1964 Article: 1914 BSA - 2-Page Vintage Motorcycle Article

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1964 Article: 1914 BSA - 2-Page Vintage Motorcycle Article
Original, Vintage Magazine article
Page Size: Approx. 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm) each page
Condition: Good
Brought to the u.s.a. in extremely rusty condition,
this 1914 BSA single was restored to its present as-
original condition by T. A. Hodgdon, President of BSA,
Incorporated, the Eastern factory branch of BSA, Birm-
ingham, England. This model was widely used by dis-
patch riders in World War I and there is reason to be-
lieve this very machine was so used. All equipment and
finish details are restored to their authentic original
condition.
Four coats of brilliant black enamel were applied over
a rustproof preparation and bright parts wete heavily
plated and polished. Specifications are: 557 cubic centi-
meter, side valve, 85mm bore x 98mm stroke, magneto
ignition, with a ball bearing mounted crankshaft. Trans-
mission is three-speed, handshift with a multiple disc
metal-to-metal clutch built into gearbox housing. Tires
are size 26" x 2.5 three-ply Dunlop. Brakes are of the
belt rim type with hand operation on the front, foot pedal
on the rear.
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