The Early Carburating System. In the very early days of motorcycles, the carburetter consisted merely of a shallow tank containing petrol through which air was drawn on the suction stroke of the engine, the air bubbling through the petrol in its passage, and so taking up or carburating itself with a certain amount of petrol […]
Motorcycles and How to Manage Them 1919. . . . Carburettors. Read More »
Perhaps the most significant addition for Royal Ruby in 1921 was their introduction of the new single cylinder 2 3/4hp machine. Following on from the previous years introduction of the 3hp Single Cylinder Patent Spring Frame Model this more basic machine had a rigid frame that was perhaps aimed at the average family man. Interestingly
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A very early instruction booklet from about 1920 for the Lucas Magdyno. Basic in content (Lucas always liked to keep things simple) it covers the separate E3 Dynamo Lighting Set, as well as the Lucas Magdyno Lighting and Ignition Set. Information on the switchbox (or more commonly know as the light switch) which was mounted
1920 Lucas Magdyno Running Instructions. Read More »
Alex Emerslie hailed from Dunedin and liked motorcycles, and so did his friends. They called themselves The BSA Boys and were all ex Royal Marines who seemed to enjoy exploring the countryside on their bikes. And as part of those trips they were to capture them on film. It is great that the photos were
Alex Emerslie and the BSA Boys. Read More »
A parts list for the Sturmey Archer Countershaft Gearbox covering the lightweight and heavyweight L.S. 3 speed type gearboxes. Sturmey Archer Gears from Nottingham, England, were a major supplier to the motorcycle industry for gearboxes in the 1920s, starting off much earlier providing geared rear wheel hubs. There are well detailed sectional drawings for the
1928 Sturmey Archer 3 Speed Parts Catalogue. Read More »
