Help needed to recognize old BSA

[Ike]

I found this old picture from my granny's photo album. There are my granny and granddad. The photo is taken in Finland either 1933, 1934 or 1935.

I suppose it is BSA, but no idea from the model. I'd be very happy if you can help me to recognize the model of the bike. Perhaps I'll find this beautiful bike some day.

Thanks from your hints.

Ike

[cardan]

Hi Ike,

Not a BSA but a mid-1920s Rudge. I'm pretty sure it's a 350 (there was a 500 as well), which was built in 1924 and 25 only. Rudges of this period were a little different from most other bikes, with a 4-valve engine and 4-speed gearbox. The rim brakes are probably best forgotten.

The bike has a few modifications: not surprising since it was 8 or more years old when the photo was taken. The headlight has been changed, tool box and twist-grip throttle added, and the mufflers replaced by straight-through exhausts.

Leon

[Ike]

Thanks a lot Leon  

Ike

[m3bobby]

Hi Ike,

Not a BSA but a mid-1920s Rudge. I'm pretty sure it's a 350 (there was a 500 as well), which was built in 1924 and 25 only. Rudges of this period were a little different from most other bikes, with a 4-valve engine and 4-speed gearbox. The rim brakes are probably best forgotten.

The bike has a few modifications: not surprising since it was 8 or more years old when the photo was taken. The headlight has been changed, tool box and twist-grip throttle added, and the mufflers replaced by straight-through exhausts.

Leon

Leon's correct, here is a link to Andy T's site with a 1925 4 valve 4 speed. Very nice!

http://www.andybuysbikes.com/Archive/3692.htm