Other Bike Photo Gallery

That is a cracking photo and your Grandfather looks to be a splendidly dapper gentleman - shiny shoes, pinstripe 3 piece, bow tie and trilby. It's such a shame hats have gone out of fashion. Grandma suitably attired and, as you say, not wishing to appear uncouth and maintaining her modesty by riding side saddle.

 

A couple of old Brits at the CTL Motor Company.

 

Dunno what it is about race sidecars but their build fascinates me - CTL Company again.

Lovely bit of welding on that (substantial) headstock.



It had two calipers on the LHS and only one on the RHS To counteract a sidecar's tendency to turn left when braking perhaps?



Rear end with a short swingarm (UJ not in place) and what looks to be a tyre on the wrong way round.

 

My mother back in the 60's sat on Bob Rowbottams outfit at the TT. He was one of the many also rans making up the numbers

 

A reminder of some old images posted (Oh My God) 6 years ago:

https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/timeline-my-parents-and-bikes.77332/

 

This R50 BMW has just had new main bearings fitted. The big ends were OK.

 

Norton 16H WD

 

I don't think I've ever posted a pic of my other non-Ducati bike.



It's a 1948 ZB32 BSA Competition currently fitted with a 1950 alloy barrel and head.

 

That’s very nice. Do you manage to get out on it at all?

 

Yes, I manage to put in 300 - 400 miles a year.

 

Good on ya. It must be a great experience and a privilege to own.

 

Velocette race bike in preparation.

 

Nice... what's the cannister zip tied to the front down tube for?

 

I'd venture that it's a catch tank for an engine breather.

 

Yes

 

This Velocette engine has a four valve head

 

That's impressive. I seem to remember a firm called BMG back in the late sixties, early seventies who did a desmo conversion for Velocettes.

 

It doesn't look like a 4V in the first picture with the rocker covers off.

EDIT: It's a different engine

 

The BMG desmo Velos : https://www.desmodromology.nl/velocette/