The Ford Barn

Mart · 02-25-2022, 08:08 AM

Hello. In this weeks video I have a good look at the Deeside flatty and evaluate whether it will punch out to a big bore.
Then join me at Geoff's for the first start and ride on a newly acquired vintage bike!
All good fun.
Take care and I'll catch you next time.
Mart.
https://youtu.be/UijupimC8QU

corvette8n · 02-25-2022, 09:26 AM

Mart:
Thanks for the bike tour, I like old bikes also, but don’t have the money or room to collect them. Where did you get your sonic tester, I didn’t know small ones like that existed.

51 MERC-CT · 02-25-2022, 10:31 AM

Thanks for the look back.
Ah' yes '60's vintage bikes.
Reminds me of the brand new '64 Greeves (enduro) bike I had.
Had to have a constant reminder 'left foot brake','left foot brake'

corvette8n · 02-25-2022, 11:00 AM

Mart, I found this on eBay for $85 bucks but is says can’t be used on cast iron?, it looks like yours.

Als48 · 02-25-2022, 11:22 AM

Hey Mart, I liked this video, especially the bikes. I remember an older neighbor teen who had a 650 Matchless single much like those. I rode that bike once and was considering buying it, but didn't. It had the sweetest sound! A little loud, but mellow. Loved to hear it run. It was hard to kick start for a 110 lb kid! Ha ha

Al Hook

Mart · 02-25-2022, 04:56 PM

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Thanks for the feedback fellas.

That does look like the same unit I have. I bought it off ebay for around that price (bit more in pounds) I never saw a note saying no go on cast iron. I suspect an engine block is good enough quality for it to work ok. (Fingers crossed and hoping) It seems to work when testing in areas where I can double check by measuring.

Lots of people have commented about the bikes. Geoff's a great bloke and always lends a hand when needed.

Mart.

02-25-2022, 08:08 AM	#1
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,744	32 Sedan Pendine Prep 2. Will the Flatty go to 3-3/8"? Plus Geoff's new bike! Hello. In this weeks video I have a good look at the Deeside flatty and evaluate whether it will punch out to a big bore. Then join me at Geoff's for the first start and ride on a newly acquired vintage bike! All good fun. Take care and I'll catch you next time. Mart. https://youtu.be/UijupimC8QU

02-25-2022, 09:26 AM	#2
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,943	Re: 32 Sedan Pendine Prep 2. Will the Flatty go to 3-3/8"? Plus Geoff's new bike! Mart: Thanks for the bike tour, I like old bikes also, but don’t have the money or room to collect them. Where did you get your sonic tester, I didn’t know small ones like that existed.

02-25-2022, 10:31 AM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 32 Sedan Pendine Prep 2. Will the Flatty go to 3-3/8"? Plus Geoff's new bike! Thanks for the look back. Ah' yes '60's vintage bikes. Reminds me of the brand new '64 Greeves (enduro) bike I had. Had to have a constant reminder 'left foot brake','left foot brake' __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

02-25-2022, 11:22 AM	#5
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	Re: 32 Sedan Pendine Prep 2. Will the Flatty go to 3-3/8"? Plus Geoff's new bike! Hey Mart, I liked this video, especially the bikes. I remember an older neighbor teen who had a 650 Matchless single much like those. I rode that bike once and was considering buying it, but didn't. It had the sweetest sound! A little loud, but mellow. Loved to hear it run. It was hard to kick start for a 110 lb kid! Ha ha Al Hook

02-25-2022, 04:56 PM	#6
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,744	Re: 32 Sedan Pendine Prep 2. Will the Flatty go to 3-3/8"? Plus Geoff's new bike! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the feedback fellas. That does look like the same unit I have. I bought it off ebay for around that price (bit more in pounds) I never saw a note saying no go on cast iron. I suspect an engine block is good enough quality for it to work ok. (Fingers crossed and hoping) It seems to work when testing in areas where I can double check by measuring. Lots of people have commented about the bikes. Geoff's a great bloke and always lends a hand when needed. Mart.