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Velocette (1925-1970): service and repair manuals

A manual on your Velocette (1925-1970)? Here are Haynes and other service and repair manuals on these Velocette motorcycles. They provide detailed instructions to solve technical problems yourself and to repair or replace parts.

The Book of the Velocette - All Singles & Twins (1925-1970) - Clymer Manual Reprint

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of Velocette Singles and Twins from the years 1925-1970.

Versions:
- singles: MOV, MAC, KSS, KTS, Viper, Venom, Thruxton plus the Clubman, Scrambler and Enduro variants of this models
- twins: LE Mk. I, Mk. II, and Mk. III plus the Valiant and Vogue.

  • This Clymer workshop manual for Velocette single-cylinder and 2-cylinder motorcycles contains complete technical specifications and detailed instructions for maintenance, repair and overhaul of all components: engine, carburettor, fuel system, ignition, clutch, gearbox, front fork, rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and lighting.
  • Reprint of the Clymer Motorcyclist's Library / Pitman Ltd edition.
Author:F. Leigh
Specs:132 pages, 21.5 x 14 x 0.7 cm / 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:b&w photographs
Publisher:Pitman / Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2012)
Series:Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint
Book: The Book of the Velocette - All Singles & Twins (1925-1970) - Clymer Manual Reprint

The Book of the Velocette - All Singles & Twins (1925-1970)

Language: English

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Velocette Singles - 349 and 499 cc (1953-1971) - Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Owners Workshop Manual on the Velocette motorcycles:
- MAC (349 cc, 1953-1960)
- Viper (349 cc, 1956-1969)
- Viper Special (349 cc, 1962-1969)
- Viper Clubman (349 cc, 1959-1969)
- Scrambler (349 cc, 1956-1969)
- MSS (499 cc, 1954-1971)
- Endurance (499 cc, 1955-1969)
- Venom (499 cc, 1956-1971)
- Venom Special (499 cc, 1962-1969)
- Venom Clubman (499 cc, 1959-1971)
- Scrambler (499 cc, 1954-1969)
- Thruxton (499 cc, 1964-1971).

This Haynes manual for Velocette Single motorcycles provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintenance, repair and overhaul of the engine, the clutch and the gearbox.
Also the cooling system, injection system, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition, vering, final drive and brakes are featured.

  • Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and extensive wiring diagrams.

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Specs:136 pages, 27 x 21.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photographs and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 1988)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual
Book: Velocette Singles - 349 and 499 cc (1953-1971) - Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Velocette Singles - 349 and 499 cc (1953-1971)

Language: English

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Velocette MSS, Venom, Thruxton & Viper (1954-1971) - Workshop Manual & Illustrated Parts Manual

NEW

This publication is a reproduction of two original Velocette Factory Manuals:
- the March 1971 service manual, part number 484/11R
- the January 1974 illustrated parts manual, part number F482/7R.

The original 124-page factory service manual covers the 1954-1971 range of 350 cc and 500 cc machines including the Viper, Venom and MSS models and it also includes a 30-page supplement for the Thruxton, Scrambler and the Sports and Clubman models.
This manual will also be of use to owners of the rare Floyd Clymer 'Indian Velo' which utilized either the MSS/Venom or the Thruxton engine.

The original 76-page illustrated parts manual also includes a 20-page supplement for the 'special' machines and covers the 500 cc MSS, Venom, Clubman (Mk. I & II), Scrambler, Thruxton and Endurance models plus the 350 cc Viper, Clubman (Mk. I & II) and Scrambler.

The manuals selected for this reprint are those that include all of the 350 cc & 500 cc models and their variants manufactured by Velocette from 1954 to 1971.

Author:Veloce Ltd
Specs:206 pages, 27.5 x 21 x 1.1 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:60+ photographs and drawings
Publisher:Veloce Press (USA, 2023)
Book: Velocette MSS, Venom, Thruxton & Viper (1954-1971) - Workshop Manual & Illustrated Parts Manual

Velocette MSS, Venom, Thruxton & Viper (1954-1971) - Workshop Manual & Illustrated Parts Manual

Language: English

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Velocette KSS Mk2 - A Restoration Guide

The story of the bike's complete nut and bolt restoration referring to the frame, forks, tin ware, tanks, wheels, brakes, engine, gearbox, primary drive and the clutch setup, electrics, magneto, dynamo, charging circuits and wiring diagrams.

A collation of Velocette information which includes race machinery, plus a brief history of the Velocette motorcycle and particularly the K Series.

Author:Gordon Lund
Specs:140 pages, 28 x 21 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 2019)
Book: Velocette KSS Mk2 - A Restoration Guide

Velocette KSS Mk2 - A Restoration Guide

Language: English

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The Book of 1930's British Motorcycle Gearboxes and Clutches

Floyd Clymer book for maintenance and repair of clutches and gearboxes of British motorcycles from the 1930s.
Many of these components were also used in the 1920s and 40s.

Described makes and types:
- Albion: 2-speed Model C / 3-speed Model G, J & E / 4-speed Model H gearboxes and clutches
- BSA: 3- & 4-speed Medium & Heavyweight gearboxes and Light, Medium & Heavyweight clutches
- Burman: 3- & 4-speed Model E, L, R, W, T, M, O & Q
- Douglas: 3-speed gearbox and A/31 & D/31 flywheel clutches
- New Hudson: gearbox and clutch
- Rudge: 4-speed gearbox and clutch
- Scott: 2- & 3-speed gearbox and clutch
- Sturmey Archer: 3-speed gearbox plus single spring, multi spring and shock absorber clutches
- Velocette: gearbox and clutches for both 2-stroke and OHC models.

Specs:118 pages, 21 x 15 x 0.6 cm / 8.25 x 5.9 x 0.24 in, paperback
Illustrations:112 b&w photographs and drawings
Publisher:Veloce Press (USA, 2018)
Book: The Book of 1930's British Motorcycle Gearboxes and Clutches

The Book of 1930's British Motorcycle Gearboxes and Clutches

Language: English

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Related titles:

Velocette Motorcycles - MSS to Thruxton (3rd Edition)

Velocette Motorcycles - MSS to Thruxton (3rd Edition)

Rod Burris

English | paperback | 224 p. | 2017

Velocette - De la MMS a la Thruxton

Velocette - De la MMS à la Thruxton

Rod Burris

French | hardback | 160 p. | 2009

Velocette 350 & 500 Singles 1946-1970

Velocette 350 & 500 Singles: All 350 & 500cc Models 1946-1970

Peter Henshaw

English | paperback | 64 p. | 2016

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