Royal Ruby had come along way since their introduction to the motorcycling world in 1909, and this 1920 sales catalogue for their 349cc 3hp single cylinder machine highlighted the type of ingenuity that was being sketched on their drawing boards. At only 4 pages the catalogue is impressive with ideas like a centre stand, Royal …
Dunelt, manufactured by Dunford & Elliot (Sheffield) LTD, started their production in 1919, and ceased production of motorcycles in 1935. They are not a common motorcycle by any means, but still a very interesting marque. And perhaps one of their most interesting machines would be their 250cc 2 stroke Model K, a unique supercharged steed …
Previously we published a spare parts book for the Mk2 Velocette KSS and KTS models which covered the years 1936-48. The Mk1 K models ran from 1925-1935, with this parts list, which was supplied by Andy D, covering the K, KSS, KTP, and KTT machines 1925-1931. There is a second MK1 parts list covering the …
For 1935 there are 5 models that grace the Levis brochure. The OHV machines are the 247cc Model B Special, the 346cc Model A Special, and the 498cc Model D Special. There is also the 247cc 2 stroke with Levis’ own engine with mechanical oil pump and sight glass. But the main attraction of this …
In June 2009 we featured a piece about W.M. Davy from NZ converting a 2 3/4hp side valve Douglas engine into a OHC. The article came from a 1920s edition of the English motorcycling magazine The Motorcycle. Not much else was printed and so here endeth the story. Well, Graeme from New Plymouth has passed …
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