The big Royal Enfield v twin was and still is a formidable machine. Powered by the mighty JAP 770cc sidevalve engine it was first introduced in 1912 mainly as a power unit for a sidecar. The 2 speed drive was by countershaft, with there being different primary drive ratios (2 different drive ratio sets of […]
1917 Royal Enfield 6HP Owners Handbook. Read More »
If you own a early 1930s Douglas then the Maintenance and Care Handbook for the Douglas A, B, C, K and M models is for you. A valuable addition to your Douglas library it includes excellent photographs of the oil pumps and drives, special maintenance tools, photograph of my favourite, the OHV engine, ignition and
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Ian, Yes we would like to do a follow up on the Bradbury however the email address that you supplied doesn’t seem to work. Could you make contact again with another address or phone number. Thanks.
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In 1925 both Harley Davidson and Indian decided to enter the small capacity market with their 21 cu machines (350cc). Both had sidevalve engines and the Indian model was called the Prince. For 1925 it had the wedge shape petrol tank but by 1926 was upgraded to the more popular big brother tear drop style
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Early photographs of female motorcycle riders are scarce with the sport of riding motorcycles regarded as the domain of men. So it was a pleasant surprise to come across a photo postcard depicting what looks like a female rider dressed and ready posing in front of an early fixed speed Triumph. The scene is labelled
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