Description
This is a rare matching numbers Greeves Silverstone and importantly the “best” version being a 1966 RDS model with the five-speed Albion cam-barrel gearbox, which I bought from marque authority Colin Wilkinson – see Classic Racer article.
As confirmed in the Authentication letter from the Greeves Riders Association “I have received the report on the inspection of your Greeves motorcycle bearing frame number 24RDS 129 which was carried out by one of our machine examiners, on 18th May 2022. The frame and engine numbers are correctly stated that the machine is complete, and that all major components are original and of Greeves manufacture. The engine is the original, a 246cc Greeves-manufactured unit, numbered GPA7 131. Mr. N reports that the machine has been very well restored and has clearly been well maintained and is in excellent original condition. This motorcycle was manufactured in the UK during May 1966, and upon completion of manufacture on 31st May 1966 was dispatched to Birkenhead dealer Moto Cross. This information was obtained from the original Greeves factory dispatch records of which I am the current custodian.”
Unlike most Silverstone racers on sale, this one actually has the original GP2 carburettor which is as rare as hen's teeth.
The engine has been rebuilt by Greeves specialist in 2019 and again in 2022. A new NEB clutch has been fitted and uprated main bearings plus transistor ignition.
The bike has both a new glassfibre and new aluminium fuel tanks.
Wheels have been rebuilt on alloy valanced rims using stainless steel spokes.
This bike is ridden in CRMC Parades and has a CRMC eligibility certificate placing it in the Grand Prix group. So, this Greeves Silverstone is ready to parade or race and starts and runs reliably, is quick and a joy to ride. Reluctant sale as I’m retiring from riding bikes.
Work done
• Engine has been rebuilt by specialists Nametab Engineering in 2019 and refreshed in 2022.
• Nametab have updated the main bearings and added transistor ignition.
• New NEB clutch has been fitted in 2022 which is lighter than the original.
• The five-speed Albion cam-barrel gearbox was rebuilt in 2019 by specialist Geoff Nunn.
• The bike has a glassfibre fuel tank made by Roger Ennis in 2019 as well as an aluminium tank made by TAB II Classics in 2021.
• Wheels have been rebuilt in 2021 with both front and rear wheels built on alloy valanced rims using stainless steel spokes as follows: Front: WM2 (1. 85) rims – with Avon 90/ 90-18 AM26 tyre and Rear: WM3 (2. 15) rims – with Avon 110/ 80VB18 AM22 tyre
• The exhaust and silencer were built to the original shape by Abcon in 2019 and noise test below 105db
• The bike comes with and runs well on the original GP2 carburettor. However, to extend the life of this, it also has a Mikuni VM36, new in 2020 and the carbs can be exchanged very quickly.
• The drive chain is new and the bike comes with a selection of rear sprockets to fit gearing to the track.
• Tachometer is a Scitsu in 2019
• All cables are recent Venhill items as is the twist grip.
• Rear shocks are by Hagon in 2019.
• Harris Performance GP Clip-on Handlebars Complete with Handlebar Tubes and Bungs.
• New Öhlins steering damper in 2020.
