1949 Matchless Teledraulic Forks

johnm said:
It looks pretty smart and complete. If it runs well maybe NZ 8 to 10 k.
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Haha. Just saw your post. Hope the estimate aligns with your purchase. It doesn't really matter anyway because a bit of work inside tyres and a battery can easy add another k or 2.
 
johnm said:
Haha. Just saw your post. Hope the estimate aligns with your purchase. It doesn't really matter anyway because a bit of work inside tyres and a battery can easy add another k or 2.
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Its been rebuilt a while back and he is giving me all his servicing tools and spare parts etc ..your last estimate aligns pretty good...funny enough a clock maker rebuilt the engine a while back and its sounds real nice ...now I need a saddle seat..lol
 
KiwiShane said:
Its been rebuilt a while back and he is giving me all his servicing tools and spare parts etc ..your last estimate aligns pretty good...funny enough a clock maker rebuilt the engine a while back and its sounds real nice ...now I need a saddle seat..lol
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Looks nice , I have a 49 rigid .
 
Is that the one or one like it on Trade Me, sold for $12,500 ? Mine still needs work .
1949 Matchless Teledraulic Forks
 
I think that's OK , it has been all done up ready to ride in some jampot rallies , they did a big run in the south island , i was impressed , mine might owe me that or just under , I don't really care I just love it's lines like the from the tank to the back rear axel , sort of bobber like , cool vintage , sort of a time machine to take you back ,or more to what my old man might have been tinkering with , he always talked about old Matchy's , also he had an army indian he regretted selling . Cheers .
 
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Shelby-Right said:
I think that's OK , it has been all done up ready to ride , in some jampot rallies , they did a big run in the south island , i was impressed , mine might owe me that or just under , I don't really care I just love it's lines like the from the tank to the back rear axel , sort of bobber like , cool vintage , sort of a time machine to take you back ,or more to what my old man might have been tinkering with , he always talked about old Matchy's , also he had an army indian he regretted selling . Cheers .
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I have a real soft spot for the older generation and especially older type motorcycles...it was his pride and joy and the last bike he had to let go...as he lost part of his sight from a stroke ...he spent alot of money on it but like you its not about the money...its a part of history
 
KiwiShane said:
I have a real soft spot for the older generation and especially older type motorcycles...it was his pride and joy and the last bike he had to let go...as he lost part of his sight from a stroke ...he spent alot of money on it but like you its not about the money...its a part of history
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I feel the same , as one day it will happen to us , it would be great to get a few Pic's of the bike on a new adventure Printed and give it to him it would mean a lot to see his bike being used .
 
Shelby-Right said:
I feel the same , as one day it will happen to us , it would be great to get a few Pic's of the bike on a new adventure Printed and give it to him it would mean a lot to see his bike being used .
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That is a awesome idea and one I will fulfil ...he said he was pleased that I bought it and today especially when I started it up the other day...... you could see his face light up....be a sad day for him today im sure...and for me to in a way...he made alot of servicing tools on his little lathe in the back of his workshop...classic
 
KiwiShane said:
That is a awesome idea and one I will fulfil ...he said he was pleased that I bought it and today especially when I started it up the other day...... you could see his face light up....be a sad day for him today im sure...and for me to in a way...he made alot of servicing tools on his little lathe in the back of his workshop...classic
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I can see where this is heading , i have an old 70s Boxford lathe in the shed " Doh "
 
Shelby-Right said:
On my 1949 matchless g80 500 the forks are cone and shuttle 1 ⅛ , there is no damper rod , the bike was semi restored 20 years ago , never made it to the road , forks are exactly like a cheap pogo stick in feel and sound , I have only changed the oil, 9½ fld oz has 15wt should have 20wt , there is absolutely no dampening, I am doing my norton forks in a few months so might help me get a bit of insight .Has anyone got a photo or drawing of that type of fork internals ? Or any known mods like JS motorsports, I think these were only made 47-49 ? I have got parts to rebuild . Cheers .
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These forks were designed before fork oil was introduced, the recommended oil was 20 or 30w motor oil. I used 30w in the Norton forks on BSA Gold Star motocross bike.
 
nortonbrian said:
These forks were designed before fork oil was introduced, the recommended oil was 20 or 30w motor oil. I used 30w in the Norton forks on BSA Gold Star motocross bike.
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Thanks Brian, I just got the forks apart , there is no way there will be any dampening because there is just a big 20mm hole up the stanchion, the shuttle valve is there but it's unlikely to have much oil directed through its ports , I showed another guy who has had a lot more to do with race bikes , and suspension etc , he didn't think they'd work and they don't. I will try something like the valve for old bsa s eddie dow style or something to restrict oil goig up the stanchion and force oil through the shuttle valve , I'm sure that is not right either , I think it's been made up , I'm not sure if it's dimensions are correct as it won't cover the holes , and it is very loose , so hopefully I can machine up a new shuttle .... I will be able to test a little on the bench , I have got 20w oil now so will be trying that to . Cheers
 

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