FT: Frame (Twin) Early Rapide Research: 1947

[Gerry Clarke]

Not just wartime Hugo, I believe BSA fitted these to all the M series from 1937. One of these clever little devices was original fitment on our 1939 M24, shown here in the non-deployed and deployed states.

Gerry

 

[macvette]

Not just wartime Hugo, I believe BSA fitted these to all the M series from 1937. One of these clever little devices was original fitment on our 1939 M24, shown here in the non-deployed and deployed states.

Gerry

I have one on my Empire Star 1937 M23

 

[Somer]

If it is #5, it made its way to Argentina for Alex Noftsger to buy a few decades later. Any good rumors on who bought it from Alex's estate?

It is still with some of his family.

 

[Somer]

Cinco's UFM may not be correct. I recall that Alex only brought back the empty cases from Argentina.

Correct. He used a 48 Rapide as the donor.

 

[Somer]

This is an early Rapide that I acquired years ago. It had only changed hands once. The original Miller brake switch had fallen off. One owner added some stabilizing struts for fenders. https://somer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/HRD-B-Rapide/

 

[Somer]

Also one poster mentioned the Miller medallion on the tail light. My observation is that these weren't used until late 48/early 49.

 

[Robert Watson]

Also one poster mentioned the Miller medallion on the tail light. My observation is that these weren't used until late 48/early 49.

/549 had the miller lighthouse badge on the tail light

 

[TouringGodet]

And when, approx, did they stop having the badge?

 

[passenger0_0]

Also one poster mentioned the Miller medallion on the tail light. My observation is that these weren't used until late 48/early 49.

Strangely enough my early Rapide, number less than 50, also has the Miller medallion on its tail light.

 

[Shane998]

This is an early Rapide that I acquired years ago. It had only changed hands once. The original Miller brake switch had fallen off. One owner added some stabilizing struts for fenders. https://somer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/HRD-B-Rapide/

Great pics of your b Rapide I'm putting one together now so very helpful reference Right now I'm having difficulty with front guard brackets FT237 if I put one behind and one in front of girder mounting lug as shown in M030 the brake balance beam won't fit as no clearance of girder tubes I was planning of fitting both FT 237 behind lug so balance beam fits I'm interested how they are mounted on your very original B Any advice from others also very welcome