Cycle Worlds Kevin Cameron has an interesting post on form vs function in motorcycle design.
Category: The Old Ways
BSA Purchased by Indian Company
Just ran across this article in Motofire.com regarding the purchase of BSA by an Indian company:
http://www.motofire.com/2016/10/news/indian-firm-mahindra-has-bought-bsa-motorcycles/
Hope we see the return of BSA in the next few years.
Egan’s Leanings returns in Nov 2016 Cycle World
A sad and disturbing column in the Nov 2016 issue of Cycle World. Egan writes about suffering a mild stroke while attempting to kick start his restored Norton Commando. The event is told with Egan’s humor: “The Commando probably sensed from my tone that I meant business. Big mistake. I was soon to learn that you should never threaten a Norton.” After recovering, Egan takes the Norton on a ride, stalls, and has a difficult time restarting the motorcycle. The Norton is sold. Egan orders a new electric-start Triumph T-120 the next day.
Bet we can all relate to Egan’s challenge. My Yamaha SR/XT’s and two old Triumphs didn’t give me much trouble, but a Honda XL-250 reduced me to a quivering mass of jelly on several occasions.
1912 Indian on Cannonball Run – Jay Leno’s Garage
Alex Trepanier, a young rider who participated in the recent Cannonball Run on an 1912 Indian Single, recounts his experiences on the ride. Fascinating to see the old technology in operation.