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« on: May 31, 2015, 10:40:27 AM » |
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500 pre 1931 motorcycles are entered for the VMCC's annual Banbury Run, starting and finishing at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warks CV35 0BJ (12 miles north of Banbury, Next to M40 J12). This is a very well established event, in fact, this year is it's 67th running, and is advertised as the "the largest gathering of veteran and vintage machines in the world". The bikes set off in batches of 5 at 1 minute intervals and have a route map to navigate their way around whichever route they've entered. "Veterans" (pre 1915 machines) have a gentle 30+ mile route. (some of these bikes are single-speed belt-drive total-loss with stirrup brakes, so the ride can be a bit of a challenge......) "Early Vintage" (1915 - 1924) have a 50+ mile route. "Late Vintage" (1925 - 1930) have a 60+ mile route This year, the bikes range from 1899 to 1930, so the oldest bike is a mere 116 years old! (and you thought your machine was getting on a bit!!) http://www.banbury-run.co.uk/http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=13493.0http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10574.0 |
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« Last Edit: June 24, 2015, 07:43:27 AM by Tony oily bike »
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2015, 10:50:50 AM » |
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Sidecar. Note the stirrup front brake on the bike.
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« Last Edit: May 31, 2015, 10:52:22 AM by Tony oily bike »
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2015, 10:51:47 AM » |
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Humble (& more affordable)
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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Tony oily bike
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2015, 10:53:15 AM » |
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Rare and amazing AJS in-line 4
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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Tony oily bike
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2015, 10:54:00 AM » |
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General paddock scene
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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Wot ho chaps, its bloody Whitworth!!
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2015, 02:26:10 PM » |
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Just fettled my Douglas twin having had the Mag refurbished.
Touched a terminal by mistake and got a proper welt so that works then!
Runs well, just needs a polish then ready for Banbury.
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2015, 07:33:15 AM » |
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This Sunday with the assembly, start and finish at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/ |
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2015, 09:46:05 AM » |
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2015 and the 67th running of the VMCC Banbury Run.
Here's a shot of the assembly area just starting to fill up prior to the start.
Bike is a 1921 P&M 500cc two-speed.
The inclined engine design was pretty novel back in the early 20's!
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« Last Edit: June 22, 2015, 10:47:48 AM by Tony oily bike »
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2015, 09:48:24 AM » |
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The make is ABC and this is their Sopwith 400cc from 1920
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2015, 09:52:35 AM » |
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The bike on the right is a 1928 AJS 350 "Standard Sporting Model".
To its left is a 1925 AJS, again a 350, this one's a model B3.
Machine condition for this event varies from oily-rag 'original', through to fully restored.
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2015, 09:56:45 AM » |
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A little earlier this time, a 1914 Royal Enfield V-twin model 160 of 2 & 3/4 HP.
The round thing on the footboard is a foot-operated claxon horn.
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2015, 10:00:28 AM » |
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This 1926 BSA powered ice cream selling machine started life selling ice creams in Penzance, and is now used for selling ice creams at charity events.
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2015, 10:04:18 AM » |
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From 1923, a Coventry Eagle Flying 8 of 988cc.
The bike was found in a barn in 2013 where it hadn't moved for 64 years!
You'll notice the engine has "JAP" on the cases. JAP were a renowned engine maker and supplied their engines to various manufacturers, including Brough. Their single-cylinder engines were also used in racing, including speedway.
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2015, 10:11:01 AM » |
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A Cotton Blackburn 350cc from 1930.
Being 1930, this is as modern as this event allows!
Cotton made frames of a design unlike others, and Blackburn made engines, so put the two together..............
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2015, 10:19:34 AM » |
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General scene in the assembly area prior to the 500 machines heading of on their run. They set off 5 at time at 1 minute intervals. There are 3 classes: A - Mainly Veteran prior to 1915 with a 30+ mile gentle run
B - Early Vintgae 1915 - 1924 with a ride of 50+ miles including Sunrising Hill
C - Late vintage 1925 - 1930 with a ride of 50+ miles including Sunrising Hill |
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
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