It's great Tweedy. Pre-war styling very much floats my particular bateau. Its a runner too, which is a bonus. Don't neglect the Bantam for your saucy new French mistress. Best wishes, Dean.
There were some great looking bikes pre-war ( bronze head Rudge and Sunbeams being personal favourites.....but always just out of reach cost wise ) the 600 SV Ariels are also wonderful and i did get a chance to ride one once, stump pulling torque machine . Fear not, there has been a major reorganising of the garage with my tig welding kit moving out there so i have room to get those bantam cases repaired before reassembly. Hope all is well with the family. Mr T
Yea very excited to see how this one goes do we go down the sympathetic resto route just get it safe and road worthy plenty of brass and copper bits to shine up ooooo😂😂❤
Fromages past, so to speak. A fascinating French hybrid surprisingly without any hydro-pmeumatic suspension. A reveal, walkaround, explanation and a start , all in one video. Other content creators would have had a Coronation Street chronology to get this far.
An interesting project, I was hoping you would sit on the seat to get an idea of the riding position, looks quite low down, but probably very comfy. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely little bike Alan, I'm really looking forward to seeing you work on it. With regards to the hand throttle, the first time I rode a flat tanker I found it terrifying but I very quickly got used to it and came to enjoy the riding experience. You said the next video would be an unboxing one and indeed it was 😂. Best regards, Stephen.
Thanks for the encouraging words on hand throttles, i shall give it a go ( in a big field with no bramble patches ) . Ah the unboxing one is sitting there waiting for approval from the suppliers, as they don't work weekends and the football's on i thought I'd make this video .
Excellently presented, paced description and filmed, I didn;t even miss the heavy metal power chords that other utubers insist on including on anything motorcycle related.
That was a lucky find! It really only needs sorting out, I think rotating the engine by fitting new engine plates will both get the engine vertical, and lift the gearbox, it looks like someone cobbled it together as we once did, not now, few here can do anything practical anymore, the shop that sold this is just 100 miles north of us, interesting the trade label is still on there, although I notice by only one rivet! Saved just in time. There are many gems tucked away in French barns, slumbering just waiting to be loved, as people die and houses come up for sale they re surface. Stay safe! Chris B.
There is some fantastic stuff out there Chris, I'd end up with a barn full of stuff if i lived out there.......I'm bad enough with a garage over here 😂
J,A,P were the first engines to be fitted in british motorcycles. John, Anthony, Prestwich, never got the credit that he should have ! Triumph was the first to use his wonderful motor, plus most of the other companies. Don't forget the Brough Superior, was called the Roles Royce of motorcycles, & owes its sucsess to our unsung hero, J,A,P. Yes, Brough did change to the Matchless V-twin 1000cc, latter on, probably due to getting a cheaper price !
Very nice. On my pre-war Coventry Eagles, the Albion gearboxes sit on the rails, with just a plate underneath. The bottom of the gearbox should have two outer channels, the distance between them being the distance between the frame rails.
Bon dewar mon amy Mr Tweed, that's the first French motorbike I've ever seen, never knew they made them, really surprised the French would use anything British, nice looking bike though...
I'm very jealous! You are fortunate there is an ocean that separates us because I would make a complete pest of myself while you work on it. Cheers from the shed
Gorgeous! I have a Kohlier Escoffier. 98cc villiers 2speed 1936. Similar condition to yours, I just cleaned the tinware etc and coated everything with 4 parts of boiled linseed oil to 1 part of turpentine. Nice finnish. The French had 'the look ' .Great channel. Thanks.
Thanks Vince, i shall be looking up Kohlier Escoffier ( did they make that long red motorcycle with cylindrical tank, yellow disc wheels and frame ?) as it's one i haven't heard of , and you guessed my next move on the finish for it ( i shall use your recipe) 👍
Could you go into a little more detail on the oiling system. You said it worked off crankcase vacuum. All four strokes I've worked with have crankcase pressure that has to be drawn off to stop excessive oil blowing out of the crankcase. Have seen where the carburation is pulled thru the crankcase before directed to the intake manifold to act as a basic supercharging system. but the crankcase then acts as a two stroke to force the intake charge to a different location / intake manifold where you get two-cylinder volumes pumped in for each intake stroke
The single and twin cylinder J.A.P. engines have a timed sleeve valve pressure relief valve arrangement that closes when the piston is on its upstroke building a vacuum on the crankcase, then opening on the down stroke to to release crankcase pressure to as you say stop excessive oil consumption.
hopefully with a carb clean and valve clearance adjustment ( and move the gearbox up to stop the primary chain slapping on the frame ) it should sound even better.
What A wonderful buy! Plenty to get stuck into there, but a delightful little bike as a basis for work. And I’d rather see it as a 4-stroke than a 2-stroke, whoever did the engine ‘placement’. I thought the timing case screws looked rather ‘flash’, then you said you’d made them. I’ll be watching out for further French Fancy episodes! Les
@@TweedsGarage PS Mr Tweed, liked the gag at the beginning, made me laugh out loud. Could you work in a similar gag using pegging or giving Jenkins life advise about girls .just a thought. Always a good day hen you post.
It's great Tweedy. Pre-war styling very much floats my particular bateau. Its a runner too, which is a bonus. Don't neglect the Bantam for your saucy new French mistress.
Best wishes, Dean.
There were some great looking bikes pre-war ( bronze head Rudge and Sunbeams being personal favourites.....but always just out of reach cost wise ) the 600 SV Ariels are also wonderful and i did get a chance to ride one once, stump pulling torque machine .
Fear not, there has been a major reorganising of the garage with my tig welding kit moving out there so i have room to get those bantam cases repaired before reassembly. Hope all is well with the family. Mr T
They certainly knew how to build good junk back in the day. 😂
That’s a beauty mr tweed
👍
Nice old thing, doesn't sound too bad. Kick start looks interesting.🤔
Yes it has optional parking positions 😂
That's got a ton of character... Love it! 🇫🇷
C'est magnifique! ..... and some fun in the intro music.
Merci beaucoup 😁
Absolutely love it, monsieur Tweed. (Damn thing's only 5 years older than me, and in similar condition)... 👍
But you look so good for your age Bill😁
@@TweedsGarage So do the Elgin Marbles... 🥴
Yea very excited to see how this one goes do we go down the sympathetic resto route just get it safe and road worthy plenty of brass and copper bits to shine up ooooo😂😂❤
Safeish and roadworthy ( it is hand gear change after all ).......and no polishing......you know i don't like polishing 🙄
Fromages past, so to speak. A fascinating French hybrid surprisingly without any hydro-pmeumatic suspension. A reveal, walkaround, explanation and a start , all in one video. Other content creators would have had a Coronation Street chronology to get this far.
Fromages......very good Laurence 😁
@@TweedsGarage I have my moments. Fortunately I've still got all my digits so I can keep count of them😂
What a charming thing....
Why thank you..... oh you mean the bike..
Beautiful old motorcycle. Good project
Thank you very much!
An interesting project, I was hoping you would sit on the seat to get an idea of the riding position, looks quite low down, but probably very comfy. Thanks for sharing.
Its between the Excelsior and the Bantam but i will hopefully have a bit of on bike video at some time so you can see the size.
what a fantastic thing! I've I'd have spotted that I would have done the same!
Lucky i saved you from yourself then Chris 😁
@@TweedsGarage I am in your debt!
I need one of those, sadly those sort of things are rather thin on the ground in Canada.
Any chance some made it to Quebec!!.....
@TweedsGarage possibly.
Lovely little bike Alan, I'm really looking forward to seeing you work on it. With regards to the hand throttle, the first time I rode a flat tanker I found it terrifying but I very quickly got used to it and came to enjoy the riding experience.
You said the next video would be an unboxing one and indeed it was 😂. Best regards, Stephen.
Thanks for the encouraging words on hand throttles, i shall give it a go ( in a big field with no bramble patches ) . Ah the unboxing one is sitting there waiting for approval from the suppliers, as they don't work weekends and the football's on i thought I'd make this video .
Excellently presented, paced description and filmed, I didn;t even miss the heavy metal power chords that other utubers insist on including on anything motorcycle related.
Thank you Sir.....and no beards either 😁
That was a lucky find! It really only needs sorting out, I think rotating the engine by fitting new engine plates will both get the engine vertical, and lift the gearbox, it looks like someone cobbled it together as we once did, not now, few here can do anything practical anymore, the shop that sold this is just 100 miles north of us, interesting the trade label is still on there, although I notice by only one rivet! Saved just in time. There are many gems tucked away in French barns, slumbering just waiting to be loved, as people die and houses come up for sale they re surface. Stay safe! Chris B.
There is some fantastic stuff out there Chris, I'd end up with a barn full of stuff if i lived out there.......I'm bad enough with a garage over here 😂
You’re projects get better and better, highlight of the week- especially with the odd dog appearance ❤
They are odd i can assure you😁
@@TweedsGarage 😂
J,A,P were the first engines to be fitted in british motorcycles.
John, Anthony, Prestwich, never got the credit that he should have ! Triumph was the first to use his wonderful motor, plus most of the other companies.
Don't forget the Brough Superior, was called the Roles Royce of motorcycles, & owes its sucsess to our unsung hero, J,A,P.
Yes, Brough did change to the Matchless V-twin 1000cc, latter on, probably due to getting a cheaper price !
Very nice. On my pre-war Coventry Eagles, the Albion gearboxes sit on the rails, with just a plate underneath. The bottom of the gearbox should have two outer channels, the distance between them being the distance between the frame rails.
Thanks for that info Ned, i shall have a look at it's bottom when i remove it, i may mill up a flat plate for the box bottom to slide along 👍
That’s a great find - sounds lovely as well.
I think it will sound even better when i adjust the tappets and open the exhaust up a bit .....
Fabulous!
I think i agree with you Ken
Bon dewar mon amy Mr Tweed, that's the first French motorbike I've ever seen, never knew they made them, really surprised the French would use anything British, nice looking bike though...
They did make some really nice ones Allen, Terrot made some very fine examples.
I'm very jealous! You are fortunate there is an ocean that separates us because I would make a complete pest of myself while you work on it. Cheers from the shed
Put your waders on and get paddling, I'll have the kettle on
@@TweedsGarage 😆
Gorgeous! I have a Kohlier Escoffier. 98cc villiers 2speed 1936. Similar condition to yours, I just cleaned the tinware etc and coated everything with 4 parts of boiled linseed oil to 1 part of turpentine. Nice finnish. The French had 'the look ' .Great channel. Thanks.
Thanks Vince, i shall be looking up Kohlier Escoffier ( did they make that long red motorcycle with cylindrical tank, yellow disc wheels and frame ?) as it's one i haven't heard of , and you guessed my next move on the finish for it ( i shall use your recipe) 👍
What! This old thing,you got it running, and told us the history, well done Mr Tweed, must be a first to have a project that runs,... 😊
Think Monet Goyon took over Escoffier.
Cheeky bugger....I'll 'ave ya 😊
Fun!
How exciting! Mr. Tweed, bike has more adjustable suspension than many modern era ones, gorgeous lines as well, tank is simply beautiful, yes indeed.
It is indeed a work of art 🙂
Could you go into a little more detail on the oiling system. You said it worked off crankcase vacuum. All four strokes I've worked with have crankcase pressure that has to be drawn off to stop excessive oil blowing out of the crankcase. Have seen where the carburation is pulled thru the crankcase before directed to the intake manifold to act as a basic supercharging system. but the crankcase then acts as a two stroke to force the intake charge to a different location / intake manifold where you get two-cylinder volumes pumped in for each intake stroke
The single and twin cylinder J.A.P. engines have a timed sleeve valve pressure relief valve arrangement that closes when the piston is on its upstroke building a vacuum on the crankcase, then opening on the down stroke to to release crankcase pressure to as you say stop excessive oil consumption.
Boy it sounds Healthy.
hopefully with a carb clean and valve clearance adjustment ( and move the gearbox up to stop the primary chain slapping on the frame ) it should sound even better.
Maybe a post-war austerity 'hack' due to lack of parts in France maybe.
Could well be John........or a penny pinching farmer 😉
I have the same bike with original 2 stroke in
Collecting info before I start on it.
Good luck with the restoration Grant 👍
Used in charcutier as bacon slicer.
Thats a shop I'd go to 😂
Thank you monseiur Tweed, for NOT making me watch football, she is a beauty!
My pleasure, its all part of the service🙂
With the exposed chain on one side and the floppy kick starter on the other I can see why you were wearing shorts!
Safety first😄
Don't like le exposed chain Monsieur.😊
Bicycle clips are the answer 😁
What another one 🙄. You realy are going to need another shed, or possible keep it in the living room.
Well i tidied up the garage and discovered more space, so it was better to fill it than risk somebody moving in 😊
What A wonderful buy! Plenty to get stuck into there, but a delightful little bike as a basis for work. And I’d rather see it as a 4-stroke than a 2-stroke, whoever did the engine ‘placement’. I thought the timing case screws looked rather ‘flash’, then you said you’d made them. I’ll be watching out for further French Fancy episodes! Les
@@TweedsGarage PS Mr Tweed, liked the gag at the beginning, made me laugh out loud. Could you work in a similar gag using pegging or giving Jenkins life advise about girls .just a thought. Always a good day hen you post.
@@russellnixon9981 i shall add these to " intros ideas " folder 😊