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Offline ttr400

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1902 Singer motorcycle
« on: October 28, 2021, 07:16:11 AM »
Just wondering if anybody has any info on this, i have one in for restoration and am missing some parts for the low tension magneto and surface carb .

Anybody live near the Birmingham Museum that could see if they have any on display? and take some pics for me. longshot i know.

Kevin (south Africa)
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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2021, 07:27:29 AM »
Depends how desperate for pics you are, i am about 60 miles from NEC/NMM but done know if they have one.
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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2021, 07:38:16 AM »
No rush as i have plenty to do on it. i don't mind covering your costs etc if you are in the area. maybe you could give them a call to see if they have one. there was also a 3 wheeler, same engine i believe.

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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2021, 07:46:00 AM »
The NMM has a special open weekend, this 30/31st,

Allan Millyard will take several of his bikes,

Anyone going?

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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2021, 10:34:24 AM »
Quote from: ttr400 on October 28, 2021, 07:16:11 AM
Just wondering if anybody has any info on this, i have one in for restoration and am missing some parts for the low tension magneto and surface carb .

Anybody live near the Birmingham Museum that could see if they have any on display? and take some pics for me. longshot i know.

Kevin (south Africa)

Why don't you email them and ask for information and pics. If they don't have one on display they might have one in storage. They have a lot more than they can display. They also have a huge library of manuals and technical publications.
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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2021, 04:04:14 PM »
Thats a good idea, i have heard they can be helpfull
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2021, 04:09:31 PM »
pictures please!  everyone loves pics
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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2021, 05:05:15 PM »
'The Long Haired General' has shown interest in going and drive 8) and I have to go to Brum for some bits so we're going to make a day out of it. If you'd like some photos send me some idea of what you want and I'll be sure to get them and the DIMS for you if
it helps.

Bryan, If were coming that way I could bob to yours on our way home and grab that tank if its in the way buddy? Let me know and I'll arrange logistics with 'The Doris' and come by and see you briefly.
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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2021, 05:17:24 PM »
Ring me when you know day/time and i will tell you if convenient. Not 4th till 8th tho
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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2021, 05:41:46 PM »
It'll be This Saturday if yer about?  Towards the end of the day/early evening.
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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2021, 08:48:38 PM »
This is a pic of what i have and a pic of one i found on the net. pretty much the same except mine has the half front fender.

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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2021, 12:29:14 AM »
A lot of work to do. I hope you can get the parts and info you need.
I'm amazed that they made a rear wheel like that in 1902!
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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2021, 08:08:51 AM »
wow. thats really cool! good luck with the resto

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« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2021, 11:17:04 AM »
Interesting bike, as mentioned too that's quite a rear wheel construction for that era.

Anyone notice that we are virtually repeating that era of motorized bicycle right now with so many electric powered/assisted construction being used currently, many with hub motors in this orientation.
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Re: 1902 Singer motorcycle
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2021, 11:57:19 AM »
cast rear wheel, composite construction......for its time...that was pretty advanced stuff.
Accomodating a hub motor.

I'd buy one today with a modern motor running an alternative power source.
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