Chrome flutes
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joolsswain
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Chrome flutes
Hi, I have a 56 tank with removable chrome flutes. Unfortunately the left hand flute has gone awry! Does anyone have 1 for sale or know of anyone who makes them or any suggestions at all please!!!! Very grateful for your thoughts.
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Roger Gwynn
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Re: Chrome flutes
Not generally available and very difficult to make. Apologies for the bad news.
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pete.collings
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Re: Chrome flutes
Depending on your requirement for originalty, I have seen flutes cut to shape from thin stainless sheet, and held in place by silicon sealant to cover the mounting clips on the tank. Otherwise, I would agree with Roger about original parts,
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robjameson
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Re: Chrome flutes
Bantam John, who was also known as Sheffield classic motorcycles or similar, had some stainless flat blanks some years ago. I bought a pair from him in about 2013, even then he was reluctant to profile them, and he charged me a fortune!
I’m not sure if he’s still going, but it might be a lead for you.
I’m not sure if he’s still going, but it might be a lead for you.
Rob Jameson
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1957 Ariel VH
1954 Ariel KH
1948 Ariel 4G with 1920's Ariel Sidecar/Triumph Chassis
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Vincent.vanGinneke
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Re: Chrome flutes
didn't he die last year ?
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Sheffield Classic Motorcycles (Bantam John)
Andy Johnson (new owner)
Sheffield British Motorcycles
26-30 Lowgates, Staveley ,Chesterfield
S433TT
Telephone: +44 (0)1246 281344
andy@sheffieldbritishmotorycles.com
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Roger Gwynn
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Re: Chrome flutes
I recently spoke to Andy who is running Bantam John's business. He is the complete opposite of BJ in that he is friendly and helpful. I know BJ was ill but I have not heard of him leaving his mortal coil.
Roger Gwynn, Membership Secretary, curator of the Machine Register and the works drawings. Director of Draganfly Motorcycles, Craven Equipment and Supreme Motorcycles mostly retired.
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Vincent.vanGinneke
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Re: Chrome flutes
Oh! yes, that was John Budgen....sorry about that.
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