plaques & signs
vintage motorcycles
after the close of the first world war the british motorcycle industry rose to prominence as british motorcycles became almost unbeatable in competitions . however a shortage of these new model bikes pushed prices to a premium and most people were forced to settle for prewar designs . these high prices led to greater competition and greater competition lead to swifter and more innovative development . by the mid 1920s the overhead valve engine came into its own with enhanced performance and then the overhead camshaft engine with even greater potential . internal expanding hub brakes kept safety in step with increased performance . the later 1920s brought about further significant changes when wired on tyres came into general use and electric lighting replaced acetylene lights . appearance was improved when chromium plating took the place of nickel and the saddle tank rendered the old flat tank superfluous . br packed with illustrations of the bikes in use this book is a celebration of the golden years of british motorcycles .