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Wed Nov 04 2009
shawnhaslett<at>elp.rr.com
advert
did james have an advert with a dinosaur or a caveman being chased on a bike do you have the pic? maybe cheers shawn in the states
tx

Sort of rings a bell, but can't place it. Anyone? Ed.

Tue Nov 03 2009
james.talty<at>gmail.com
James Parts
James 1955 K7 Captain
Greetings from Australia

I'm searching for the following parts for a 1955 K7 James:
- Front mudguard and bracket
- Rear sprocket (48 teeth)
- Foot rest bar (12 inch)
- Centre stand
- Chain guard
- Single saddle seat
- Front and rear brake pads
- Front brake cable
- Rectifier
- Horn
- Tank badge (maroon)

Can anyone assist?

Cheerio
Brisbane, Australia

Sun Oct 25 2009
capri3<at>kinect.co.nz
Part wanted
James Cadet 150 L15
Want a left hand thread nut to hold flywheel on
New Zealand

Thu Oct 15 2009
kimadele<at>xtra.co.nz
for sale
james cadet j15
3 pairs og tank badges for sale
new zealand
James_Cadet_Tank_Badges.jpg will be posted-0910

Thu Oct 01 2009
mrhappysdad<at>yahoo.co.uk
James Autocycle notes
James Superluxe Autocycle

Some notes from memory- FNJ 608, a James Superlux autocycle (about 1950). When my Father was in the armed forces, he was posted abroad. All our possessions (including my Father's James) were put into storage for about 10 years until he came out of the forces in 1962 and bought a house. I was still under 16, but it was promised to me for my 16th birthday. It was kept at the back of the garage but I could not wait that long, so I attached a piece of garden hose to the exhaust pipe and the other end went out the window, to avoid evidence. Any old oil and some petrol siphoned from the family car would have to do and I enjoyed the risk of firing it up on its stand and making smells from the hot engine. When the great day came, it was ridden to a petrol station and topped up with 2-stroke. The petrol-oil ratio was 16-1, and a half-pint measure was built into the filler cap. One measure of oil per gallon of petrol was easy to do! 

I used it for transport to work, 16 miles each way, trundling along quiet country roads at about 20 mph. One day, the chain freewheel seized, throwing my legs off the pedals and nearly putting me in the ditch. The chain was removed after that! On cold winter mornings, I found that once I was out in the country I could put the "lawnmower lever" throttle control on maximum then ride it without hands on the handlebars, which allowed me to warm my hands in my pockets until something came the other way. I always thought the exposed flywheel was a bit dangerous, but it looked good when I cleaned the aluminium cover and brass rim with Brasso. The tools compartment included spares to fix a puncture and to this day, I have a James tyre lever as a souvenir.

Once I had practiced enough, I took my test. At that time, the rule was motorbikes were over 50cc and mopeds were less. As I had 98cc and two throbbing horsepower, I had a motorcycle so passing the test would let me ride a Triumph Bonneville!

Before the day of the test, I went to the test centre to illustrate my strange starting procedure. An examiner came out and I did my thing; look over the shoulder, fuel on, press the decompression lever, walk quickly along the pavement until it fired, pull in the clutch and release the decompression lever. Engine now running, so check behind, swing my leg over the seat and I am ready to go. This was approved, so I took my test the next day. Part of the test was an emergency stop, when the examiner would pop out from behind a car, put his arm out and you had to stop ASAP. As I came round a corner, I saw him squat down behind a car so I eased off in anticipation. Realising he would have known and heard what I had done, I opened the throttle again and it struggled to accelerate up a slight slope. When he appeared, I decided to make it impressive so I used front and back brakes. I passed. After that, 2 horsepower was not enough so it was sold to a workmate and I bought an early model Triumph Cub with 150cc. When I turned 17, it was time for car driving lessons; but I learnt a lot from that James.
Leicester

Wed Sep 16 2009
clark_mb11<at>hotmail.com
James Parts Needed
1947 122 cc 10D Villiers James Cadet?
I Need a Gas Cap (Threaded style) for my James. I believe i have a 1947 pre ML or Cadet??  It is hard tail rear telescopic front forks (no front springer) with Villers 10D 122cc engine 3 speed gear box.  The frame seems to be factory stamped L821 I also need the headlamp trim for the same bike. I am in Winnipeg Canada PLEASE HELP i really need a threaded filler cap for the James. I have a James "twist on" cap with the oil measurment, but it doesn't fit my tank. 

Thanks!!
Winnipeg  Canada

Sat Aug 22 2009
gillian.huish<at>tiscali.co.uk
Looking for parts
1962 James Commodore
I am looking for the following parts for my 1962 James Commodore 250cc L25
R/H & L/H Head Steady Plates
2 x Spring Hinge Plates
Tank Rubber Knee Grips
Chain Guard Panels
Side Cover Springs
Can anyone help me please? from Dave
Tiverton, Devon

Wed Jul 22 2009
matt.james<at>gmx.co.uk
James Motorcycles
Any idea who owns the "James" brand now ?
England

Mon Jul 13 2009
roysturdy<at>hotmail.co.uk
james
superswift or captain 197 or 250 twin
would like to purchase one of the above
birmingham

Sat Jul 04 2009
steef_50<at>hotmail.com
james
1950 dont ?
we buyed a james motor 1950 who can tell me about it and have a some information guide were i can find the framenr its 98 cc
netherlands

Wed Jun 03 2009
gaston.isabel<at>uniboard.com
Head lamp & sadle complete
James 1955
Can somebody help me to find parts for that type of motorcycle please.
Im located in Quebec Canada
Quebec,

Thu May 14 2009
benlangworthy<at>hotmail.co.uk
james cadet 1955 timing
James 1955 j15 cadet
I feel a little stupid asking but can anyone tell me how to sort out the timing on a villiers 30c? iv tried several times (manual in hand) but i just cant get it right! any help would be greatly appreciated to get my lovely j15 cadet on the road!
devon

Mon May 04 2009
Nickersgascoigne<at>yahoo.co.uk
James Cadet 122cc 1953 10D
Photos attached, still looking for footrests to complete my restoration of my grandads motorcycle, any help or suggestions welcome.
Northants
 

Wed Apr 29 2009
j-page<at>xtra.co.nz
james
JAMES 1935? 1939?
Does  the frame number and engine number coincide? and if not could you give me dates for both? engine number is villiers aaa1881, and the frame number is h11779, also have number on the cylinder of i think b6835,
new zealand

Wed Apr 22 2009
philhautefin<at>mobistar.be
Magneto cover & air filter
James 125cc 2 strokes ML Frame nber ML1689 Engine nber AAA21890A
Hello, I live in Belgium & I'm the owner of a James Ml. 2 parts are missing for a complete restoration. So I'm looking for a magneto cover & an air filter. Please, do you can help me. Thank you. Kinds regards. Philippe Hautefin
Belgium
 

Mon Apr 06 2009
safflow<at>gmail.com
Identification
Excelsior in question
Hi there from the states, I am hoping you might be able to tell me just what year and model of excelsior this is. if it is an excelsior. i have included some pics to help. the villiers engine # is:797626 and the frame # is:853332which is on the decal below the seat. on the fork neck  it has: Famous for over fifty years (pictured) any info would be greatly appreciated.thank you-Mark
Athens, GA. USA
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Hi, I was just searching through your Famous james list, and have discovered that the excelsior in question is actually a famous james 1949 comet. there are three different pictures of adds or partial restorations from 48- 50 that let me know for sure. have a look and compare. please let me know if you agree. thanx again -Mark
 

March 2009
Markrnz<at>msn.com
Here are some pictures of my James k17 1939 Clockwork mouse. I took them today while it was nice and sunny. I am sure some visitors would enjoy these pictures. Probably bring back memories of the 1940's etc.
You can add them to your site. I sent them in Hi-Resolution.If you want any futher info regarding the bike ask.
Thanks

Mark Robinson
New Zealand

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During 1939 these bikes were made in anticipation for ww2. The james factory was bombed in 1940 -Blown to bits. During WW2 the K17's were air dropped to soldiers and officers in the field. As they were designed as field bikes. There main usage was to herd up troops on the field. As were coined by the soldiers etc "The clockwork mouse". They were also called "Mechanical sheep" lol.

There are a few 1948's around but they arent as collectable as the 1939's because the 1939's were built for the war. Not as an afterthought in 1948. I am told mine is  an officers bike. Not a ML which was primarily just for soldiers. As you can see mine is in above excellent condition and even has the original exhaust/tool kit etc.

There are a few Ive seen going for quite big money. But they have been butchered with custom paintjobs..exhausts been modified non original engines.etc

Thanks

Mark
 

Thu Mar 26 2009
cnv.pedersen<at>gmail.com
James 350cc
HI.
I´m having a fully restored James 350cc 4 stroke from 1928.
Is there anyone there can help me to find more about this bikes and where to trade more of this model?
Regards
Tommy Pedersen
Denmark
Viborg, Denmark
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Thank you for your answer, and sorry  for the time to send the photos of my womderfull James. Here you have some few photos of the bike.
I hope this will help you, but if you need more photos, just mail me and i´ll make more.
You are wellcome to call me too.

Best regards
Tommy Pedersen
Havhøjvej 29
9640 Farsø
Phone, +45 5017-6333

Mon Mar 23 2009
Markrnz<at>msn.com
Wanted value/mark9d pdf-password required
James 1939 k17 -Clockwork mouse Mark9d engine/gearbox
Hi I was wondering what one of these fully restored in excellent mechanical condition would sell for in the UK.Can supply photos if required.Also I am keen to have a look at the mark9d pdf you have on this site as I cant get any infomation in New Zealand or Australia, Thanks Mark
New Zealand

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Fri Mar 20 2009
ronkrill<at>sympatico.ca
photo and parts needed
james 250 commodore
i need someone to send me a photo of the inner workings of the shifting mechanism on the inside right cover.it seems to  be missing the mechanism to hold the pawl onto the ratchet gear.
canada

Wed Feb 04 2009
j.lacombebtinternet.com
1929 JAMES AUTOCYCLE
JAMES K19
desperately need mudguards (and stays if possible)
LEICESTER UK

Mon Jan 26 2009
peeps63hotmail.co.uk
Literature:-  Photo.
James Sports Captain 1963  200cc
I am desparately seeking(no not Susan) this time anyway!!  a magazine with a front cover photo of a Sports Captain mounted at the top a chrome pillar at the the Earls Court Motorcycle Show 1963. Can anybody help??
     John.

Tue Jan 06 2009
scott_hanleyyahoo.com
Trying to identify a motorcycle in an old family photo
I am trying to identify the motorcycle in an old family photo. I think it is a James from the 1920's. I was hoping for some assistance .
Virginia, USA

Bike is single cylinder, chain drive, flat tank, rigid rear, 
 

Sat Dec 13 2008
jackqplateautel.net
Motorcycle
James ML130
Man contacted me that he one complete and a parts pile..have no use. Contact me and if you are interested..
New Mexico

Tue Dec 09 2008
Nickersgascoigneyahoo.co.uk
1953 James J5 Cadet Deluxe
Hello, I am currently restoring my family heirloom and have discovered that I have no footrests on the bike,the speedo cable has gone missing and also I need a cylinder head steady bracket. The footrests on this bike slot onto a square shaft if that helps. I have sourced many parts quite successfully so far and am enjoying the process greatly, too much apparently (says my other half) So if anyone knows where or has any of these items I would be very greatful for the assistance.... Nick from Dav Northants Uk
Dav Northants Uk

James_1955_Cadet_J5_1.jpg has gone astray.

Wed Nov 26 2008
gambogetpg.com.au
photograph of a James
The photo attached is a friend of the family. I would like to date the image from the model of the motorcycle. It was taken in Dungog, NSW Australia c1917 to 1925 Do you know when this model was sent to Australia? Cheers
Canberra
 

Wed Nov 19 2008
ash.neahotmail.co.uk
james cadet j 15 tank badge
1955 james cadet j 15
hi i am looking for a tank badge for a james cadet j 15 1955 model,this is the only thing i need to complete the total restoration of my bike to show standard, here are some pics of before and after, can anyone help,thanks ASH.
newcastle upon tyne

Try this page: http://www.bikelinks.com/directory/Parts/Badges_Decals/
I'm fairly sure there's a dealer there who makes classic badges and may well do James.
 

James Cadet J15 1955

James Cadet 1955 Restored

James Cadet 1955 Restored

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i have searched the net for badge manufacturers but cant find any,if you know of any could you pass on the info,

The bike is open to serious offers as i have just acquired a new project, if you could put this in your forum i would be greatful,thanks ASH,

Thu Nov 13 2008
bobgwaitrose.com
james colonel
just to fill in any odd information that someone might be putting together. I owned a James Colonel in the 1960's. It was a 225cc 2T engine reg no 653AVK from 1957. I only ever saw two others so they were quite rare then !
newcastle upon Tyne UK

Sun Nov 09 2008
gillian.huishtiscali.co.uk
Rear Damper Units
James Commodore 1962 model
Does anyone know how to remove the chrome shrouds , is a tools necessary, if so where can I get one?
Tiverton, Devon
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Here's a picture of the rear damper, the highlighted parts is the part 
I need to remove to get re-chromed.

Many Thanks

Dave Huish

Thu Oct 09 2008
chitra_autoyahoo.com
Norman or James
James 1938
Sirs,plz find my recntly accquired bike (Previous owner says its "Norman" & as up to my Knwledge its like JAMES ML, Kindly help me in this regard!!,Engine is Villiers 125/3 speed, (papers is to reach me not before Janaury 2009, but I my country's tranport authorites may be misleading at times)
Coimbatore
 

Tue Sep 09 2008
kieslerpgmail.com
james with 125 villers engine
JAMES VILLERS ML 125 ENGINE
hi,
i have just been gifted a 1946 james ml with 125 cc villers engine. the bike is a basket case. on opening the right hand gearbox cover i found it empty ! some clown has inadvertedly removed stuff from it. the problem is i don not have access to a blown up parts diagram of a james ml gearbox and as i stay in bombay i feel its impossible to get one here. i was wondering if someone could provide me with the gear box diagram so that i could identify what is missing and get about either making them or searching for the missing parts..
thks...
kiesler
bombay

Tue Sep 02 2008
nickwestonblueyonder.co.uk
james k9 identification
I have purchased the remnants of what was a 1939 james k9, or so i was told.I cannot find any pictures of a complete surviving bike on the net.The frame does look small for a 250 and looks virtually identical the the james 150 pictured on this site.Are the frames the same? The frame number is h11311. Thanks. Nick.
England, the midlands.
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 Thanks for replying quickly.
Here are some epics of the frame you can use, including the headstock
with number visible.
Thanks.
Nick.

Sun Aug 10 2008
festaTbirdaol.com
photos
James Captain Sport 250cc
HELP!! bought the above, its been pissed about with, have no real pics to compare.  Festa
Newport, Wales

Sun Jun 15 2008
tim.jordanman.eu
James Superswift rectifier
James Superswift 250cc
can any one send me information on the wires that go onto the rectifier what colour goes where etc.
Market drayton

Mon Mar 31 2008
kellylloydxtra.co.nz
Hoping sum1 can help me. The bike is 1947 james,198cc, MO8639D (frame no.),83553(engine no.) Villiers engine has an E with a square around it stamped on it. Not sure if year is correct but thats wot it was registered as in Australia. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanx Dwayne, kellylloyd@xtra.co.nz. New Zealand
New Zealand

Mon Mar 17 2008
kieran_duffyeircom.net
James motorcycle parts wanted!
James Model 10
Hello! Could anyone help with engine parts(the front cylinder especially) for a James 750 model 10 1923 and any information about this model would be appreciated
Ireland

Sun Mar 16 2008
samfindlayle15.orangehome.co.uk
Silencers/Exhaust Pipes
James Superswift
I'm looking for a set of these to fit to a Commodore which I've fitted 2t engine to. Can anyone reccommend a supplier?
Leicester

Fri Mar 14 2008
j-pagextra.co.nz
I can't get any info on my bike!!
James 1935
This is all I know it is a two stroke and I thought the engine number was AAA18813 but that does not work on your website please help me if you can!!
Haven't got picture today but can do if needed!
New Zealand

Sat Mar 01 2008
benlangworthyhotmail.co.uk
james insurance
james j15
Hi can anyone offer me any advise? My 1955 james cadet is my first motorcycle, and i plan to do some travelling on it could anyone recomend a good classic insurer, who wont have a problem with the bike being my only vehicle?
devon

Mon Feb 18 2008
mmansellbigpond.net.au
1949 James Comet 98cc two speed
James Comet
Where can I get spare parts for this bike? Kick Start pedal, brake pedal, exhaust pipe, Clutch bridge, cylinder head, gearbox output sprocket and chain guard is all it needs now.
Sydney Australia

James_1949_Comet_98cc_Sydney

Sat Dec 15 2007
benlangworthyhotmail.co.uk
james captain footbrake for sale of swap
james captain from 1955 onwards
hi i have a footres(with some fittings) from a james captain for sale or for swap for parts for a 1955 j15 cadet. I bought it hoping that as the main lever is the same as on the cadet that its fittings would be to but unfortunatly for me they not. 

email me (benlangworthyhotmail.co.uk) if your interested

ben (in devon uk)
devon britain
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here are some photos, of the parts i have for sale or to swap.
ben
 

James Captain footbrake

Tue Nov 13 2007
Earache1msn.com
Famous James
1947? ML 125. and others
Earache here and i own several James motorbikes, glad to have found this site. One is an ML 125 i belive. another is a frame , forks, gas tank, ( yes i said gas ) rusted wheels and bad tires. also in my collection is an Villers engine ,then there is another in parts ( but not complete) and finally two more frames one with a rear wheel and the other with an engine that is similar in size but i have no idea what make . These last two i have not determined if they are James. When i am able to post pictures here i will.
Las Vegas Nevada U.S.A.

Wed Oct 31 2007
gerry.halleystratstone.com
New purchase
James villers trials bike
I have just purchased a james motor bike and want to find out more about it all i have is the frame number, i also need parts as well. cheers
scotland

Wed Oct 24 2007
m.burgess2blueyonder.co.uk
James ML
We are looking for a kickstart for a 1948 James ML with 125cc engine. Can anyone help please?
Bristol

Wed Oct 10 2007
benlangworthyhotmail.co.uk
1955 james cadet j15 parts
I need some parts to complete the restoration of the bike pictured, if anyone has or knows of any parts id be really interested in buying them
devon

James Cadet 1955 J15

Mon Aug 20 2007
melmansesky.com
James Captain 1954
I am looking for a seat for a James Captain 1954 motorbike. Any ideas where to look?
North Yorkshire

Sat Aug 18 2007
gingcowoosh.co.nz
1936  james h
i would like to get a front plate and brake shoes for my 1936 girder fork james
new zealand

Sat Aug 04 2007
les.parkinbtinternet.com
Parts For James Cadett
L 150
Any partss for my james 1956
DL10 4EX

Wed Jul 25 2007
stephen.j.coleyunilever.com
1955 James Cadet 150cc
Were would be the best place to sell thi machine
Norfolk

Mon Jul 09 2007
JamesWisdomhotmail.com
James Motorcycles
All models
Check out this site for information on James Motorcycles - www.simplywizard.co.uk
London

Thu Jun 28 2007
mollynelsonhotmail.co.uk
original colour of petrol tank
James Cadet 1955
restoring motorcycle would appreciate definite info on original colour of the petrol tank
Durham '07. 
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I understand that all petrol tanks for this model [James Cadet 1955] are the same colour?

I think you're right there. If my memory serves me well those few period adverts in colour always show them as having a maroon coloured tank. Sorry I can' t be more specific.

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Tue May 01 2007
sarahj2608aol.com
james motorcycle
L25 commodore 250 1957
I have a james motorcycle with orginal instruction book and documents. It has two engines one is a 200cc the other a 250cc. if anyone is intrested in this bike for parts or restoration please get in contact.
cambridgeshire
 
 

James 1957 L25 Commodore 250 2

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Tue Apr 24 2007
nomadtransaol.com
Inquiry from Warren Gerbrandt
98 cc James
Warren,
I grew up in Southern Manitoba and there were four of us that had 98cc James bikes in the mid 50s. One was a 53, I had a 54 and two friends had new 55s. It's possible yours could be one of these bikes. I still have some black and white photos if you're interested.
Ken Ginter
Mesa, AZ

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Mon Apr 23 2007
truckerbeausympatico.ca
1952 james brochure MINT ORIGINAL
all  models
1952 JAMES BROCHURE FOR SALE, SPECS on the 98cc to 197cc villiers engines. top off your collection with this beautiful brochure.

1949 james lightweight booklet original
49 james
have a real nice james booklet called putting it on the map the new 98cc lightweight motorcycle about a 2000 mile trip around brish isles.good condition.
ontario   canada

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i wrote you an email awhile back, trying to find out the year and model of my fathers james motorcycle. theses are the only pictures i have of it. if you have any idea what it might be it would really be appreciated. the whole frame has been repainted and under the white paint it is a maroon color.
thank you very much

Warren Gerbrandt <crippler_04hotmail.com>
Sun, 25 Mar 2007

See also the page on serial numbers. Ed.

James c1947 Villiers

Sun May 17 2009
accycle<at>ymail.com
unknown James (possibly a Bitza)
unknown unknown
Hello. Origionally I contacted you in March of 2007 regarding identification of what you believed to be a pre war James motorcycle or maybe a Bitza. I have found 2 other serial numbers on the frame under the seat (DO1694 + L993/7) do these numbers mean anything to anyone? I have had no luck identifying this motorcycle and am not sure where else to look.  Thank you.
Canada

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Mon Mar 19 2007
dmawlesympatico.ca
James bicycles

I have a very old single speed James bicycle. It's all black with no chrome or nickel plate anywhere. The rear hub is a Villiers with a sprocket on either end - one with back pedal, the other fixed. Can soeone tell how I might date my bike from the serial number and where I can find 26x11/4-inch tires which are now scarce as hen's teeth. Thanks
Dave
Montreal

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Sat Mar 10 2007
ghaffeybtinternet
Headlight switch
James Cadet 98cc 1953
I need a headlight switch for a James Cadet 98cc 1953 model
N Ireland

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Wed Feb 21 2007
crippler_04hotmail
james motorcycle info
hi. my father has an old james motorcycle sitting in his shed. how could i find out what year and model of motorcycle he has?
MB, Canada

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Sat Feb 03 2007
warrenmccreadyxtra.co.nz
spares?
james captain 1954
Hi , looking for spare parts for a james captain 1954 all help would be grateful I live in new zealand warren mccready
new zealand

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Tue Jan 30 2007
paulirvinep48.fsnet.co.uk
Seeking parts
James Colonel
Im looking for a 1955 James Colonel, frame, or basket case bike.
Dorset, UK

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Mon Jan 15 2007
nspackmanbit.net.au
date verification of James Motorcycle
James Model 9
I have an early V-Twin James Motorcycle and need to verify date of Manufacture. The Motorcycle may have been used by Russian Forces in WWI. The Engine capacity is 660cc. The Bore and Stroke is 70mm x 86mm and the Wheels 28" diameter x 3". The cyclinders are cast with jaggered fins. All chain drives.  The chain covers are easily removed. Magneto at rear of engine on down tube. Mine has all aluminum chain covers and I have interchangeable wheels front and back.  Mine also has a front brake which is exactly the same size as the rear brake and interchangeable. The engine number is BJ109 and the Frame number is 4530. I am trying to date the motorcycle and find out whatever I can about it. No luck so far.Any help would be apprciated.

Kevin
Australia
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The Gearbox number is 1453. 
 
 

James Model 9 660cc

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Thu Jan 11 2007
wrc7001humboldt.edu
Identification
Jame ML
I recently aquired a motorcycle I believe to be James ML
On the lug that 
the seat springs sits  there is the number 
ML 29 L stamped into it.
Is there any way to identify this bike?
Any information you can give me would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Bill Clem
California

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Fri Jan 05 2007
stuart.howsontiscali.co.uk
electrical problem fuel cap
james cavalier
I have the above bike but when I turn on the head light the engine cuts out ,and the bike is missing petrol tank cap can anyone help
mansfield uk

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Thu Dec 14 2006
Kimcortmaltanet.net
james k17 125cc
I would like a workshop manual book,parts book list. My frame number is b3833 and engine aaa27649.the last number is 1 or d im not sure.I would like to restor it and I need some help.if you have the manual book or parts book is it good for you to pay you with a cheque and to whom I will adress it. Thank u
malta

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Mon Dec 11 2006
warrenmccreadyxtra.co.nz
motor cycles
james captain 1954-1957
where in new zealand can i find some parts etcz

Mon Dec 11 2006
bev_n_willhotmail
1928 james
does any one need frame or brass flywheel
bill
london

Sat Dec 09 2006
reidmossmanxtra.co.nz
New Contact
James Comet , Cadet  or ML125 ?
Hi, I have a James ML or Comet First Registerd NZ 09.03.1950 In pieces, about to be reassembled , have all parts except H/bars & clamps, Stand, It has a Ridgid Rear end with Single Conical Front Spring. Chasiss #DO1277  Like Comet Pictured with Girl From Canada. Engine#8487707 125cc I think its a Mark 12D . I have a Book of the Villiers Engine.Covers  up to 1969 Motorcycles, by the Pitman Motor Cyclists Library. By C grange .Copys were Reprinted in 1970.
If you have any Colour photos other than whats on your site i would be very interesed, so i can identify what i have.Please feel free to Contact me if you could put me in contact with other owners of similar Bikes.
Thanks Reid Mossman
Auckland , New Zealand

Wed Dec 06 2006
dunxcaol
Spares help
James Cadet 150 J15 1955
Hi,
I'm looking for spares for the above - especially the complete slider rear suspension (I do have the springs and end caps, but nothing else). I've tried a few contacts but either get no response at all (James website etc.) or the contacts don't have spares (Vale-Onslow). Can anyone help? I'm prepared to get this stuff made, but I'd need dimensions etc. to start. 
Thanks in anticipation,
Duncan
Wiltshire
 
 

James Cadet 150 J15 1955 frame

Tue Nov 28 2006
garry.howitthalliburton
Identifying a james?
Captain 200cc
Can someone tell me what year the james i have in the attached photo is and is this the colour it should be, alos is this a Villiers or AMC engine?
Scotland
 

James Captain 200cc

Sun Nov 05 2006
michaelburgdorf.dk
It is a James Comet / J11 from 54/55
comet 54-55
I need a piston to a 98cc
Denmark

Mon Nov 06 2006
casadelaguilantlworld
AMC 15T Workshop Manual
James Cadet M15
I am looking for a workshop manual for the AMC 15T engine. Also a AMC 15t engine complete or spares
Yorkshire

Tue Oct 17 2006
PJONES9999YAHOO
Magneto flywheel w/coil plate assembly
Famous James 9D
Looking for magneto flywheel with coil plate assembly.  1948 Villiers engine.
Florida USA

Tue Oct 03 2006
minncushaol
James frame

I have been told that this is a James frame.
The only thing I know it that the tire size is 2.75 x 19
 

James ML c1946

Sept 5th 2006
subject: part needed
Email: ronkrillsympatico.ca
message: i have a 1957 james 250 commodore and need the pawl spring that keeps the bike in gear. do you know where i can get this spring?

Wed Aug 16 2006
angus mcleodhotmail
james 197cc
frame number  el206 69
can you please tell me what model of motorcycle this is also what type of carb i need as the carb is missing regards. angus
bude uk

Wed Aug 02 2006
Mikenasaleze
Harry James was my Great Uncle
Really nice to know the James bikes live on.
Ramsey, Isle of Man

Sat Jul 22 2006
daveallienetcall.com.au
James motor cycle
Can you tell me what model James this engine was fitted to and what capacity it is?
Engine Num. 799A/4155
Australia

It appears to be a 4 speed 223cc made from 1953-57. Bore x Stroke 63 x 72, Rotor (R127) Armature (A131) Carb ( S25). Ed.

James 1953 223cc

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Tue Jun 27 2006
abychawskiyahoo
james 1952
I need engine parts for 1952 james with williers engine; piston bearings and seals clutch, gears [3 speed]
California
 

James 1952 restoration

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Mon Jun 05 2006
naylorsmenstonuk.fsnet.co.uk
James Motorcycle 1958/59
Hi 
My pal (has no Computer) has asked me to see if it is possible to get a James petrol tank badge he has the bike in bits and just told me it's a 1958/9 James could you reply with an address or telephone number of any supplier of James parts 
Many thanks
Menston (England)
 

James Captain 1958 Tank Badge

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Tue Jun 06 2006
jopterraworld.net
need parts for rebuild
1948-49 James
Seeking contacts for items neede to restore 49 model
Texas

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Wed May 10 2006
tom09ukyahoo
Wiring Diagram
1955 James Cadet
hello, I was hoping you could help. I am restoring a 1955 150cc James cadet. I have reached the stage of wiring and need to find a diagram so I can do it correctly. I hope you can help. many thanks indeed. All the best, Tom
London

Brucemain-smith.com list both a rider's instruction book and a parts manual for the Cadet. It's likely that one of these books will include a wiring diagram. Ed...................
I have attached a photo of the bike. The wires are nearly all there. I was just wondering where the 6V battery fits in to the circuit and on the bike? Also
the wire that comes off the dynamo located in the engines connects to where? Many thanks indeed for your help! All the best, Tom.
 

James Cadet 1955

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Fri Apr 21 2006
jmo17686bigpond.net
what year ?
james villers mark 1
i d please barrel  )K
      B7281
       IMC
housing  797 3394
Cairns Aust.

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Sun Apr 16 2006
lisaj.parkertiscali.co.uk
My wires are crossed
James Captain 1963
I need to sort the wiring out on a 63 captain does anyone know where i could obtain a diagram from I would be most greatfull for any help. Thanks Chris.
Colchester  Essex

I have attached a couple of photos of the bike which was my late brothers & hasn't run since the mid seventies. The bike has the original switch gear but has wires hanging out everywhere & needs a total rewire.
 
 

James Captain 1963 2

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Sun Apr 09 2006
paulatwoodsidebtinternet
Is it still alive
James L20 sports captain
I wonder if this bike from my teens is still around reg. No. 802DOU  it had chrome side panels  and an avon rave fairing. If anyone has a picture of a sports captain I would dearly love one, just to make a disabled old man happy
shropshire

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Wed Feb 22 2006
ronkrillsympatico.ca
parts needed
i have a 57 james 250 commodore and need a seat, headlight, front fender and all handlebar switches
chatham,ontario canada
 

James Commodore 1957 250cc

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Wed Feb 01 2006
concept-pro.incvideotron.ca
Need informations????
HI my name is Serge 
I' m sending you a picture of my "JAMES" motorcycle
1) Can you tell me the year?
2) Where can i find parts for it?
3) The price of it when restore?
thank you

I'm very confident that your bike is a Comet of 1950-52 vintage, Serge. Have a look at this page:
http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/james/

I have not been able to track down anything related to those numbers. The numbers you need are on the alloy crankcase of the engine, and the frame number which will most likely be on the steering head of the frame.

James Comet c1950 unrestored

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Fri Jan 27 2006
tomncoralxtra.co.nz
James headlight switch
I own a 150cc James,possibly 1939, It's missing a head light switch. On top of the headlamp there is a brass badge inscribed Villiers VEC Wolverhampton.anyone know where I can get an replacement? Looks as though it had some sort of spring under the switch.
Cheers Tom Davies
 

James 150cc c1939

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Mon Dec 12 2005
spidersman1cs
1948 james motorcycle with villars motor
i need a front rim and information on what i have.motor is in good shape plus have a spare motor.

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Sun Dec 11 2005
sn_apperukyahoo.co.uk
Model ID?
Hi

I wonder if you could definitely identify the model of my first motorcycle which I think was a Commadore. It had a 250cc AMC two stroke engine, fully enclosed chain case, welded control levers. Sorry about the quality of the photo but it was taken on a Poloroid camera about 1967! It shows me and a work mate Michael Corley, outside the Duckam's Oil blending works in Fulham where we both worked in the quality control lab.
 

James Commodore 250cc 207BUO

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Thu Sep 29 2005
claresnyder.on.ca
villiers transmission diagram
A friend has a 1952 James with a Villiers 197? engine. The transmission is in pieces in a box. We need a diagram of the trans showing where all the parts go - blow-up diagram would be fine.

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8th August 2005
mcontellaonsolidated.net
I have a 1945 Simplex Servi-Cycle, a small bike made in New Orleans from 1935 to 1960, which I am restoring and now have running. I had one when I was about 14.  I'm also in the market for a James ML.  I had one of them when I was in my late teens.  They are somewhat rare but can still be found occasionally on ebay in the U.S.

Thanks for your interest,

Milt

1st August 2005
subject: James 1956 Captain 197cc.
Email: rapleymetservcie
message: Looking for sales brochure, colour pics, details, etc.

Thu Jun 23 2005
fosterigofree.indigo.ie
James Comet
Hi
Need some assistance and information if possible, have come across a James Comet
Frame No J3/2044
Engine 98cc ?
Can you tell the age of bike from this, and any other info, thanks
Are parts available
Iain Foster
Coolbeg, Rossnowlagh, County Donegal
Many thanks....

Mon Apr 25 2005
tlizzy999 at mac
1942 James military Lightweight 125cc
Looking for parts book or coil and electric diagrams. Thanks

Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005
subject: help needed
Email: ronkrill at sympatic.ca
message: i put another gear box on my 57 250 commodore and the engine doesnt want to go i9n. the frame brakets are rubbing on the back of the gear box,. i tryed to lift the front of the engine push it down ,every thing ,what the trick. you tell me.

February 12th 2005
Original James motorcycle Factory advertising poster advertising the James Cadet and Colonel models on Ebay
 

James Motorcycle Factory Poster 1950s

January 23rd 2005
Item on Ebay UK
Vendor's Description:
"James motorcycle range issued at the National Motorcycle Show in 1952.
My uncle picked this brochure up with several others at this show as he used to regularly attend the National Shows every year.
The brochure is A5 in size and is printed in black and red half tone.
It covers models, Comet J11, Cadet J5, Captain K7, Colonel K12, Commando J9, Cotswold K7C and lists all technical data of the range.
On the back there is a nice shot of the James Badge. "

The following is from the James Motorcycles Yahoo Group
April 26, 2002
by James Franklin --   j.v.franklin at worldnet.att.net

January 1, 2002
Subject: Help with JAMES & other British & European Two Strokes.
The British Two Stroke Club of Australia Inc. was founded in 1989 to serves the needs of owners or those persons interested in Australian, British & of later years European two & three wheeled vehicles powered by twostroke engines. When requested, assistance is provided to all enquiries
The club & can be contacted at BTSCA Inc. P.O. Box 6058 KARINGAL, VICTORIA, 3199, AUSTRALIA .
beere at alphalink.com.au

October 21, 2001
I have recently purchased what appears to be a M25, however most of the cycle parts are missing, does anyone know of anywhere these items can be obtained.  --  Thanks Tony  --  NVTMC at aol

October 10, 2001
Hello from New Zealand
Could you help with a James my friend is fixing up here are some details.
eng no 1ea 9220
frame no h 9563
gbox no mmb 209
mag no 4 pg 12802
Any info or what model or year this bike is would be much appreciated.  Thanks
Dave Murphy  --  dmurfruff at xtra.co.nz

April 12, 2001
The British Two-Stroke Register operates an e-mail group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishTwoStroke You'll find a few James fans here (including myself) who will only be too happy to sympathize with you.  --  Mark Gattenhof  -- mgatt at turboweb.net.au

February 24, 2001
I have a 43 James ML WD. Can you help with any part sources?  --  Thanks!  --  Jonathan Lewis  --  lewisj at sprynet

November 6, 2000
I got my grandfathers old bike and I'm trying to figure out what it is so far it looks like a James ML military bike but I'm having trouble finding pictures of any 42-45 military versions can you be of help?      Thank you   --  Steve  --  stja at televar

May 1, 2001
I am 22 years old and a have a James ml bike and was wondering where to get parts?   I live in the United States.  thanks for help  --   Chris  --  rider1 at compuage

April 23, 2000
Please take a look at our homepage dedicated to James Motorcycles at http://freespace.virgin.net/mw.berrie [404]
The site has been established for 5 years now
Mike Berrie  --  MICHAEL BERRIE  -- mw.berrie at virgin.net

I am looking for a 175 -178 cc engine and transmission for a james ml . I am almost certain it carried a Villiers 2 stroke If anyone would know the location of this item it would be appreciated  --  Roy N. Eddleman Thanks so much.  --  sploogie at YadTel.Net
 
 

James 10D

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