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Discovered in Germany in 2010, the remains of this KM21 carried a brass Dutch-language plate on the toolbox. Its unusual professionally made components suggest that the motorcycle may have continued in German service after being captured in May 1940.
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A largely genuine Empire Star project found at the 2015 Netley Marsh Eurojumble, later reunited with the correct early-pattern frame and the original “Empire Star Green” revealed beneath later paint.
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A matching-numbers 1939 KM20, believed to have been left behind during the Dunkirk evacuation and later found in the Calais area.
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The WD M20 uses a strong single-spring, multi-plate dry clutch. This workshop tool makes compressing and fitting the spring considerably easier.
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BSA M21 engine in good condition, described in the original listing as ready to fit in a frame.
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A remarkably complete early WM20 found in Hermanville-sur-Mer, Normandy, with surviving military paint and a restoration decision still to be made.
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A 1939 KM20 built to early military specification, then given a later B33 overhead-valve engine and several sporting changes.
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A close inspection of the 1934 “Special from Florence”, recording its engine, frame, gearbox, controls and surviving competition details.
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A three-minute study of a 500cc KM23 Silver Star and the visual details that distinguish the top of the late-1930s heavyweight M range.
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The purchase, first start and first ride of a rare 500cc pre-war BSA Special positioned above the Blue Star sporting models.
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An oily-rag restoration of an authentic 1934 J11 500cc V-twin, retaining its aged finish while rebuilding the mechanical components.
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The initial record of a matching-numbers 1934 J11 500cc overhead-valve V-twin acquired from Denmark.
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A compact workshop method for applying controlled force to stubborn tappet guides without allowing the tool to slip.
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The first start of a 1939 ex-BEF KM20 after its mechanical rebuild, before final dismantling and khaki paint.
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A purpose-made compressor that makes removing and refitting the WD M20’s heavy single clutch spring safer and easier.
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