Velocette (1925-1970): Service and Repair Manuals

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 and repair 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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 and repair 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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More information on the Haynes Repair Manuals

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.

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