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V-Twin variants
« on: February 07, 2016, 12:46:25 PM »
I was aware the Guzzi was NOT the only transverse V-Twin.  I have seen displays of VICTORIA, LILAC, and INDIAN.  today we visited the Sammy Miller Moto Museum in New Milton, England.  Found three new (old) ones.

PANTHETTE


DUNCAN


AJS


Nothing new under the sun.  Do you know of any others?

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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2016, 01:29:23 PM »
Shacklock... Shaklock(?)

I don't know if he ever really reached production but he gave it a go back WWI or so.


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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2016, 01:36:35 PM »
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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2016, 04:38:48 PM »
Quote from: cruzziguzzi on February 07, 2016, 01:29:23 PM
Shacklock... Shaklock(?)

I don't know if he ever really reached production but he gave it a go back WWI or so.


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http://www.historywebsite.co.uk/Museum/Transport/Motorcycles/Shacklock.htm





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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2016, 04:41:31 PM »
That's pretty kool..  :thumb:
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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2016, 04:42:54 PM »
Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on February 07, 2016, 04:41:31 PM
That's pretty kool..  :thumb:

Same drive system Snapper used on their riding mowers.
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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2016, 06:22:46 PM »
 Great thread  :thumb: Was aware of every model except for the Shacklock , very interesting .

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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2016, 01:00:51 AM »
Lambretta made an across the frame racer some time in the fifties. I will try and find a picture.
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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2016, 01:05:31 AM »
Quote from: voncrump on February 08, 2016, 01:00:51 AM
Lambretta made an across the frame racer some time in the fifties. I will try and find a picture.
Cheers. Voncrump

 Dang , that is correct , although I had forgotten about it . You guys are amazing  :bow:

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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2016, 03:33:36 AM »
Had heard of the first ones mentioned but had not seen or heard of the Duncan and the Panthette, and did not realise that AJS made one as well.

Lovely looking machines. :drool:
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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2016, 06:55:08 AM »
The british were really at the forefront of mechanical innovation since the turn of the 20th century. Many designs and developments that we associate with other countries and newer times were, at one time, developed by british manufacturers.

Even the venerable BMW boxer hearkens back with its DNA to the early british bikes, opposed twins.
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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2016, 08:40:04 AM »
Quote from: voncrump on February 08, 2016, 01:00:51 AM
Lambretta made an across the frame racer some time in the fifties. I will try and find a picture.
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Re: V-Twin variants
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2016, 08:49:55 AM »
Just FYI, these are the tanks of the bikes I mentioned above.

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