skootamota tyres

The rims look like the original beaded edge rims and the bike is fairly complete.
If I hear or see about any spare parts I will let you know.
I know of somebody in the Netherlands who has managed to get some replica parts made but if you can keep it original would probably be better.
In regards to the timing, my notes report that it has to be setup to 35 degrees BTDC. It will be fiddly to lock the magneto gear in that position but with a little bit of patience it is possible.
Engine parts are more available than any other part so I can help you with that as I have a complete disassembled spare engine.

Have you any written / diagram of how to set the timing would be grateful. At present my engine will only run if I have the air intake closed.? I also have a spare engine that is in need of a carb.

hi george
it sounds as if you have a mixture problem ie too weak ?

George,
As I remember.
1. Check which way the flywheel revolves when the rear wheel is rolling forward (I think it revolves in the opposite direction)
2. Find TDC on the compression stoke (approximately seems ok) - mark top of the flywheel and adjacent casing with marker
3. Rotate flywheel backward 35 deg (i.e to be before TDC - use timing disk to get angle)- mark that point on flywheel. 35deg mark now aligns with casing mark
4. Release tapered sprocket of magneto shaft ( may need light sharp tap)
5. rotate mag internals so points just opening (fag paper)
6. Tighten up tapered sprocket back onto mag shaft
7. Turn over a few times and check 35deg mark on flywheel lines with crank casing mark and points just opening
then timing set

Hope I remembered that correctly
hope it helps
regards
ian

Hi.

I have just obtained a 1919 ABC Skootamota as a barn find.

Needs loads of work.

Spares needs are

Tyres and inner tubes.
Handle bar grips.
Foot peg rubbers
Full set of new control cables.
Petrol and oil tank caps and pumps.
Full engine running or parts.
I could do with the top section of the chain guard as the one on the bike has been cut and chopped.
Saddle stem post.
Leather saddle top
Handle bar head stock bearings.
Front wheel spindle and bearing

Any other spares that others no longer need.

Regards Neil.

I may have an engine!