Bert Greeves began postwar production of Invacar invalid carriages
for the many needy survivors of the conflict. He went on to produce motorcycles
which dominated the off-road racing scene throughout the 1950's, 60's and
on into the 1970's. He also built successful road racers and road bikes.
The Thundersley, Essex Greeves factory began production in 1952 and
continued building motorcycles until a fire in the late 1970's brought
financial ruin. Production ended in 1978.
Dave Bickers won the 1960 and 1961 Coupe d'Europe for Greeves - the
race became known as the 250cc MX World Championship from 1962.
Models include
1958 Greeves Scottish
1960 Greeves Hawkestone Scrambler
1962 250cc Greeves 25DC Mk1 Sports Twin
1965 360cc Greeves Challenger
1965 250cc Greeves Essex & Sportsman Twins
1966 Greeves Anglian (24TGS). The Anglian used the Villiers
37A engine which has an alloy barrel and head made by Greeves.
Wed Jan 30 2008
david74173<at>aol.com
Greevesfield
greeves 535
Hi ,
l have recently bought a greevesfield ( of which l attatch a photo ).
The log book is 1977, but l think that the forks are a lot earlier.
Would be most grateful if you could tell me where to look to find out
more of the history of these bikes. l also have a royal enfield bullet
500 and a bsa thunderbolt 1969.
Many thanks in advance,
Dave in France
brittany france
Greevesfield_1977.jpg will be posted shortly.
Mon Jan 07 2008
rpuchman<at>zianet.com
Greeves and parts for sale
36MX4, M58 Griffon, M63 QUB Greeves
I have three Greeves for sale plus manuels and some parts to boot.
I have ridden all three of these motorclcles but have not started
them in several years. The 36MX4 needs some parts to run again. The M58
Griffon is complete but needs the rubber for the air cleaner. The 380 QUB
will not turn over but other wise is complete. I have pictures of the motorcycles
and the parts if interested? I am in the soutwester part of the USA.
I can be contacted at rpuchman@zianet.com
Albuquerque New Mexico USA
Wed Nov 21 2007
dieselbiker<at>blueyonder.co.uk
Greeves 5 speed gearboxes
any / all
Hello, I hope you can help. I'm looking for some information on Greeves
5 speed gearboxes.
What bikes used 5 speeds?
I've seen pictures of Silverstone bike using two different boxes. How
many different boxes were there?
Were they all Albion?
Did all boxes use drum selectors?
What exactly was the problem of the 5 speed?
Reading up on Greeves on your website, there's mention of 4 close ratios
on the Silverstone, does this mean there's a big jump from 4th to 5th?
Was there a 6 speed?
Does anyone have a box or parts for sale?
Thank you for any help you can give.
Ian Wallis
Plymouth
Fri Nov 09 2007
kevinrobson1956<at>hotmail.com
i.d.
scottish
hi, just bought a greeves,original unrestored,stored since 1962,in
australia.eng.no.863b608 frame no.60/1409 any info gladly recieved,kevin
robson
australia
......
Tue Nov 13 2007
greeves scottish
just found number plate...PJR 480 AND supplier harry wood,newcastle
upon tyne ,uk.on back mudguard.also last licience disc.dated 1963,anybody
out there remember this bike? will post pics. as soon as i learn
how to...2 strokes seem more user friendly .....
perth.australia
Fri Nov 02 2007
andrew.yarnold<at>btinternet.com
How can trace present owner
Geeves Anglian Trials
Hi
Iwish to trace the current owner of a Greeves Anglian Trial bike,
the reg no is JOE 302E. Isold it about 30 years ago from Old Arley a village
near to Nuneaton England, any info would be much welcome,or any suggestion
of how to trace it.
many thanks
Andy
Bedworth- UK
Fri Sep 14 2007
nat4x4<at>telus.net
Greeves Griffin Enduro
380 Greeves Griffin Enduro .
Hi has anybody got or know of some good pictures of, the following
two very interesting Greeves. The first is a 1971 380 Griffin Enduro.It
has a long seat, slightly larger tank than the MX, and was sold in Canada
with lights. Its also I believe a US model only but. one or two might have
jumped ship and stayed in UK . The other is known as an 24MXE Challenger.
or TT smooth track I would like to see pictures of this bike also.
I have the Greeves Book and The Villiers Book also . But I can not find
any pictures of the Griffin Enduro Info would be much
apprecited. Im in Canada .
Tappen BC Canada
Tue May 29 2007
obustergang<at>yahoo.com
id number
villiers
I look on the moter and found this numbers.45 3 or z dc-32a 3853.On
the head was greeves.What year could it be.
tx
Mon Apr 02 2007
chasallen
btinternet
Ron Parkinson cylinder head
greeves
Has every body forgoten about the cylinder head devl, by Ron Parkinson
of Colchester in the 60's which gave greeves many wins, I can still get
the info on this.
COLCHESTER
.......
Wed May 23 2007
chasallen<at>btinternet.com
Ron Parkinson Cylinderhead
villiers
Sorry its taken so lone 2 get back 2 U but a Trojan virus ate a lot
of my email's I finally found you as I took the occasion of saving all
my email.
I have located Ron Parkinson's daughter & she will contact U when
I can get her on the phone her name is Mary she is exited @ her farther
still being remembered a wonderful man & the last honest deal there
was his passing was followed by many tears, I am a close friend of Mary,
please let me know when the report can B viewed on your sight.
4 some reason my detail's have been removed from your pages & my
ID doesn't work anymore, I f I had contacted U B4 U may have ended up downloading
a Trojan & I know U don't want that so I cleaned up my PC B4 contacting
any1.Regards
Chas Allen
Colchester
Nov 5th 2006
subject: Greeves 1964 ISDT
Email: tonyogri54.fsnet.co.uk
message: Information required on Greeves ISDT reg no. DOO 96B ridden
at East German ISDT in 1964
Sat Oct 07 2006
johnburrowsozemail.com.au
Greeves Hawkstone
Please find attached some info on a bike i in Brisbane Australia.
I need to sorce info on the bike to do a full restoration.I belive it may
be an ex works bike.
Kind regards John
...................
Frame No 59/1875
Old Gear Case No’s
SID N
15T
1801
D11765
Newer Gear Case No’s
SID G
18 T? I?
(13) T
F4
Barrel M20 EXA
Crank Cases No’s
Left Side Right Side
M61 M61
D11787 D11788
A9078
6363
Carby
AMAL 389/39
SLIDE 389/35
Engine Sprocket E11756 25Teeth
Final Drive 16Teeth
Gear Box end cover is cut down – only number found is
H38
Right hand points cover cut down – has No B11770
& 607012
Coil cover/plate 6071/2
M2552A
The Greenves Hawkstone is named after the scrambles
circuit where they had great success in 1957. Ed
Mon Jul 17 2006
twoofusswva.net
antique or classic greeves
1947 greeves
I have a cycle that looks similar to 39 greeves which has a villiersduel
exaust two stroke have a diferent frame which is what i have under the
cases on each half it says47 am i right it also has 2 spark plugs i appericate
any help you can give me
copper hill va.
Not sure what you mean by "39 greeves" as the
marque was established, unless I'm mistaken, after the war. Have you an
image of the machine you can send? Ed.
Wed Jun 28 2006
dudleydaytonacrossgates
Disposal
1967 Ex works Griffon outfit
I have the original 390cc works sidecar outfit built for the 1967 TV
series ridden By Alex Wright in the Nationals and the Welsh, then by me
for some years. The little end went on its last race in about 1975. As
well, I have a working solo 380 intended to be used for spares. Being 70,
I no longer want either. Has it/they any historical value and if so, how
do I sell it/them
Regards
Dr. Dudley Wallis
Scarborough UK
One place you might consider contacting is the
Pre 65 Motocross Club at http://www.pre65.com/
Fri Jun 02 2006
johndpunnettuwclub.net
Information on whereabouts of Greeves Scottish
I bought a Greeves Scottish in 1958 from a firm in Canterbury, Kent.
The reg. number was OFN 189 and I have some pics. of me on the bike. It
would interesting to know if it was still around.
... sorry its taken me so long to send pics. of OFN 189, that's me on
the bike, I wish I still looked so young! Regards John Punnett (01303892075)
Hawkinge Kent.
Tue Feb 14 2006
grmangsethucdavis.edu
Another Greeves Site
There is a gentleman manufacturing replica parts for Greeves in the
US. He is reproducing fenders, side panels, seats and other items.
http://www.greevesparts.com
Sacramento, CA USA
......................
That bike is a 1965, 250cc Greeves Challenger MX2. The owner and
fellow
that restored it is Bob Walsh. The fenders are examples of the
reproduction
parts that Danny Vitaletti has begun to manufacture and offer on the
greevesparts.com website. Prior to Danny getting involved, these
parts were
impossible to find.
The bike won the "Best Challenger" award at an annual Greeves gathering
that
just took place this past weekend. If you are interested in seeing
more
photo's you can visit http://home.earthlink.net/~frank1328
. There is also
a short history of the Greeves motorcycle company on the web site.
I do the photography as a favor to Frank Conley, a local greeves expert
known as the "Greeves Guru" and the sponsor of the "Greeves Days" gathering.
The photos are from last years gathering; I'll post this years photo's
sometime in the next two weeks.
I like what you're doing with the cybermotorcycles site. It is
an ambitious
undertaking and will provide a wealth of information to enthusiasts.
If you
would like any more info on Greeves, or more photos, let me know.
Regards,
Glen
Fri Jul 22 2005
george.ridgeon.bowlsblueyonder.co.uk
78 mm maico (wiseco) piston
trying to find a 78 mm maico (wiseco) piston for my Greeves roadracer...
I attach two photos one of 1967 Greeves with engine other an article
as in
Loctite newsletter. trying to keep on t he race track we have to use
other
makes of piston, I have used up to .75 RM 370 piston (77 mm) so if
we could
find a + 1 mm!
I have managed to buy one 78 mm wiseco Maico piston for £115,
I see much
cheaper ones on ebay they are new but larger than 78 mm?
cheers
george ridgeon
past president MGPRA
I would recommend chatting with Phil at Road
& Race in Australia, George. He has an amazing collection of vintage
motorcycle spares and is a keen road racer himself. Ed.
following shoulder op in June getting around a bit more
the bike is a 350 special with metal profile, yes Grimeca 7" Dual S/L
26th January 2005
Greeves Scottish listed on Ebay UK
Vendor's Description:
Greeves Scottish (frame number TES 129) fully restored with very rare
accessories (see pictures - factory tool box, chain oiler etc). Alloy rims,
virtually brand new tyres(you can still see the little strands of rubber
sticking off the back tyre in one photo - these wear off in 1/2 a day of
riding on hard surfaces!), brand new Amal carb (also comes with Vildliers
S25 carb as fitted when new).
... The bad news -
1. When I tried to start it it coughs and fires but won't run - this
is probably just stale 2 stroke fuel after it has been standing for over
a year - it certainly flew up Red Marley in 2003 and was going when I put
it away.
2. when it was at Red Marley I looped it jumping out of the bob hole
and crunched the back mud guard - see photo's, and the authentic rubber
competition number plate came off (but comes with the bike).
Despite these minor problems this is still one of the most complete
and authentic TES Greeves you will ever find.
26th January 2005
Greeves Silverstone RBS listed on Ebay UK
Vendor's Description:
No 24 of 27 made. Frame 24 RBS 115, Engine GPA2/125. Gearbox 35/64
SP2RCU 290 Genuine factory Silverstone ordered by Lawton and Wilson (Sid
Lawton) on 30/2/63 and despatched on 10/9/64 as part of a consignment of
three. That was quite late in the racing season so it would not have seen
much track use until 1965which probably explains why it was fitted with
the improved front brake from an RCS model which was available from 1965.
The records show it left the factory with the above frame and engine numbers
and the gearbox number indicates 1964 so the basic components are original.
It also retains the
original front mudguard which are rare to see now as they were easily
damaged and awkward to remove and refit in a hurry and therefore tended
to be discarded
by early owners.
As in common with all the seriously used machines the Albion 5 speed
gear cluster was reduced to 4 for easier and safer selection and the Steffa
flywheel magneto was likewise replacedby a points and coil system and then
in recent years was to a modern Interspan dry cell ignition for reliability
and ease of use.
Believed to be the late great TT winner Tom Herrons second racing bike.
It was fitted with a very rare factory long distance tank in Tom Herrons
colours when obtained by the present owner. With the bike is also the standard
short circuit tank. The machine was completely mechanically rebuilt in
1994/95 maintaining the original patina and paint as a mark of respect
to Tom Herron, and was last used in 1996 at the Silverstone classic festival
where it was found to be very fast with excellent handling. It has been
part of a motor cycle collection near Southampton since. It is formally
registered with the CRMC but would require new tyres for competitionand
it would be also advisable to free the piston rings before running the
motor as it last ran several years ago on Castrol R mix.
MOTOR DETAILS;250cc standard Greeves Silverstone with +20thou piston
designed to run on 16:1 Castrol R petroil mix. Interspan ignition, racing
plug and cap, 38mm Mikuni period carburettor, original exhaust fitted with
TZ end muffler for noise compliance, Albion GP 5 speed gear casing with
four close ratios, Griffon metal clutch, new primary drive chain and outer
casing. Original mechanical rev counter and drive in good working order.
CYCLE PARTS;Standard Silverstone frame. swinging arm and forks fitted
with new bearings, black paint retained on rebuild. Original damage to
footrest hanger and engine mount (normal for Silverstone) checked and rebrazed
on rebuild. New short circuit tank in standard colour.Herron seat unit
and original fairing retained. Original dampers worked well on track.New
Akront front rim on TLS standard hub, original Dunlop rear rim on standard
hub, brakes worked well on track.New drive chain.
SUPPLIED WITH BIKE; History and data file. Original IOM tand. Spare
primary chain-cases, various seals, shims and minor components.Original
Steffa flywheel magneto.
Greeves Book
Osprey's Collector's Library 'Greeves' All off-road and road racing
motorcycles
by Rob Carrick and Mick Walker Foreword by Dave Bickers.
ISBN 085045882X
February 22, 2002
Just to let you know I have just designed a website for the new Greeves
Motorcycles Ltd.
This can be found at http://www.greevesmotorcyclesltd.com/
Terry Joyce I.T.E.C. A.I.P.T.I. -- terry at ajoyce21.freeserve.co.uk
February 12, 2002
There is a Greeves site at: http://home.earthlink.net/~frank1328
.
Frank Conley is the owner of the site; he has a pretty good stock of
parts for these bikes.
Glen Mangseth -- grmangseth at ucdavis.edu
If you have a query about Greeves motorcycles, or wish to share information
or images of these classic English machines, please contact
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