Back in Southampton

Unloading was a doddle with a couple of planks and the help of Mr.Gravity, bike first followed by the sidecar, finally sweeping out the debris. The pristine carpet in the van was no longer pristine. I could now assess what I have.

Unloaded.

The sidecar boot contained most of the clutch, the primary chaincase, the cast alloy air filter, a silencer and an empty battery case holding a pile of small clutch parts all rusted together in a brown watery soup. I emptied the boot, and removed the wheel and brake from the chassis before placing the chassis and body on a trolley made for scrap timber and  some old castors. This was wheeled into the greenhouse for later consideration.

Boot of treasures.

Attention turned to the bike itself. As I know these Heavyweights fairly well there was no need to make any notes or take photos. If the machine is strange to you, you need to do this, and buy my manuals as well of course!
With no primary drive or top mounting in place removal of the three engine bolts allowed the motor to be pulled clear. Most bolts gave in fairly easily when attacked with WD40, long spanners and sometimes heat. More brutal methods were used here and there; the foot brake lever bolt would not unscrew and eventually ripped off the stud. The steering damper was seized solid so the top stem nut was sawn through just below the damper knob. The petrol tank and seat were not attached at all.
Finally the machine was reduced to a pile of large pieces.

Engine open for 25 years

A pile of parts

Tank, front wheel and mudguard.