May 15, 20233 yr Just joined the forum having recently purchased a 1989 JCM 325 Europa. Just looking for resources to source a manual and parts for the future - the bike is running well, but obviously i need to maintain it. Anyone with advice? Regards, Pete
May 17, 20233 yr I can remember JCM parts were difficult to get, even back in the day. I'm sure it was Quinns in Gateshead that imported them. There's probably a bunch of generic parts that could be sourced from other bikes of that period.
May 17, 20233 yr Author Great, thanks for that. I am told the engine was based on a Yamaha unit but I don’t know which one - any ideas?
May 17, 20233 yr The early ones had a Tau engine, I'd a 323 at the time. The later newer look bikes, I thought, had a Gas gas engine, never heard of the Yamaha motor though.
May 17, 20233 yr 4 hours ago, rotors7 said: The early ones had a Tau engine, I'd a 323 at the time. The later newer look bikes, I thought, had a Gas gas engine, never heard of the Yamaha motor though. Yes, based on the GasGas engine (which I think shared the rod kit with Bultaco) No relation to a Yamaha at all
May 17, 20233 yr I always liked the look of the red JCM that Tony Scarlett rode, at the time it looked very light, slim and the bike to win on !
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