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dsquire:
villiers

Welcome to MadModders villiers. I see that you have an interest in bikes so you should feel right at home here. We have members that work on both full size and scale on the forum so I think you will get along well. Since  :worthless:, show us a few of what you are up to when you get the chance. If you have any questions just ask, there is always someone around with an answer or at least an opinion for you. :smart:
Also, be careful of  :proj: as there is only one known cure, and that is to build it. :lol: :lol:

Cheers  :beer:

Don

Bernd:

--- Quote from: Bluechip on April 05, 2010, 09:22:29 AM ---Bernd

Villiers engines went in many UK bikes. James, Francis-Barnett, Greeves, Sun, Excelsior, Norman
Just a few off the top of me Bald Old Head. Probably lots more.
Very succesful in Trials bikes.

I had a James (Captain?) 197 cc 2/S  For a few weeks ... until the damned things timing slipped and it ran backwards..

Not an uncommon occurence :(

Went back to OHV.
Never had another 2/stroke.
L.M.F.

EDIT  ...also a lot used in Lawn mowers, cultivators, generators etc. .

Dave BC


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Interesting. Never heard of any of those except the Norman. Thanks for the enlightenment.

Bernd

villiers:
Hi Bernd,
The original Villiers company made engines from 1913 or thereabouts up until 1966. You could say they were the English equivalent of Briggs & Stratton except they made more two-strokes than four strokes. They were made in their millions. As well as being used in motorcycles and cars like Briggs & Stratton they were used in cultivators, pumps, lawnmowers, sprayers, lighting sets and anything else you can think of that needed a small engine to drive it.
My main interest is motorcycles  of the 1920's and 30's powered by their engines although creaking joints mean I do have one modern bike fitted with tele forks and rear suspension for comfortable riding. ( A 1951 James Captain that doesn't run backwards).
At the moment I'm being driven crazy rebuilding a 2-speed gear box for my 1930 Excelsior. Old crack prone aluminium alloy is NOT fun to work with. Pictures in due course.
Bob

Bernd:
Thanks for that very enlighting explination Bob.

You'd think with such a deverse use they had that one would show up in the US, but never have seen any.

Ok, awaiting for pictures with baited breath.  :D

Bernd

Brass_Machine:
Hi Bob!

Welcome to the collective :borg:

Everyone else got the mandatory stuff already... but you are in good company. Many of us like our motorbikes!

Pictures are needed. :)

Eric

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