loss to the motorcycling world.

Phil Ham.

Are you sure? I had heard that rumour a while ago but he did mine last year. Is this recent news? if it is its bad news indeed.

Dan

A good address in Holland : www.theodole.nl.

Hi George, while I rebuild magnetos in the USA, I can fully recomend:

http://www.themagnetoguys.co.uk/

They are near Eastbourne on the south coast of England

I have been to their shop & can recommend them highly!!! In addition, one of the guys is a member of this very club

Last three of mine have gone toDave Fisher down in Swanage:

" Moat House Magneto's" on 01929421255.

Last contact probably 2 years ago, trust he's still active. Great service and helped out a lot with correct parts to re-standardise one of mine.

Cheers

Jon

Thanks everyone, very helpful indeed.

Just to confirm, I have spoken to Moathouse Magneto and they no longer take new jobs, they have retired.

Magnetoguys cannot take further jobs due to their backlog.

If youngsters heard about these prices, maybe the skill will not disappear... hehe

Regards

Isaak

Hi,All.I have not retired ( but i did have Nov & Dec off due to a op on my hand) and am as busy as ever with rewinds & magneto rebuilds.I am very happy to give members advice & help with there magneto problems,I am one of the few in the magneto business who served a 5 year apprenticeship as an armature winder and have been repairing mags ever since.Thanks Paul Wolf Magneto Repairs 07831446958

Glad to hear you have recovered from your hand operation.

Colin (Swansea)