jimg Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) I have an early production Seeley 200 (frame # 1011) and the previous owner has misplaced a couple parts that I don't foresee him finding, so I need to find replacements. I have exhausted my search efforts on the web, so I hope I find better luck with this post. I need a front backing plate and front axle. I was told a MT125 Elsinore backing plate (1973-1976) would fit, but it does not. I assume I could fit an entirely different ft. rim with larger brakes, but I would like to keep as original as possible. Also, no carburetor and air boot on the bike...my only option may be to fit a similar carburetor, which may be of best option or interest anyway. I assume the front tire assembly/backing plate were common on other bikes of this era, but I rather not keep guessing and making incorrect and costly ebay purchases. For the carburetor, I know there are several options, but any insight as to which carb (make and model/part number) anyone has had success with (along with jet sizes) would be greatly appreciated. Edited October 6, 2015 by jimg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stroke Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The carb on mine is a- Keihin PC040 BRK 22mm bore (engine end) 105 main jet, 38 pilot jet. The inlet rubber boot (airbox to carb) is from a TL125, two for sale on ebay now. The wheels are Honda but I do not know which model, sorry. Hope this helps get the old girl going again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywalker Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 This is the brake plate on my seeley, it might give you a bit more idea as to what your looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geniejlg Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hello jimg As 4 stroke says the wheels are Honda the hubs are TL250 which is not widely known, so I would start there, seem to see a fair bit of TL250 parts on e bay being sold in the USA, I have seen a replacement carburettor on the TwinShock Shop web site http://www.thetwinshockshop.co.uk/parts.php along with other Seeley parts. Any way welcome to the small and exclusive Seeley Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywalker Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Its got me thinking just how many of these bikes are left out there? mine is number #1063, so like you Jimg it points to mine being an earlier rather than later model. Colin Seeley apparently produced around 300 of these cracking little bikes but depending on who you speak to this figure could be as low as 280 or as high as 350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimg Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thank you for the information and picture! This Helps! Yes, it would be interesting to know how many of these Seeley's are still out and about. The previous owner of my Seeley imported it to the USA about 15 years ago and had been sitting in his garage ever since. The bike is actually in good shape, it just needs some TLC and a few parts. My front fender/mudguard looks original and it's a white colored Preston Petty mudguard. It will likely take me a few months to complete, as my time is limited and I'm slow and don't like to rush. I do have another question...is there to be a heat block/spacer where the carb fastens to the head? The long bolts indicate to me there should be a heat block. I have looked on-line at pictures of Seeleys, but it's difficult to clearly see that part of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywalker Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Mine has a spacer block fitted which also doubles up as a heat shield for the float bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnw Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Never actually compared the two but I think the Seeley hubs/backplates were sourced from the CR125M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geniejlg Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hello Please find some pictures that might help! The first picture is the Carb to Air Box connector The second picture are the swinging arm bushes The 3rd the Manifold insulator ( no part number for that sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 The hubs are Elsinore CR125 not MT Elsinore which are very different. I'm prettty sure the CR and TL250 share the same hubs back and front. The front brake plate on the Seeley has the hideous looking torque arm because the Honda forks had a lug to fit into the slot to anchor it. The Seeley forks are Marzocchi, the same as Fantic 200, so need a torque arm. As far as I remember Seeley used the Honda spindle and I recall the spindle / spacer arrangement on mine was a real lash up to fit the Marzocchis. I think the forks had to be sleeved to take the smaller diameter spindle - but it was a few years ago I had one now. On the rear, the brake plate is turned almost 180 degrees and anchored differently on the Seeley in comparison to its original fitment on the TL, to avoid a torque arm I guess, resulting in the crazy positioning of the brake arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimg Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 jeniejlg...thank you for posting the pictures. I really do appreciate all the replies. I have looked for the manifold insulator on the web, but haven't found any. Would you happen to know where I could purchase one of these manifolds? I have found and purchased the appropriate CR125 front backing plate and a carb to airbox boot on ebay. I have yet to identify a carburetor...but I'm narrowing down my selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stroke Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I am just trying a carb on mine from a tlr200. Only just fits as they are taller but seems to be working well. The original was worn and could not set a reliable idle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimg Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) The restore of my Seeley is dragging, but I'm making progress. The information provided in this post has really help. 4Stroke...I have also fitted a TLR200/250 carburetor (Keihin PW22) on my Seeley and it is running good, except the bike back-fires when letting of from mid to high revs. I believe this is due to unburned gas, so I will try to use smaller jets and see if that helps. Currently, I have a 38 pilot and 98 main. Do you recall the jet sizes your running? Seeley owners...I need an exhaust! The picture is of the exhaust that came with the bike. There is no mid-muffler and the "silencer" is a nicely hand-made piece, but the bike is much too loud. I don't believe it's getting much, if any, back-pressure. I have the resources to fabricate and fit different sized exhaust pieces together, but I would really appreciate any help from Seeley owners who have place an aftermarket exhaust on their bike. The handful of aftermarket exhausts that were similar to OEM and available 10 years ago are not available anymore (to my findings). I have read that someone fitted a WES silencer to a Seeley, but I need more information and details before I make any investments. Any help would be much appreciated and picture are always good. Thank you. Edited February 29, 2016 by jimg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stroke Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 The Tlr and Seeley exhaust back boxes are mounted on opposite sides of the bike. Tlr left, Seeley right. If you are going to fit a WES from a Tlr it will need to flipped from left to right. It may be easier to modify a DEP system to fit. (and cheaper) You can also fit a Tlr header pipe to match up with the DEP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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