LOT 620

1964 James 360cc Commando M25T Trials Registration no. BBE 814B Frame no. H25T 394 Engine no. None

Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000

Lot 620

1964 James 360cc Commando M25T Trials
Registration no. BBE 814B Frame no. H25T 394 Engine no. None

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1964 James 360cc Commando M25T Trials
Registration no. BBE 814B
Frame no. H25T 394
Engine no. None

BBE 814B was purchased by the vendor in 1992. Still in relatively standard trim at that time, he modified it in a number of ways to make it more useable for pre-65 trials, and also to make it more competitive. The footrests were changed to folding types, a side stand was added, electronic ignition fitted, a lighter petrol tank, lightweight plastic mudguards, a Motocross Motors 360cc alloy top end conversion with a concentric carb and reed valve induction, Bultaco fork internals, Betor shock absorbers, and some small frame modifications. The resulting machine proved to be competitive, and with rider Maurice Brayford aboard, achieved a 9th place finish in the Scottish pre-65 trial. It has also won numerous 2 and 3-day pre-65 trials. Included with the bike are the original steel petrol tank, exhaust system, engine top end, and sundry other parts. Whilst not used since 2018, the vendor will ensure that it is in running order for the time of sale. It should therefore only need a basic check-over prior to future use.

Documentation consists of a current V5C, an old-type V5C, an old-type V5, the original RF60 green log book, a quantity of expired MoT certificates, and miscellaneous papers. Also in the paperwork is a letter, dated 7th August 1975 from Titch Allen, then at Motor Cycle News, stating that his records suggested only three Commando M25Ts were made in 1964.
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