The clutch is from a greeves 380cc griffon motocross bike. Greeves motorcycles hawkstone scrambler for sale 20ta scottish 250 anglian ths trials challenger scrambler dmw trials griffon 380 mkii 380 qub griffon tjs anglian category. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1975 greeves. Dismantled in 1982, the machine was restored during 20112012 using a standard griffon frame to comply with current greeves series regulations.
Engine and gear box, clutch, carb, special tools, etc. Sold individually, this original greeves part go3635 is a 15 tooth lay shaft pinion. Custom software web developer, digital branding, innovative and interactive. Your choice of fivespline challenger mx26, early griffon or sixspline. Was used on the royal enfield gp5 and also used on the greeves silverton racing bike photographs included. The gearbox was an albion 5 speed as used on the greeves silverstone geoff was ling down in southend, at the time near the greeves factory at thundersly. Bert greeves began his involvement with motorcycles after building up invacar an invalid carriage developed to cope with the postwar needs of casualties 1954 the first machines appeared, all using the villiers 8e engine. Internally we have slightly modified it to accept ultra low 2nd gear. Our extensive range of products include electric motors, geared motors, worm, inline, helical and planetary gearboxes, industrial pumps, back pullout pumps for industrial and fire fighting applications, diesel engines, variable frequency drives vfd, automation panels. If you own a greeves 250cc griffon you should have this book. Greeves motorcycles was a british motorcycle manufacturer founded by bert greeves which.
The barrel also has availability to have a reed valve fitted in the back and the transfer ports opened up to adapt the barrel for racing. Tds classic off road motorcycles spares and accessories. Lead the new statorwires first through the stator plate make sure to use the correct one, a or b, see above and than through the new opening in the backplate. Mated to an albion gearbox, this new power unit was carried in typicallygreeves cycle parts consisting of a cast alloy beam frame and leadinglink forks, the latter of the banana type from 1965. Greeves motorcycles griffon for sale car and classic. Brand new challenger barrel with counter bored sleeve for head to sit in. The gearbox bolts straight onto the villiers or greeves engine with a small gasket in between. Gearbox is fleet maintenance and compliance simply done better. John sent me photos and notes on his adaptation of a greeves clutch to fit an interceptor. Nova racing albion greeves 6 speed road race motorcycle. This was designed before i joined the company by there then chief designer don allen. The qub griffon model was just about the end of the line for greeves motorcycles by this time, greeves was having managerial problems, financial difficulties, and just could not keep up with foreign competition like the rest of the english motorcycle industry this bike was manufactured in december 1972 the company struggled on for a few more.
With more power than its mds predecessor, the challenger mx1 quickly exposed weaknesses in. Gear ratios can be changed if required and ultra low 2nd and 3rd gears are available. The rollsroyce griffon is a british 37litre 2,240 cu in capacity, 60degree v12, liquidcooled aero engine designed and built by rollsroyce limited. Gearbox manages any kind of asset that requires periodic maintenance. If you require more information or help then you might like to try posting a discussion topic on our web forum. The design of the frame and suspension made greeves unique. Pity i didnt get drawing before i left in 1974, reverse engineered from an actual gearbox still in my possesion.
Gone was the fiberglass metal flake tank of 1973 for a new aluminum sleeker fuel tank. Battleborn server maintenance on monday, june 5th from 10am pt 2pm pt. Extra set of new main bearingsstefa ignitionamal concentric carburettorgood gearboxall metal competition clutchrear wheel complete with good alloy rimfront hubbrake assytank with filler capseatside panelshandlebarsrear mud guard etc. Greeves motorcycle 246cc 24db, 24dc, sport engine gasket set 195962. Greeves challenger mk1 frame number 24mx8 eng numbergpa 1 with a fitted bsa gearbox. The tubular frame had a castalloy beam and the suspension had rubber bushes in torsion with inbuilt. The water pump was driven by a rubber band and came from a bendix washing machine. Local hillclimber kid had one that he went vertical plus 1973 greeves griffon front right quarter view 1973 greeves griffon at indianapolis motorcycle show and dealer expo one of the bikes i lusted for. For any more information you need, please visit out contact us page. Powerdynamo, assembly instructions for greeves griffon. Mated to an albion gearbox, this new power unit was. Whether youre coming in for a new motor, bumper, or new lights, we promise that you will be completely satisfied with your replacement parts. Greeves griffon gearbox help needed greeves riders.
Gordon blair of queens university, belfast qub who designed the new porting and exhaust system. There is no machine work on the clutch at all, straight on the shaft of the gearbox. Greaves adaptable speed reducers are available in a range of six sizes from size 112 to 337 28. Greeves garnered a huge amount of trials awards in the 1960s, with their scottish and anglian models.
In an effort to recapture market share, greeves restyled their 1973 griffon to be more competitive on the track. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Sold each, these gearbox seals fit behind the final drive sprocket on griffon and challenger gearboxes. The griffon, essentially a modernized merlin, is a 60 degree v12 with 2239 cu. The first motorcycle i ever rode was a 1968 greeves challenger mx5 250cc edit. The motorcycle mechanicscasrol 100 mile scramble was won by greeves griffon machines. Greeves griffon 380 1968 motocross riders, motorcycle gear, british motorcycles. Also in 1964 greeves launched the challenger, and first time out ridden by garth wheldon it won the terry. Greeves manuals for mechanics greeve dates and range. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for greeves when you shop the. To meet this demand, rollsroyce went back to the concept of the schnider air racing trophy r engine. B greeves chaenger engine 24 mx illustrated parts manual greeves mc info greeves racing engine analysed greeves silverstone racer specification greeves sport inf greeves sport info. In keeping with company convention, the griffon was named after a bird of prey, in this case the griffon vulture design work on the griffon started in 1938 at the request of the fleet air arm, for use in new aircraft designs such as the.
Britbike forum forums british motorcycles in general british motorcycles in general any greeves fans out there. Johnvrs greeves clutch mod photos and info britbike forum. The greeves projects, greeves information and links euro spares. Headquartered in mumbai, sc industrial syndicate has been delivering comprehensive engineering solutions for over 5 decades. The modified original frame 63f 417 is included in the sale together with invoices for rebuilding the enginegearbox and a copy of the vendors detailed history of the neval griffons. The cranks were looked after by chris appleby who i think still operates his crank business down that way. Direct replacement for the standard 5 speed as used in greeves cotton etc. The challenger engine incorporated an alpha crankshaft assembly within greeves own crankcases. The only woman to compete in the event, mary driver, was also riding a greeves machine and won a bronze medal. Greeves spares tools workshop accesories villiers parts motorcycles for sale general. I bought it a long time ago about 1979 to add to my collection.
Vintage motorcycles, motorcycle gear, motorcycle images, motorcross bike. Forget all the spreadsheets and complicated, outdated, clunky software. The gearbox fitted to our anglian is the 37a style gearbox. With bert greeves and derry preston cobb wanting to retire anyway, a disastrous fire in the factory made the decision for them, to end the years of greeves motorcycles. Latest new, used and classic greeves motorcycles offered in listings in the united kingdom. Will also model the gearbox time permitting as the company no longer trading and a pity not to record this. Hi, i have two greeves griffons which are currently being rebuilt to get ready for next years. Reprinted from motorcycle mechanics october 1969 john milward of greeves assembles a race winner. When i was in college back in albuquerque nm i bought a used 250cc greeves griffon that was.
Greeves service notes 24 nds moto cross special scrambler. The table below provides a yearbyyear index of the models of motorcycle produced by greeves which may help you to identify which model you have. Greeves service notes 24 nds moto cross special scrambler greeves 250 motorcross special service greeves 24 tgs parts list greeves 63 griffon 380 q. The scottish six days trial, the european trials championship. Rolls royce griffon 58 engine stonehenge air museum. On the griffon, bert dropped the aluminum downtube, but kept the leading links for those who demanded them the rest got cerianis. Albion 6 speed gearbox for all our products see our full product list. Albion engineerings 5 speed motorcycle gearbox files 3d. Are you trying to find 1975 greeves 380 griffon values. My memories of that bike are fuzzy but i remember it being huge and heavy with a herculean clutch pull. The a team took first place and the b team clinched it by taking second. This is to pinpoint some of the many trials models.