| Victor Blackburne
specifications |
So far as I am aware, there is only one surviving Victor
Blackburne. Judging by the registration records, the majority of Victors c1920 were
powered by 2 3/4 hp
JAP singles but none of these are known to have survived. The follow specifications
relate to the survivor.
| Engine: |
8hp Blackburne 60o V-twin, 85 mm x
88 mm. Outside flywheel of unbelievable proportions |
| Lubrication: |
Best and Lloyd semi-automatic drip feed and
hand pump, total loss |
| Ignition: |
Unknown magneto, chain driven |
| Carburettor: |
Unknown*. Early Brown & Barlow fitted when
found |
| Transmission: |
Burman 3-speed heavyweight box,
chain-cum-belt. Hand change. |
| Frame: |
Unknown fittings, Druid Mark 2 fork |
| Wheels: |
Unknown 26x3 beaded edge |
| Brakes: |
Single shoe acting on belt rim |
| Tanks: |
Combined petrol/oil |
| Builder: |
Presumed J. N. Taylor, Adelaide |
| Original Finish: |
Black enamel. Tank with green panels with
Victor Blackburne in gold script. Red (?) pinstripe |
*Taylors were agents for Senspray
carburetttors, so one of these was possibly fitted originally. The B&B fitted when
found seems many years too early to be the original, but with Australian motorcycles,
anything is possible....
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