BSA Motorcycles 1920s

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BSA 1929 E29 De Luxe 7.70 h.p. 771cc

Engine. Twin Cylinder 7.70 h.p., 76 x 85 m/m bore and stroke.

Lubrication. Mechanical pump, sight feed on tank. Hand pump. Oil supplied to front chain by by-pass valve on timing case.

Transmission. 5/8in.× 3/8in. roller chains, front and rear. Front enclosed, rear efficiently protected. Cast aluminium chain cases extra. Cam-faced cush drive fitted to engine shaft.

Handlebar. Touring or semi-sporting, adjustable.

Tank. Capacity : Petrol 2¼ gallons. Oil 3 pints.

Wheels. Quickly detachable and interchangeable. Taper roller bearings to hubs.

Tyres. Dunlop cord, 26in. x 3.25in., W.O. 27in.× 4in. W.O. Balloon tyres can be fitted at an extra charge.

Brakes. 7in. diameter. Rear brake operated by heel pedal on right.

Saddle. Spring seat, de luxe type.

Price £65.


With Lucas No. 420 Acetylene Lamps and No. 63 Bulb Horn £67.
With Lucas "Magdyno" Set and Lucas No. 60 K.P. Bulb Horn £70. 15s