Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle, USA, 1974
17 February 2010
16 February 2010
15 February 2010
LEGS
Hell's Belles, USA, 1967
Born Losers, USA, 1967. Angels Die Hard, USA, 1970
Ride Hard, Ride Wild, Denmark, 1970
14 February 2010
13 February 2010
...MY BIKE IN '82
Honda SS 50, Holland, 1982
In the Netherlands the 4-stroke Honda SS-50 was provided from 1973 up to 1978. According to the Dutch legislation pedals were obliged. In practice these pedals were 9 out of 10 removed. Some other typical Dutch obligatory characteristics: 30 centimetres long blank enamelled piece mudguard, a bicycle bell and a mechanically limited top speed of 40 kilometres per hour: also in practice always removed. I had this bike provided with a 70cc cilinder. Althought the SS 50 was succeeded in 1979 by the Honda MB 50, still today they move around.
11 February 2010
10 February 2010
09 February 2010
BIKE IN A BOX
Matchbox Sidecar, Hondarora and Honda Trailer, 60s & 70s
Matchbox toys, started in 1953, were so named because the original models were packed in boxes similar in size and style to boxes of matches. The first miniature was designed for the owners daughter: her school only allowed children to bring toys that could fit inside a matchbox.
08 February 2010
BELIEVE IN MELODY
Honda NB50 Brochure, UK, 1984
The 2-stroke Aero 50 (NB50) was Honda’s first modern 50cc scooter sold in North America. The NB50 was here introduced in 1983, costing $619. Honda named this scooter the Aero 50 for the USA and Canadian markets, but elsewhere it recieved other names like the Melody and Vision.
07 February 2010
SWING WITH TRIUMPH
Dick & Dee Dee, USA, 1965
Their second-biggest hit, Thou Shalt Not Steal reached #13 in 1965, with a special picture sleeve issued promoting Triumph Motorcycles.
06 February 2010
05 February 2010
04 February 2010
EXPLODED
Haynes, Honda 50, UK, 1973
Exploded view drawing of the cylinder head and barrel of a 4-stroke Honda 50. Drawing by Terry Davey.
GREASY HANDS
Honda 50, 65, 70 & 90 Workshop Manuals, Haynes, UK ,1962/64
Haynes manuals are based upon taking apart and then putting together a vehicle, and are written by different authors. Each section has step-by-step instructions with 'exploded view' drawings and photographs of an actual strip down or rebuild. A car or motorcycle is bought at the beginning of the project and sold at the end. It is usually retained for a couple of months to ensure it is functioning correctly.
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