J.A.P (J.A. Prestwich) of Tottenham, London, produced a wide range of engines for many different applications. Motorcycle engines for standard, sports, and racing use were available, and many common manufacturers used them. Royal Enfield used the v twin engine from 1912 until 1919 when they developed their own engine (which did look very similar to […]
1933 J.A.P Engine Information. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
