A Brief History of the Marque: Raleigh
Founded by Frank Bowden, Raleigh built motorcycles in from 1899 to 1906,
and then from 1919 to 1933 in Nottingham, England. They supplied engines
to Allegro, Dunelt,
Coventry-Eagle,
Mars,
Nestoria,
Cotton,
Soyer
and Victoria, among others. Their post-war 698cc
flat-twins of 1919 were true luxury bikes developed while Works manager
William Comery held the reins, but these proved difficult to manufacture
competitively and production ceased in 1923 or 1924, the model being replaced
with 798cc 60 degree V-twin engined machines which in turn ceased being
built, after a short production life, in 1927. Raleigh also produced models
with sv engines of 174 to 498cc, and ohv engines of 348cc and 498cc.
During the 1920's and early 30's their chief designer was D.R. O'Donavan
(later associated with Carlton motorcycles) who was responsible for the
successful Sturmey-Archer racing engines used in Raleigh and other marques.
Their 1921 flat twin had both chain drive and swinging arm rear suspension,
and
chain drive was adopted on most machines after 1924.
The 1926-27 Model 14 ran on 24" wheels whilst the Mod 15 had 26". All
other parts are interchangeable.
They also ventured into commercial vehicle production with a three wheel
light delivery van in 1931. The LDV had a 598cc engine and was developed
from the Ivy Karryall which had used many Raleigh components. The 1934
Raleigh Safety Seven three-wheeler has a 742cc V-Twin engine by Sturmey-Archer.
This machine was built between 1933 and 1936.It had three speed gearbox,
four seats and sold for £110 5s. It was designed by T.L Williams,
who later acquired the rights from Raleigh and started the Reliant Motor
Company in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The crankcase and differential gear
box were made from magnesium alloy.
History
of Raleigh Motorcycles
Wed Feb 01 2012
reardon200<at>gmail.com
what is it worth
raleigh superlative rm5
it runs and rides real nice
cape cod mass. USA.
Mon Nov 14 2011
stuart<at>sbushnell.plus.com
Oil pump
Raleigh Model 15 Delux
Does any one have any information about the oil pump fitted to the
Raleigh 15 the bike I have has parts missing anything would help diagram
spare parts etc
Derbyshire
Sat May 28 2011
g.holmersma<at>planet.nl
oil pump
Raleigh (sturmey archer) MT31 350cc
Hello,
I need an oilpump for my MT 31 complete with driving worm.
Can you help me?
Marum
Dutch
17/6/2011
Hello,
Her some pictures, try to make some better one's from complete bike.
Greetings Gert
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Sun Feb 06 2011
drumark1<at>googlemail.com
Raleigh Moped RM4
Raleigh RM4
I have inherited a Raleigh Moped RM4.in good working condition with
all documents.Are you able to advise me where I could sel it and what it's
value might be. Many thanks.
Bournemouth
Our page on Classic
Motorcycle Prices may help with evaluation. Ed.
Thu Jan 20 2011
Zest71698<at>aol.com
1927 Raleigh Brochure
Raleigh all
Hi, I have a 1927 Raleigh Motorcycle Catalogue that I will be listing
on eBay soon. In looking at your site, I find that you are not showing
any images common to the ones in my brochure. I don't know how uncommon
this sort of literature is, but if it would be useful to you, I could send
you digital images of the whole catalogue. I'll attach a couple of example,
but if required I could provide higher resolution photos. Regards,
Greg Wood, Kentucky, USA
Wed Jan 19 2011
raleighregister<at>hotmail.com
Raleigh Motor
Raleighg 1927
Did raleigh ever produce a JaP motor in there frames if so yeay and
model
Have started a Raleigh Register firmotorcycles in Australia
Thanks COLIN
NSW AUSTRALIA
Tue Dec 07 2010
Andrewmedlicott<at>aol.com
Petrol Tank Rack
Raleigh Whisp
Dear All,
I am trying to locate a carrying rack to fit on the tank of a Raleigh
Whisp Moped.
Does anybody have one to sell or if not any suggestions of who to try?
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Tue Oct 05 2010
didjawh3<at>hotmail.com
Motorbike
Raleigh V Twin
I can not fine this motor bike anywhere I believe it to be a Raleigh
but the numbers dont match any thing i can fine
Australia
Wed Jun 23 2010
didjawh3<at>hotmail.com
What is it?
I have just found this motor bike and i belive it may be a Raleigh
1924 -1927 can anyone help
Perth
Mon Apr 19 2010
customstitching<at>windstream.net
old raleigh
unknow unknow
i would like to know more about this bike
geneva ohio
Tue Mar 30 2010
jlarb<at>hotmail.com
restoration
raleigh rm4
I have recently bought a raleigh RM 4 in poor condition and wood be
greatful for any advice on where to search for parts, decals, saddle etc
northern ireland
Sun Nov 22 2009
davidsterling
live.co.uk
V TWIN ENGINE
RALEIGH ? SAFTEY SEVEN 1934
WHO MADE THE V TWIN ENGINE FOR THE 1934 RALEIGH SAFTEY SEVEN ?
PORTSMOUTH
The 1934 Raleigh Safety Seven has
a 742cc V-Twin engine by Sturmey-Archer. Ed.
Fri Oct 16 2009
nomisluapnosamgooglemail.com
spares
raleigh roma
i am looking for spares
torquay
Sun Oct 11 2009
jleberestvideo.fr
Motorcycle Raleigh
Pieces or manuel (Books) NH 30 Sports OHV
Have you adresses for pieces of this modell, thanks Bye
Haguenau
French
Fri May 29 2009
amosroneyme.com
Wanted
Raleigh 20 & 30
I have attached a photo of Grandad on his Raleigh model 20 (possibly)
192? Reg Number EB-7667. Also His brother on a Raleigh model 30 (possibly)
Reg Number EB-7481. I would like to trace these motorcycles and more information
about them! Memorabilia or similar machines also considered.
Cambridge, UK
Sat Aug 22 2009
Wanted Bikes, Information and Memorabilia
Raleigh 1929 Model 15 Deluxe and 1928 Model 23
We now have the correct information on the attached photos.
Grandad on his 1929 Model 15 Delux, and Great Uncle on his 1928 Model 23.
We would very much like to trace these particular machines, but realise
that maybe impossible, so if you have a model 15 Deluxe or 23, memorabilia
we would like to hear from you.
Kind regards
Cambridge, UK
Sat Apr 25 2009
m.howard47ntlworld.com
specification
Raliegh 500 Sloper 1929
Have you any info on the above was there an option of hand/foot gear
change
Many thanks
Warrington
Thu Mar 12 2009
vermindave
hotmail.com
raleigh rm9 wheels
raleigh rm9
im trying to find out the corect rim and tyre size for a rm9 after
the wheels were replaced and now wont fit the frame...any help would be
apreciated..thanks..
london
Fri Dec 05 2008
laschugmx.de
Sturmey Archer gearbox
Raleigh 500 OHV 1928
Dear Gentleman,
I just bought a Raleigh Motorcycle with a 500ccm OHV Sturmey Archer
engine.
The problem is, that the gearbox is defective. Can anybody sell me
such a gearbox then please contact me. Thank you!
Attached are pictures which are from the internet. My motorcycle should
look like this after restauration.
Germany
Images not published due copyright restrictions.
Fri Nov 07 2008
mattiasoritex.se
Raleigh Motorcycle
raleigh motorcycle MO-30 2.98 h.p 1930
Just about to finish my restoration of MO-30 2.98 hp 300 cc sidevalve
but need to find gas and oilcaps Gas inner dia 52 mm oil inner dia
45mm Can anyone help me to find these?
Sweden
Tue Oct 21 2008
xco-copopxhotmail.co.uk
where can i find frame number ?
raliegh roma 78cc
found engine number but need to find frame number for v.m.s.club to
give me details for dvla. thanks paul.
port sunlight wirral.
Sat Oct 11 2008
jamierothwellwowhotmail.com
rm6 tyres
raleigh rm6
Hello there. I just wondered if you knew of anywhere that sold tyres
that would fit my Raleigh rm6. (23" x 2")
I can't seem to find any anywhere... I've even tried Halfords!!!
Many thanks
newcatsle upon tyne
Fri Aug 15 2008
cdixonsympatico.ca
What to do with her?
Raleigh Roma
I have a Raleigh Roma scooter that was purchased back in the early
1960's by my Dad.
It, along with one other and 2 Raleigh mopeds were shipped directly
from England to a small air force base near Rivers Manitoba, Canada.
When we were posted to Ottawa, it didn't get much use.
I used it as a teenager back in the late 70's for a couple of years until
I bought my first car. Since then it has been sitting in a small shed with
a concrete floor in Ottawa, at my fathers place. It sat for maybe 15 years
until one day for my nephew, I tried to start it up as a lark. With a little
fresh gas and oil, unbelievable it did! And I took it for a short ride
around the block too!
So… their she sits with the lawn chairs and mower.
Is there anyone that would be interested in her? I may try eBay someday,
but I though someone that has passion for Raleigh would want to discuss
her future.
Ottawa, Canada
Thu Jul 31 2008
djcantbigpond.com
1928 Raleigh model 20 photos
Raleigh 1928 Model 20
I am restoring a 1928 Model 20 Raleigh (400cc side valve) and am looking
for parts manual or photos of this motorcycle. Does anyone know if there
is an internet group for Raleigh motorcycle?
Australia
Sun Mar 23 2008
jragrabietzhotmail.com
Lackierung
Raleigh MT30 2,-port sports
Dear friends,
can anyone tell me the colour of the fueltank.
It is a two tone one black and ivory. What shade of color can I find
in Germany
Braunschweig
...........
I'll send you a picture of the Raleigh and I hope you can identify
the colour. Important is the colour of the ivory.
Yours on the motorbike
mit freundlichen Grüßen
Joachim Grabietz
Mon Mar 31 2008
martinblay.co.uk
Ignition advance
Raleigh RM8
Does anyone know what the ignition advance should be set to on a Raleigh
RM8 (RM6 sould be the same).
Regards,
Martin Blay
Basildon, Essex, UK
Tue Mar 18 2008
ricmotosmsn.com
ayuda raleigh 1930
raleigh 1930
hola amigo tengo un raleigh 1930 incompleto con el motor funcionando
y desearia que me ayudaran a contactar alguna persona que deseara comprarlo
yo soy ricardo lopez de mexico df. les agradesco su cooperacion y su ayuda,
ademas de obtener mas informacion gracias y saludos
mexico df
Tue Mar 11 2008
Domhelmutmeyeraol.com
Raleigh Motor Cycles
Raleigh Nottingham England 2 - Wheel Motorcycle black
Raleigh 250 cc, black best condition, good price from private seller
Germany, Bonn
Fri Dec 28 2007
construcermail.telepac.pt
Tyres for Raleigh
RALEIGH 1920(?)
Dear Sirs
To the model in the photos attached, I need tubes and tyres.
From what I could retrieve from the existing tyres, their measures are
diameter 21", dimensions : 26x2.375 and 27x2.75.
Can you help me where can I buy these tyres and tubes?
Thank you in advance
Antonio Corte Real
Anadia, Portugal
Sat Dec 22 2007
abby_lanenetzero.com
Raleigh Motorcycle
1933 Raleigh 500cc Single Overhead valve
If there is anyone with photos of this machine, please contact me at
Email address. Thank you.
Florida, USA
Sat Dec 22 2007
davejky8photmail.com
parts and its age
rm4
hi just bought this ? dont laff ! they say its its 1960? reg nfl701
it needs some tlc but i will get there just need help with parts and its
age as there is no paper work yet
lincoln uk
Fri Nov 30 2007
wrsltdukhotmail.com
Spare Parts
Raleigh Safety Seven
Does anyone have any engine or gearbox parts for one of these cars
Worcestershire
Tue Oct 02 2007
jopeteromninet.net.au
Raleigh ..valve lifter
Raleigh ,model 15 250 cc 1923
I have a Raleigh 250 cc side valve .There appears to have been a valve
lifter at one stage but it has been removed .Could anyone please send me
a picture of the mechanism
Albany,West Australia
Fri Sep 28 2007
albertpisanigmail.com
1926 RALEIGH SPARES
1926 Raleigh Mod 15
I am currently restoring a 1926 Mod 15 Raleigh and require the following
parts to complete it: Primary chain cover and tool box. I could also use
a front wheel hub if available. Albert Pisani
MALTA (EUROPE)
Wed Aug 29 2007
julianrandle.com
raleigh 1924
Raleigh 1924
Hi there I have just purchased a beatigully restored 1924 raleigh.
Is there a club or some forum of Raleigh owners I can meet?
argentina
Wed Aug 22 2007
suelentznet.com
Moped with documentation
1964 Raleigh Ultramatic Moped RM9
This moped is in excellent original condition, I believe it has the
original tires on it yet. I also have the orignal sales reciept, export
invoice, from Nottingham England to the original owner in the USA. I also
have the spare parts list books for the RM9, Runabout Model RM6, Automatic
Model RM4, and the MK.III Moped, Model NM 2, and Technical specification
sheets and advertising literature, all in excellent condition. I would
like to sell the moped, with paperwork, to a collector who can appreciate
the value of this rare find. The moped speedometer shows less than 2000
miles, the seat, paint, decals, are all in great condition, It starts and
runs great. I do have photos available. I do not know what the value of
it is, I would like to know of any collectors that would be interested
in purchasing this.
Wisconsin USA
Fri Aug 10 2007
julianrandle.com
Price appraisal
Raleigh 1924
Hello I am offered to buy a very good, in full working condition, Raleigh
1924; I believe 800CC. What would the price be?
Argentina
Wed Jul 18 2007
sitsuraol.com
Raleigh Motorcycle
348cc
I have recently purchased the attached raleigh, please could you date
it approx and would it have a model number.
thank you
northampton uk
I believe it to be of approximately 1923 vintage as it bears considerable
resemblance to the models of 1925/26 which have chain drive. Sorry, not
sure of model designation. Ed.
Wed Jun 27 2007
infom-b-z.ch
Raleigh 500 OHV, 1928
I looking for Footrest for me Raleigh.
Switzerland
Thu Feb 15 2007
bsab20
yahoo.com.au
1920s Raleigh motorcycles
Have purcahsed a job lot of Raleigh motorscycle parts which appear to
be around 1924/25/26/27
(included 3 frames c/w forks, 3 engines 1 x 350cc OHV 2 x 248cc SV)
Looking for information below with a view to restoring at least 2 of
these motorcycles
1. list of frame and engine numbers.
2. Pictures of models for these years.
3. Technical details and diagrams for gearboxes
4. Do ylou know of a Raleigh motorcycle owners club in Melbourne Australia
any information greatly appreciated
regards
Ron
Australia
Wed Oct 11 2006
vintymcb.net
Engine details
1935 three wheeled van/ Karyall
I have a 1935 Raleigh van
What make is the distributor, Points ect
It's a 742cc V twin Side valve
Any information whould be good information
Isle of Man
Sat Sep 30 2006
abby_lanenetzero
Raleigh 500cc single
My first motorbike in 1946, I was 16, was the Raleigh 500 cc single
sloper with 3 speed hand shift Sturmy Archer grease lubed gearbox. It had
a flat gas tank
Florida
Wed Sep 06 2006
deanschubertbigpond
Raleigh M/C's
1923 - 350cc
I HAVE A 1923 - 350cc RALEIGH m/c older restoration in good going order
(apart from tyres - mine are origional and have no rubber left 26 x 2and
a half or possibly 3 could work.
I also have a 1924 and a 1926 in un-restored condition and the
remains of a 1925. Would like to make contact with other RALEIGH owners
of bikes in this era. Also any help or advice with my bikes greatly
appreciated _ contact Dean S
Tue Sep 05 2006
ssiongyahoo
Please help to identify this bike
Releigh 1927
I found this bike in Malaysia and try to find information about it
online. However, I can't find anything about it. Do you have information
about it? Thanks
Malaysia
Wed Aug 30 2006
bjames66hotmail
raleigh
roma mark2
Hello, my name is Brian and I have just bought a 1964 raleigh roma
mk2, the tax disc shows it as 50cc, the one I passed my test on was 78cc,
which was the only one I thought they made. Any information on them would
be very welcome, including whether or not spares are available, many thanks.
Brian James.
yorkshire
Mon Sep 12 2005
poulnercommonyahoo.co.uk
Sturmey Archer engines
can you say if Raleigh fitted a Sturmey Archer 198cc side valve. I
have such an engine which looks like '30s. thanks, John
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