i remember that. after the checks were done and faults rectifed, the bikes was taken to the outdept. ready for collection we called it the celler it was quite dark in there..during our lunch we had a mooch around in there
Pete, what size engine was in that? Looks quite small.
Bigger than I thought! Thanks,500 cc. ,single,long stroke, i had a 441 vertion of it.View attachment 154208
Pete, one more question: what was the reason for the long stroke?500 cc. ,single,long stroke, i had a 441 vertion of it.View attachment 154208
Hi..Richard....due to the longer stroke, the engine makes good torque at relatively low rpms. It is important when the Bikes' pulling more (torque) at lower rpms is more important than the top speed. Generally, tourers, cruisers and long distance motorcycles are preferred to have Long Stroke engines.Pete, one more question: what was the reason for the long stroke?
Thank you!Hi..Richard....due to the longer stroke, the engine makes good torque at relatively low rpms. It is important when the Bikes' pulling more (torque) at lower rpms is more important than the top speed. Generally, tourers, cruisers and long distance motorcycles are preferred to have Long Stroke engines.
The single will have the advantage with more low-end grunt, lighter weight, and a better lean angle. At higher speeds, the twin will have the advantage due to the higher red-line.
you are welcome.Thank you!
Mine had an ignition key I am certain and certainly a double saddle, I think there was also a bantam on the petrol tank.
Pete, just read that article........a great piece of history! While I never had a Bantam I did have a B31 350 BSA & then a B33.
Hi, yes indeed, the Beagle was made at Small Heath, for a while during my apprenticeship I was put on Beagle assembly line inspection.It' me again Louis! Still hot on the Beagle trail. I chatted to an ex tester colleague of yours at Newark on Saturday (Mick Williams). He cannot recall a BSA Beagle appearing for test on the Small Heath test ground whilst he worked at Small Heath. He can only recall John Greeves riding one of the experimental department bikes that had come up for sale. John bought it for his daily commute. Mick asked if the Beagle was actually made and assembled at Armoury Road. He knows it was not built at Selly Oak because the Dale Road factory was being disbanded and everything was heading for Small Heath. Which leads to ask "was it made at Redditch?" Can you shed any light on it Louis?
Em
I can confirm that.beagle was made at the bsa small heath, with the scooter, bantams etc. i remember first trying to start a beagle. for ages untill i found that hidden ign switch. testers went home on bikes,they had a ext battery and clipped the wires on.never did see a tester go home on a beagle or pixie though.