Tuning the Amal Monobloc Carburetor

Putting a fine tune on a carburetor has always been regarded by many people as a difficult job reserved only for experts. In this article, we will try to simplify this procedure so that even a beginner can achieve good results. As an example we will use the Amal Monobloc carburetor. This piece of equipment is standard on almost all English motorcycles.

Also: Junior Glover Tops in Iowa Drags - Photo: Junior Glover with his daughter Gloria and wife Georgia right after title run in the Iowa State Championship Drags at Des Moines.

Also: Pacific Coast Championship to Stuart Morley. Photo: Stuart Morley passes Sammy Tanner and Al Gunter.

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1960 Article: 61-Year Old Bert Munro Pursues Record on 40-Year Old Indian Scout

Invercargill, New Zealand - Invercargill's fabulous Bert Munro, aged 61, clocked 161.75 m.p.h. on his 40-year old motorcycle in an unsuccessful attempt at the New Zealand open record. It was the highest speed in the career of the flying grandfather and his 1920 Indian Scout. But the attempt on the record ended sadly. Right at the end of the electrically timed half-mile, the main shaft of the machine broke...

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1960 NSU Motorcycles - three initials and what they stand for

NSU stands for Neckarsulm, the West German town where NSU has been established since 1873. ..Shown: NSU Supermax, NSU Prima, NSU Quickly TT-2

Also: The Cynophere - Invented by M. Huret, of Paris, France, and patented in the United States, December 14, 1875. The Cynophere consists of two large wheels, between which is a comfortable seat and rest for the feet. In front is a small guide wheel, the direction being controlled at will by a rod held in the right hand, while at the left is a brake by which the speed is regulated. Power is furnished by a dog within each of the side wheels, and so light is the draft that it is no more exertion for the dogs to run upon the treadway of the wheel than it is for them to go at the same speed at their own pleasure. The French Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to whom the subject was submitted by the inventor, unanimously endorsed the system. The vehicle is light and graceful in its mechanism, and can be used by ladies and gentlemen, without the slightest danger, discomfort or exertion. For pleasure purposes it is unsurpassed, and when fully introduced to the American public is destined to achieve a popularity far greater than that of the velocipede, while the moderate expense will bring it within the easy reach of all.

Also: Did you know that in 1922, a motorcycle was ridden all the way around the tracks of a roller coaster? That's right. It was on the occasion of the Los Angeles Motorcycle Club's 10th Annual Run to Santa Monica, September 17, 1922. Many games were held involving motorcycles..."Blick" Wolter announced that he would ride around the roller coaster tracks! The motorcycle he chose for this stunt was a four-cylinder Ace, which was very popular in the 20's...

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1960 Honda Sweeps Dodge City!

Photo below: Road Race Honda CB-92 125cc Champs line up "in order" on the (After-race) victory circle (right to left) Dan Greeves, T.D. McCollum, Robert Rickard, O.F. Pitts, and Lee Allen. (note) it seemed like it was "Honda-Day"

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1960 Danny Macias, Triumph-Mounted, sets Class C record at Bonneville

Photo bottom center: Danny Macias and Bellflower, Calif. Triumph dealer Hazen Bair with Danny's Triumph 3T/A (21 cu. in.) with which he established new A.M.A. Class "C" speed record of 116.42 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah.

Also: Walt Fulton aids his Cessna's flights with a Triumph Cub; "Red" Ludford, president of the American Sidecar Association, and his passenger Hart Pratley showing the boys the way around De Anza Park in Riverside, California; #77x, Bob Anderson shown here wheeling the Jack Hately tuned BSA thru a turn at Ascot Stadium in fine style; White Dragons hold Moto-Cross Scrambles; Big Bear - Photo: Jody Nicholas, Dave Harman, Chet Watson.

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1960 Novice trophy dash winner, Skip Van Leevwen

Hammer Wins Southern California TT Event. Riverside, California - BSA rider Dick Hammer turned back such stalwarts as Joe Leonard, Eddie Kretz Jr. and Jack Simmons to take the TT Main event at De Anza Park...Photo - Novice trophy dash winner, Skip Van Leevwen (Tri.), beautiful trophy girl Ginger Wilde, Expert trophy dash winner Joe Leonard (H-D), and Race Promoter J.C. Agajanian.

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1960 World Champions John Surtees and Geoff Duke riding Scooters!

Exchanging motorcycles for scooters, world champions John Surtees and Geoff Duke are here starting the recent reliability and economy demonstration organized by the BSA and Triumph factories. John is on a 250cc twin four-stroke Tigress and Geoff is riding a Sunbeam of similar capacity. They drove the first token miles of a trouble-free 1837-mile tour of England and Scotland...

Also: Cushman Appoints Richard Geier District Sales Manager; A new exclusive agency for Triumph and Ariel has just opened up in San Francisco. Operated by J. Munroe and his partner Julian Day, they are equipped to handle automobiles in trade on new and used motorcycles. The new location is at 2035 Divisadero Street in San Francisco, California.

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1960 BSA Motorcycle Dealer Meeting Photo

In connection with the 1960 running of the Springfield, Illinois Fifty Mile National Championship, Mid-Western dealers gathered at the Hotel Abraham Lincoln for their Annual Dealer Dinner. The Sales Meeting was conducted by Mr. T.A. Hodgdon, President of BSA Incorporated, who introduced the new BSA 350cc Star Sportsman Model to the Dealers at this meeting. BSA dealers were honored by the presence, at their Dinner, of Mr. Lin Kuchler, Secretary of the American Motorcycle Association and Mr. John Abova, the A.M.A. Public Relations Officer.

Also: Hardy Arctic Explorers - Photo: George and Pat Todd of Bristol, England tell Ariel Export manager, Geoff Watson, how much they enjoyed their 3,000 mile ride on a Leader.

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Harley-Davidson 95th Anniversary Reunion - June 13, 1998 - Milwaukee

Cover Story - Built to Last Forever - The history of Harley-Davidson's Juneau Ave. headquarters; Features: 95th Update - essential information about the big event; Touring -four routes for those heading toward Milwaukee; Accessories - the latest and greatest Genuine Motor Accessories; Enthusiasts - A woman who's made a career of her motorcycle passion - Virda Sheppard; more

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On the Road - The Outdoor Heritage of Harley-Davidson

Cover Story: Harley-Davidson's riding heritage will be celebrated at the 95th Anniversary Reunion; Features: Journal - two cousins, one Harley and 10,000 miles of open road; Touring - Michigan's copper-rich Keweenaw Peninsula is filled with scenery and history; Racing - Vintage bikes weren't made for museums, they were built to run; Enthusiasts - Ed "Big Daddy" Roth - King of the Customizers, Father of Rat Fink; more

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