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Ian Wright

Jul 1, 2020 - 9:30PM

Re: Latest Forum M.20 Photograph

It doesn't come up on a basic DVLA vehicle search...Ian

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Michael

Jul 1, 2020 - 10:46PM

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And look at the frictiondamper plate.

Ron Pier

Jul 1, 2020 - 10:50PM

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Already noted by Keith.....Keep up Michael:laughing: Ron

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Richard Farrant

Jul 1, 2020 - 11:23PM

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Hi Keith,
FLX was issued in London and it started in February 1939 right through to about 1941-42 when GLX started.

regards, Richard

Rob Miller

Jul 1, 2020 - 11:30PM

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Looking at the contraption its parked on I'm guessing the picture was taken pretty recently?

Rob

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Tony Leedal

Jul 1, 2020 - 11:32PM

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That's an interesting stand the bike's in, at first glance I thought it was a trailer, but no. I've not seen any thing like it before, were such things used for motor cycle street parking at one time or is it a military item? I may be over thinking this, it's probably just something knocked up by a bike dealer!

Bob

Jul 2, 2020 - 1:12AM

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Is that a standard securing device for the toolbox lid? I don't remember seeing one before.

Rik

Jul 2, 2020 - 1:22AM

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That's not a stand, that's the factory test bed ! They left it running on full throttle for twenty minutes :smiley:

Henk Joore

Jul 2, 2020 - 11:11AM

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Gus-Kuhn-Motors

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keith chandler

Jul 2, 2020 - 12:29PM

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Henk Joore

Brilliant piece of detective work Henk - I am sure Gus Kuhn Motors was still in business in the 1960s I think - London based?

Rik

Jul 2, 2020 - 12:52PM

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Gus Kuhn had a Norton racing team in the 1970s. Post-1976 they sold BMWs...I wen there into the 1980s to buy 'Gold-Top' gloves . It looks as if they traded until the late 1980s.

http://www.guskuhn.net/GKMLtd/GusKuhnMtrsLtd.htm

Tony Leedal

Jul 2, 2020 - 12:53PM

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Ah, thank you Henk, you have all the answers, and the photos! Looking at the brickwork on the wall to the right of your pic I think the Forum photo may have been taken round there.

Best wishes
Tony.

Henk Joore

Jul 3, 2020 - 8:59AM

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There are a few more photos of that location and they actually come from Jan Vandevelde.

Henk

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Rob Miller

Jul 3, 2020 - 11:41AM

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Richard Farrant

Hi Keith,
FLX was issued in London and it started in February 1939 right through to about 1941-42 when GLX started.

regards, Richard

That's very interesting, so its either an early non Military machine with a later tank and rear carrier retro fitted, an ex Military machine released and registered by mid war or its a non Military wartime machine like the Post Office contract, FLX doesn't appear to be Post Office, but there are a few other gaps in the WM20 numbers which were probably made for someone needy?

Rob

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Gary

Jul 3, 2020 - 1:59PM

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Is the faded mark above the number plate, an indication that there was once a military fag end type light mounted there ?

John Parker

Jul 3, 2020 - 2:24PM

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I notice the fuel bowl is not the standard 1B but the extended arm 1E that does not have the horizontal fuel elbow below the float chamber. Not very common although listed for 1940-5 same as the 276C/1B carburetter.

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Henk Joore

Jul 4, 2020 - 5:44PM

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Here two more photos.

Henk

s-l1600-2

s-l1600-3

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keith chandler

Jul 4, 2020 - 8:45PM

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Henk Joore

Here two more photos.

Henk

Superb stuff - thanks for posting Henk

I note in the first photo registration FFD 353 - my two SWD Big 4s are FFD821 and FFD 993 both having been sold I believe by Copes in 1946.

The second photo - now that is a gem of a Norton - possibly a 1947 machine as it seems to have the post war gearbox and the pushrod tubes are inclined as opposed to parallel but no doubt others will confirm or otherwise. I also note the front brake plate is on the opposite side to the WD Norton 16Hs and Big 4s.

Rik

Jul 4, 2020 - 10:11PM

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'HGU' is a 1946 London series. The machine looks to be a Model 18 to trials specification...The forerunner to the 500T but heavy and not particularly agile.

It looks as if the photos were made as publicity for the stand manufacturer. There is a difference between lifting a bicycle into a stand and a heavy motorcycle though...Getting it out again would be interesting too, especially with a kerb behind. I'd like to see a film of people trying to use it !

https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Alfred_A._Odoni_and_Co

Bob

Jul 5, 2020 - 12:55AM

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It looks like the front mudguards are striking the steel channel & doing the front end lifting instead of the tyres.

Steve S.

Jul 5, 2020 - 1:50AM

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The photos were for sale on ebay last week.

Mark M

Jul 5, 2020 - 10:01AM

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I like the Enfield, pre-War s/v with pressed steel girders. Possibly an S or SF (Deluxe 250) from 38-39? It looks like it has a Dunlop rubber saddle as well. Great picture!
REgards, Mark