This is a combined instruction manual and parts book for the 1933 Francis-Barnett 148cc Lapwing, 196cc Black Hawk, and 196cc Falcon. The first section is the instruction manual with running instructions and basic care. It deals with both flywheel magneto and coil ignition models, with the coil ignition models being fitted with Miller lighting units, […]
1933 Francis-Barnett Operating Instructions and Spare Parts List. Read More »
Barnstormers is about riding, working on, and reading about old motorcycles. Lately we have been concentrating more on the reading and publishing of old manuals and sales catalogues and so have decided that a change needs to happen. Knobsta suggested a section on polishing but I wouldn’t dare venture into Mrs McShiny’s department (and Knobsta
Project Royal Enfield. Read More »
Winter has definitely arrived and with the constant rain and water logged grounds the only thing that one can do is spend more time in the workshop. There is not much point getting wet and cold trying to do things outside when there is a nice warm heater beckoning from the shed. Both Knobsta and
Most of us have cursed the time when we forgot to put our vehicles registration on hold and have lost the use of the old silver numbered black number plates, I have and so has Knobsta. The older number plates hold more of the history of the vehicle and when lost through deregistration so goes
Motor Vehicle Old Style Black Number Plates. Read More »
With World War 2 well under way it was the job of motorcycle manufacturers to supply machines for the war effort. Initially civilian models were altered as required (no chrome, painted green or grey for the navy, blackout lights fitted etc) and shipped out until war department contracts were filled for the supply of more
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