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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: wetdog on January 04, 2014, 10:56:25 AM
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just picked up a round tank , has anyone any experience of this model ? I may use for the summer
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I've often fancied one... well done that man :) I have the bike that followed on from it although I rarely ride it. The S26 had wooden brake blocks in 1926 and it certainly is a challenge.
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states on the log book 350cc 2and quarter horse 1924 , I think this is ronge I thought they only made 250cc , matching engine and frame numbers ?
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I think the 350's were matching, but I could be wrong
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started to throw it back together to see whats missing , was taken apart in the 50s and all nickel work redone , its very very complete and the owner never touched the tank so this item is 100% original (and it can stay that way) looking forwards to here it run , im very tempted to take the head off to see what cc it is , old brown book and new V5c say 350 , but I think this maybe a mistake .
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Do it.. I'm fascinated :)
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looking about 99% complette , will take apart and reassemble with more care and a can or two of black , will restore at a latter date if i like it enough , the build quality is very good (not big on BSAs ) i am waiting for some info from the VMCC as have been told they did build some 350 round tanks which is news to me and i can find no info on any on the net .
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Frame and engine numbers http://www.britbike.com/bsapitstop/dating/1921-30.html (http://www.britbike.com/bsapitstop/dating/1921-30.html)
.... "In 1924, two BSA 'Round Tanks' and two BSA 350cc Sports models took part in a climb up Mount Snowdon in Wales."
A video.. sorry can't translate, I don't do E European http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WONsDM_8AU&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WONsDM_8AU&feature=player_embedded) hope it works.
I didn't realise they had no front brake... sounds like 'fun'
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Some decent pictures too http://www.vinandvet.eu/Motorbikes/66/58/1925-BSA-model-B-roundtank/ (http://www.vinandvet.eu/Motorbikes/66/58/1925-BSA-model-B-roundtank/)
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all change just had a daft offer , if its genuine its sold .