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 »
It has been 10 years since the first Indian rolled out the doors of the Springfield factory. And in that time Indian Motocycles have been very successful in the various competition and reliability events both at home and abroad that were a good test for both rider and machine. An impressive line up of ‘wins’
1912 Indian Sales Catalogue. Read More »
Some sales catalogues just tell buyers what particular manufacturers had coming up for the next year, whereas others seize on the opportunity to show case their successes and what new developments were on the horizon. Norton was one such manufacturer that was the latter and by 1928 they were establishing an unrivalled list of wins
1928 Norton Sales Catalogue. Read More »
