Solo saddles made by Pagusa or Denfeld for driver and passenger were also available. A variety of saddle styles were available for these motorcycles. Valves are actuated by the camshaft through hardened followers, push rods, and rocker arms. Some riders find the solo Denfeld or Pagusa saddles a little hard on their rear ends during a long ride. Be sure to ask for the owner, Barbara Smart, because she knows all about these saddles. What engine oil should I use in my slash-2 motorcycles? There were many other fairings available then.
It has worked fine, thought those living in humid climates might want to keep a watchful eye on them. Because front-brake torque is transmitted throughout the fork are, application of the brake raises the front of the machine and stiffens the fork action. The latest R50, a high-performance touring five-hundred, introduced at the 1955 Brussels Show, abundantly maintains the makers' reputation for up-to-date design, first-class engineering and outstanding all-round performance. Acceleration was zestful without being tigerish, but was chiefly notable for its sweetness whether the engine speed was high or low. By modern standards, they were not good brakes.
Power is provided by a numbers-matching 494cc flat-twin paired with a 4-speed gearbox, and this Earles-fork bike features a passenger pillion seat, rebuilt wheels, polished valve covers, and more as outlined in the listing below. Preliminary requirements were merely to close the strangler, momentarily depress each float tickler and switch on the ignition. Why they thought it was ugly probably resulted from their personal predilections for chain-driven vertical twins and V-twins, which had no such gap. When ridden in built-up areas, the R50 provided silky, unobtrusive travel at 30 mph in top gear. You can see the mirror in some of the photos near the top of this page. On this bike, everything, even the fuel petcocks and white rubber timing-hole cover, is original.
The pleasant hum from the interconnected exhausts reflected the fact that exhaust noise is controlled by legislation in Germany. Indeed, it is difficult to visualize a machine of conventional conception being more smooth, quiet, comfortable and clean to ride. Flywheel inertia is high and contributes to the exceptional sweetness of the transmission. There is no accounting for taste. This enabled a larger battery, while retaining the kick starter.
A green light in the headlamp shell indicates that neutral is selected. He then ordered 50 motorcycles in that color. We invite our users to upload pictures of classic motorcycles. In short, the latest R50 is one of the most outstanding contemporary models, combining to an admirable degree high performance, silky running, quietness, comfort, cleanliness and ease of maintenance. Slightly heavy at ultra-low speeds, the steering was otherwise superb. Those delivered in the U.
Search for the bikes you have pictures of and use the link to upload pictures. You cannot tell anything from the date on the title, because back then titles were dated when the bike was sold. These parts are available from Bench Mark Works and include a reverse-thread insert for the mirror's threads and a tap. Front-fork trail and shock-absorber mountings are readily adjustable for sidecar work. Note that the rear springs can be adjusted with a hand-operated lever no tool needed. There is a remedy for them. As a result, twistgrip action is slow in the lower ranges of throttle opening and becomes progressively more rapid as the degree of opening is increased.
The horn was clearly audible to other drivers at all speeds. The rubber-mounted headlamp threw a wide, flat beam which illuminated both sides of the road for a sufficient distance ahead to permit speeds up to 80 mph to be used on unlit main roads in perfect safety after dark. This motorcycle has the standard dual saddle, which was the most common on motorcycles delivered to U. The center-stand extension -- on many machines an offender in this connection -- is neatly recessed into the underside of the left-hand silencer. This was long before I learned about correct riding gear and became a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Chief Instructor, now RiderCoach Trainer. When checked for accuracy, the speedometer proved to read fast by approximately 10 per cent at all speeds.
Bend swinging and cornering were equally delightful. The front brakes were double leading shoes, and the rear had a single leading shoe. Pictures of classic bikes wanted Bikez is now publishing specs for pre 1970 motorcycles. We also have a about restoration and valuation of each bike. When the strangler is closed, the carburettors are fed with filtered air from inside the crankcase casting. For upward changes the technique which was most effective in minimizing clashing of the dogs was to apply firm upward pressure to the gear pedal before the clutch and throttle controls were operated, so that the gears were shifted as soon as the clutch was slipped and the twistgrip eased.
Type Air-cooled horizontally-opposed transverse twin, with pushrod operated overhead valves. A quick-release rubber strap secures the battery on its platform, while rubber grommets prevent the ingress of water to the carburettors at the point of entry of the throttle cables. . Those fitted to the R50 both are of 8-inch diameter and the front has two leading shoes were not only uncommonly powerful, but they also matched the behavior of the remainder of the machine in their smoothness of operation. A rally of shareholders saw the company survive and. This color was available originally on special order from the factory. Engine and transmission : 494.
Two captive nuts secure the cast-aluminum front cover to the crankcase. We also have a about restoration and valuation of each bike. Though heavy and ponderous in turning, the Earles fork gave the old Beemer a steady and reassuring ride. I have used some for over 10 years, and every one I have ever bought is still working just fine. It also worked well in sidecar duty. Whenever I a motorcycle, however, I always wear , including ¾ or helmet, boots, gloves, and riding jacket. Engine and transmission : 494.