Stuff you may like
‘Have You Ever Wondered’ should be the title of this small addition to the Barnstormers library. The manual itself consists of all of the usual maintenance and bits to fiddle with just because you have the spanners but the section that we have chosen is of some very interesting drawings of various autocycles and cyclemotors […]
Autocycles and Cyclemotors 3rd Edition Read More »
A nice 34 page catalogue for B.S.A.s 1915 single cylinder models of various design for different occasions. The catalogue is listed as B.S.A. Motor Bicycles for Solo and Sidecar Export Edition. It wasn’t until 1919 that BSA introduced their 770cc Model E V twin for the 1920 season so single cylinder models were the mainstay
1915 B.S.A. Motor Bicycle Sales Catalogue Read More »
The Motorcyclists Library The Book of the Douglas is well assembled and covers Douglas motorcycles from 1924 up to 1930, more so the later 1920s machines. It is not as comprehensive as a modern day manual but probably the most helpful publication of the time and even now for those who own a vintage Douglas
1930 The Book of the Douglas. Read More »
The Albion Model F gearbox was designed for lightweight motorcycle 200cc to 350cc (or 2 3/4 hp). This leaflet has the complete listing of parts for the Model F as well as a brief description on how to dismantle it. Interesting to note that this gearbox was used with either chain or belt final drive.
1926 Albion Model F Parts List. Read More »
For 1931 Calthorpe Motor Cycle Co produced a 350cc motorcycle called the Ivory. A lovely looking machine, perhaps because I have always thought that there was something quite special about a sloper engine motorcycle, the sporty lines of the incline engine which seems to change the complete look of the whole design of the machine.
1931 Calthorpe 350 Sales Brochure. Read More »
