Hemmings 6 speed gearbox

Has anybody any information about how to strip a hemmings 6 speed box or who to contact who would know?

Mick was a Quaife dealer so likely it's a Quaife designed box.

Try Patrick at Works Racing. I heard he bought Micks gearbox stock, but I’m not sure.

If you do contact him, please let us know the outcome.

Fast Eddie said:

Try Patrick at Works Racing. I heard he bought Micks gearbox stock, but I’m not sure.

If you do contact him, please let us know the outcome.

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Hi. spoke to Patrick this morning. he has taken over the MH gearbox business,he has some spares and is hoping to be in a position to supply complete boxes in the future. Quaife also have a limited stock of spares. I hope between them they can supply my needs. Patrick reckons the hemmings box is easier to strip than the std box; following some advice from patrick I have now got it apart but Its not to obvious. wish me luck.

Moto55UK said:

Hi. spoke to Patrick this morning. he has taken over the MH gearbox business,he has some spares and is hoping to be in a position to supply complete boxes in the future. Quaife also have a limited stock of spares. I hope between them they can supply my needs. Patrick reckons the hemmings box is easier to strip than the std box; following some advice from patrick I have now got it apart but Its not to obvious. wish me luck.

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That bodes well, it would be great if Patrick succeeds in setting up as Mr Quaife !

And… good luck…!

I think Bruce Verdon said his TTI gearboxes are copies of Quaifes. I have had my 6 speed TTI apart - it is easier than a 4 speed Norton box. I suggest some people create their own hurdles. Most of what I have learned in my life, has been because I actually did things instead of worrying about nothing. Motorcycles were not made by Superman, or even Maxwell Smart, Pick a nice clean place to pull it apart.

It would be interesting to hear your impressions of a 6 speed street Commando if that's what you plan. I believe it was meant for race and has no kick start capability, so would need estart. I have Quaife 5 speeds and that was a worthwhile upgrade from pre MK3 4 speed trans with early 2nd gear.

As far as performance is concerned, close ratio gears allow the rider to use the motor properly. I have only raced in later years using 4 speed close boxes. With my 500cc Triton, I never lowered the overall gearing, except on one occasion when I was frustrated. I have never had close ratios on a road bike. I would probably either hit a car or get booked. I would dearly love to race my Seeley 850 with the 6 speed TTI box, with the 4 speed Manx cluster in the Norton box, it was excellent everywhere except in a clutch start - a bit too slow at the beginning of races. Modern motorcycles usually have 6 speed gearboxes, they are probably too fast. Is riding on public roads about speed ? If your mates all ride old British bikes, you might make them look silly.