Greeves

I posted this question in the classic section, I suppose I should have put it here. I have a totally standard 1958 Greeves Scottish in road going trim. I intend to make a few modifications to improve its off road use. My main concern is what gearing should I be using? Oh, it's a 9E 197cc Villiers engine. It will be used in easy route club trials. I also want to change the standard exhaust to a lighter more robust type. Are there any off the shelf bolt on systems available for the Greeves? Thanks in advance for any information. Many thanks SJL

Hello, can anyone help. I purchased a 1959 Scottish which needed rebuilding. One good point was that the wheels had been rebuilt with new rims and spokes. However when I fit them to the frame the rim does not sit in the middle of the stays whether it be on the front or the rear wheel, in both cases the edge of the rim is in line with the brake hubs. I have tried putting on extra spacers to correct the error but they do not compensate and the wheels still sits off centre of the stays. I believe when the wheels were rebuilt the off set was wrong? Can anyone advise what the off set should be, and or suggest where I might find this information? Thanks in advance. …

I'm part way through rebuilding the engine on my 24 tes greeves and was wondering if anyone knows the torque settings for the four alloy tube bolts that bolt the barrel and head to the cases

I have a good friend in South Africa who has a Greeves 250 Anglian (Frame No. 24THSA...) The original swingarm bolt has been replaced with a piece of Metric threaded bar. I've done a bit of reading on the 'Net and what I have managed to find is that the Anglian swingarm pivot bolt is 5/8" UNF. Is that correct? Thanks in advance

My '59 Greeves Scottish is running fine now after much ado, but fuel still slops all over the tank (steel one) and my trousers when riding offroad. It has a new filler cap but it still leaks. Is this a common ailment and is their an effective solution ?. Cheers Paul

Hi folks,are Greeves motorcycles ( Greevesracing@aol.com) still trading,'cause if they are, they're really hard to get in contact with.Any ideas????? Thanks Gary.

Frank held the major Greeves parts stocks in the USA for many years. http://www.greevesguru.com/ That page on Frank's site says that Frank died this morning, but Kenny Sykes will sell the remaining stock at some future point. Michael

I have a totally standard 1958 Greeves Scottish in road going trim. I intend to make a few modifications to improve its off road use. My main concern is what gearing should I be using? Oh, it's a 9E 197cc Villiers engine. It will be used in easy route club trials. I also want to change the standard exhaust to a lighter more robust type. Are there any off the shelf bolt on systems available for the Greeves? Thanks in advance for any information. Many thanks SJL

I am in need of wiring diagram and setting up instruction for electronic ignition from Greeves Motorcycles which has been fitted to my Greeves 20TC villiers 9E trials bike it has 12v /85w on flywheel .Any help and info gratefully receivied. Simon

Here's an old Brochure of my brother riding a Cotton Bogwheeler. Thought I'd share.

Does anyone know how much oil and what weight for a set of 35 mm Griffon (Ceriani type) forks? Any help would be appreciated Thanks Geoff