Good morning, I have just acquired a trials bike which has a Jim Lee frame fitted with a T100a engine.Can anyone help me with information about the frame the number is JL 25 and I believe the forks are Norton road holders but I cannot identify the wheels.Any help would be most appreciated

David

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Hi spen,I am new to this forum but will try to add a photo.

David

Mick Grant's crash helmet has JL on the front as a 'tribute' to Jim Lee.

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/18221/lot/222/

Edited April 2, 201610 yr by spen

mcafee, what size is the front wheel? It may be a trick of the eye, but it looks quite small.

hi spen,thanks for the replies.The front wheel is a 2.75 by 21 so it must be an optical illusion but I agree it does look smaller.I have only had the bike for 3days and as you can see from the photo it needs some tlc so I think my best bet is to start stopping the frame and look for numbers and take measurements and photos.I was hoping someone else has a similar frame and could help me out.The engine is not a problem as I know it is a 1961 unit construction T100.

David

Could be wrong but they look in the picture like British Hub Company hubs, as fitted to Greeves and many other bikes. Has the rear wheel got a rubber cush drive in the sprocket carrier? 

Hi,floydbassman,Until I start to strip the bike I do not know if there is a cush drive in the hub.One of my club members suggested the hubs could Royal Enfield but until I fully investigate what I have acquired there are several unanswered questions.

David

Could be wrong but they look in the picture like British Hub Company hubs, as fitted to Greeves and many other bikes. Has the rear wheel got a rubber cush drive in the sprocket carrier? 

I thought British Hub Co too.

In Pre 65 trials where we like to ride 'something different' there is a lot to like about that bike !