Velocette gearbox internals and kickstart / layshaft issues discussed.

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2 ай бұрын

This would be my first look inside a Velocette gearbox, this one had been having kickstart and layshaft issues, with the kickstart going down while the machine was being ridden. a very likely cause is discussed here.

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@carlnapp4412 2 ай бұрын

When I saw a Venom for the first time I thought the gearbox were from a lorry. Now, having got two Velos, I'm most pleased with this kind of gearbox, made by skilled craftsmen.

@gordonsuddery4635 2 ай бұрын

Lovely report on a gear box problem thanks for sharing my best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️👍😉😀😁🏁🏍️🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@andrewslattery403 2 ай бұрын

A bit of a change from A65s and Royal Enfields. Nice investigative work. Somebody, somewhere has got those three pins and is wondering where they came from.

@neilmcintosh1200 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating, I have only seen drawings before, not one in the flesh, or rather video.

@JohnBennett-cw1ri 2 ай бұрын

Looks to be some traces of brinelling on a couple of those lay shaft gears.

@timthomas4339 Ай бұрын

Brilliant 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@paulhenshaw4514 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@hermangibbs8163 2 ай бұрын

You are amazing. Thanks !

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Herman!

@user-yi3gb4bu9o 2 ай бұрын

Always frustrating for me, theoretically yes, but the hands have no idea without help.😢

@frankmarkovcijr5459 2 ай бұрын

If l only knew what you have forgotten l would be 10Xmore mechanical than l am presently.

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

Wow - thank you!

@adammedyna2365 2 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, very interesting to see a Velo gearbox apart. Little different comparing to regular BSA / Triumph unit. What holds a 3 pins in place not letting them move back?

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

Thanks - all will be explained soon!

@John900C 2 ай бұрын

Well made? It blooming well better be considering the outrageous prices they charged for the bikes.

@DavidGarside 2 ай бұрын

Hi Paul. I have a Haynes Velo manual, and a genuine Velo service book (The Red Book) if you'd like me to scan some pages for you. They're a bit of a different breed and can be awkward to set up. I know the sleeve gear nut can cause havoc if it comes loose. Just let me know and I'll get onto to it later tomorrow.

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

Thanks David, it is back together already, with just the kickstart assembly left to deal with now, though.

@DavidGarside 2 ай бұрын

@paulhenshaw4514 . OK, no problem. If ever you need it, just ask. Keep the videos coming, love them!

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@bananabrooks3836 2 ай бұрын

I can see the klckstart return spring with locating tangs on but whats the other spring of similar diameter for? It says 'kickstart engaging spring' on a parts diagram.

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

I think it pushes the kickstart gear face towards the corresponding gear face on the layshaft gear, when the kickstart is pressed.

@andrewlengert2558 2 ай бұрын

All I know about velos is short kickstart/ high comp/ fiddly clutch set up = pig to start Haven't they got a weird outboard front sprocket ?

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

Yes, they have!

@norsehall309 2 ай бұрын

G'day Paul, well it's in the right place for a rebuild, question, has Royal Enfield England ever used a five speed gearbox in any of their motorcycle models? Cheers mate, Neil 🤠.

@paulhenshaw4514 2 ай бұрын

Hi Neil, the Continental and Continental GT 250 models had 5 speeds, as well as the 250 Super 5. The later Crusaders could also be fitted with the 5 speed box as an option. The GP5 250 2 stroke racer also had 5 speeds.

@norsehall309 2 ай бұрын

@@paulhenshaw4514 hi Paul, my 1964 Royal Enfield cafe racer is fitted with a five speed box and l thought it might have been a India one fitted later, thanks for the info, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.