BSA 1926 S26 557cc 1 cyl sv 2606

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Description

BSA   1926    4 ¼ HP    557 cc “ H 26 ”    frame #  1233   engine #  M6681

BSA  entered the motor cycle market with a sturdy 3 ½ HP  belt driven single geared machine, that was displayed at the 1910 Olympia show.
It was constructed almost entirely from BSA- made components and was produced from the company’s Redditch factory.
Within six months from their launching, BSA’s were selling well.
The machines were easily distinguishable among rival makes by their yellow and green painted tanks. For 1914 there was a choice  between the 85×88  3 ½ HP model and the 85×98  4 ¼  HP model.
Till the early twenties nothing much changed in the range, but after the introduction of the first BSA V twin in 1920  the company started to expand the range to cater for all sorts of customers.
The 1926 range consisted  of  249, 349, 493 and 557 cc side valve singles, a sporty 349 cc OHV and  the 770 and 986 cc twins.
The main shaft of the Model H engine runs on large ball bearings and there is a large capacity silencer fitted which gives a quiet exhaust note without loss of efficiency.
Lubrication is by gravity feed to mechanical pump, then to sight feed on tank and from there  into the crankcase.
There is a hand pump for emergency use.
This   strongly built  4 ¼  HP model  is an older restoration.
Accessories include  Powell and Hanmer acetylene lighting set,  bulb horn, vintage leather pannier bag, steering damper  and comfortable pillion seat.