Levis 350cc Sports Vintage Classic Motorcycle

Motorcycle Emporium Ltd

Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Importers 

Unit 20. Stonefield Park. Martins Lane. Chilbolton. Winchester. Hampshire. SO20 6BL

Telephone 07745 650984

To view the Motorcycles we have for sale please call to arrange a time.

For Sale Levis 350

Stock Number: 713

Frame Number: 23732

Engine Number: 29803

A video of this machine running can be seen at the following link  http://youtu. be/hVcHbUiCRrU

Description:

Levis motorcycles were manufactured by Butterfields of Birmingham. they had a long and illustrious career as a producer of both two-stroke and four-stroke motorcycles. Levis had considerable success on the racetrack and won the Light Weight TT on the Isle of Man in 1920 and 1922. The Levis derived its name for the Latin word for ‘light’. which was one of the diminutive two-stroke's many virtues.

The 346cc OHV Model A was introduced for 1927. it proved a reliable and popular design and was listed for the last time in the 1940 range all be it under different model designations. All OHV Levis machines had 4 speed Burman gearboxes by 1937.

This rare old motorcycle has a lovely patina of age and is in great running order. the engine starts easily. runs well and the gear box snicks a cog smoothly and quietly.

Please note the bike has recently been brought home from South Africa and the registration number currently on the bike is not a UK number.

Cosmetic

This motorcycle is in lovely cosmetic condition it has a very nice patina of age and appears to be very original. The petrol tank is in good solid and clean condition. there are some minor chips and marks in the paint but nothing significant. internally it is clean. The oil tank is in good condition. there is a tap on the feed pipe to prevent wet sumping. although we left the bike for a week with the tap on and there was no obvious migration of the slippery stuff.

The mudguards are in good shape. both are very solid with no damage to report. there is very little. if any sign of rust or corrosion anywhere on the bike. one of the benefits of the bike having spent its life in the warm dry atmosphere in South Africa.

The seat appears to be in good condition. the rear panel has split away from the main body; the bike does come with some extension brackets that raises the seat height if required.

The twin exhaust system which is so much a part of the character of this machine is in lovely condition it does have some heat shields in place but these appear to be aftermarket items. We believe that the black finished rims are original. the front spokes have suffered a little corrosion but appear solid. these should be checked prior to use however.  

Mechanical  

The bike starts easily. runs very well. the decompressor is working as it should. the engine is in very good order although it does smoke a little. This is not something that we believe is a cause for great concern. The engine cases are clean with no damage and there are no signs of the bike being crashed or dropped.

The clutch works well and the gears select very cleanly and smoothly. there are no known issues in the drive train.

Chassis and Cycle Parts

The chassis and cycle parts are in good order. a small bracket has broken from the frame over the years which holds the rear of the right hand silencer this is currently wired in place but could do with a small weld for a permanent repair.

The frame is undamaged and the paint clean. with just small chips and marks in the paint. The front brake cable is broken and will need replacement. the rear brake is working well. The Druid forks are clean and in good order. and the action is smooth. the original Bakelite adjusters are in place and the tie bars are stamped with the maker’s name. The top adjuster has an Isle of Man 2p piece on it this could be removed with no damage as it is blue tacked in place but we felt this was a part of the bikes history and the choice should belong to the new owner.  

Electrical

The magneto is behaving perfectly and giving a good strong spark. the battery is dead and will require replacement so we have not been able to test the lighting. The headlight will not work however as the wire while present is not connected. The light is the original Miller item with the lighthouse bad in place. the glass has been replaced at some point in the last 70 odd years. The bike is fitted with a bulb horn. it is not original but honks admirably.

The bike is not fitted with a speedometer. this was an optional extra on many pre-war machines and it may be that it never has been. there is certainly no indication that any instruments have ever been fitted.

Summary

This is a very rare and beautiful motorcycle in remarkably good order. the only work we had to do to get the bike running was to blow the fuel tap through. Personally I would not consider restoring a machine in this condition. but if that was the desire of the new owner it could not be a better starting point. This old girl would need a couple of evenings in the shed to perform a service and resolve a couple of minor issues to be in road worthy condition. The bike will need to be registered in the UK. but is exempt from both an MOT and road tax.

Please review the pictures carefully they form an integral part of the description. please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have.

Now you have read the description you might want to place a

Bid? Before you do please read the information below.

This Motorcycle will need to be registered with DVLA.  The Registration procedure is simple.  We spend a good deal of time working with the DVLA and HMRC to ensure that are bikes are compliant with all current legislation in order that our customers do not have any difficulties in obtaining age related registrations. we have not had a problem with this in over 700 motorcycles we have sold.

How to register an Imported Motorcycle.

1.  MOT the motorcycle on the chassis number. not required for pre 1960 machines.

2.  Insure the motorcycle on the chassis number.

3.  We at the Motorcycle Emporium will provide the following forms:

?   An invoice

?   A V55/5 – Application form to register the bike at DVLA

?   NOVA reference number as proof duties paid

?   Contact details for the provision of a dating certificate for the age related number plate

4.  Post all the paper work to the DVLA

5.  You will then receive your tax disc. a new MOT certificate with your new registration mark within 3 to 10 days.

6.  A normal V5C Registration Certificate will follow by post within the next 28 days.

7.  DVLA will charge ?55. 00 plus the road tax fee to register the motorcycle

Please consider carefully before bidding on the motorcycle we have for sale if you are new to the world of motorcycle maintenance. This motorcycle is a classic machine. it will need to be maintained and cared for. and if you can’t spin the occasional spanner we would not recommend purchase.  

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If you win: Please contact us within 48 hours of the end of the auction. Call Tony on 07745 650984 or email via eBay.  Bikes can be stored for a period should you not be able to collect immediately by agreement.

Payment: We accept payment by bank transfer. cheque or cash on collection. if payment is made by cheque the funds will need to clear before the bike can be released.

UK Delivery/International Shipping.

If you need your motorcycle delivered we recommend the following shippers depending on your location. they are professional. reliable and will treat your motorcycle like their own. alternatively if you have your own preferred shipper we are more than happy to work with them.

If you need a price for delivery then please contact the appropriate service below:

UK Deliveries: Call Peter on 07831 559538

www. motorcycledeliveryservice. co. uk

European Deliveries: Call Chas on 01233 633623

www. chasmortimer. co. uk

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Please notify your shipper of our contact details and we will arrange the loading and dispatch of your motorcycle. we will make the whole process as simple and straightforward as possible.

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