Starting a Velocette is always something that we hear people say is such a massive problem, yes it can be if they are not set up correctly like any bike, however we often see people kicking these bikes like a Triumph, BSA etc and they just don’t like that. The Velocette kickstart is such a short crank, you only really get one chance at starting it from the correct position. The way to go about it is as follows
Back in 2017, myself and Bill put down the tools and headed down to Italy for the 2017 Moto Giro D'Italia. This is a time trial event held over 1700km through some of the most fantastic roads in Italy with many stops in towns and villages along the daily route. The event is run by the Moto Club Terni who through their hard work and dedication, put on a fantastic event. The routes are clearly marked, the route sheets are clear, there are support ...
Starting off in Spoleto, the stage started with one of the many 'special stages' which was where your timing was important (as we found out on day one) The special stages consisted of a small area with timing beams at the start and finish, that was marked out with cones with straights, tight turns, s bends and within this were various lengths of marked sections that you had a certain time ...
Our new t-shirt classic racing design logo with a Velocette MkVIII KTT ridden by Stanley Woods. Laser printed which gives that classic look. Quality premium heavyweight in Heater Grey colour
Available in the following Sizes: S 35/37" M 38/40" L 41/43" XL 44/46" 2XL 47/49" 3XL 50/52"
I have just had a batch of camshafts made to the original factory specifications. They are the M17/8 profile which is used in the Velocette Venom Viper Scrambler Clubman and Thruxton. I will be looking at getting other profiles made, so please check back or get on touch if you are looking for a particular cam to see if I have drawn it up for manufacture, and your order can be placed.
Quality made Henbury Polo Shirt with Tanks Classics logo embroidered on the front and larger embroidered logo on the back. The logo is based on a Velocette MkIV KTT. Available in various colours and sizes. Please allow 14 days for these to be made. Available colours Olive, Charcoal Grey, Royal Blue, Burgundy and white. Size Guide S 36" M 38/40" L 42" XL 44/46" 2XL 48" 3XL 50/52"
This is a useful fitting, which catches any debris in the oiling system’s return side. It sits in the neck of the oil tank and has a cut-away aligned with the return outlet, allowing returning lubricant to spray into the filter before returning to the tank.
These filters fit most early K models, where the oil tank’s return pipe describes a straight line on the inner, forward face of the filler neck. The rebate on the filter engages with ...
This KSS exhaust nut has been made by the Velocette expert Dennis Frost, they are made for all early K series OHC models that have the threaded spigot on the cylinder head to fix the exhaust front pipe. They are made from Aluminium Bronze. More importantly, Dennis has also produced a great fitting tool which fits perfectly on the exhaust nut, making it much better when fitting or removing the nut.