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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: gnhbus on April 21, 2008, 10:36:33 PM

Title: Brough Superior - Austin 7
Post by: gnhbus on April 21, 2008, 10:36:33 PM

Hi,
Im looking to build something around this design, the dual rear wheel, and front forks are especially interesting.
Does anyone have any info on this Brough S - Austin 7??
Thanks
G

Title: Re: Brough Superior - Austin 7
Post by: Blue on April 22, 2008, 07:48:04 PM

Only that the one in the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham is a replica, so it is surely not an impossible task to build something similar.

Unfortunately, because there were only 10 Brough-Fours manufactured by the factory information is pretty sparse - particularly technical information.  I suggest your best bet would be to contact the Brough Club

What I can tell you is that the forks were made by Castle, were of the leading-link type, and, to the best of my knowledge, were copied from a Harley Davidson design - a design now being manufactured brand new for modern Harleys, no less!

Title: Re: Brough Superior - Austin 7
Post by: gnhbus on April 22, 2008, 08:02:40 PM

Thank You, Blue

The story I heard, not sure where anymore, is that George Brough was an amazing engineer, as example, there is an ingenious design principle in the front forks that make the stability very impressive. Supposedly it was very possible to ride without holding the bars at high speeds, ie; 90-150 mph.

The dual rear wheels is just about the coolest thing Ive seen.
It does make me wonder about cornering and such.

I really appreciate the feedback and will contact the Brough Club.

Title: Re: Brough Superior - Austin 7
Post by: douglas on April 23, 2008, 10:31:49 AM

They were meant to be hitched to a chair!!! Douglas

Title: Re: Brough Superior - Austin 7
Post by: henry_norton on April 24, 2008, 12:05:42 AM

Yes, they were made to pull a chair (I think they even had a reverse gear). I should imagine riding one solo would be tantamount to suicide. I agree they do look pretty cool though.  ;)

Title: Re: Brough Superior - Austin 7
Post by: henry_norton on April 24, 2008, 12:10:28 AM

BTW, this bloke is building a complete new SS100 from scratch - including the castle forks.

www.brufnut.de/SS100/SS100_pro.htm

Title: Re: Brough Superior - Austin 7
Post by: Blue on April 24, 2008, 12:32:17 AM

Cameron Racing Engines will do it for a fee:

http://www.cameronracingengines.com/