In its golden age, the British motorcycle industry was largely self-sufficient. Specialist suppliers were numerous, providing such essentials as pistons, forks, complete gearboxes, control cables, seats, speedometers/tachometers, clutches, wheel hubs, rims, rolling bearings and castings. Many makes of machine were powered by complete proprietary engines such as J.A.P. and Blackburne. This was a functioning system, serving a large number of clients. It even provided a measure of versatility, as seen in the many years when engines and gearboxes were bolted between easily-altered engine
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Aug 03, 2022
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