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Bike I.D. if possible
« on: July 03, 2009, 09:28:35 AM »
Hello everyone,  may have a curly one here for identifying, cannot see much but does any one have a clue to type of bike this is, would appreciate any help. :-/
 

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Re: Bike I.D. if possible
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2009, 12:37:12 PM »
There's probably enough there to identify the bike as a c1928 BSA. Things like the clutch lever with the large cable nipple, front fork with centre spring, and the front guard are all BSA features from the 1920s. Picking the model will be a little more difficult. The large front brake and the cross braces between the two fork blade about half way between the axle and the lower fork links were usually features of a "De Luxe" model. Also there might have been some differences between the home and "Colonial" models - Australian photo? The motor  will be either one of the larger vertical side valve singles (500 - 557 cc) or perhaps a V twin. The slopers at this date had saddle tanks. Have a look on a BSA site for the different models.

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Re: Bike I.D. if possible
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2009, 02:27:02 PM »
Thank you for the info Leon, really appreciate your help, yes, bike in Australia,  Regards,  Bill