The greeves challenger is perhaps the most famous of the motorcycles made by the british company, the engineering that went into the twostroke engine changed significantly over the years, and both on and offroad versions of the model would be offered. It has a long seat, slightly larger tank than the mx, and was sold in canada with lights. Julia crawford brought her greeves wessex all the way from seattle, wa for greeves days 2010. Jul 02, 2010 a greeves i brought in newton abbot and i put it on here running as the person who sold it to me was told i broke the bike and sold it in bits. I would say this is an excellent book on the greeves motorcycle history, every year is detailed, would be a good reference to anyone restoring one of these bikes. The bike turned out to be a 1967 greeves mx5, challenger the challenger was in very nice. Greeves also had race wins in the scott trial and the scottish six days trial. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer to ask. Hi has anybody got or know of some good pictures of, the following two very interesting greeves. Greeves motorcycles was a british motorcycle manufacturer founded by bert greeves which produced a range of road machines, and later competition mounts for observed trials, scrambles and road racing. These early activities led to lewiss lifelong attraction to fantasy and mythology, often reflected in his writing. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for greeves when you shop.
Gordon blair of queens university, belfast qub who designed the new porting and exhaust system. Greeves scottish 1960 running with buff log book duration. The qub griffon model was just about the end of the line for greeves motorcycles by this time, greeves was having managerial problems, financial difficulties, and just could not keep up with foreign competition like the rest of the english motorcycle industry this bike was manufactured in december 1972 the company struggled on for a few more. Although these were not as fast as some of their competitors, they earned a reputation for reliability and were chosen to be used by the mortimer road. When i was in college back in albuquerque nm i bought a used 250cc greeves griffon that was on consignment at the very small local greeves dealer. Read greeves online by colin sparrow books free 30day trial. A greeves griffon 250 twinshock scrambler running and for sale on ebay. Greeves motorcycles history, history, model identification, parts resources. In 1962, the greeves silverstone 250cc road racer was introduced giving greeves success in the acu 250cc road race. Original greeves griffon motorcycle chaincase inne. Greeves motorcycles griffon for sale car and classic. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
Here are two pictures for youre greeves site, its my as new greeves griffon. British riders such bryan wade competed on these bikes during the 60s in events such as the tv scrambles which was a televised series. These frames are used for triumph engines to build a tri greeves. After many wins in motorcycle trials competitions and developing a successful us export market, the original company ceased trading followi. The greeves challenger the unusual worldbeating two stroke. In addition, it had a documented desert racing history, having raced in. Jun 16, 2016 the 1969 greeves 380cc twin port griffon is one of the most collectable and rare vintage motocross bikes.
Greeves motorcycle enthusiasts public group facebook. Greeves the complete story gives a detailed history from the early 1950s to the 1970s. The original company produced motorcycles from 1952, funded by a contract with the ministry of pensions for their invacar, a threewheeler for. Bert greeves mbe born oscar bertram greeves, 5 june 1906 15 july 1993 was a british engineer who founded invacar ltd in 1942 and greeves motor cycles in 1953. Welcome, share all your greeves pictures, videos, questions, etc.
Greeves history highlights greeves motorcycles began as a manufacturer of 3wheeled cars for the disabled. Greeves meriwether lewis and william clark and the indians the two explorers encountered are, to say the least, the favorite subjects of sculptor richard v. In 1971, bert greeves was looking for more power out of the 380 motor used in his griffon open class mx bike, and he partnered with dr. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for greeves when you shop the. The history and catalog of greeves motorcycles is the best place to start. David harper greeves produced a few of these for both 250 380 griffons, the factory fitted harpower blocks. If you would like an engine with performance, you have it in the new greeves head and barrel. He enjoyed writing about, and reading, literature of the past, publishing such works as the awardwinning the allegory of love 1936, about the period of history known as the middle ages. This book by rob carrick and john wood looks like a must have for those who have. Original greeves griffon chaincase inner i hub is sound with good brake surface. Greeves values and pricing youre looking for from 1963 to 1975. If you own a greeves 250cc griffon you should have this book. Unfollow greeves motorcycles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Twice married with one daughter, he was appointed mbe in 1972. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Bert greeves designed a vehicle for his cousin who had complained of the inadequacy of the typical battery powered units commonly available. In an effort to recapture market share, greeves restyled their 1973 griffon to be more competitive on the track. Read greeves by colin sparrow for free with a 30 day free trial. The greeves family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. I rode it for a couple of years, selling it when i graduated from college and moved away from home.
Although this book is about greeves motorcycles, the significance of the invacar in the story. Euro spares the greeves projects, greeves information and links. The m58 griffon is complete but needs the rubber for the air cleaner. When they appear in fantasy novels, griffins typically are not depicted as distinct characters and are relegated to minor roles, such as participants in battle scenes or as mounts for humans. Sep 18, 2014 greeves the complete story gives a detailed history from the early 1950s to the 1970s. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for greeves when you shop the largest online selection at. If you require more information or help then you might like to try posting a discussion topic on our web forum.
Unfollow greeves griffon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1840 there were 3 greeves families living in pennsylvania. Engine and gear box, clutch, carb, special tools, etc. Oct 09, 2019 models at one point, greeves offered 11 models, including the ranger, anglican, pathfinder and oulton, but in 1969, only the greeves griffon 250 and griffon 380 were offered. However, greeves was not small in ambition or achievement, which is resoundingly illustrated in this new book. The best source for greeves parts is frank conleys greeves in carmel valley, california. For general parts, please see the product index on the left. With production histories and specification details for all main models, it is an ideal resource for anyone with an interest in these classic sporting motorcycles. The original company had been producing motorcycles since 1952, funded by a contract with the ministry of pensions for their invacar. It has rebuilt motor, new conrod and main bearings, new fibreglass from roger ennis, rebuilt wheels, new shocks, forks serviced, new bars, levers and cables. Gone was the fiberglass metal flake tank of 1973 for a new aluminum sleeker fuel tank.
Date your greeves machine greeves racing engine analysed. When the lewis and clark bicentennial celebrations ended in 2006, it would have seemed easy for greeves to walk away from that subject. Mcs, hawkstone in the states, the early greeves scrambler was called the motocross special. Greeves motorcycles were made in the uk between 1952 and 1977, the company was founded by bert greeves. Motorcycles built in essex by bert greeves in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. This is a 40 page history and catalog of greeves motorcycles. This has been specially designed and developed for racing incorporating the greeves patented cast aluminium beam resulting in a rigid light assembly. The original company produced motorcycles from 1952, funded by a contract with the ministry of pensions for their invacar, a threewheeler for disabled drivers. Choose your greeves motorcycles to get the suggested retail or tradein value. Tim wuethrich r from sacramento california owner built by kenny sykes, l winner of best griffon class at 2010 greeves days.
The most greeves families were found in the uk in 1891. Owner richard deal bought the rights to the greeves name in may 1999. Swan neck manifolds that cool the fuel before it enters the cylinder are chromed. The greeves projects, greeves information and links euro spares. Greeves motorcycles ltd is a british motorcycle manufacturer producing motorcycles mainly for the trials and offroad market. Chris huxtable raced a 250 version in the greeves championship some years back. Greeves and parts sold 36mx4, m58 griffon, m63 qub greeves i have three greeves for sale plus manuels and some parts to boot. Lots of photos of restored greeves bikes from around the world. The table below provides a yearbyyear index of the models of motorcycle produced by greeves which may help you to identify which model you have. With production histories and specification details for all the main models, and hundreds of photographs throughout, it is the ideal resource for anyone with an interest in these classic sporting motorcycles. Also in 1964 greeves launched the challenger, and first time out ridden by garth wheldon it won the terry cups trail. Greeves motorcycles technical specifications from orginal brochure.
Excellent price 29 the box has some slight scuffing. Identify your greeves the greeves riders association. Greeves garnered a huge amount of trials awards in the 1960s, with their scottish and anglian models. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for greeves 380 when you shop the largest.
Greeves motorcycles was a british motorcycle manufacturer founded by bert greeves which. Greeves competition motorcycles classic motorcycles at. I have ridden all three of these motorclcles but have not started them in several years. Unfollow greeves challenger to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fantasy books featuring griffins the griffin or gryphon is one of the most enduring and magnificent creatures of mythology. Greeves griffon spares pre65 motocross club forum the. The scottish six days trial, the european trials championship.