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Offline Greybeard

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BSA Empire V-Twin
« on: 16.09. 2017 18:08 »
https://www.motorcyclemojo.com/2015/07/bsa-empire-twin-m46/

The front brake is interesting; he used two 8" half width drums back to back rather than put a modern disk on the front wheel. Might be a useful tip for someone here.
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Re: BSA Empire V-Twin
« Reply #1 on: 16.09. 2017 19:26 »
Two half-width drums welded together has been done many times.
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Re: BSA Empire V-Twin
« Reply #2 on: 16.09. 2017 21:40 »
I've seen and heard that one a few times. Remarkable engineering.
I think RR did a front drum like that on his racing outfit.
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Re: BSA Empire V-Twin
« Reply #3 on: 17.09. 2017 09:24 »
Doug is a BSA club member in Victoria, he's a nice bloke who builds complete machines that others only dream of. He has made 3 V twins and a Veteran based on a Hockley engine. He did a lap of NZ on the Empire Twin at the Interational?? Rally a few years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGW8TJBzf4s
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