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