Hello all. I don't believe in new years resolutions but.....I've just cleared out my workshop that is full of chainsaws and other machinery I use for work, and there at the back giving me the beady eye, is a Griffon 380. Its always been on the list of jobs to do, but you know how it is ; work, kids, other projects etc get in the way.
But after resting for a while, 17 years to be exact, its time the Griffon roared again. So this is the plan. Get the beast running and entered in this seasons pre 65 Greeves scrambles. This gives me a target and a timescale to achieve it - what could go wrong!! Unlike 17years ago, I'm going to be realistic this time. I stripped and rebuilt the engine back then but after standing for so long, I think this counts for nothing. I don't have much spare time for spanner work now, so I'm taking the motor to Steve at Villiers Services for a rebuild next week. Hopefully I can find a few general items I need for the rebuild too. ( one big problem is front forks. the ones fitted are not original - Maico possibly- and I think are beyond salvaging anyway. Anyone have experience of none standard forks that are suitable and pre 65 appropriate?)
I will no doubt be bombarding you experts with moronic questions over the coming months (this is a public service I offer to make you all feel intelligent and knowledgeable ) so I will start with an easy one to ease you all in.
Where do I find frame and engine numbers on the griffon? It was bought as a 1969 model but I'm not so sure and can find no number on the engine. I painted the frame before its long storage and don't recall any numbers on it, so where should the number be?
As a general point, I'm really impressed at the depth of information contained within the forum - you guys really know your stuff - so apologies in advance if I ask a question that has been answered previously. As a newbie in all things Greeves, be gentle with me
Paul
But after resting for a while, 17 years to be exact, its time the Griffon roared again. So this is the plan. Get the beast running and entered in this seasons pre 65 Greeves scrambles. This gives me a target and a timescale to achieve it - what could go wrong!! Unlike 17years ago, I'm going to be realistic this time. I stripped and rebuilt the engine back then but after standing for so long, I think this counts for nothing. I don't have much spare time for spanner work now, so I'm taking the motor to Steve at Villiers Services for a rebuild next week. Hopefully I can find a few general items I need for the rebuild too. ( one big problem is front forks. the ones fitted are not original - Maico possibly- and I think are beyond salvaging anyway. Anyone have experience of none standard forks that are suitable and pre 65 appropriate?)
I will no doubt be bombarding you experts with moronic questions over the coming months (this is a public service I offer to make you all feel intelligent and knowledgeable ) so I will start with an easy one to ease you all in.
Where do I find frame and engine numbers on the griffon? It was bought as a 1969 model but I'm not so sure and can find no number on the engine. I painted the frame before its long storage and don't recall any numbers on it, so where should the number be?
As a general point, I'm really impressed at the depth of information contained within the forum - you guys really know your stuff - so apologies in advance if I ask a question that has been answered previously. As a newbie in all things Greeves, be gentle with me
Paul
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