I agree Rex,there are many "Specials" out there,some not to my taste or possibly yours..But motorcycles and other vehicles have been converted and adapted since they were first madeFor me part of this hobby isnt just about whatever machine i may ride,but to me this hobby encompasses "all" aspects and I don't pre judge someone because they have a passion for Lambretta s,though to me personally they do not appeal!
I can appreciate a Brough Superior or such as much as a Bsa Bantam...
T he many early machines had their beginings using engines etc produced by others.J.AP. engines being a good example,they were used by many from Excelsior to Brough superior!
I am retired on a limited budget ,have had British motorcycles since the age of thirteen ,own a 51 500cc AJS ,a b31 /32which i ride regularly and grew up with a father and elder brothers all riding British motorcycles.
Since buying this project i have spent many hours researching the J.A.P company their engines would often be the topic of conversation my father held them in high regard,along with others he owned,Rudge,Matchless,many more I have forgotten ,Alldays&Onions being one i had to look up having never heard of them!
My late father race tuned (himself) a 1937 Triumph Tiger at Brands Hatch and was in the same races as John Surtees when he made his debut there,also mounted on a Tiger.
For me the "small investment "made buying this project was barely what "I " could pay for the Bsa c11 rolling chassis,which was what I bought the engine was an added interest.
I already have two engines which were made for this machine.
I am not naieve enough for One moment to believe that because the engine was made by JAP it is a racing engine,far from it!
It has the "look" of older machines and it will probably end up in my 1946 girder fork/rigid rear Bsa c11.....
It will give me hours of enjoyment just tinkering and doing " what I want" with my time and money!
It will be used and enjoyed.
It would be nice to see what machines the doom mongers on here own(if any?)
I feel sorry for those that are so fixated in their own ideas,they think anyone else's ideas are not valid .
The VMCC and other clubs say this hobby of ours is doomed as it is only the older folk interested,no wonder if like me they come on here and other forums , genuinely enthusiastic and seeking " helpful advice" from more knowledgeable
? people and get pointless derogatory comments,perhaps those who run this site should consider this?
On a lighter note many thanks to the genuine enthusiasts that have passed on their "useful" knowledge.
I now know more about Pilgrim pumps and no doubt will be asking more questions,if my words are not for you pass by,it's what I shall do ....