Classic Motorcycle Workshop Vlog 4 - Matchless G12 road test etc
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- In this classic motorcycle video log we catch up with Dave Mitchell (from Mitchell's Classics) and he updates us with the projects he's got on the go in the workshop. The highlight of the day today is the road test on the Matchless G12 Dave which has had a full engine rebuild.
At present Dave is working on Matchless G12, , Norton Model 99 Dominator, Triumph Tiger Cub and a Scott motorcycle and sidecar.
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I hit the like button before I even watch. Great work as always Dave.
Ha, thank for your support Benjamin, Alex the producer (Dave does read the comments when he can)
Great video. Really enjoyed your work. And that Matchless G12 is a Beautiful Bike. Super 👍
I have loved Britsh Bikes since I was about 10 years old. And at 57, I finally got a bike license, and bought a Bullet 500. Absolutely love it!
Thanks for showing the cub, I have two I am restoring, yes I’m an older rider and the cub is perfect for me.
Very nice bike with some useful features and proper mudguards. Much under rated in it's day. Thanks for sharing.
Dave, you explain things so well and of course you making the 'visual' helps no end too. Motorcycling with UA-cam is so much the better for having your input. TY mate.
Just discovered this channel. My that Matchless is a real sweet machine. Nice that it has had a good go through. And that exhaust note is just the best.. Great channel and greetings from USA
Loctite bearing mount works superbly.
Sounds great.
As you said cubs are perfect for the older rider Dave, I’m 80 yrs and it suits me fine now.
Hello Dave. Thanks for the video with G12. I have G9 and I really like it it.
I dropped a nut down my '73 Commando intake manifold the other day. Didn't panic and thought "What would Dave do?" Thanks for all the tips and inspiration Dave. You give me the confidence and positive approach to love working on my bikes. Cheers!
Lovely note off that matchless well done im definitely looking out for one 👍
Hey Mick, yeah, they do sound lovely in the flesh, Alex
Thanks for showing the cub engine, they actually had three types of barrel, round, oval and square.
Thanks Dave, really enjoy the workshop videos
Great update Dave, always a pleasure to watch.. Lovely raspy exhaust note from the G12 - I've always had AMC singles but never a twin, I went to Norton for twins ! - Looking forward to seeing the Scott in fine fettle and hearing it 'yowl' !..
Excellent video, I look forward to the next one.
Thanks Keith!
I really enjoy and appreciate your videos Dave, thank you!
Great vid - nice editing with meeting the Roller. I love Andy and Peter's videos too - seem like solid guys. Would love to learn more about the manual adv/ret one day if you've got the camera rolling ;)
Really like your workshop videos, keep them coming. I'm just finishing my A65 bitsa it's nearly ready to do the first start, but because of bad weather have to wait so started with the front end of my Trident. Your videos just motivate me to work more consistently on my bikes. Thank you.
Its a beautiful example of the model year.
Lovely stuff. The Matchless is a beautiful bike and something different.
Very nice bike 👍🏻🇨🇦
Love your video ,great and interesting viewing cheers
Great video Dave, thanks. I always look forward to these 😀👍
2t le mans!!!!!puuuufffff!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Based on what you said about cylinder scoring, it sounds as if the rebuild required a cylinder re-bore and oversized pistons fitted.
Many companies offer forged pistons, made to order to your specs, or can copy a provided sample. Prices in N. America are around $300.00 USD.
I'm working on a T120. I replaced the clutch basket. Front gear and chain. With the tensioner adjusted all the way up. To much I think. I still have way to much slack in the chain. Did Triumph offer different length primary chains for the T120. Have they shipped me the wrong chain.? Thankfully. RMM
I rode a G12 for a few years and loved it. ..I prefer the zener diode with the K2f though....the front brake was just sufficient......don't put green linings in the front brake or they will lock up...ask me how I know...... join the AJSMOC for spares and know how
Very enjoyable and informative for anyone who loves British motorcycles!! I have a question. I had a Kawasaki 400 which I would leave on the sidestand in winter to let warm up. This caused the rings to prematurely wear on one side from lack of oil service to the top end. My question is would this also happen if done with British bikes?
You know your stuff Dave, if I wanted a good job doing I’d give you a call.
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A bad battery is death to the charging system. If a battery goes flat in the bike and won't take a charge, then it needs replacing BEFORE the bike is ridden. Don't jump start the bike. Seen many Japanese alternators fried because of a (comparatively cheap) dead battery. Then you have to spend hundreds on charging system parts AND a new battery.
Was that the wife coming home from shopping driving the Rolls Royce.RMM
Those roads look like glorified paths. Are there a lot of those sized roads there? They seem cool to ride on.
Yeah, they're tight aren't they Paulie, perfect for classics
where can i find the video of the g12 engine rebuild
Oh we didn't have the time to film the engine rebuild Tony so there isn't one
@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2 OK cheers, any vid on teldraulic forks rebuild
not much of a road test. it would have been nice to see it being ridden
It does get ridden in the video.
@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2 a few drive byes isn't my idea of a road test.
Lovely bike. I bought a 59 model last year. It’s actually got the mag and alternator. Apparently the factory mixed and matched quite a bit. One thing to watch with magnetos, as you heard a bit with yours, they sometimes misfire on full retard. This is not unusual with twins, as the spark weakens on retard. It affects one cylinder more than the other as the spark polarity is different from one plug to the other, and the spark jumps better from the centre electrode. Obviously not a problem with coil ignition if the coil is wired correctly.(It was a major problem on my bike until I cleaned all the carbon dust from the slip ring distributor!) Thanks very much for the very enjoyable videos.