Author Topic: 1949 Star Twin U.S. Spec.  (Read 871 times)

Offline BritTwit

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1949 Star Twin U.S. Spec.
« on: 11.04. 2017 20:59 »
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My first photo attachment.
Is this OK?

I have a rather large box of old U.S. dealer literature.  As time permits, I can add more if you like.

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Re: 1949 Star Twin U.S. Spec.
« Reply #1 on: 11.04. 2017 22:09 »
Perfect post of the picture and a great article. It's an amusing read. Do, please, keep.them coming.

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Re: 1949 Star Twin U.S. Spec.
« Reply #2 on: 12.04. 2017 21:12 »
Nice one BT.
I see it has the rigid type tool box, my 51 plunger has the same. Leads me to wonder if it was only the A10 plungers that got the bigger toolbox. I thought they threw on anything that was at hand hence the name "Bits Stuck Anywhere".
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Re: 1949 Star Twin U.S. Spec.
« Reply #3 on: 13.04. 2017 17:00 »
This Star Twin from the 1951 brochure, dated October 1950, showing a large tool box but small front brake.

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Re: 1949 Star Twin U.S. Spec.
« Reply #4 on: 13.04. 2017 20:59 »
Thanks JulianS, so the theory of Bits Stuck Anywhere is true. A mate has a 52 A7ST with the same small toolbox as mine. Maybe they (BSA) were saving weight and cost of shipping to Australia  *ex*
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