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
Gerry
I have one on my Empire Star 1937 M23Not 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
It is still with some of his family.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?
Correct. He used a 48 Rapide as the donor.Cinco's UFM may not be correct. I recall that Alex only brought back the empty cases from Argentina.
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.Also one poster mentioned the Miller medallion on the tail light. My observation is that these weren't used until late 48/early 49.
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 welcomeThis 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/