I went over to look at a 20DC locally today after having a call from its new owner Andy Loades of Swaversey, Cambs who has recently acquired it from the son of its previous elderly owner.
The bike frame number 20DC102 (the second one in the 1962 build) has at some point had the original 9E engine removed and replaced with an early 808B series 2T with 4T heads, but I dont think the conversion was ever completed as the engine is only loosely fitted & there are no mounting brackets for the coils. Although the engine turns over & has good compression Andy plans to restore the bike to its original spec with a 9E engine. So if there is anyone out there who has a good 9E for sale he would be interested. Andy will also need 9E engine plates & an exhaust system.
The bike looks to have started life in Essex as it has a Southend registration 327 AHJ. Its painted black & there does not appear to be any trace of moorland blue, Could it be one of the 20DC's supplied to Essex Water for meter readers?
So a nice little project which appears fairly complete with the correct tin ware. Any one who can help with parts or has knowledge of the bike can contact Andy on 01954 204466
The bike frame number 20DC102 (the second one in the 1962 build) has at some point had the original 9E engine removed and replaced with an early 808B series 2T with 4T heads, but I dont think the conversion was ever completed as the engine is only loosely fitted & there are no mounting brackets for the coils. Although the engine turns over & has good compression Andy plans to restore the bike to its original spec with a 9E engine. So if there is anyone out there who has a good 9E for sale he would be interested. Andy will also need 9E engine plates & an exhaust system.
The bike looks to have started life in Essex as it has a Southend registration 327 AHJ. Its painted black & there does not appear to be any trace of moorland blue, Could it be one of the 20DC's supplied to Essex Water for meter readers?
So a nice little project which appears fairly complete with the correct tin ware. Any one who can help with parts or has knowledge of the bike can contact Andy on 01954 204466
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