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1950 Mosquito Cycle Attachment Handbook.

Manuals, Stinkwheel / McSnotty

As simple as things can seem to be, even when it comes to the most basic of mechanics sometimes it does help to have a book or manual to refer to and this publication covers that. This little Mosquito was manufactured by Meccanica Garelli of Milan, Italy and the drive was by a friction wheel […]

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1930 Rudge and How to Take Care of it.

Manuals / McSnotty

Straight from the introduction inside the handbook which says it all – In introducing this latest edition of Rudge Wrinkles, it is our aim to give, in a condensed form all the information which a rider should require to keep his Rudge in good tune. Those who wish for further information on the subjects of

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1926 Raleigh Model 17 Parts Catalogue.

Manuals / McSnotty

Not much to say about this parts book except it is for the lightweight Model 17 Raleigh that is powered by Sturmey Archers 1.75hp unit construction motor and gearbox, and is using a Villiers carburettor. The engine illustrations are worth a look. Are there still any out there? On page 36 there is an interesting

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1935 Triumph Sales Catalogue

Sales Catalogues / McSnotty

What an impressive line up by Triumph for 1935 with a total of 13 models from 250, 350, 500, 550 side valve and OHV variations to the newly introduced 650cc OHV parallel twin Model 6/1. There were also 3 models of sidecar produced. The Triumph 6/1 was produced from 1934 to 1936. Designed by ex-Ariel

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1928 AJS 3.49hp OHV K6 Owners Manual.

Manuals / McSnotty

A well used but very fragile manual that is definitely best shared with the rest of the world by scanning. With the owners name of E Firness? Petone 2/1/28 and 4/11/32 scribed on a couple of pages it is a very detailed manual and with the additional hand written notations from the original owner that

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