INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
We didn’t invent the wheel,
but we’ve rebuilt and
restored it many times.
INTRODUCTION
RIM ORDERING
CLASSIC RIMS
SPOKES & NIPPLES
FINISHING
BIKE CARE
SUPERMOTO WHEELS
TYRES & ACCESSORIES
Here at Central Wheel Components (CWC),
we may not have invented the wheel, but
we have built, rebuilt and restored it many
times since its inception. In fact, since we
started in 1897, we’ve built motorcycle
wheels for every bike from Adler to
Zundapp. Four generations on, CWC is still
a family owned and run company.
Index
Introduction
Rim Ordering Procedure
Classic Rims
Spokes & Nipples
Powder Coating
Bike Care
Supermoto Wheels
Wheelhouse Tyres
Enquiry Form
Club Directory
Glossary
2-5
6-7
8 - 15
16 - 19
20 - 21
22 - 23
24 - 25
26 - 29
30 - 31
32 - 34
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With customers ranging from enthusiastic
bikers to OEM’s*, we currently build all
the spoked wheels for Norton, as well
as rebuilding all spoked wheels for The
National Motorcycle Museum and Sammy
Miller Museum. Both museums use CWC
because of their requirement for high quality
workmanship. We also supplied Triumph
Motorcycles with a thousand spoked
wheels a week until they relocated their
cruiser factory to Thailand!
Introduction
Welcome to the new Central Wheel
Components “Classic” brochure that is
packed with information covering every
aspect of Classic Wheel building.
trials or classic bike you’ll find everything
you need on the following pages, from
rims, spokes and nipples to tyres and
accessories.
We hope you will find this booklet of
interest and look forward to helping you
with your restoration project. Whether
you are an enthusiastic biker or a
manufacturer, whether you have a road,
Should you have a particular query that is
not covered in this booklet, please email us
at info@central-wheel.co.uk and we will do
our best to answer your questions.
Best regards, The Central Wheel Team.
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With 115 years of trading under our belt,
we have amassed vast knowledge and
expertise and consider no job too small or
too specialised for our attention. Whether
you require a new rim, a blast and polish for
your old hub, a set of spokes and nipples,
or even a complete wheel rebuild, CWC
is here to help. We can also supply and fit
tyres and tubes via our sister company,
Wheelhouse Tyres.
*Please see glossary Pg 35
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ADLER
AJS
ARDI
BENELLI
BMW
BSA
COTTON
DKW
DOUGLAS
DUCATI
EXPRESS
FRANCIS BARNETT
GILERA
HARLEY DAVIDSON
HEINKEL
HERCULES
HOFFMAN
HONDA
HOREX
INDIAN
JAMES
KAWASAKI
KTM
LAVERDA
MAICO
MARS
MOTO GUZZI
MOTO MORINI
MOTOBI
MV AUGUSTA
NIMBUS
NORTON
NSU
OSSA
PUCH
QUEEN
REX
S.O.S
SCOTT
SUZUKI
TRIUMPH
UT
VELOCETTE
VICTORIA
VINCENT
WATSONIAN
XAVIER
YAMAHA
ZUNDAPP
INTRODUCTION
Our Customers
CWC currently supply trade and retail
customers in more than 60 countries
around the world, our sales team have
built up strong relationships with many
of our diverse customer base. In the UK,
sales are becoming more retail orientated
as older wheel builders find it increasingly
difficult to pass on their skills to the younger
generation. Generally speaking, business
continues to grow, comprising 60% classic
wheel building and 40% off-road/motocross,
with the latter growing at a phenomenal rate.
tyres we supply. All can be built by
CWC or your own wheel builder onto your
original hubs.
Please keep this brochure in a safe place
and use it for future reference on any aspect
of classic wheel building, from spoke
gauges and rim sizes through to tyre fitment
details. We suggest you photocopy the
order form (leaving the original to be reused),
and either fax or post it back to us with
sample spokes and/or hubs, or scan and
email it to us at info@central-wheel.co.uk
The following pages detail our classic
wheel building capability, showing the many
different types of rims, spokes, nipples and
Accurate Information
Enquiry Form Checklist
Your order is important to us and to enable
us to get things right first time, we need
you to supply us with as much accurate
information as possible. The biggest problem
our sales team has to deal with is inaccurate
information, often due to the many changes
that have occurred during the lifetime of your
motorcycle. For example, motorcycles from
the 1960s are now over 50 years old and have
seen great changes, and a 1901 De Dion
Tricycle has seen massive changes. Original
equipment hubs, rims and spokes may well
have been replaced, and you cannot assume
that the OEM’s spoke dimensions in the
original workshop manual will fit your wheel
today. Please remember that CWC supply
replacement parts not replicas!
Whether you are an enthusiastic amateur or
professional motorcycle restorer, we require full,
accurate details so as not to waste time or money.
It is important you supply us with the following
information when you prepare your order:
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1.Make, model and year of
motorcycle manufacture.
2.What are you trying to achieve?
eg: Are you looking for the cheapest option to get your bike up and running, or restoring
your bike to ‘Concours’ status?
3.Type and size of rim you require.
4.Type and dimensions of spokes and
nipples you require.
5.Type of hub you have/are sending to us.
6.What you require us to do with your hub.
RIM ORDERING
RIM ORDERING
Useful Tips
Hub Details
Single Sided Hub
We receive hubs in all types of condition,
Rim Details
We can supply anything from a
single wheel rim or set of spokes
right through to a complete wheel
assembly, built in-house by our
specialist wheelbuilders. Whichever
you require, please remember we can
work better from a sample than a poor
sketch with inaccurate measurements.
You may find it helpful to look at our
website www.central-wheel.co.uk to
ascertain the type and size of rims and
spokes you require.
from ancient to new, and of every size and
type imaginable. Our in-house powder
coating and blasting facilities enable
Please bear in mind the following details:
• Width and diameter of rim and number of spokes, eg. 19” x 1.85” x 40 hole.
• Type of rim: chrome-plated, powder coated steel, stainless steel, or alloy.
• Most rims will be dimpled and drilled (depending on the type of hub), and wheels will usually have 36 or 40 spokes, although don’t be surprised to find 28 or 32 holes in a rim, plus one for the valve hole and one or two for the security bolts (which are fitted to the rim to stop tyre slippage).
• Every hub requires the holes in the rim to
be set at a unique angle, so it’s essential
you supply the dimensions D1, D2, W1
and O1 when ordering replacement rims.
See diagram opposite.
• If a complete rebuild is required, your old
hub will need to be supplied.
• When ordering new rims, if possible state
the type of hub the wheel currently has eg. Full width, conical, disc brake, QD, cotton reel or single sided.
Please note, we supply replacement
rims not replicas. Some may differ
in dimple pattern or drilling to the
original equipment parts, but will fit
the hub specified.
us to restore an ancient hub to superb
D1
visual condition, but we cannot be held
D2
responsible for the hub’s integrity when it is
re-tensioned using a new rim and spoke set.
The two hub sketches show a single-sided
hub and a full width hub, with dimensions
W1
D1, D2 and W1; along with a sketch (below)
of a sectioned wheel rim, showing the O1
Full Width Hub
hub offset dimension.
Hub Offset
O1
D1
D2
W1
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CLASSIC RIMS
CLASSIC RIMS
CWC British
Chrome Rims
Elite Classic Rim
The Elite Classic Rim is produced for the
restorer who demands only the best, and
as it’s name suggests is the highest quality
rim available. We have achieved this by
enhancing the traditional CWC British
Chrome Rim to an extremely high level,
providing what is undisputedly the number
one finish available on a rim.
This is our own brand of British rim, rolled
to a replica of the popular Dunlop rim of
the 1960’s. This high quality, bespoke rim
is hand polished prior to being dimpled and
drilled to your specific requirements. Then
it is triple plated using copper, nickel and
chrome to BS EN12540 (service condition
4) ensuring a high quality finished product.
The raw rim sections are polished, dimpled
and drilled to original specifications and
then given an extra polish before plating.
They are plated to BS EN12540-2000,
which is the highest specification available,
and in order to produce a thicker, deeper
chrome plated finish, we have doubled their
time in the plating tanks.
All rims are stamped ‘Made in England’
and because each is individually made to
your requirements, you need to allow 28
days for delivery. Different dimple patterns
are available or you can choose undimpled
rims. We also supply rims in bare metal
suitable for painting, powder coating or
alternative plating.
CWC British
Chrome Rims
Stock items fitment guide
Code
Size
Description
DP*
CW02-4228
19xWm2 40
AMC Front Cotton Reel
1x1
CW02-4249
19xWm2 40
AMC Rear
1x1
Diameter
Width
36 Hole
40 Hole
CW06-1951
19xWm2 40
Norton Front Disc
3x1
16”
1.85”
•
•
CW06-6119
19xWm2 40
Norton Rear Disc
3x1
16”
2.15”
•
•
CW06-7712
19xWm2 40
Norton Drum F&R
ODP*
17”
1.60”
•
•
CW06-7838
18xWm3 40
Norton Drum Rear
ODP*
17”
1.85”
•
•
CW37-0079
19xWm2 40
Triumph Pre Conical Rear (QD)
1x1
17”
2.15”
•
•
CW37-0351
19xWm2 40
Triumph 7" Half Width Front
1x1
18”
1.60”
•
•
CW37-0643
19xWm2 40
Sprung Hub
2x2
18”
1.85”
•
•
CW37-1007
18xWm3 40
Triumph Spool Rear (Pre Conical)
1x1
18”
2.15”
•
•
CW37-1230
19xWm2 40
Tri/BSA Full Width Cast Hub
2x2
19”
1.60”
•
•
CW37-1274
17xWm2 40
Triumph 3TA Front
1x1
19”
1.85”
•
•
CW37-1374
18xWm2 40
Tri/BSA Full Width Cast Hub
2x2
19”
1.85”
•
•
CW37-1471
18xWm2 40
Triumph Spool Rear (Pre Conical)
1x1
20”
1.60”
•
•
CW37-2291
18xWm3 40
BSA QD
1x1
CW37-3690
18xWm1 40
BSA Bantam
1x1
20”
1.85”
•
•
CW37-3784
18xWm3 40
Tri/BSA Conical Rear
1x1
21”
1.60”
•
•
CW37-3818
19xWm2 40
Tri/BSA Conical Front
1x1
21”
1.85”
•
•
CW37-4129
19xWm2 40
Triumph Front Disc
1x1
CW37-4151
21xWm1 40
Tri/BSA Conical Front
1x1
CW37-4243
19xWm3 40
Triumph T160 Rear Disc
3x1
CW37-7030
18xWm3 40
Triumph Rear Disc
3x1
CW40-6080
18xWm2 40
BSA QD Rear
1x1
CW41-6007
18xWm3 40
BSA Full Width Cast Iron Rear
2x2
CW42-5550
19xWm1 40
BSA 190mm F/W Front
3x1
CW42-5588
19xWm2 40
BSA 190mm F/W Front
3x1
CW67-6005
19xWm2 40
BSA QD Rear
1x1
CW68-5556
19xWm2 40
BSA 1/2 Width Front (8")
3x1
CW90-5684
19xWm1 36
BSA Bantam Front
1x1
CW29-5991
19xWm1 40
BSA C12 Front & Rear 1956-58
1x1
CW MB 22
19xWm2 40
BSA / Ariel Alloy Full Width
1x1
CW BSA 29
19xWm2 40
BSA 1/2 Width Front (7")
1x1
CW BSA 13
17xWm2 40
BSA C15
2x2
CW TRI 10
21xWm1 40
Trials/Bantam Cub
1x1
CW TRI 11
18xWm3 40
Trials/Bantam Cub
1x1
CW TRI 11/2
18xWm2 40
Trials/Bantam Cub
1x1
CW TRI 9
17xWm2 40
Bantam Cub
1x1
CW AA18
16xWm2 36
Full Width Ariel
1x1
CW AA15
19xWm2 40
Ariel Single Side Front
1x1
CW AA15W
19xWm2 40
Ariel Single Sided Wide Rear
1x1
CW AA17
18xWm3 40
Ariel Rear Bolt On
1x1
CW V 01
20xWm1 40
Vincent Front
1x1
CW V 05
19xWm2 40
Vincent Rear
1x1
CW MB 38
19xWm2 40
Velocette Full Width
1x1
CW VEL 1
19xWm2 36
MAC Velocette Front
1x1
All Elite rims are made to order and are
usually available in 28 days from order.
*DP: Dimple Pattern *ODP: Original Drilling Pattern
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CLASSIC RIMS
CLASSIC RIMS
CWC Stainless Steel Rim
Stock Item Fitment Guide
Norton
CWC stainless steel rims are a replica
of the O.E.M Jones-Dunlop rim profile.
They have a slight sheen but are not
highly polished.
These rims offer a “no rust” solution
for wheel rebuilds on your restoration
project. These rims are ideally suited
for area’s where salt air or road salt is
a major factor.
They are available either pre-drilled for
fitments or undrilled ready to be
punched out to a customer’s own
requirements in the sizes below:
Model
Disc
Disc/Cotton Reel
Full Width
Drum/Full Width
Wheel
Front
Rear
F&R
Rear
OE Number
06-1951
06-6119
06-7712
06-7838
Rim Size
19 x Wm2 40 3x1 Pattern
19 x Wm2 40 3x1 Pattern
19 x Wm2 40
18 x Wm3 40
Our Ref
CS061951
CS066119
CS067712
CS067838
Wheel
Front
Rear
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
OE Number
37-4151
37-4243
37-0079
37-0351
37-0643
37-3818
37-1230
37-4129
37-1007
37-7030
37-3784
37-1374
37-1471
37-1274
Rim Size
21 x Wm1 40
19 x Wm3 40 3x1 Dimple
19 x wm2 40
19 x Wm2 40
19 x Wm2 40 2x2 Pattern
19 x Wm2 40
19 x Wm2 40
19 x Wm2 40
18 x Wm3 40
18 x Wm3 40 3x1 Dimple
18 x Wm3 40
18 x Wm2 40 2x2 Dimple
18 x Wm2 40
17 x Wm2 40
Our Ref
CS374151
CS374243
CS370079
CS370351
CS370643
CS373818
CS371230
CS374129
CS371007
CS377030
CS373784
CS371374
CS371471
CS371274
Triumph
Model
Conical
Disc
QD
7” Half Width
Sprung Hub
Conical
Full Width Cast
Cotton Reel Disc
Spool Hub
Disc
Conical
Full Width Cast
Spool Hub
3TA
Undrilled rims available in all sizes 21” to 16” can be punched to order for any application not listed above.
Size
36 Dimple 40 Dimple
16 x 1.85
•
•
17 x 1.85
•
•
18 x 1.60
•
•
18 x 1.85
•
•
18 x 2.15
•
•
19 x 1.60
•
•
19 x 1.85
•
•
19 x 2.15
•
•
20 x 1.60
•
•
BSA
Model
Full Width Cast
Full Width Cast
QD (Crinkle)
Bantam
Conical
Conical
Conical
QD (Crinkle)
Full Width Cast
190mm F/W
190mm F/W
QD (Crinkle)
8” Half Width
Bantam
C12
Full Width Alloy
7” Half Width
C15
Trials Bantam
Trials Bantam
Wheel
Front
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
Front
Front
F&R
Front
Front
F&R
Front
Rear
OE Number
37-1230
37-1374
37-2291
37-3690
37-3784
37-3818
37-4151
40-6080
41-6007
42-5550
42-5588
67-6005
68-5556
90-5684
29-5991
MB22
BSA 29
BSA 13
TRI 10
TRI 11
Rim Size
19 x Wm2 40 2x2 Dimple
18 x Wm2 40 2x2 Dimple
18 x Wm3 40
18 x Wm1 40
18 x Wm3 40
19 x Wm2 40
21 x Wm1 40
18 x Wm2 40
18 x Wm3 40 2x2 Dimple
19 x Wm1 40
19 x Wm2 40 3x1 Dimple
19 x Wm2 40
19 x Wm2 40 3x1 Dimple
19 x Wm1 36
19 x Wm1 40
19 x Wm2 40
19 x Wm2 40
17 x Wm2 40
21 x Wm1 40
18 x Wm3 40
Our Ref
CS371230
CS371374
CS372291
CS373690
CS373784
CS373818
CS374151
CS406080
CS416007
CS425550
CS425588
CS676005
CS685556
CS905684
CS295991
CSMB22
CSBSA29
CSBSA13
CSTRI10
CSTRI11
Undrilled rims available in all sizes 21” to 16” can be punched to order for any application not listed above.
*Please see glossary Pg 35
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CLASSIC RIMS
Morad Alloy
TC Type
Morad Alloy
TS Type
The ‘Turismo Cross’ is the most hard
wearing of the profiles. This non-valanced
rim is commonly seen on off-road,
competition and normal road bikes.
The profile of this ‘Super’ rim was popular
on bikes from the late 60’s and 70’s.
Known as a valanced rim because of the
shoulder running around the edge, the TS
rim offers classic styling for classic bikes.
TC type sizes stocked (for classic bikes):
TS type sizes stocked (for classic bikes):
Diameter
Width
40 Hole
36 Hole
32 Hole
Diameter
Width
40 Hole
36 Hole
16”
1.85”
•
•
•
16”
1.85”
•
•
17”
1.85”
•
•
17”
1.85”
•
•
17”
2.15”
•
•
•
18”
1.60”
•
•
17”
2.50”
•
•
•
18”
1.85”
•
•
18”
1.60”
•
•
18”
2.15”
•
•
18”
1.85”
•
•
•
18”
2.50”
•
•
18”
2.15”
•
•
•
18”
3.00”
•
•
18”
2.50”
•
•
•
19”
1.60”
•
•
18”
3.00”
•
•
19”
1.85”
•
•
19”
1.60”
•
•
•
19”
2.15”
•
•
19”
1.85”
•
•
•
20”
1.60”
•
•
19”
2.15”
•
•
21”
1.60”
•
•
19”
2.50”
•
•
21”
1.60”
•
•
21”
1.85”
•
•
28 Hole
•
•
Morad TC
Custom Rims
Tagasako Excel
Flanged Rim
Diameter
Width
40 Hole
15”
3.00”
•
36 Hole
16”
3.00”
•
•
17”
3.00”
•
•
18”
2.50”
•
•
18”
3.00”
•
•
19”
2.50”
•
•
21”
1.85”
•
•
The Excel flanged alloy rim is undoubtedly
the best of its kind, but comes at a price
as these rims cost considerably more
than the Morad equivalents. Unlike the
polished finish of the Morad rims, the
Excel is silver anodised, giving a more
corrosive resistant finish, but moving
away from the traditional look of the old
Borrani and Dunlop flanged rims.
32 Hole
•
The Tagasako Excel Flanged Rims are
available in the same dimensions as the
Morad Type TS.
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CLASSIC RIMS
CLASSIC RIMS
Drop Centre Alloy
& Steel Rims
Rim Cross Sections
Chrome Rims
38mm (1.50”) WM0
Morad Alloy TC Section
57.6mm (2.27”)
67mm (2.64”)
40.6mm (1.60”) WM1
47mm (1.85”) WM2
56mm (2.20”)
5mm
40.5mm (1.60”) WM1
5mm
76mm (2.99”)
85.3mm (3.36”)
54.8mm (2.15”) WM3
63.5mm (2.50”) WM4
61mm (2.40”)
47mm (1.85”) WM2
Width
15”
4.25”
40 Hole
•
80 Hole
•
15”
5.50”
•
•
5mm
92.8mm (3.65”)
98.3mm (3.87”)
15”
6.00
•
•
70mm (2.75”)
76mm (3.00”) WM5
15”
7.00
•
•
15”
8.00
•
•
15”
9.00
•
•
16”
3.00
•
•
16”
3.50
•
•
16”
4.00
•
•
16”
4.25
•
•
16”
5.00
•
•
16”
5.50
•
•
16”
6.00
•
•
16”
7.00
•
•
16”
8.00
•
•
16”
9.00
•
•
17”
3.50
•
•
17”
4.25
•
•
17”
5.50
•
•
17”
7.00
•
•
18”
3.50
•
•
18”
4.25
•
•
18”
5.50
•
•
18”
6.00
•
•
18”
7.00
•
•
18”
8.00
•
•
18”
9.00
•
•
18”
10.00
•
•
19”
2.50
•
•
21”
3.50
•
•
5.3mm
5.3mm
Morad Alloy TS Section (Valanced)
78.2mm (3.08”)
57.5mm (2.27”)
65mm (2.56”)
40.6mm (1.60”) WM1
47mm (1.85”) WM2
3.3mm
4mm
73mm (2.87”)
84.5mm (3.33”)
55mm (2.15”) WM3
63.5mm (2.50”) WM4
4mm
102mm (4.01”)
76mm (3.00”) WM5
4.5mm
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Diameter
5mm
69mm (2.72”)
55mm (2.15”) WM3
Custom rims are available in chrome
plated steel or polished alloy. They are
the most popular rims for the Harley
Davidson and custom bike markets,
chosen to accommodate either a
change of tyre or the appearance of
the original wheels.
4mm
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SPOKES & NIPPLES
SPOKES & NIPPLES
A 90
o
Size of Spoke
Important
For your safety, please check the spoke
nipples supplied to ensure they are the
correct size for the spokes when fitted and
will hold tensions. Check nipple holes in the
rim to ensure that the nipples supplied have
suitable clearance; and check hub and rim for
damage before assembling the wheel. When
assembling the wheel, please ensure spokes
are tensioned to the manufacturer’s specification,
and check tension in the wheels regularly to
avoid spoke breakage.
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Spoke material:
• Galvanised steel is the traditional Galvanised, bright steel (for painting),
material for spokes, although stainless stainless steel or bulldog (high tensile
steel is now more popular and gives a stainless).
better longer lasting finish.
• Unpolished stainless steel
G
Spoke finish:
spokes resemble galvanized spokes
Polished, unpolished, powder coated,
with the added benefit of being
black chromed or galvanised.
corrosion resistant.
• Polished stainless steel gives spokes a
Spoke type:
chrome-like appearance, but without the
Single gauge, single butted or
same level of maintenance.
double butted.
• Single and double butted spokes are only produced in stainless steel and can L
Please Note:
Lengths of bend will be supplied as near to the
requested size as possible. Please remember
that stainless steel does not bend as tightly
as galvanised material, so not all requested
bends are attainable. Spokes supplied are
replacements not replicas, and some may
vary in length of bend or angle from the original.
When assembled and tensioned, these spokes
will bed and sit correctly in the hub.
Spoke Materials
B
The illustrations on pages 16 and 17 show
the types of spoke we supply, and the basic
dimensions we need - L, G, A and B – to make
a spoke. Please remember to tell us how many
spokes you require and send a spoke sample
if possible. Remember it is quite possible to
change from an original galvanised to a stainless
steel spoke or from a single butted to a single
gauge. When ordering a single or double butted
spoke, both gauges should be given, eg. if the
spoke tapers from 8 gauge to 10 gauge, it should
be written as 8/10g. Details of all the spoke
gauges we supply are given on pages 18 and 19,
along with the nipple sizes we carry in stock.
Spoke Details
Spoke dimension:
be supplied polished or unpolished.
Length under head, gauge of wire, angle of
• Bulldog spokes are made from a high
bend, length of bend. Straight spokes are
tensile stainless steel developed for the
measured over total length.
Motocross/Offroad market. The material is very hard wearing and will not stretch Nipple:
with use. Bulldog spokes can support Size, gauge, material and type of finish.
bends up to 35 degrees.
• Galvanized spoke sets are supplied with zinc plated steel nipples.
L = Length of spoke
A = Angle of spoke
G = Gauge of spoke
B = Length of bend of spoke
Please note: Similar material, such as
• Stainless steel spoke sets are supplied stainless steel spokes with stainless steel
with nickel plated brass nipples.
nipples can seize together over time. If in
• Bulldog spokes are usually supplied with
doubt, please ask before you order!
aluminium nipples.
Example:
40 Spokes,
L = 150mm, G = 9,
A = 90, B = 12mm
Single gauge spoke
CWC has considerable expertise as
to which spokes fit which bikes, but it
is still important to check and double
check the information. Please send a
sample if possible.
Double butted spoke
Single butted spoke
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SPOKES & NIPPLES
SPOKES & NIPPLES
Spokes & Nipples
Spokes & Nipples Stock
Spoke gauges are as follows:
Most motorcycles have single gauge or
single butted spokes fitted as standard,
although some early BSA’s feature a
combination of both types of spoke.
Likewise, some early motorcycles
were fitted with only one size of spoke,
whereas others featured two, three or
indeed four different sizes.
GaugeDiameter
A ‘Classic Wheel’ is often fitted with four
different spokes, but please remember,
it’s essential not to assume anything and
check thoroughly before ordering.
12
=
2.60mm (0.104")
10
=
3.20mm (0.124")
9
=
3.60mm (0.142")
8
=
4.00mm (0.156")
7
=
4.45mm (0.171")
6
=
4.87mm (0.192")
5
=
5.15mm (0.203")
4
=
5.70mm (0.224")
Metric gauge sizes available on
bulk orders - 3.00mm, 3.50mm, 4.50mm.
For example, even though the inner
and outer spokes on one side of the
hub look the same, it is more than likely
they are different in length and angle,
albeit marginally.
Listed below are the standard sizes of
spokes we carry in stock:
Spokes
Galvanised single gauge
8g, 9g, 10g and 12g
Stainless steel single gauge
(polished or unpolished)
6g, 7g, 8g, 9g, and 10g
Stainless steel single butted
(polished or unpolished)
6/7g, 6/8g, 7/8g, 7/9g, 8/9g, 8/10g, 9/10g,
and 10/12g
Nipple sizes are as follows:
Barrel
5.75mm (0.225")
Also, if the motorcycle in question is
over 40 years old, and sometimes over
100 years old, it is likely the rim, spokes
and even the hub are not original and
probably replacement parts. Even if you
see another motorcycle that is the same
make, model and year of manufacture as
yours, you should still assume nothing!
6.40mm (0.250")
7.00mm (0.275")
8.00mm (0.300")
9.00mm (0.350")
Bright steel single butted
(for chrome plating or
painting/powder coating)
6/8g, 6/7g, 7/8g and 7/9g
Nipples
The nipples we supply are made from either
brass, steel or aluminium, each with different
surface treatments, depending on the
material the spoke is manufactured from:
• Nipples for galvanised spokes are made of steel and are bright zinc plated.
It is also worth noting that while
many pre-war models were built
using galvanised spokes, the majority
of replacement spokes we supply
for rebuild are now made from
stainless steel.
• Nipples for stainless steel spokes are made from brass and are nickel plated.
• Nipples made from aluminium are available for use with Bulldog Spokes (Trials, Scramble, Motocross and
Enduro Bikes).
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FINISHING
Powder Coating
Central Wheel Components now offer a full
in-house powder coating service for motorcycle
parts and car wheels. For prices on all items listed,
see www.central-wheel.co.uk, and for any item not
listed please enquire by email at:
info@central-wheel.co.uk
Prior to blasting and powder coating, all parts will
be masked to protect specific areas. The key to a
quality job is in the preparation, so if there is any
area on a component you wish to be protected,
please specify this when you order.
Where possible, please dismantle parts before
sending them to us and keep any parts not
being powder coated in your possession to
avoid the possibility of them being misplaced. If
using a carrier, please ensure parts are packed
appropriately and are free of heavy grease and oil.
Remove all bearings from hubs prior to sending.
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Hubs
Rims
Brake Plate / Drum
Frame
Complete Spoked Wheels
Complete Cast Wheels
Steel Car / Van Wheels
Alloy Car Wheels
Brake Levers
Forks
Handle Bars
Mudguards
Foot Rests
Seat Base
Yokes
Side Panel / Toolbox
BEFORE
We also offer a Coachlining
Service for all our Chrome and
Stainless Rims and wheel builds.
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AFTER
BIKE CARE
Bike Care
Luster Lace
Smartwax
Luster Lace, the world’s first and only
360o polish is not only patented but also
awarded in the USA as:
“Most Innovative Product”
Where expense is secondary to results,
Smartwax is a unique bike detailing
product, manufactured from the highest
quality raw materials and producing
the finest waxed paint finish ever seen.
Comprising a colouful range of interior
and exterior products, Smartwax is
aimed specifically at those with a
passion for a clean bike.
Luster Lace polishing strips are
especially designed to work on spokes,
rods, front forks, exhaust or any other
round or tubular object. The polish is
in the strip. Owing to the enormous
polishing power on the surface and the
360o mode of operation you don’t miss a
spot and save up to 70% of work time.
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Smartwax is 100% pure carnubabased wax and polish, enhanced by
non-stick protection and formulated
using Smartwax’s proprietary blend of
flourocarbon polymer resins. This gives
Smartwax its characteristic wet looking,
long lasting depth of shine along with
UV (40) protection to reduce fading,
oxidation and paint cracking.
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SUPERMOTO WHEELS
Supermoto Wheels
Supermoto is a recent development in
the world of motorcycling and involves
converting the wheels and brake
components of a conventional Motocross,
Enduro or Trials bike for Supermoto use.
At Central Wheel Components, we are
committed to quality and use only products
manufactured to the highest standards.
Our Supermoto wheels are made using
our own SM Pro Performance hubs (other
brands available on request) fitted to SM
Pro, Morad or Excel rims, depending on
your budget. All spokes are manufactured
from high tensile “Bulldog” stainless steel.
The first and best option is to have a
complete new set of wheels produced,
thereby equipping you with a set of
Supermoto wheels for competition or road
use, and keeping your existing off-road
wheels for those muddy weekends.
Wheel House Tyres, the specialist
tyre fitting division of Central Wheel
Components, offers a range of upgrades
to improve the stopping power of your new
Supermoto bike, and stock the latest tyres
from all the major manufacturers, including
those specific to Supermoto.
The second option is to assemble a new
set of wheels using your existing hubs,
although this will mean you lose the
off-road ability of your bike.
CAMO
Before fitting your new Supermoto wheels,
we suggest you replace your existing
sprocket to allow for the change in wheel
and tyre size, and different usage. We
supply our own range of sprockets for this
purpose, and when fitted with a gold chain,
this completes the Supermoto look.
Size options:
16.5 x 3.50 Front Wheel (36 and 40 Hole)
17 x 3.50 Front Wheel (36 and 40 Hole)
17 x 4.25 Rear Wheel (36 and 40 Hole)
17 x 5.00 Rear Wheel (36 and 40 Hole)
Optional additions:
Camo/Fade anodised rims
Non stock coloured rims
Coloured spokes
Coloured alloy nipples
Nickel plated hubs
Ultralite hubs
Carbon centre hubs
Cush drive hubs
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FADE
TYRE & ACCESSORIES
Wheelhouse Tyres
Established in 1997, as a result of
continued growth in Central Wheel’s tyre
business, Wheelhouse Tyres is today one of
the UK’s leading motorcycle tyre outlets.
From the outset, Wheelhouse Tyres has
employed some of the most experienced
staff in the tyre industry, rapidly gaining
a reputation for providing sound advice
and top class workmanship at very
competitive prices. Today, this still holds
true and, having moved to a new purposebuilt service centre on the BikersWorld
site at Jack-o-Watton Industrial Park,
Water Orton (the original home of Central
Wheel Components), Wheelhouse Tyres
has the capability to supply all your tyre
requirements and more.
As well as expertise in Classic tyres
Wheelhouse also has vast knowledge of
Race, Sport, Touring, Commuter, Adventure,
Motocross, Enduro and Scooter tyres, and
carries large stocks of all of the leading
manufacturers. From the smallest scooter
to the largest cruiser, Wheelhouse Tyres fit
them all!
Our speedy ‘ride in-ride out’ service operates
on a while-you-wait basis, 6 days a week
without appointment, with loose wheel tyre
fitting also available on the same basis. When
you have wheels rebuilt by Central Wheel and
purchase new tyres from Wheelhouse Tyres,
free fitting is also included.
As specialists in Classic tyres, Wheelhouse
supplies all Avon and Dunlop’s most
popular sizes, along with excellent quality
alternatives from Cheng Shin, Mitas,
Pirelli, Metzeler, Michelin and Continental.
Tyre availability for some of the older
bikes is becoming increasingly difficult as
manufacturers cease production of slow
moving sizes. So, before having wheels
rebuilt, we suggest you confirm the size
and type of tyre you require is still available.
Wheelhouse Tyres are able to supply
almost any tyre in current production and sometimes those that aren’t - so a
quick phone call will often save you time
and money.
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As well as tyres, Wheelhouse stocks a large
range of tyre consumables, including top
quality Continental and Michelin inner tubes,
rim tapes, security clamps and those often
hard to find lead spoke weights. We also
supply levers, lubes and rim protectors for
those who prefer to fit their own tyres.
Our fully equipped workshop offers M.O.T’s
and servicing, and we hold a wide stock of
popular consumables, such as brake pads
and chain and sprockets. Along with factory
approved Hiflow filters, Putoline Oil supplies
us with a range of motorcycle specific oil for
all applications.
TYRE & ACCESSORIES
Code Designated and Low Section Series - Diagonal
Tyre to Rim Fitment Chart
Rim
Size
1.35
1.50
WM0
1.60
WM1
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.75
2.75
2.75
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.25
3.25
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.60
4.00
Wheelhouse Tyres prides itself on its
comprehensive range of tyres from all leading
manufacturers. These can be sold on a ‘supply
only’ basis or you can utilise our expert fitting
service. Related materials such as tubes and rim
tapes are also available.
1.85
WM2
MT1.85
2.15
WM3
MT2.15
2.50
2.75
MT2.50
MT2.75
MT3.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.10
4.10
4.10
4.10
4.60
4.25
4.60
4.60
MT3.50
3.25
4.60
5.10
5.10
5.00
5.00
5.10
5.10
MT4.75
MT5.00
‘50’ and ‘55’ Metric Series - Radial, Diagonal and Bias-Belted
Opposite is a comprehensive chart supplied
by one of the tyre manufacturers detailing the
suitable tyre size to the corresponding rim. The
recommended tyre size is indicated in bold.
(Whilst the highlighted size is the recommended
fitment, it is common for the maximum size
possible to be used.)
Wheelhouse Tyres have a dedicated tyre
website www.wheelhousetyres.co.uk where
you can browse all the latest product offers
along with pictures of tread patterns and
technical details for each tyre.
Rim
Size
MT6.00
180
180
190
190
‘60’, ‘65’ and ‘70’ Metric Series - Radial, Diagonal and Bias-Belted (4)
Rim
Size
2.75
MT2.75
MT3.00
MT3.50
(110)
110
110
MT3.75
MT4.00
MT4.25
MT4.50
140
MT5.50
MT6.00
MT6.25
200
(120)
120
120
(130)
130
130
130
(140)
(140)
140
140
(150)
(150)
150
150
150
(160)
(160)
160
160
(170)
170
170
170
(180)
180
180
180
(200)
(200)
200
200
MT3.75
MT4.00
MT4.25
MT4.50
160
170
‘80’, ‘90’ and ‘100’ Metric Series - Radial, Diagonal and Bias-Belted (3)
Rim
Size
Wheelhouse Tyres operate a speedy
mail order service which is available via
our website or by calling us on the tyre
hotline +44 (0)121 748 0000, or emailing
info@wheelhousetyres.co.uk
MT5.50
1.60
WM1
1.85
WM2
MT1.85
2.15
WM3
MT2.15
80
80
80
90
2.50
2.75
MT2.50
MT2.75
MT3.00
MT3.50
90
90
100
100
110
110
110
120
120
120
130
130
130
130
140
140
140
140
150
150
150
150
(160)
160
160
160
160
(170)
(170)
170
170
170
100
110
Tyre Size Markings
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Old Imperial
Low Profile Imperial
Low Profile Imperial
2.50/2.75
3.10
80/90
3.00/3.25
3.60
90/90
3.50
4.10
100/90
4.00
4.25/4.85
110/90
4.25
4.70
120/90
4.50/5.00
5.10
130/90
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Enquiry Form
(Please photocopy)
Please fill out this form as thoroughly
as possible to help us ensure you
receive exactly what you require
without delay. If unsure, fill in what you
can and we will contact you if further
details are required, or alternatively
telephone +44 (0)1675 462264 and we
will help you complete this form.
Central Wheel Components
8 & 9 Station Road, Coleshill, Birmingham,
B46 1HT, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1675 462264
Fax: +44 (0)1675 466412
e-mail: info@central-wheel.co.uk
web: www.central-wheel.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE:
We will contact you for payment details once we
have received your order. Payment methods: Paypal,
Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards.
(Paypal and Credit Cards may incur an additional fee.)
Rims
Qty
Size
Rim Type
Drilled To Fit Hub Size
eg: 19 x 1.85 40
eg: Non Valanced Alloy
eg: 150mm equal sided hub 75mm wide
Spokes
Qty
Size
Material
Nipple Size
eg. (Gauge/Length/Angle) 9g x 6” 90°
eg. Polished Stainless
eg. 0.300”
Personal Details
Name
Address
Tyres
QtyDescription
Phone Number
Fax Number
Accessories (Don’t forget your cleaning products to keep your new wheels in perfect condition)
Email address
QtyDescription
Bike Details
Make
ModelYear
Hub Type: (eg: Full Width, Conical, Single Sided, etc)
Club Directory
A AMC – AJS & Matchless Owners’ Club:
Admin Officer, Unit 3, Robinson Way,
Telford Industrial Estate, Kettering,
Northants NN16 8PT. www.jampot.com
Ariel Owners’ Club: Andy Hemingway,
80 Pasture Lane, Clayton, Bradford, West
Yorks BD14 6LN.
Email: andy.hemingway@bradford.gov.uk
Ayr Classic Motorcycle Club: P Gardner,
26 Saughhill Road, Girvan, Ayrshire KA26
0BW or email: sec@ayrclassicmc.com
Association of Pioneer Motorcyclists: Mrs
J MacBeath, Heatherbank, May Close,
Headley Borton GU35 8LR.
B Bath Classic MCC: 73 Park Street,
Trowbridge BA14 0AT. 01225 769223.
Benelli Motobi Club GB: Membership:
Valerie Peace, 85 Ballamaddrell, Port Erin,
Isle of Man. 01624 834975.
BMF: Conwyn House, 14-16 Briton St,
Leicester LE3 OAA.
BMW Club: Membership: Dick Boyd,
Stewart Place, Garmouth IV32 7LX.
01343 870389.
Bridgend and District British MCC:
Mr Bob Merchant, 34 Ascot Drive, Baglan,
Port Talbot SA12 8YL.
British Motor Bike Owners’ Club: c/o
Crown Inn, Shelfanger, Diss IP22 2DL.
British Motorcycle Association:
28 Mill Park, Hawks Green Lane,
Cannock WS11 2XT.
British Motorcycle Owners’ Club:
59 Mackenzie Street, Bolton BL1 6QP.
British Owners Club (Essex):
www.britishownersclubessex.co.uk
British Motorcycle Preservation Society
(N Wales): Meets at the Deganwy Castle
Hotel, first Wed. www.bmpsnwales.org.uk
BMPS Classic Motorcycle Club: Meets at
the Travellers Inn, Thorpe Hesley (just off
junc 35 M1) 2nd and 4th Mon of month,
with a run out on the 3rd Mon.
Info: Alan Watkins 01709 305068 or
Richard at the Travellers 01142 467870.
BMPS (Manchester): Meets 1st and 3rd
Mon of every month at the Turnpike
public house, Lees Road,
Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester.
Info: Bob Taylor 01613 304358.
Bridgnorth Vintage Machinery Club:
www.bvmc.org.uk or
www.motorbikemover.co.uk
British Motorcycle Riders’ Club:
PO Box 2, Eynsham, Witney OX8 1RW.
British Two-Stroke Club: Mr Robert Hill,
8 Pagham Gardens, Hayling Island, Hants
PO11 9SS. www.btsc.btinternet.co.uk
British Two-Stroke Club (Lincs):
Mr & Mrs R Sleigh, Sans Souci, Coningsby
Moorside, Mareham-le-Fen, Boston, Lincs
PE22 7SS. 01526 345720.
Brough Superior Club: Terry Hobden,
Hon. Sec. Brough Superior Club, The Road
House, Upton Grey, Hampshire,
RG25 2RH, 01256 862557.
BSA Owners’ Club:
PO Box 27, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6GE
www.bsaownersclub.co.uk
BSA Bantam Club: Bryan Price,
Membership Secretary, Old Orchard
House, Shepton Lane, Pickworth, Lincs
NG34 0TQ. 01529 497304.
BSA (Beds, Bucks & Northants) OC:
Meets at The Globe, Hanslope, Bucks on
2nd Wed of every month.
BSA (South Derbyshire) OC:
Meets at the White Hart, Aston on Trent,
nr Derby, every Wed at 8pm.
Email ray@southderbyshirebsaoc
for details.
BSA (East Sussex) OC: Meets 2nd and
4th Wed at The Kings Head, Horsebridge,
Nr Hailsham, East Sussex. Bob Wilkinson
01323 840218.
Email: eastsussexbsa@btinternet.com
www.geocities.com/eastsussexbsa@
btinternet.com
BSA (Norfolk) OC: Meets 1st and 3rd Tues
at The King’s Head, Blofield, nr Norwich.
www.norfolkbeezas.co.uk
BSA (North Staffs) OC: Meets at the
Railway Inn, Norton Bridge, Stone,
Staffordshire ST15 0NT on 1st Tues and
3rd Thurs of the month.
www.bsaoc-northstaffs.co.uk
BSA (South Cheshire) OC: Meets last
Thurs of month at The Whipping Stocks,
between Knutsford and Holmes Chapel
on the main A50. Sec: Andrew Guttman
01625 265185 www.geocities.com/
southcheshirebsaoc
BSA (Warrington) OC: Meets every Thurs
at the Antrobus Arms on the A559 nr
Warrington. John 01925 860554.
Bucks British and Classic MCC:
The Plough at Cadsden, Nr Princes
Risborough, Bucks, every Wed. Paul Goff
01494 862841. norbsa02@aol.com
www.bbcmcc.freeuk.com
Classic Racing Motorcycle Club:
19 Kenilworth Ave, Harold Farm, Romford,
Essex RM3 9ME
Colchester Classic Motorcycle Club:
Meets every other Mon evening at
The Live and Let Live pub, Millers Lane,
Stanway, Colchester, Essex. Info: Perry
01206 393079 or Keith 01206 546589
www.ccmcc.org.uk
Cornwall Classic MCC: Meets on
the third Wednesday of the month,
at the British Legion Hall in Tideford.
Full details from Brett Baxter on
01752 815443.
Cossack Owners’ Club: Peter J Ballard,
9 Barn End, Marshfield, Chippenham,
Wiltshire SN14 8PE. 01225 891634. Email
pjb.barnend@icdonline.co.uk see www.
cossackownersclub.co.uk
Cotswold Classic Car and Classic
Motorbike Club: Meets 3rd Thurs of
month at The Norman Knight pub,
Whichford, nr Shipston-on-Stour, South
Warwickshire. 01608 684621.
www.thenormanknight.co.uk
Cotswold MC and Three-Wheeler Club:
82 Hampton Street, Tetbury GL8 8LE.
Cotton Owners and Enthusiasts Club:
Stan White, 62 Cook Street,
Avonmouth, Bristol.
CSMA: 21 Station Street,
Brighton BN1 4DE.
Cumbria Classic MCC: Meets every month
at The Salutation Hotel, High Hesket, near
Carlisle. Please ring Salutation (01697
473604) for date of next meeting.
D Derbyshire & Staffordshire Classic
C Castleford & District British MCC: Meets
at 8pm at ‘The Brit’ pub, Lock Lane,
Castleford on 1st Wed every month. Ernie
01977 673035.
Chilcompton MCC: Charmaine, Broadway,
Chilcompton, Bath BA3 4JW.
Classic Glory: Dedicated to Sunbeam S7
and S8 Motorcycles. Around 300 members
in 37 countries. Internet based, with active
email group. Supply and sometimes
remanufacture of obsolete or previously
unavailable parts. www.classicglory.com
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Motorcycle Club:
Meets 1st and 3rd Mon of month,
at Gresley Old Hall, Church Gresley,
Swadlincote, South Derbys (in the bar).
01283 211773.
www.burtonbikeshow.co.uk
Devon Classics MCC: Monthly meetings
at Jack on the Green pub, Rockbeare, nr
Exeter. Sec: Gary Saxton, Exmouth, South
Devon. 01395 222284.
Dorset Motorcycle Enthusiasts Club:
Meets 3rd Mon of month at Oakdale pub
off Kingsmill Road, Canford Heath, Poole.
www.dmec.cjb.net or call
01202 549609.
DOT Motorcycle Club: Mark Gooding,
St George’s House, 36 Ellesmere Street,
Hulme, Manchester M15 4JN. 01618
345472 www.dot-motorcycle-club.co.uk
Douglas Owners’ Club: Reg Holmes,
48 Standish Avenue, Stoke Lodge,
Patchway, Bristol, Avon BS34 6AG. www.
douglasmotorcycles.co.uk
Ducati Owners’ Club (GB): Graham
Stoppani, 23 Baird Avenue, Upton Grange,
Northampton NN5 4AD.
Dunstall Owners’ Club: 16 Agecroft Road,
Prestwich, Manchester M25 9RL.
Durham Classic Motorcycle Club: Pete
Robson, Secretary, 16 Glebeside, Witton
Gilbert, Durhan DH7 6SD. 01913 710866.
Email: probson388@aol.com www.
durhamclassicmotorcycleclub.com
E East Northants Classic MCC:
Meets every Tuesday night at the White
Horse pub, Wymington, nr Rushden,
Northants. 01933 412317.
Excelsior Talisman Enthusiasts: Colin
Powell, Ginger Hall, Village Way, Little
Chalfont, Bucks HP7 9PU.
Tel/fax 01494 762166.
Exeter Classic MCC: Mrs Jane Brown, 134
Chestnut Avenue, Exeter EX2 6DW.
Exeter MC and Three-Wheeler Club: 1
Bourn Rise, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8QD.
F Federation of Sidecar Clubs: Ted Cheer –
membership@sidecars.org.uk
Fellowship of Christian Motorcyclists:
Ric Pirson, Membership Sec, Fellowship
of Christian Motorcyclists, 78 Sycamore
Avenue, Evesham WR11 1YE.
www.fcm-bikers.co.uk
Fosse Riders MCA: Western Park, Hinkley
Road, Leicester LE3 6HX. Mike Fairhead
07885 254545. www.fosse-riders.co.uk
Francis Barnett Owners’ Club: Jack
Lloyd, 153 High Road, South Benfleet,
Essex SS7 5HY. Tel 01268 757386.
www.francis-barnett.co.uk
Furness British MCC: Meets fortnightly
Mondays, Roose Conservative Club,
Barrow-in-Furness.
Jack Halpin 01229 830876.
G Gold Star Owners’ Club:
heskethmotorcycles.co.uk
Highland Classic Motorcycle Club: Meets
1st Tues at Chieftain Hotel, Inverness
8pm. Mike Scutt 01667 404330. www.
highlandclassicmotorcycleclub.org.uk
Honda Owners’ Club: Graham Gall, 61
Vicarage Road, Ware, Herts SG12 7BE.
Honda Classic Motorcycle Club:
Chairman: Kevin Richards, 40 Penton
House, Hartslock Drive, Thamesmead,
London SE2 9UZ. 0798 4099 473.
Howden & District Historical Motorcycle
Club: Meets 7pm onwards, 2nd Wed
of month, at the Ferry Boat Inn near
Booth Ferry Bridge. 01430 430831.
Annajeannette@btinternet.com
HYCAM: 5 Frederick Close, Cheam,
Surrey SMI 2HY.
M MAG: PO Box 750, Rugby CV21 3ZR.
I Indian Owners’ Club of GB: John
Chatterton, 183 Buxton Road, Newtown,
Disley Stockport, Cheshire SK12 2RA.
01663 747106.
www.indianmotocycle.co.uk
Indian Riders’ Motorcycle Club: Sec:
Mrs Sybil de Bidaph, 118 Hillbury Rd,
Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9TD. 01883
382495. www.indianriders.co.uk
Italian IMOC/GB: Stuart Boulton, 31
Gladstone Street, Anstey, Leicester LE7
7BT. 01162 126189 (answerphone). Email:
Stuart@copper-cable.co.uk
Classic MCC: NET Willoughby,
J Japanese
Hazeldene House, 240 Gloucester Rd,
Cheltenham GL51 8NR.
Jawa/CZ OMC of GB & Ireland: Tony
Thain, The Old Dairy, Achnaha, By
Kilchoan, Acharacle, Argyll PH36 4LW.
01972 510317.
www.jawa-cz-owners-club.freeserve.co.uk
K Kawasaki Triples Club: www.
Karin Clarke 01724 856 269.
Grampian Classic Motorcycle Club:
Meets at the Royal British Legion in
Oldmeldrum, 1st Tuesday of month,
7pm. Summer ride outs, winter club
events and talks. Secretary Jacqui Watson
01888 544710 www.gcmcc.co.uk
Greeves Riders Association:
Peter Smith, 6 St Georges Road, Winsford,
Cheshire CW7 1DA.
Gwent Classic Trials and Scrambles Club:
Mark Giles, 42 Picton Street, Griffithstown,
Pontypool, Torfaen NP4 5HB.
01495 757930.
kawasakitriplesclub.com
Kickstart Club: 32 Padacre Road, Torquay.
01803 326329.
L Laverda Owners’ Club: John Faulkner, Hill
H Harley-Davidson Riders’ Club of Great
month. Contact 01432 279222.
www.leominsterclassicmcc.co.uk
London Sidecar Club:
Mr Dave Smith, 41 Mayo Close, Cheshunt,
Herts EN8 0HE. 01992 634197.
Lothian and Borders Classic and Vintage
MCC: Ian (Mose) Hutcheson, 15 Castlelaw
Court, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 8BS
Britain: (HDRCGB Established 1949)
Automated 24hr answerphone 01179
600779. www.hdrcbg.org.uk
Hesketh Owners’ Club: Dave Hartell,
Secretary HOC, 13 Fernbank Close,
Halesowen, West Midlands B63 1BL.
0121 550 3632. Email: secretary@owners.
Farm, Dorton, Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 9NJ.
01844 238269.
LE Velocette Owners’ Club: Membership
Sec, Kevin Parsons, Chapel Meade,
Blandford Hill, Winter-bourne,
Whitechurch, Blandford, Dorset DT11 0AB.
www.leveloclub.org.uk
Leicester Classic MCC: 413 Gleneagles
Ave, Rushey Mead Est, Leicester LE4 7YJ.
0116 2203163. m_dealey@hotmail.com
Leicester Phoenix MCC: The Carrington
Arms, Ashby Folville, (betweeen Leicester
and Melton Mowbray), 2nd Tues of month.
Classic bikes (and cars).
Look on www.lpmcc.net for photos.
Leominster Classic MCC:
The Bush Inn, Bush Bank, Herefordshire,
Meetings from 8pm on the 1st Wed of
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08704 448448 www.mag-uk.org
Maico Owners’ Club: Chairman: Malcolm
Oliver. 01903 773598. oliver@tesco.net
Sec: Martin Plummer 01507 358132.
mjplummer@aol.com
Midland Classic MCC: Meets 2nd Tues,
the Royal Oak, Ockbrook, Derbys. Dave
Yates 01773 828831.
Mid Sussex British Motorcycle Club:
K Barnes, 14 Park Road, Burgess Hill,
West Sussex RH15 8ET. Meet 1st Thurs at
the Hassocks Hotel, Hassocks.
Military Vehicles Trust:
Membership Sec, PO Box 6, Fleet, Hants
GU13 9PE. mvt.org.uk
Morgan 3-Wheeler Club: Eddie Eyes,
280 Commonwealth Way, Abbey Wood,
London SE2 0LD. 020 8311 7282.
mtwc@btopenworld.com
Morini Riders’ Club: Les Skinner, 60
Watergate Lane, Leicester LE3 2XP www.
morini-riders-club.com
Moto Guzzi Club GB: Membership:
Bryan Peck 01242 518976. Email: guzzi@
bryanpeck.wanadoo.co.uk
Moto Rumi Club: Sec: Paul Stokes, 41
Harpesford Avenue, Virginia Water, Surrey.
GU25 4RA. 01344 843789.
www.motorumiclub.co.uk
Motor Cycle Club (MCC): Simon Woodall,
Dumbleton Brook, Eardiston, Tenbury
Wells, Worcs WR15 8JR. Daytime 01584
881348. bsw-holdings@compuserve.com
www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk
MV Agusta Owners’ Club: Peter Jones,
Mellow End Farm, 21 Shalloak Road,
Broad Oak, Canterbury, Kent CT2 0QH.
01227 712599, Fax: 01227 712668.
MZ Riders’ Club: Dave Stavris, 120 Loyd
Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 8JR.
membership@mzridersclub.co.uk
www.mzridersclub.co.uk
N National Autocycle and Cyclemotor
Club: David Casper, 7 St Nicholas Road,
Copmanthorpe, York YO23 3UX.
National Scooter Riders Association: PO
Box 32, Mansfield, Notts NG19 OA3.
National Sprint Association: Tony
Hodgson – tony_hodgson@hotmail.com
New Imperial Owners’ Association:
Smithy Cottage, Arddleen,
LLANYMYNECH
SY22 6RX, Tel: 01938 590744;
Email: info@newimperial.co.uk
www.newimperial.co.uk
Norman Cycles Club: Ron Warrener,
Kimmeridge, Lees Road, Brabourne Lees,
Kent TN25 6RP. 01303 812703 www.
normancycles.co.uk
North Devon British Motorcycle Owners
Club: Sec: Mrs E Lawrence, 36 Fairlea
Crescent, Northam, Bideford, Devon
EX39 1BD. www.ndbmoc.freeserve.co.uk
North Wilts British MCC: 27 St Philips Rd,
Stratton St Margaret, Swindon.
Norton Owners’ Club: Barrie Swan, 1
Church Close, Bingham, Notts NG13 8DU.
01949 838752. www.nortonownersclub.org
NSU Owners’ Club: Mrs R Crowley,
Nutleigh, Rabies Heath Road, Bletchingley,
Surrey RH1 4LX.
O Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists: Dedicated
to the preservation, maintenance and
enjoyment of antique, veteran and special
interest two and three-wheeled vehicles.
Meetings and events in the Portland,
Salem, Eugene and Medford areas.
www.oregonvintage.org
T Teeside Yesteryear Motor Club:
P Panther Owners’ Club: Dibbo & Julie, 22
Oak Street, Netherton, West Midlands
DY2 9LJ.
Pathfinders MCC: MT Shaw, 12 Coniston
Rd, Old Woking GU22 9HU.
Ponthir British Motorcycle Club:
John Willetts, 33 Blaen-y-Pant Avenue,
Newport, Gwent South Wales NP20
5PU. 01633 852775.Email: secretary@
ponthirbmc.freeserve.co.uk
Pre-65 MotoCross Club: Steve Gard,
Robins Bank, Sandhills Lane, Virginia
Water GU25 4BS. 01344 843186.
www.pre65.com
Professional & Executive MCC:
27 Mersey Close, Rugeley, Staffs
WS15 2HB. 01889 58363.
R Rainy City Harley-Davidson Club: For all
enquiries contact Barry Dunnett, Suite 1A,
Warrington Business Park, Long Lane,
Warrington WA2 8TX. 0161 301 4943.
Royal Enfield & Enfield India: Gordon
& Christine Gambrell, 30 Bushey Row,
Bampton OX18 2JU. www.royalenfield.org.
uk email: mickseager@btinternet.com
Rotary Owners’ Club: David Cameron,
Dunbar, Ingatestone Road, Highwood,
Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3QU.
Rudge Enthusiasts: 13 Lade Fort
Crescent, Lydd-on-Sea, Kent TN29 9YG.
www.rudge.co.uk
S Salisbury MCC: 26 Queen Alexandra Rd,
Salisbury SP2 9LN.
Scottish Classic Motorcycle Club:
John Hyman 01382 643083.
Scottish Classic Racing MCC:
Agnes Cadger 01294 833320.
Scott Owners’ Club: Jon Hodges,
Beiliglas, Myddfai, nr Llandovery,
Carmarthenshire SA20 0BQ.
Sidecar Enthusiasts’ Club: Jeffrey
Reynard, 5 Ethel Street, Beechcliffe,
Keighley, West Yorks BD20 6AN.
SOHC/4 Owners’ Club: Internet club:
www.sohc4.net
Street Specials MCC: Richard Millington,
8 Maidwell Close, Belper, Derbyshire
DE56 1TE.
Sunbeam MCC: Ian D McGill, 13 Victoria
Road, Horley, Surrey RH6 9BN.
www.sunbeam-mcc.demon.co.uk
Sunbeam Owners’ Fellowship (S7 & S8):
PO Box 686, Stockton on Tees TS19 7WS.
Suzuki Owners’ Club: National Secretary,
Suzuki Owners Club, PO Box 37, Cleator,
Cumbria CA23 3WZ.
www.suzukiownersclub.co.uk
Email: secretary@suzukiownersclub.co.uk
Suzuki Kettle Club: Membership
Secretary, Kevin Brookes, 28 Station
Crescent, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 3HH.
Contact Stewart Middleton 01642 535708.
Tamworth & District Classic MCC:
Secretary: Bob Salmon, 2 Meadow Park,
Lichfield Road, Tamworth B79 7RR.
www.tanddcmcc
The 59 Club: The Swift Centre, 387A
Barking Road, Plaistow London E13 8AL.
The Invalid Carriage Register: Stuart
Cyphus, 6 Mirfield Road, Witney,
Oxfordshire OX28 5BA. 01993 709452.
The Register of Unusual Microcars:
Jean Hammond, School House Farm,
Boarden Lane, Hawkenbury, Staplehurst,
Kent TN12 0EB. jeanrumcars@aol.com
The Old Cranks Motorcycle Club:
Meets on the 3rd Fri of month at the Red
Lion, Ffoss-y-Ffin, Ceredigion, Wales.
Ben Maxted, 01545 580008.
Thumper Club: Graham Carrick, 113
Merthyr Road, Cardiff CF14 1DE.
www.thumperclub.org.uk
Triton Owners’ Club: Steve Blackwell,
197 Higher Lomax Lane, Heywood, Lancs
OL10 4SN. 01706 623404.
Triumph Owners’ MCC:
Fred Hall 01142 653617. Mr L Mee, 6
Bramley Walk, Horley RH6 9GB.
Triumph Dayt-owners: Internet group
for Triumph 350cc and 500cc unit
construction twin-cylinder motorcycles (‘C’
range) inc Daytona and Daytona Sports,
produced at Meriden factory. Chat, hints,
tips, specs, tech support, links. T21,
3TA, T90, 5TA, T100A, T100S, T100SC,
T100SR, T100SS, T100C, T100P, T100T,
T100R, T100D, TR5AR, TR5T and others.
160 members worldwide and growing,
founded Dec 2004. http://autos.groups.
yahoo.com/group/TriumphDayt-owners/
Tiger Cub and Terrier register: 24 Main
Road, Edingale, Tamworth B79 9HY.
TT Supporters’ Club: 13 Avondale Road,
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Buckley, Flintshire CH7 3BW. 01244
548584 (11.30am-9pm).
TR3OC (Triples, BSA & Triumph): Sam
Milner, 51 Northwood Road, Birkenhead,
Merseyside CH43 0SR.
Email: membership@tr3oc.co.uk
Tyne Valley Classic MC: Meets last Wed
of month at The Bay Horse, Stamfordham.
Robin Watson, 01434 682221.
www.tvcmc.co.uk
V Velocette Owners’ Club: Mike Spink,
32 Westport Crescent, Wednesfield,
Wolverhampton V11 3JP.
Vincent/HRD Owners’ Club: Paul Adams
01322 666455. info998@voc.uk.com
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club:
Membership: 01324 410519. membership_
vjmc@yahoo.co.uk www.vjmc.com
VMCC: Vintage Motorcycle Club Ltd, Allen
House, Wetmore Road, Burton on Trent,
Staffs DE14 1TR. 01283 540557, fax 01283
510547, members@vmcc.net
www.vmcc.net www.vmccshop.com
Vintage Motor Scooter Club: 11 Ivanhoe
Avenue, Lowton-St-Lukes, nr
Warrington, Cheshire WA3 2HX.
W Wells Classic MCC:
68 Jocelyn Drive, Wells BA5 2HA.
Wessex Vehicle Preservation Club
(Classic Motorcycle Section): Meets third
Thursday of month at Bloxworth Club, nr
Wareham, Dorset, at 8pm. Doug Cronk
01202 894713. dugg@sky.com
WIMA GB: Enterprise 5, Five Lane Ends,
Bradford BD10 8EW.
Y Yamaha Classic MCC: N Willoughby, 240
Gloucester Rd, Cheltenham GL51 8NR.
vyoc@blueyonder.co.uk
Yamaha Thumper Club UK:
www.yamahathumpers.org.uk
Glossary
DP - Dimple Pattern.
ODP - Original Drilling Pattern.
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacture.
Bright Steel - Unplated steel.
Stainless Steel - Non ferrous steel.
Unplated Steel - Ferrous steel.
Galvanised - Grey coloured heat applied surface treatment.
Sand Blasted - Light abrasive cleaning process.
Powder Coated - 180c Electro charge paint process.
Lacing - Spoke fitting.
Polishing - High speed mop applied cleaning.
Chroming - Surface treatment (mirror shine).
Anodised - Aluminium surface colour treatment.
Tensioning - Tightening of spokes.
Truing - Centering and tightening of wheel assembly.
Offset - Distance from edge of hub (disc side) to edge of rim.
Radial Movement - Up and Down Movement.
Axial Movement - Side to Side Movement.
Dimpling - Cup pattern for spoke holes to be drilled into (1x1, 2x1, 3x1) etc.
Duplex Nipple and Chrome Plated - Surface treatment of rim.
Valanced/Flanged (Shoulder running around edge) - Morad TS (see rim sections).
Non-Valanced - Morad TC (see rim sections).
Single Butted - A spoke that has 2 diameters
(eg. 8g/10g = 4mm at head and 3.2mm for the neck).
Double Butted - A spoke that has the same diameter at both head and nipple end but
has a reduced centre diameter (eg. 8g/10g/8g = 4mm/3.2mm/4mm.
Single Diameter/Gauge - Diameter of spoke is consistant throughout its length.
Gauge - Diameter of spoke.
WM0 - 1.50”
WM1 - 1.60”
WM2 - 1.85”
WM3 - 2.15”
WM4 - 2.50”
WM5 - 3.00”
Acknowledgements
Photography on page 27 courtesy of The National Motorcycle Museum.
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