Thu Oct 16 2008
sharonprice252aol.com engine dating
douglas t35 stationary engine
i have two douglas t35 stationary engines for resoration, there`s a
lot of brasswork on the one, including a brass carburetor, does anyone
know how to date them,
regards, allan
wales
Thu Feb 28 2008
designadviser1hotmail.com Douglas vespa identification
Douglas Vespa 42l2
I am located in Sydney Australia and have a Douglas 42l2 125cc model
ready for restoration. I was wanting to know what italian vespa the 42l2
was based on and what differences there were to the douglas version that
i have in order to make parts finding a bit easier. For instance tecnica
vespa has the VL1T (150cc) with the seat with springs at the rear of the
seats (same as 42l2) but has headlight on the fender ? i think this was
down to satisfy british regulations re headlight height ? But the 42l2
has the headlight in middle of handlebars like the 42l2. Then the next
model change shows the italian version with a different seat (no springs)
but the handbar headlights ?? I am confused. Basically is the douglas a
bit of a mix of the italian versions of 1955/56 ??
I believe the rear taillight is also round as opposed to the square
italian version ?
As it is a 125cc what engine does it resemble so that i can get replacement
parts ??? Does anyone have pics of an original 42l2 model ?
Signed..... desperate
Sydney Australia
Fri Apr 11 2008
marvikmaltanet.net douglas dragonfly piston and rings
douglas dragonfly 1956/7
hi i am Anthony Busuttil and i live in Malta isl i need to buy some
parts for my motorcycle i need two piston +30 with rings can some of you
members help please thanks tony
Malta
Tue Dec 04 2007
jean-pierre-morfwanadoo.fr looking for Engine
MKV 1953
I'm looking for an engine for a douglas MKV. please contact me if you
have an engine. Regards
France
Mon Oct 15 2007
Douglas parts wanted
CW and EW Douglas
Im looking for a Tank for my 1926 CW Douglas and my 1927 EW. Also looking
for a complete or parts of Flywheel cluches for both bikes. Also after
brake drums and parts for the EW. Please contact me on gmack123yahoo.com.au
Australia
Thu Jul 05 2007
davidapittyahoo.co.uk identifing a frame
douglas t35sport 1947
The bike is in bits ,frame no T35S6516S with an S on its side under
the numbers. its 1947 trying to fit parts toolbox etc ,no brackets. Have
been told it may be a factory racing machine by the frame numbers,i need
to find out what it is before i can carry on with the rebuild. any help,
imformation on its history would be good.
Sun May 27 2007
davidprobuildnsw.com 1918
Anyone with tech data or photos of 1918 douglas? Have all the
bits, but no 1918 manual. Any help appreciated.
Sydney Australia
Sat Apr 07 2007
webby.stashgmail douglas H3
I been asked to make an offer for a douglas can you give me a guideline
value for a douglas h3 1930 that's been restored and looks really nice?
india
Thu Dec 07 2006
hardcaseclear.net.nz WHAT YEAR IS IT?
Should have taken a closer look.
I recently visited my friend who is a curator of the Southland Museum
in Invercargill New Zealand and noticed they had on display a Douglas Motor
cycle with sidecar in immaculate condition.They indicated it was a 1940s
model but I was sure by the look of it that it was circa 1930. The side
car was Zeppelin shaped and a lever poked out of a slit right in the middle
of the petrol tank which was very wedged shaped like something from the
1920's. I don't seem to see any pictures of such a machine with this lever
poking through the tank. I would think that this alone would date the machine.I
would be greatful if one of your experts could GIVE ME A CLUE AS TO WHAT
VINTAGE THIS DOUGLAS MOTORCYCLE REALLY IS AND and any misleading representation
can be corrected by the Museum Staff. Thank You Edward Case...Dunedin New
Zealand.
Tue Sep 12 2006
bevandalanaol cables
vespa douglas 150 vba1t
i am trying to obtain a new set of cables for my vespa, but when i
ask for cables for a 1958 vespa douglas 150 the expert suppliers say its
not enough information and need to know what model it is ie,px,pk etc,
can anyone advise ,thanks
isle of wight
Fri Jun 02 2006
brynstudiosentex.net Parts Wanted
1924 Douglas CW
I am searching for N.O.S. or reproduction pistons and rings, front
rim with brake and assembly and seat with front spring. If you have any
info on where to find these items, please call or email anytime if you
have anything available. Thank you. Bryn Gladding
Canada
..................
here are a couple [of photos], most douglas owners will know the bike
as it is quite common. thanks for your help.
regards, bryn
Sun May 21 2006
tonyjt06yahoo.co.uk B.T.H. Headlamp Switch
Douglas T8
B.T.H. Headlamp Switch or Rotating part required. Main Body of Switch
is Approx. 3 inches
Southampton.UK
English
Wed Apr 05 2006
DERBYBLOKEDSL.PIPEX kickstart sprocket
douglas 4hp 1920
i am in need of a kickstart sprocket for a belt drive 4hp - anybody
got a spare?
derby
Sun Mar 12 2006
BREWTEEK10BLUEYONDER.CO.UK desperatly require a servicable 90+ frame and forks plus front wheel,
due to head on with a wall
the one that is damaged is a 90+ raced by john wallinger in the 1950s
(middle to late) it has an engine stamped f dixon and the frame which I
will use the head stock from is numbered egp3
its a Douglas 90+ 1951 tt machine, I don't think J WE rode speedway
london
Mon Feb 27 2006
crash100_00hotmail I have a 1930 T6 douglas in parts all good condition and was wondering
of it would be worth restoring for resale.
Norfolk, England
Wed May 25 2005
misterdaveyaol douglas dragonfly
hi my name is dave i am trying to buy a dragonfly can you help please
regards dave
Sun May 15 2005
no email address supplied
Rare Douglas Book
Just listed for sale on ebay see item 6532436463 for rare Douglas
Motor Cycle book
February 2nd 2005
Good photo of early Douglas on Ebay.
Vendor's Description:
The Douglas Engineering Company was founded in Bristol England by brothers
William and Edward in 1882. First they were a blacksmiths shop, but soon
expanded to become ironfounders. After the turn of the century with the
start of the motor vehicles they soon became involved in the development
of engines. The Douglas motorcycle began in 1905 as a prototype engine
by Joseph Barter which by 1907 had evolved to become the Fairy Motorcycle.
1914 saw production in large quantities for the war effort and also the
start of the 3.5 HP models followed closely by the 4 HP machines. During
the twenties many others followed such as the 350cc EW, 500cc and 600cc
models and speedway machines. In the thirties a wide range of machines
were produced including the S6/T6, Endeavour and finally the pre-war Aero
models.
February 27, 2003
Dear Sirs, I have a Douglas MT motorcycle on sale , model 1949...
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Motorcycle Forum
November 19, 2002
I have a 1957 Douglas dragonfly and I need...
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Motorcycle Forum
November 8, 2002
I have a 1929 Douglas EW 350 that is in good condition and is all original....
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Motorcycle Forum
September 15, 2002
I have an engine which is thought to be a Douglas but I cannot find
any pictures on the net of bikes with a similar engine. I guess it
is 1930's but I have not found any markings on it yet.
Description:
Horizontally opposed side valve, bore about 60mm, stroke? Could be
a 350 or 500cc fore and aft fitting in the frame, large finned oil tank
in unit with the engine.
Part of a chain guard seems to be cast in alloy with the left side
of the crank case, large 12" by 1" external fly wheel, alloy pistons (seized).
The (spark) plugs screw vertically upwards into small chambers which
have a small opening to the combustion chamber - there is a dynamo drive
and platform with two studs to hold the dynamo to the top of the crankcase.
The timing chest cover has cast in air intakes leading to the inlet
valves and fed by a single carb which feeds air and fuel upwards into the
air intakes.
The exhaust ports face down & there are two alloy covers over the
tappets.
The timing cover and oil tank seem completely different to all the
Douglas engines I have seen.
I would like to know what machine it came from and any other details
or is it a stationary engine from WW2 or even another make of engine?
Any help would be appreciated.
Terry O'Brien -- obriens at obriens.screaming.net
August 6, 2002
Here is an excerpt of text that describes the Douglas in your pictures:
The last model made was the advanced and novel 350cc Dragonfly, in 1955.
Distinctive looks and good handling couldn't hide the low top speed (75
mph, although a sports model claimed 84mph) and poor low-rev performance.
A 500cc prototype was shown in 1951, but never made.
Hope this helps. All correspondence to be sent to
takeda at alphalink.com.au
regards Michael
August 16, 2000
Please information to Douglas motorcycle mod. WWII Twin 1940-1948
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