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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Moy46 on June 09, 2011, 09:11:21 PM

Title: Help frenchy for his blackburne engine
Post by: Moy46 on June 09, 2011, 09:11:21 PM

 Hi,

Sorry for my bad english :'(

Last month, I bought a french motorcycle with Blackburne engine : 500 ohv twin port from 1930.
I search all information as possible because I will restaure this engine. And I can find anything in france.
And I want to know what engine model is it, because my french motorcycle is a "Racing model" like it's say in the original catalogue from 1930, but this engine is a racing?

Thank you for all

Title: Re: Help frenchy for his blackburne engine
Post by: Welsh Wizard on June 09, 2011, 09:46:01 PM

http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/euro/brands/blackburne.htm

not much out there for the Blackburn

Title: Re: Help frenchy for his blackburne engine
Post by: 33d6 on June 10, 2011, 12:25:06 AM

Hi Frenchy,
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club Library can help. They have literature on your engine.
For the 1930 range they have a 1930 catalogue of their range, a Hints & Tips booklet for the 1930 350, 500 & 600ohv engines and "Notes on Racing Engines" for the 1929-30 engines.
You don't have to be a member to get help from them.
Their website is www.vmcc.net .
Good luck with your restoration.
Cheers,

Title: Re: Help frenchy for his blackburne engine
Post by: wetdog on June 10, 2011, 08:58:36 PM

I have a MM fitted with a blackburn engine about the same year , i am finding info very hard to find , the bike is very well built . but to date i have found only one pic of the bike i have , good luck
PS i have some spares if your stuck