Oops – how did this one sneak in here. Well, keen Barnstormer followers would know that Knobster and myself are avid supporters of the stinkwheel, early 2 stroke motorcycles, so have included this one just to show what all you staunch 4 strokers are missing. And as the 2 lightweight models have a sort of […]
1955 Excelsior Sales Catalogue. Read More »
A small 4 page fold out sales catalogue of Coventry Eagle 2 stroke models. Powered by different capacities of Villiers engines there is just something about the design of these lightweight machines. Perhaps it is the all pressed steel frame, the name of Silent Superb, the cast alloy primary chain case (available on the M5
1934 Coventry Eagle Sales Catalogue Read More »
Knobster and I both have a fascination with the English Stinkwheels, an enduring term for the early smokey, stinky 2 stroke motorcycles. Mine is the 225cc Royal Enfield whereas Knobster likes any underpowered light weight 2 stroke that allows him to hop off at the slightest of hills and exercise his legs by pushing. Not
Velocette GTP Parts Book. Read More »
It seems that you are either completely absolute with ownership of a Scott motorcycle, or right at the other end of the scale and discard any thoughts of ownership with a belief of “why would I need all that grief”. Early 2 strokes can be a challenge but ask any Scott owner and they will
1925 Scott Sales Catalogue Read More »
Not a well known manufacturer, SOS (which stands for Super Onslow Special) first appeared in 1927 but never survived past 1939, most likely to the drain of WW2 on resources and materials. Most machines were powered by Villiers 2 stroke engines with a few by JAP 4 stroke singles, there was also a water cooled
1930 S.O.S Sales Catalogue. Read More »
