My Collection of Cubs
by Stuart Symonds
by Stuart Symonds
My oldest is my Paul Jackson framed Cub, which started life as poorly modified trials bike. It was the start of my Cub addiction and was also a massive learning curve with some serious spending, as not long after buying it the problems began, and I learned how far away from a good Cub my purchase was!
This led me to get an engine rebuild, and while that was happening, I found a Paul Jackson oil-in-frame to replace the original, got hold of some Montesa Cota 123 forks and yokes, had the wheels built with a widened rear hub and found some used Rockshox for the rear end.
The tank is from a Yamaha TY80. The engine spec is 'R' cam, big valve head, Keihin CVK carb, 220cc barrel, UPD clutch set up, 16t engine sprocket with 14t on the gearbox and 60t on the wheel, primary chain tensioner fitted, standard gearbox, Trico oil pump and Terry Weedy kicker arm. It runs standard Cub brake plates with fast action cam on the front.
I love abusing this bike, it rides great and can do far more than me!
This led me to get an engine rebuild, and while that was happening, I found a Paul Jackson oil-in-frame to replace the original, got hold of some Montesa Cota 123 forks and yokes, had the wheels built with a widened rear hub and found some used Rockshox for the rear end.
The tank is from a Yamaha TY80. The engine spec is 'R' cam, big valve head, Keihin CVK carb, 220cc barrel, UPD clutch set up, 16t engine sprocket with 14t on the gearbox and 60t on the wheel, primary chain tensioner fitted, standard gearbox, Trico oil pump and Terry Weedy kicker arm. It runs standard Cub brake plates with fast action cam on the front.
I love abusing this bike, it rides great and can do far more than me!
My next is a 1967/68 Cheetah Cub, the frame is chrome/nickel plated, alloy rims, Cub hubs and stainless spokes, Dellorto carb, original REH forks and Montesa yokes, 16t engine sprocket, 14t gearbox and 62 on the rear.
It has a PVL ignition and is a great looking bike, definitely eye candy...
It has a PVL ignition and is a great looking bike, definitely eye candy...
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Next up is my 1965 road Cub. Basically an oily rag type bike which I cannot really say anything else about apart from I need to replace the battery.
I got it over the summer (2020) without a V5 document, but luckily it had its original buff log book so I got the original registration sorted. However once that was done we were in lockdown, etc. so I've not had chance to use it yet. |
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My current build is a 1954 plunger framed trials Cub. I love old rigids and this came along (I know its not quite a rigid, but I knew I could make something of it).
Someone had already started some mods to the frame so I just re-enforced a few areas and rebuild the plunger parts. I have since fitted a Cub rear wheel, Kawasaki KE125 front wheel, Bultaco forks and alloy yokes, battered TY80 tank and standard length Cub side stand. |
The engine is 218cc with PVL ignition mounted on pillars, sprocket access plate and pushrod access plate in the head, 'R' cam, standard box, 13t sprocket and 60t at the wheel, 8 plate clutch and extended clutch arm. There are a few other bits done on the engine as well.
I'm currently undecided on the carb and have still to fab up the peg mounts and brake pedal, but if all goes well it should be done before Xmas. I have tried to build this with as many used parts as possible.
I'm currently undecided on the carb and have still to fab up the peg mounts and brake pedal, but if all goes well it should be done before Xmas. I have tried to build this with as many used parts as possible.
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Lastly is my flat tracker, which is only just taking form although it will be pretty much as it looks now.
Fairly standard engine, alloy rear mudguard and low exhaust. That's the plan for now anyway. |
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