petrolderek1949 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) This is my first time on the site I have been advised that someone here might be able to help me out. I have bought a James K7T and I am in the middle of restoration. I am trying to find out if this is some kind of works machine or a standard K7T. The front forks yokes have streangtheners welded in,it has taper roller bearings in the steering head, the frame has a diagonal stiffener at the front it also has diagonal stiffeners running from the top of the rear shocks down to a couple of very strong footrest plates. These diagonals are also bolted to the swing arm pivot. The engine is offset in the frame over to the left by 3/4 inch and the left arm on the swinging arm is cranked out also by 3/4 inch. The rear wheel is out of line with the front wheel by 3/4 inch. The question is why put the engine in the frame out of centre. It has been suggested that its to allow the fitting of a wider 400 tyre and to give extra clearance, but moveing the wheel over by the same amount defeats the object. The modifacations are done very profesionally, looks like a factory job. The frame is painted orange and looks original. Any info would be good. Derek I have some photos give us a clue on how to out them on. photos on jamesmotorcyclegroups@yhaoo.com k7t frame D Edited August 16, 2010 by petrolderek1949 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Have you got any photos ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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