Endurance and Reliability Trials have been around since man first installed an engine into a bicycle frame. They are a measure of the riders stamina and the motorcycles ruggedness and reliability. Both Knobster and myself have competed in such an event, ours being The Grand Challenge organised by Rusty Nuts and the aim was to […]
1950 John Bull Reliability Trial. Read More »
We previously published a parts book for the 1927 3.46hp Model 350 sv and 351 ohv models but decided to also include this catalogue as there are significant differences even though they are only 2 years apart. 1925 was the first year of the 3 speed Sturmey Archer gearbox, and internal expanding brakes, but Royal
1925 Royal Enfield 2 3/4 Hp Spare Parts List Read More »
By 1935 Watsonian had been in business for 23 years and as can be see by this 30 page sales catalogue had a lot on offer. There is an interesting photo page showing the inner workings of the factory and some of the body styles being assembled. Models available were the Greet – a lightweight
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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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