As a younger person I didn’t really put much stock in the correct type of spark plug for my motorcycles. Correct thread size was of course important but this projected tip, non projected tip, appropriate heat range nonsense was not worthy of my time and any decision on what to use was based purely on […]
The Spark Plug Conundrum. Read More »
At 38 pages with excellent parts illustrations this spare parts manual covers the MOV and the MAC models. Click on the front cover below to see the complete manual.
1936 Velocette Spare Parts List Read More »
With time steadily marching on Mrs McS informed me the other day that nothing is like it used to be. Not wanting to appear too interested in her problems and knowing full well that any response will ultimately result in a documented list of what I have done, may have done, or not done at
The Old Bags On The Back. Read More »
Douglas motorcycles have always been unique. When other manufacturers chose single cylinder engines for their smaller capacity machines and V twin engines to power their larger machines Douglas chose the horizontally opposed twin cylinder for all of their motorcycles. This meant some of the smoothest rides of the vintage era, and having owned a 1924
1925 Douglas Sales Catalogue. Read More »
This is for all single cylinder models from 1933 to 1937 inclusive of the 250 up to the 600 sv. It is a well put together handbook for owners of Ariel motorcycles that could also be useful to owners of other makes from the 1930s. At 46 pages there is very little it does not
1933~37 Ariel Owners Guide Read More »
