As far as modern motorcyclists go we could be regarded as sissies by the old guard when it comes to the comfort of our motorcycles. With longer travel suspension, better shocks, more comfortable seats with thick foam rubber inlays, rubber mounted handle bars and foot pegs we never seem to that happy with what we […]
The Triumph Model N Deluxe was introduced for 1929 and was an upgrade from the 1927-28 Model N with a new saddle style petrol tank. It still had a total loss oiling system, but this was to be its last year as Triumph was introducing its new models for 1930 with a full recirculating system.
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It is amazing what one has that one can easily forget about, well at least that goes for me. Here is a small 3 page sales leaflet for the 1922 2 ¾ Douglas that has been sitting in an old book for the last 38 years in my cabinet that I forgot I had. It
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Good quality photographs of early motorcycling groups are quite hard to find, so when this scene came our way I definitely thought that it was worth sharing. The photograph was taken outside the Fielding Post Office about 1912 (a general consensus amongst a few knowledgeable people). The period chosen is centered around the riding gear
Out For a Ride in . . . . . . . . . . 1912? Read More »
J.A.P (J.A. Prestwich) of Tottenham, London, produced a wide range of engines for many different applications. Motorcycle engines for standard, sports, and racing use were available, and many common manufacturers used them. Royal Enfield used the v twin engine from 1912 until 1919 when they developed their own engine (which did look very similar to
1933 J.A.P Engine Information. Read More »
