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Title: Francis Barnett
Post by: DomP on June 23, 2024, 07:18:00 AM

My brother has a 1939 Plover that he is restoring but is missing a couple of parts, does anyone on here know of someone who's into early
British bikes who may be able to help?

Title: Re: Francis Barnett
Post by: Orcade-Ian on June 23, 2024, 07:45:30 AM

Hi Dom,
If he gets a recent copy of 'Old Bike Mart' there are lots of sources for early Brit stuff and if it's engine parts, there's a Villiers specialist who usually advertises in there. Cycle parts and tin-ware might be more of a problem though.  There's also a guy in Nederweert in the Netherlands (Yesterdays.nl) who turns up lots of early stuff - including Hondas.  Mostly complete bikes but might know of spares somewhere.

Ian

Title: Re: Francis Barnett
Post by: Harold 400/4 on June 23, 2024, 08:28:38 AM

Hi Dom. Francis Barnett Owners Club have a forum, a bit like this one. Lots of experts on hand and advice on spares. Details below.

Also Villiers Services 01384 265797 villiersservices.Co.Uk. They have quite a range of spares. Can be tricky to get hold of. Phonecall probably best.

'Joining the Francis-Barnett Owners Club could not be easier. Goto the club's website www.Francis-Barnett.co.uk
To join on-line click on the "Join On-line" button in the menu at the top of the page.'

Cheers. Harold.

Title: Re: Francis Barnett
Post by: DomP on June 23, 2024, 11:14:27 PM

Thanks Ian/Harold, I'll pass this on to him.  It was a bit of tinware he was mainly after as well as some general help really.

Title: Re: Francis Barnett
Post by: Harold 400/4 on June 24, 2024, 08:24:18 AM

I managed to get an oil tank for my 1948 Merlin through the forum, so fingers crossed for your brother.