Identify This Classic - SV650.org

Bibio · 31-05-23, 05:22 PM

OMO, can you help identify this classic motorcycle of around the 1950's. i have another picture of my grandad on a BSA bantam dated 1956 so i would presume that this larger bike is after that.

things to look for are the headlight binnacle shroud is not one piece like BSA, gaiters at the bottom of the forks, pointed mudguard and side set fuel filler.

thanks Bibs

admin · 31-05-23, 07:31 PM

No idea I'm afraid.

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Bibio · 31-05-23, 09:59 PM

same here John. i have been looking at classic bikes all day. it looks like a cross between an AJS and a BSA, thought it was a Matchless at one point.

garynortheast · 01-06-23, 07:39 AM

I'm thinking late 1940s Panther here Lance. Although this is not the same model, it appears to have similar forks (would explain why the fork gaiters are on the lower part of the fork legs)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/drewgrant/46926222695/

Craig380 · 01-06-23, 09:29 AM

It's tricky because it's hard to make out the details of the engine, a lot of bikes from the late 40s to mid-50s had those types of forks. Could be a Panther as Gary said, or possibly one of the bigger-engined James or Francis-Barnetts

Bibio · 01-06-23, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig380

It's tricky because it's hard to make out the details of the engine, a lot of bikes from the late 40s to mid-50s had those types of forks. Could be a Panther as Gary said, or possibly one of the bigger-engined James or Francis-Barnetts

congratulations Craig, its a 1950-51 Francis-Barnett Falcon. they came in a few different guises.

if you take away the leg shields and screen its pretty much identical Link

this one even has the same numberplate style

and this one Link

Craig380 · 01-06-23, 01:21 PM

Yay! I thought I'd spotted that characteristic Villiers 'saucepan' right-hand-side crankcase cover.

Do I get a Crackerjack (CRACKERJACK!) pencil?

redtrummy · 01-06-23, 03:00 PM

Dad had a FB Plover complete with leg shields and handle bar screen back in the early- mid 60s. Not the most reliable as I recall. I broke the rear subframe trying to start it whilst on its centre stand

Seeker · 01-06-23, 05:07 PM

By way of coincidence...

https://classichondamotorcycles.co.u...aspx?bike=5349

31-05-23, 05:22 PM	#1
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Identify This Classic OMO, can you help identify this classic motorcycle of around the 1950's. i have another picture of my grandad on a BSA bantam dated 1956 so i would presume that this larger bike is after that. things to look for are the headlight binnacle shroud is not one piece like BSA, gaiters at the bottom of the forks, pointed mudguard and side set fuel filler. thanks Bibs

31-05-23, 07:31 PM	#2
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,455	Re: Identify This Classic No idea I'm afraid. Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

31-05-23, 09:59 PM	#3
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Identify This Classic same here John. i have been looking at classic bikes all day. it looks like a cross between an AJS and a BSA, thought it was a Matchless at one point.

01-06-23, 07:39 AM	#4
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Identify This Classic I'm thinking late 1940s Panther here Lance. Although this is not the same model, it appears to have similar forks (would explain why the fork gaiters are on the lower part of the fork legs) https://www.flickr.com/photos/drewgrant/46926222695/ __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

01-06-23, 09:29 AM	#5
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,238	Re: Identify This Classic It's tricky because it's hard to make out the details of the engine, a lot of bikes from the late 40s to mid-50s had those types of forks. Could be a Panther as Gary said, or possibly one of the bigger-engined James or Francis-Barnetts

01-06-23, 01:21 PM	#7
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,238	Re: Identify This Classic Yay! I thought I'd spotted that characteristic Villiers 'saucepan' right-hand-side crankcase cover. Do I get a Crackerjack (CRACKERJACK!) pencil?

01-06-23, 03:00 PM	#8
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 248	Re: Identify This Classic Dad had a FB Plover complete with leg shields and handle bar screen back in the early- mid 60s. Not the most reliable as I recall. I broke the rear subframe trying to start it whilst on its centre stand

01-06-23, 05:07 PM	#9
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Re: Identify This Classic By way of coincidence... https://classichondamotorcycles.co.u...aspx?bike=5349 __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

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