AJS RACE BIKE, 350cc 1956. CAFE RACER, MODIFIED

Just finished tuning and sorting out my AJS, great bike and fun to ride.
This classic racer features:

• 350cc single engine with alloy head
• Lucas SR magneto with auto advance and rare extended cover with AJS script
• Custom alloy rear engine and gearbox mounting plates
• GB26k53 4 speed gearbox with folding kickstart lever
• New 626 Amal concentric carb
• New lever action fuel taps and fuel line
• Custom made fibre glass Manx style petrol tank
• Custom fluted cafe racer seat
• Alloy side mounted race number plates
• Front mini fairing with perspex wind shield
• Tingate racing clip-on handlebars
• Quick action throttle with GT heavy duty handgrips
• Alloy front and rear mudguards
• Full width finned alloy front and rear hubs
• Genuine Akront alloy rims, 19" front and rear (very rare and expensive!!) with Dunlop tyres
• Reverse cone short muffer
• Custom made rear sets
• Heavy duty brake and clutch cables
• Chrome shocks, made in Japa
• Smiths rear speedo drive

 

 

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BSA D175 BANTAM BUSHMAN, 1969

The most desired Bantam of all and the epitome of BSA Bantam engineering.
This BSA 175cc Bantam Bushman is one of 300 UK market designated models signified by the BB prefix.

The 1969 model is the last Bushman and the best performing Bantam featuring:

• new design cylinder head with central mounted spark plug to facilitate quicker and more accurate timing
• re-engineered stronger crankcases
• stiffer crankshaft
• 10:1 piston compression ratio
• 13 bhp (previous D14 models had 10bhp)
• heavy duty front forks with hydrolic damping and gaitors
• larger diameter exhaust port with improved gas flow
• exposed rear springs
• Large Amal 626 concentric carb

  
BSA Bantams span from 1948 to 1971 and were used for commuting, racing and trials. Probably the most succesful British motorcycle ever built in terms of numbers but the design was actualy based on the German DKW RT125. After the war companies including Harley Davidson, Russian Voskhod, Japanese Yamaha and ofcourse BSA all used the DKW layout. DKW continued to build motorcycles in West Germany but in East Germany the old factory was renamed IFA and then MZ. The RT125 design was also used. 

Bantams are still very popular today as many restorers and collectors find them easy to work on and fun to ride. 

The Bushman featured here is quite rare. These are not like other Bantams. They are more powerful and modified to suit both on and off road situations without hesitation.

1963 Triumph 6T Thunderbird

Unit Construction.

1963, Triumph introduces the 650cc 'Unit Construction' Turner designed engine, which incorporated the engine, primary and transmision in one housing. The crankcase split vertically into two halves, inner primary case going with the left crankcase half, and the transmission housing going with the right. The result was an engine that was lighter, stronger, more modern and cleaner than the pre-unit engine it replaced. And it made it possible to pull even more power out as the 1960s progressed. With all this, the age of the pre-unit Triumph was over, the 500 twin already gone unit-construction in 1959.

 

Unit construction brought with it many benefits. They were less expensive to manufacture, assemble and were easier to maintain. This new package saved 30lbs compared to the pre-unit engine, primary, gearbox and mounting plates of earlier design.

Also for 1963, a whole new frame with a single front downtube replaced the 'flexy' duplex frame (1960-62), virtually eliminating all the handling problems overnight. From this point on, Triumph Motorcycles would gain a reputation as some of the best-handling motorcycles worldwide.

We aquired this rare motorcycle pictured here and proceeded with a mild restoration. It is a matching numbers bike and quite original for it's age. Note the main rider footrests which bolt onto the bottom of the frame rather than the rear engine mounts as of later models. This was done only for 1963 models!
As expected of Triumph motorcycles from this era, the 6T looks great, performs well and is a pleasure to ride.

1951 BSA C10 250cc Side Valve Rigid Model

This has to be one of the most original BSA C10 we have seen. When it comes to lightweights this 250cc sidevalve is one of my favourites. Purchased over 6 years ago, stored but turned over fortnightly, we finally gave this machine the attention it deserves.

The petrol tank was removed and flushed clean. Engine primed, carb removed, stripped down, cleaned, checked and re-built. New battery, fresh lube and with a few sputters the engine ticked over nicely.

Plenty of rare parts on this machine and in very good condition considering their age.

The C10 rides like a dream and everything works just like it did when it left the factory!

NSW Speedcar Championship at Tyrepower Sydney Speedway 2011

Event:

NSW Speedcar Championship    

Date:

Thu 29, Dec 2011

Venue:

TYREPOWER SYDNEY SPEEDWAY

21 Wentworth St, Granville
Sydney NSW Australia

If you haven't been then what are you waiting for? Loud engines, dirt track, methanol, high speed racing, clowns, fireworks and an occasional crash makes speedway a great way to spend an evening. Ask my 10 year old son, he just didn't want to leave, we got there at 5pm and stayed right to the end (6hrs later).

Tonight's schedule:

NSW Speedcar Championship

- Wingless Sprints

- Litre Sprints

- Fender Benders

- DEMOLITION DERBY

Awesome atmosphere, plenty of entertainment for the kids in between races, quick and easy access to food, drinks and WC makes a night out at the speedway an all out winner.

For more speedway action and future events click:
Tyrepower Sydney Speedway