Hi folks,
Could anyone suggest a likely date for a 500cc ohv Sloper engine with number XW1652  (looks like a 6, but might possibly be 1852). It has been suggested that it could be 1930, but I'd appreciate some guidance on that.

My bike is definitely 1929, which raises another question: were there any significant differences between the 1929 and 1930 engines (I know that the frame was updated, but not sure about the  engine) ?

Cheers, Bevan

Hi folks, could anyone please tell me the correct length for the clutch pushrod for my S29 3 speed Sloper ?

Also, is it a good idea to have it in two parts with a ball bearing inbetween or not ? My Panther & Ariel have one piece pushrods, but the badly worn one in my Sloper is two piece.
 
Thanks, Bevan

Hi folks,
In the course of dismantling my damaged 3 speed gearbox, I noticed that the clutch has quite a bit of play, so I need to dismantle the bearing.  unfortunately, I have found that someone has abused the clutch centre bearing and it has stubbornly refused attempts to unscrew it (left hand thread). As a last resort, i get an engineer to carefully tack weld a tube onot it so he could apply some decent torque, but without success. So I am unsure what to do next. If anyone has any suggestions, or knows of anyone with a clutch and/or bearing they might be willing to part with, I love to hear.  The 1929 parts book lists the damaged part(s) as M125 gearbox clutch sleeve and M126 Gearbox clutch ballrace cup (I think).
Photo of the damage and the affected part (supplied by someone else) are attached.
Any help would be most appreciated,
Many thanks, Bevan

Hi folks,
Had an enjoyable ride out on a lovely spring day here. Unfortunately, when I came to head back home, the bike jammed in 1st gear.  The clutch disengages correctly and I can shift the lever between 1st and neutral positions, but it remains in 1st. Can't move the lever up beyond the neutral position.
Had an ignominious ride most of the way home on a bike trailer 

Obviously I need to strip the box, but has anyone got any suggestions as to what might be the cause ?  I presume a jammed selector fork is a possibility.

Cheers,
Bevan

Hi folks,
From the attached photo, you'll see that the two, thin, engine shock absorber nuts fitted to my 1929 Sloper have had an interesting life.  Unlike some previous owners, i did manage to use a C spanner, rather than a hammer and chisel, to remove them when swapping the engine sprocket for a larger one. Someone appeared to have slightly peened the outer one so that it jammed with the inner one, but it was reasonably easy to undo nevertheless.

My basic question is: I have tightened one against the other, but do I need to Loctite those nuts on ?  Is there a significant risk that they could come loose and cause mayhem ?

Cheers,
Bevan

Hi folks,
Does any one know if M20/21 friction plates will fit a 6 spring Sloper clutch ?

If yes, are Indian made ones any good ?

Cheers,
Bevan

Hi folks,

The carb on my 1929 500cc ohv Sloper has "6/024" stamped on the underside of its flange which I think is consistent with the type 6 specified for the bike.  However, every picture & diagram of a type 6 I have seen has a throttle stop, yet mine does not - see attached photo.  it only has a mixture screw.

Anyone come across this type before ?  is it  actually an AMAL carb ?

Cheers,
Bevan

Apologies if this has been explained previously - As a non-UK resident, I am puzzled by some bike adverts that end with "why".
Could someone please explain the significance of this ?
Cheers,
Bevan