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Even as far back as 1940 road safety with motorcyclists was a concern. So much so that the New Zealand Transport Department assisted the Road Safety Council in the publication of this NZ Motor Cyclist magazine. Being issue 1 I doubt that too many would have survived and as for issue 2 who knows? It […]
1940 NZ Motor Cyclist. Read More »
By 1913 motorcycle manufacturers were doing anything to entice new customers to their product and what better way than with a high quality sales brochure outlining new models and past successes. This brochure has everything. It is a sales brochure, riders manual, engine parts list, sidecar list and has testimonials of riders successes at home
1913 New Hudson Sales Brochure and Riders Manual. Read More »
The Douglas 2 ¾ hp (or 350cc) was and still is one of the nicest little engined vintage motorcycles out there. The horizontally opposed twin cylinder is very smooth and whether as a 2 speed or 3 there was very little that would challenge this demon machine. Its major downfall would be the slipping final drive
1925 Douglas 2 ¾ Hp Handbook. Read More »
To me Velocettes have always represented the best in styling and performance from the early KTTs and KSSs right through to the Thruxtons. Even so every motorcycle does have their unique designs and with the Velo it was the clutch system. Some found it ok whilst others found it challenging to adjust. And if you
Velocette KSS and KTS MK2 Spare Parts List. Read More »
By 1928~29 most motorcycles had been upgraded with the new saddle type petrol tanks, better brakes, 3 speed (and sometimes 4 speed) gearboxes, and better suspension. Ariel was no different and by 1929 they were also starting to amass quite a few awards from competition, a good indication of the reliability of a manufacturers product.
1929 Ariel Sales Catalogue. Read More »
