Sprite-UK/American Eagle-USA /Alron-AUST

[VMX247]

don't you mean "you show me yours and I'll show you mine'!!

Talking of bits, have order a few items and all is going along smoothly..Have to be patient with the mechanic though,I've got competition with our 16 year old MXer son      
I also don't know why someone created bolts with so much thread 
Hows the book going JC & Firko ?
cheers

[VMX60]

Ok the British sprite owners rule book states you can only compare bikes after 3 muddy laps of Narrogin then they will look same  RIGHT

So you can stop ordering all those billet alloy parts for that Villiers motor

Cheers

[VMX247]

close ,,but not quite    

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RICKMAN-METISSE-MK-3-AL-ALLOY-SIDE-PANELS-MOTO-CROSS_W0QQitemZ270549464602QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36796QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26ps%3D6%26clkid%3D8668702328158670361

[albrid-3]

Still talking about sprites, anything else interesting on the world seen of American Eagle, how many of these bike are in Australia.

[VMX247]

Any info -much appreciated. 

[firko]

Looks like and American Eagle 405 Sprite engine with the gearbox chopped off.
What's the story behind it Alison?

[firko]

Still talking about sprites, anything else interesting on the world seen of American Eagle, how many of these bike are in Australia.

There are 2 complete bikes and one roller to my knowledge Dave. Alan Jones has a 250 fast back and a 405 pre fastback and I have a pre fastback roller that'll eventually get a Maico 360 square barrel engine to replicate the '67 Maico Sprite. I also have another pre fastback frame enroute from the USA that may get my 500 Triumph engine.

Why have you changed your forum name again Dave? Allbrit, Dot, now TLR

[albrid-3]

Just having a change, its like waking up in the morning and trying to figure out what clothes to where.
Mark, They are a nice looking engine.

[VMX247]

Looks like and American Eagle 405 Sprite engine with the gearbox chopped off.
What's the story behind it Alison?

Its comes from another old Trial & Enduro fellow ,who's son has it in his shed.
The son worked with Steven and is also a dedicated T&E member,this being the same club that Tossa's dad is/was involved in.
I'll speak with Tossa more, it will probably tie in with post #343 on this Sprite thread.
......and no you cant buy it,cause he won't hand it over to me   
cheers

[albrid-3]

It would make a good Go kART ENGINE.

[firko]

Mark, They are a nice looking engine

They are indeed a nice looking motor Dave. The have a very strong similarity to the Husky engine, the main difference being the centre exhaust port as opposed to the Husky's side configuration. For your information the man who designed and produced the Sprite (American Eagle/Alron) engine occasionally drops in on this forum for a look-see. We've been working together on a project that's had to take a small respite while I sorted some other stuff. I'll be getting back into it after Easter.

              

[VMX60]

Woohoo the ALRON/OSSA 250 lives on today !! it started 3rd kick, runs very nice after 30 years plus laying in the shed

Motor rebuilt
34mm mikuni replaces the old Amal
Copy Phantom down pipe sounds sweet

Still alot to do - should be race ready by the next Narrogin meeting
Cheers

[Tossa]

I was looking for it today, will have to make a run down to Narrogin after night shift

[VMX247]

yes,,us too- may have to do a run for the maiden Alron flight.
cheers

[VMX60]

Will keep you updated for Narrogin
Tossa bring your riding gear you have to ride Dads bike a few laps
How good will that be after all those years
Cheers