Comments on: 1925 Chater Lea 348cc

By: Brian T

Brian T — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:54:35 +0000

Well said John.There is little virtue in exhibiting any machine with incorrect specification. Hopefully the “differences” from catalogue are pointed out on the billboard,but I doubt it. A maker’s photograph(s) would have been a better source of reference.

By: John O R

John O R — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:09:36 +0000

Hi There,
This is the CL in the NMM in Birmingham,
It is a fair old Bitsa!!
The engine is a mix of years, engine plates mag platform etc are “modern”
The mudguards are incorrect,
The wrong gearbox is fitted, It should be a Moss. This is why the wide primary guard is there
The primary and secondary chain cases should be cast alloy, the primary should enclose the clutch, The wrong box also means the silencer is not mounted to the frame as it should

I feel it is important to point out these as others may look to “Musuem exhibits for reference

Regards
John

By: admin-pictures

admin-pictures — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:22:42 +0000

That’s why there is a picture of both sides…. Perhaps you didn’t notice?
Nigel

By: MICKSTER

MICKSTER — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:34:33 +0000

Taking(drive side) or primary side pics of a motorcycle-is stupid beyond belief!

THE BEAUTY AND TRUE PEDIGREE OF A BIKE IS SHOWN FROM THE TIMING SIDE -LOOK BEFORE YOU SHOOT K!