R A Jones
Classic Motorcycles
1960 Velocette Venom / Thruxton









Just arrived
1960 Velocette Venom / Thruxton
Thruxton cylinder head & inlet manifold
Thruxton fuel tank modified oil tank twin leading shoe front brake
Original Dunlop flanged alloy rims with Avon Roadrider tyres
Running Lucas Rita electronic ignition
Starts easily & sounds good
Previous owner for 40 + years this motorcycle has been off the road for many years
Recently it has had a fair bit of time & expense being recommissioned
Rebore +20 with new rings
New fork stanchions & oil seals new rear shocks
Dynamo overhauled by Tony Cooper 12 volts new DVR2 regulator
New wiring harness
Chronometric clocks overhauled
After a couple of short rides everything is working including the charging system
It will however require further miles putting on it & various adjustments & setting up may be required
Sadly it had become to heavy for the previous owner so he made the decision to let it go
This motorcycle has not been restored it is a survivor & still retains many period correct parts
Velocette Dating certificate originally despatched to Smiths Motors Bakewell Derbyshire
Current V5c Logbook registered as Historic non transferable registration number
Viewing welcome by appointment in Flixton area Manchester
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Overseas shipping can also be arranged
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