@@disgruntledmarmotcustomsan1530 I also enjoy David Lee, him and Jay have nice chemistry and David knows a lot about the cars in his collection as well.
motorcycles were advanced early on in the 30's they had, water cooling supercharging (2 and 4 stroke) 4 cylinders (v4 and inline) DOHC aluminium cylinders magnesium crankcase bikes (bmw 255) supercharged ajs v4 supercharged gilera 500 supercharged dkw ss 350 and 250 supercharged 2 stroke bmw r51 nsu supercharged velocette roarer ajs e90
I'm 81! as a kid in home town Blenheim NZ local auto mechanic had daily demo run with his Scott Flying Squirrel, a screamer. Poetry in motion. Same fellow also maintained vintage Stanley Steamer. Those were the days 👍
It's amazing how many old classics remain going strong in New Zealand - both 2 wheels and 4 wheels. A really strong culture of keeping old stuff in good condition in a corner of the world far away from Europe.
@@ivanjulian2532 Hi Ivan, Thanks for your comment. By chance do you recall the name Burt Monro Kiwi hero from way back? Kia-Ora. 👍ruclips.net/video/HjQxQTAlxpg/видео.html
Hi Ron......Just returned from a trip up north and spoke with an older chap who still has his 1928 Scott Flying Squirrel in his shed....his father was the first owner.....he also said it was the race spec tt??.........Ive got his details if you want them?
@@tonypate9174 That's very cool.....these Scott's were amazing machines for their time! I'm rebuilding an old Kawasaki H2 from an old drag motor built by local tuner Paul Gast (Fast by Gast) and various bits....its a fun hobby.
Jay mentioned an "Expansion Chamber" a few times. On a 2 cycle (2 stroke) engine, the expansion chamber, if designed properly, is a "no loss" supercharger. No loss, because it doesn't use exhaust (turbo) back pressure, or crankshaft (blower) force. However, it DOES use a wee bit of exhaust gas pressure, but it replaces it later. The Kadencay effect, defines the process. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadenacy_effect I've ridden MANY 2 cycle engine motorcycles, utilizing this effect, and it is simply AMAZING! On a Yamaha RD-400, with good expansion chambers, at about 5000 RPM, HANG ON TIGHTLY! The power INSTANTLY triples! 15 to 45 HP, in a split second! (And, on a bike I can lift off the ground, completely, 45 HP is scary, if you don't know!) I wish I still had one of my RD-400s! steve
Had an RZ350, added Toomey Race Kit which included large K & N filter, bigger carb jets, and expansion chamber pipes. Made a vast difference in performance above 6,000 rpm. 35 hp before and at least 50 hp after according to a magazine test.
Michael Wojciechowski I had an upgraded expansion chamber and power valve system on my Yamaha RD 350 YPVS. Went like stink, could keep up with any 500cc bike. Even had close races with some CBR600 owners, which is ironic because my next bike was a CBR 600F!
The Expansion Chamber was invented by Walter Kaaden in the 1950's on the race winning MZ two Strokes. Read the Book Stealing Speed by Matt Oxley, its a great read about the engine design and Ernst Degner defecting to the West.
Thanks for letting us see the scott, it's such an iconic motorcycle that doesn't get enough attention. Technically advanced with truly new features, far ahead of most other bikes of the time.
Jay, you're the king. Thank you for this stuff. I will never have what you have, but your willingness to show us all your great stuff is something that is free. I'd like to think I'd be so kind if I had your cash.
This is my favorite kind of video. Old vehicle. And one of Jay Leno‘s personal vehicles. There are 1000 shows road testing new vehicles. I like seeing how the old stuff works.
I've seen these in museums over the years and as an RD350 in rider in the 80's I was intrigued by the Scott. So glad to see and hear this machine and have you describe the pioneering technical achievements of Mr. Scott.
In the ‘80s Silk made a slightly updated version of the Scott power train in a modern chassis. I think it was a Spondon frame. The 700 made about the same power as a 350LC and was about the same weight. One of my “should have bought” regrets.
Jay never ceases to amaze me with his knowledge and collection, I would never have thought he’d have heard of Scott let alone owned one for 30 years! I saw my first Flying Squirrel at Sammy Miller’s Museum in Hampshire and I’ve not seen many others since. Fantastic to watch this episode.
Awesome video Mr. Leno!!! I guess we all have stories about our past bikes and experiences. I enjoy seeing Jay's videos and hearing the story on his machines. My two stroke story is a multipart series... My first 2 stroke was a 360 Yamaha when I was 17. My parents hated motorcycles so I pretty much had to keep it hid from them. I graduated to a 400 MX Yamaha next and thought it was the fastest thing on earth. Next was a 400 IT. My brother rode it when I wasn't home and put unoiled gas in it and ruined it. Burned up the rings... He told me no problem, he went to school in Odessa Texas with a boy that his dad owned a yamaha dealership. I took the jug off of it and my brother took it to his friend. He told my brother he would fix it and he would love the end results. This happened back in the early 80's if I remember right. Anyway the Yamaha shop bored the cylinder,, did some porting and polishing and gave me a racing higher compression piston. I could tell they had done a lot of work to it but back then I didn't know much about racing or horse power modifications. My brother also bought an expansion chamber exhaust for it on recommendation by his friend. I can tell you that this work made that dirt bike run like a scalded dog!!! Man was it awesome!!! I would go riding with other guys that had racing dirt bikes and no one could keep up with it. I let them ride it and they all said it was the fastest bike they had ever been on. I would still have it if it hadn't been stolen out of my garage. And I had a 650 three cylinder 2 stroke Kawasaki back then also that was a screamer. But that was another long story so I will back out of here for now...
The fully triangulated frame of the Scotts is worth mentioning too. It was used from the very beginning of the company, and a fair bit stronger than the usual bicycle style frames of the pre 1910 era.
Scott didn't make a triangulated framed bike until the mid 1930s. The earlier frames, including this bike, do not have a tube, or tubes running from the steering head to the top of the seat post. The frame on this bike is like a duplex version of a girls bicycle frame.
@@richardcovello5367 You're right, but you're not understanding what I've written. Scott frames had fully triangulated frames, from the start. A frame does not have to be a *diamond* frame to be fully triangulated. What made the Scott frame basically unique was a lack of curved tubes. Most cycles of the era used curved tubes in the main triangle (look at a 1910 Harley or just about any other make of the era). Scott didn't. The frame *is* fully triangulated. Early Scotts didn't even curve the seat stays, every single tube in the frame was straight, and so lighter and stronger.
@@furripupau OK, I'll give you 'triangulated', and I do admit it was an advance over anything I know of from the era, but I don't think 'fully' can apply without a top tube. To my mind, the 1st fully triangulated frame was built by Cotton, in the '20s.
@@workman88 I have a 1986 Moto Guzzi 1000 I ride as my everyday bike, I have a 1971 750 Moto Guzzi as my parade bike, I still have 71 Triumph 650 5speed it's restored and retired and gets out occasionally last is my 66Triumph 650 Chopper I built in the 90s during the Chopper craze.
"This bike was so beautifully designed." You are absolutely right on that!! As an American I love American made Motorcycles, but these were very uniquely done.
It makes my day when a new "Jay Leno" video pops up!!! Been riding motorcycles over 50+ years. Jay is the poster boy for being a good guy! Met him several times at motorcycle events, wonderful!!
I knew an older couple who lived in Yorkshire. They told me every Scott was test-ridden by the factory worker before it was signed off as complete. At the time (probably 1920s-1930s) they knew the rider, Harry. They said they'd hear a Scott come yowling by the same road and say, "here comes Scott Harry." RIP Norman and Rena Taylor.
I learned about Scott Motorcycles when I bought my 72 Suzuki 750 Water cooled. From what I understand they were the 1st Water cooled 2 Stroke, and like the Suzuki 750 Dependable, in fact when I started Using 'TC' Synthetic 2 stroke Oil, it was such a good lubricant, that we shut off the Cable Operated oilier, and never had an ounce of problems there after(approx 45,000mi) traded it in for a 850 Moto Guzzi, and used Synthetic Oil for the next 450,000 mi, and 30 years...
How can you not love a motorcycle called a Flying Squirrel? I had a Suzuki X6 Hustler. A 250cc 2 stroke. It was remarkable. This old bike would give it a run for it's money.
@I OFFER YOU THIS yes i looked into it. But you can't just walk in. You need to let them know ahead and Jay won't do it himself. You'l get some bozo that works there.
Thanks Jay and every one who helps making these videos. You make history fun and interesting. Im more of a car guy but I have had a few motorcycles. This bike is reminds me of a bike that was sold in boxes at the houston Astrodome some kind car show back in the early 1980s. My cousin bought it and put it together a complete bike. I bought it off of him. It was TS 250 checkloslovokian built six day racer. It was yellow and black. It was also a 2 cycle. It was very fast road very smooth no vibration. The engine was very quite when you were on the throttle and you couldnt even tell it was a stoke untill you let off the throttle and it would rack off. It had the years listed it had won the six day on the fuel cap. I would suppose it won a class no the whole deal over all. It had a dyno and it started acting up. At the time back then I knew nothing about how to correct the problem and no bike shops wanted to touch it. So I sold it but I did get to enjoy it for a while. Have a nice day. No I cant spell.
I knew what the Scott Flying Squirrel was, never seen one run until now. Thanks, Jay, as always...entertaining and informative. BEAUTIFUL old machine...
A great video. A couple of points, though: Alfred Angas Scott was an Englishman, born in Yorkshire, and this is why the Scott factory was in Yorkshire. Also, as far as the engine numbers are concerned, the “RY” prefix doesn’t denote a touring model - it means that the engine is a 596cc TT Replica, instead of a 498cc one like Jay’s. My 1930 Scott is a Flying Squirrel touring model, with the prefix “FY”, denoting a 596cc touring engine. A 498cc tourer would have an “FZ” prefix. Even my short stroke tourer is quick and torquey for a 90-year-old bike. I’ve never ridden a long stroke TT Replica, but they’re reputed to be seriously quick!
This is why this channel is great, no only super high end expensive super tech vehicles, there is a lot of cars, motorcycles across more than a century of history that deserve to be remember and jay have the great taste of showing us.... thanks jay
Thank you Mr Leno. My favourite type of video from your channel is the one where you go into detail. Restoration updates and steam engines are good too. Us gear heads are in your debt. Greetings from Vancouver Island BC Canada
So glad to Mr. Leno, who owns every car from antiques to exotics, show a love for motorcycles. I guess there's something about being a "real guy", Mr. Leno understands and he really appreciates these modes of transportation. Mr. Leno, please keep honoring 4 and 2 wheel motor vehicles and providing us with a valuable and rich history.
Jay is such a nice Guy, i love seeing him with parts of his own collection. This thing sounnds like a bucket full of angry Hornets...and if it could really almost go 100 miles it is at least also as scary for me :D
Yes it's true, Scott invented the kickstarter, great video, tech spec and history of the machine, a true lover of vehicles for what they really are instead of what they are worth. You are a true gent. Mike from the UK.
My Dad's dream bike..he restored one back in the late 70's and it was really something...they don't call it the "yowling two stroke" for nothing. He fitted a Japanese oil pump that changed flow according to throttle position which made it much better than the Pilgrim pump. That 1947 model even had air forks that he fitted modern seals to.
I never would have taken my 1972 Kawasaki H-2 750 on a 100 degree day and gotten very far.It was a scary 2 stroke that only got about 20 mpg and it always kept me on my toes!Thanks Jay for another great video!
The final variation on Angus Scott's motorcycle was the Silk 700s 1975- 1979; typical styling of the late 1970s but the ultimate refinement of the Scott drivetrain(so far: there's always hope)- thanks Jay! From an old Anglophile who's favorite American motorcycle is the Crocker. I'm American by birth but grew up admiring British bikes but ended up riding Japanese built bikes with no regrets! Again Jay; thank you!
I had no idea you are a fellow two-stroke enthusiast, Jay! I still have my 1977 Yamaha RD400, my first new vehicle. I took a lot of ribbing about the sound and smell and smoke, but never was outran by a four-stroke of similar displacement. And, yeah, it could do 100. Thanks for educating me about the Scott, a forerunner of the bike I will always love.
Love your channel Jay. Thanks for posting this! Brings back memories from when I was a kid. The Scott marque was ahead of it's time. My neighbor Mr. Pope had one in the 1960's. His came out of Canada I believe when he came home from WWII. Other than possible overheating as you mentioned, it was very reliable...... But you had to get the Pilgrim pump adjusted correctly or you over oiled. You carried lots of extra plugs due to fouling if it wasn't right. They had a particular sound. My neighbor described it as a "yowl." It was very recognizable coming down the street, for sure. We loved when he rode it around the neighborhood!
Thanks Jay! I’ve heard of the Flying Squirrels and appreciate the video. Didn’t know they were 2 strokes. I had a Suzuki GT 750. What a great bike they were.
Just stumbled upon this video, great information. My grandad collected and rebuilt Scott flying squirrel motorcycles, over the years. Lovely looking bike. The thought and craftsmanship that went into these bikes, way ahead of their time. Hopefully one day I might do the same.
I love watching Jay Leno talk about his personal collection. The nice thing is that he is just like the rest of us who have a passion for automotive and motorcycles alike.
My dad had two squirrels as a lad. They were probably around 10~15 years old when he got them. Green eyes here looking at that really nice one you have Jay :-)
i am not totally interested in motorcycles, but Jay makes everything interesting and awesome...I think it is his zest for life and his real interest in things with motors...that i find so interesting!
We had some real thinkers in the old days! First I've heard of that bike! I always thought the Suzuki "Water Buffalo" was the first liquid cooled motorcycle ... and here's one from the 20's!! Amazing! If I owned only that, and the Doble steamer, I'd be a happy man.😎 Here we are almost 100 years later, and FoMoCo & GM can't build a truck engine that can reach 100k miles without major engine work (timing chain on Ford, AFM lifters on GM). Boy have we regressed! It's amazing what could be built without modern regulatory strangulation ...
Wow angry popcorn at idle and such an excellent 2-stroke sound at ~3k rpm - like a ‘70s Yamaha RD! Can’t wait to see one at a bike show and know a thing or two already! My day is already made - thanks Jay!
Love the odd quirky vehicles Jay owns and we get to learn about. I used to ride some years ago and have lost the love for it. But, a bike like this could get me back into riding something that is part of history instead of some throw away new bike that isn't very comfortable and costs 10's of thousands of dollars. This one is light, easy to service... and the cool factor is an 11.
I love the knowledge nuggets in these videos! First time I've heard of a "Pilgrim Pump" -- had to look it up. Basically a pump with a sight glass in it to let you know it was supplying oil.
The story behind the 'expansion chamber' exhaust is quite incredible. MZ took the design and fitted it to their GP bikes in 1960-61 These bikes conquered the track, nobody could touch them, or knew why they were so fast. Ernst Degner, the MZ rider, during one race simply disappeared mid race altogether, he had purposely ridden off the track and into the back of a waiting truck setup by Suzuki. He had been payed off to steal the bike so Suzuki could get their hands on the secret, he even stuffed drawings and blueprints into his leathers.
Dear Mister Leno, i've enjoyed your channel for years now. I subscribed, I learned, I enjoyed very much. But THIS is this is the FIRST Vehicle, I am REALLY JEALOUS of! 👍 Thanx 4 the upload & greetz from Germany. Yours, Steph Haug
thanks Jay I have learned something new, and watching this put some motivation into dusting off my old WL45 down in the garage, will see if my old girl starts as easily as Jay s Squirrel...
Always the most enjoyable when Jay is alone and talking about his own vehicles.
I think he knows three times more than his guests.
Totally. Occasionally someone is really cool and interesting like Camilo Pardo, or the old shop teacher who was way cool.
@@disgruntledmarmotcustomsan1530 I also enjoy David Lee, him and Jay have nice chemistry and David knows a lot about the cars in his collection as well.
100% The best Jay videos are Jay on something old that he know intimately.
@@Tomatohater64 He just likes guessing and talking over them, trying to pat his ego on the back about how much he "thinks" he knows.
Scott Flying Squirrel's were years ahead of their contemporaries.
When we were kids in the 70s on our RDs, we'd look at the Scott as one of the old bikes not to be mocked, most of the rest are free game.
motorcycles were advanced early on in the 30's they had,
water cooling
supercharging (2 and 4 stroke)
4 cylinders (v4 and inline)
DOHC
aluminium cylinders
magnesium crankcase
bikes
(bmw 255) supercharged
ajs v4 supercharged
gilera 500 supercharged
dkw ss 350 and 250 supercharged 2 stroke
bmw r51
nsu supercharged
velocette roarer
ajs e90
I'm 81! as a kid in home town Blenheim NZ local auto mechanic had daily demo run with his Scott Flying Squirrel, a screamer. Poetry in motion. Same fellow also maintained vintage Stanley Steamer. Those were the days 👍
It's amazing how many old classics remain going strong in New Zealand - both 2 wheels and 4 wheels. A really strong culture of keeping old stuff in good condition in a corner of the world far away from Europe.
@@ivanjulian2532 Hi Ivan, Thanks for your comment. By chance do you recall the name Burt Monro Kiwi hero from way back? Kia-Ora. 👍ruclips.net/video/HjQxQTAlxpg/видео.html
Hi Ron......Just returned from a trip up north and spoke with an older chap who still has his 1928 Scott Flying Squirrel in his shed....his father was the first owner.....he also said it was the race spec tt??.........Ive got his details if you want them?
@@Tb-cl8hi Hi Toddy, Thanks for your offer, however I'm OK for now. Regards. Ron. 👍
@@Ronbc000 no worries at all my friend :]
Wow a water cooled two stroke from the 20's....I learned something today!
Google Scott 3S and try RUclips for ......1915 SCOTT SQUIRREL VIDEO 120613
@@tonypate9174 That's very cool.....these Scott's were amazing machines for their time! I'm rebuilding an old Kawasaki H2 from an old drag motor built by local tuner Paul Gast (Fast by Gast) and various bits....its a fun hobby.
Jay mentioned an "Expansion Chamber"
a few times. On a 2 cycle (2 stroke) engine,
the expansion chamber, if designed properly,
is a "no loss" supercharger. No loss, because
it doesn't use exhaust (turbo) back pressure,
or crankshaft (blower) force. However, it DOES
use a wee bit of exhaust gas pressure, but it
replaces it later.
The Kadencay effect, defines the process.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadenacy_effect
I've ridden MANY 2 cycle engine motorcycles,
utilizing this effect, and it is simply AMAZING!
On a Yamaha RD-400, with good expansion
chambers, at about 5000 RPM, HANG ON
TIGHTLY! The power INSTANTLY triples!
15 to 45 HP, in a split second! (And, on a
bike I can lift off the ground, completely, 45
HP is scary, if you don't know!)
I wish I still had one of my RD-400s!
steve
Had an RZ350, added Toomey Race Kit which included large K & N filter, bigger carb jets, and expansion chamber pipes. Made a vast difference in performance above 6,000 rpm. 35 hp before and at least 50 hp after according to a magazine test.
Had an RD400 myself, first year production-76- and it was,right out of the box, a 750 killer.
Michael Wojciechowski I had an upgraded expansion chamber and power valve system on my Yamaha RD 350 YPVS. Went like stink, could keep up with any 500cc bike. Even had close races with some CBR600 owners, which is ironic because my next bike was a CBR 600F!
The Expansion Chamber was invented by Walter Kaaden in the 1950's on the race winning MZ two Strokes.
Read the Book Stealing Speed by Matt Oxley, its a great read about the engine design and Ernst Degner defecting to the West.
You can still buy 2 strokes in the UK I just bought a jawa 350 brand new
Thanks for letting us see the scott, it's such an iconic motorcycle that doesn't get enough attention. Technically advanced with truly new features, far ahead of most other bikes of the time.
Jay, you're the king. Thank you for this stuff. I will never have what you have, but your willingness to show us all your great stuff is something that is free. I'd like to think I'd be so kind if I had your cash.
This is my favorite kind of video. Old vehicle. And one of Jay Leno‘s personal vehicles. There are 1000 shows road testing new vehicles. I like seeing how the old stuff works.
Would love to see more motorcycle videos on the channel
Me too.
Me three.
Me four.
Me Five
Me six.
My old dad ( now sadly departed) had a scott flying squirrel when he was a young man. He also owned a 990 Brough superior.. beautiful bikes.
I miss this type of video! It's why I started watching in the first place.
I've seen these in museums over the years and as an RD350 in rider in the 80's I was intrigued by the Scott. So glad to see and hear this machine and have you describe the pioneering technical achievements of Mr. Scott.
In the ‘80s Silk made a slightly updated version of the Scott power train in a modern chassis. I think it was a Spondon frame. The 700 made about the same power as a 350LC and was about the same weight. One of my “should have bought” regrets.
Jay never ceases to amaze me with his knowledge and collection, I would never have thought he’d have heard of Scott let alone owned one for 30 years! I saw my first Flying Squirrel at Sammy Miller’s Museum in Hampshire and I’ve not seen many others since. Fantastic to watch this episode.
Awesome video Mr. Leno!!! I guess we all have stories about our past bikes and experiences. I enjoy seeing Jay's videos and hearing the story on his machines. My two stroke story is a multipart series... My first 2 stroke was a 360 Yamaha when I was 17. My parents hated motorcycles so I pretty much had to keep it hid from them. I graduated to a 400 MX Yamaha next and thought it was the fastest thing on earth. Next was a 400 IT. My brother rode it when I wasn't home and put unoiled gas in it and ruined it. Burned up the rings... He told me no problem, he went to school in Odessa Texas with a boy that his dad owned a yamaha dealership. I took the jug off of it and my brother took it to his friend. He told my brother he would fix it and he would love the end results. This happened back in the early 80's if I remember right. Anyway the Yamaha shop bored the cylinder,, did some porting and polishing and gave me a racing higher compression piston. I could tell they had done a lot of work to it but back then I didn't know much about racing or horse power modifications. My brother also bought an expansion chamber exhaust for it on recommendation by his friend. I can tell you that this work made that dirt bike run like a scalded dog!!! Man was it awesome!!! I would go riding with other guys that had racing dirt bikes and no one could keep up with it. I let them ride it and they all said it was the fastest bike they had ever been on. I would still have it if it hadn't been stolen out of my garage. And I had a 650 three cylinder 2 stroke Kawasaki back then also that was a screamer. But that was another long story so I will back out of here for now...
The fully triangulated frame of the Scotts is worth mentioning too. It was used from the very beginning of the company, and a fair bit stronger than the usual bicycle style frames of the pre 1910 era.
Good shout, I was impressed when I saw that.
What a beauty.
Scott didn't make a triangulated framed bike until the mid 1930s. The earlier frames, including this bike, do not have a tube, or tubes running from the steering head to the top of the seat post. The frame on this bike is like a duplex version of a girls bicycle frame.
@@richardcovello5367 You're right, but you're not understanding what I've written. Scott frames had fully triangulated frames, from the start. A frame does not have to be a *diamond* frame to be fully triangulated. What made the Scott frame basically unique was a lack of curved tubes. Most cycles of the era used curved tubes in the main triangle (look at a 1910 Harley or just about any other make of the era). Scott didn't. The frame *is* fully triangulated. Early Scotts didn't even curve the seat stays, every single tube in the frame was straight, and so lighter and stronger.
@@furripupau OK, I'll give you 'triangulated', and I do admit it was an advance over anything I know of from the era, but I don't think 'fully' can apply without a top tube. To my mind, the 1st fully triangulated frame was built by Cotton, in the '20s.
This bike looks like the perfect amount of sketchy and fun in one package.
@@Bull3tBikes I ride as well! I have a Ducati Monster how about yourself?
@@workman88 I have a 1986 Moto Guzzi 1000 I ride as my everyday bike, I have a 1971 750 Moto Guzzi as my parade bike, I still have 71 Triumph 650 5speed it's restored and retired and gets out occasionally last is my 66Triumph 650 Chopper I built in the 90s during the Chopper craze.
The nowadays super bikes would probably look sketchy too in 100 years
Jay you keep history alive for all of us to enjoy. Thank you.
My favorite kind of video. Jay Leno doing an old vehicle. I have learned more from Jay Leno’s videos then many sources combined
"This bike was so beautifully designed." You are absolutely right on that!! As an American I love American made Motorcycles, but these were very uniquely done.
It makes my day when a new "Jay Leno" video pops up!!! Been riding motorcycles over 50+ years. Jay is the poster boy for being a good guy! Met him several times at motorcycle events, wonderful!!
I love this man's passion for things that go. He spent his money well. Must be a wonderful experience riding a machine like that.
I knew an older couple who lived in Yorkshire. They told me every Scott was test-ridden by the factory worker before it was signed off as complete. At the time (probably 1920s-1930s) they knew the rider, Harry. They said they'd hear a Scott come yowling by the same road and say, "here comes Scott Harry." RIP Norman and Rena Taylor.
I learned about Scott Motorcycles when I bought my 72 Suzuki 750 Water cooled. From what I understand they were the 1st Water cooled 2 Stroke, and like the Suzuki 750 Dependable, in fact when I started Using 'TC' Synthetic 2 stroke Oil, it was such a good lubricant, that we shut off the Cable Operated oilier, and never had an ounce of problems there after(approx 45,000mi) traded it in for a 850 Moto Guzzi, and used Synthetic Oil for the next 450,000 mi, and 30 years...
Been riding 40 yrs. and this is the first I've heard of the Flying Squirrel!
How can you not love a motorcycle called a Flying Squirrel? I had a Suzuki X6 Hustler. A 250cc 2 stroke. It was remarkable. This old bike would give it a run for it's money.
Can we get a full motorcycle tour of Jays collection?
No because that would end the series.
@I OFFER YOU THIS yes i looked into it.
But you can't just walk in.
You need to let them know ahead and Jay won't do it himself. You'l get some bozo that works there.
That would be something else--a guided tour by someone in a clown costume!
The sound on start up just makes me smile.
Pat Mclean sounds so good
Thank you, Mr. Leno.
Thanks Jay and every one who helps making these videos. You make history fun and interesting. Im more of a car guy but I have had a few motorcycles. This bike is reminds me of a bike that was sold in boxes at the houston Astrodome some kind car show back in the early 1980s. My cousin bought it and put it together a complete bike. I bought it off of him. It was TS 250 checkloslovokian built six day racer. It was yellow and black. It was also a 2 cycle. It was very fast road very smooth no vibration. The engine was very quite when you were on the throttle and you couldnt even tell it was a stoke untill you let off the throttle and it would rack off. It had the years listed it had won the six day on the fuel cap. I would suppose it won a class no the whole deal over all. It had a dyno and it started acting up. At the time back then I knew nothing about how to correct the problem and no bike shops wanted to touch it. So I sold it but I did get to enjoy it for a while. Have a nice day. No I cant spell.
I knew what the Scott Flying Squirrel was, never seen one run until now. Thanks, Jay, as always...entertaining and informative. BEAUTIFUL old machine...
Love it. There’s just something different when riding a motorcycle. Like there’s more freedom.. the noises .. the bumps.. the bug splats.
A great video. A couple of points, though: Alfred Angas Scott was an Englishman, born in Yorkshire, and this is why the Scott factory was in Yorkshire. Also, as far as the engine numbers are concerned, the “RY” prefix doesn’t denote a touring model - it means that the engine is a 596cc TT Replica, instead of a 498cc one like Jay’s. My 1930 Scott is a Flying Squirrel touring model, with the prefix “FY”, denoting a 596cc touring engine. A 498cc tourer would have an “FZ” prefix. Even my short stroke tourer is quick and torquey for a 90-year-old bike. I’ve never ridden a long stroke TT Replica, but they’re reputed to be seriously quick!
Jays the BEST... I tune in every week every week to see his amazing collection always something mind blowing!!!
Brilliant video Jay and team - really enjoyed that, who knew water cooling 90 years ago!!
This is why this channel is great, no only super high end expensive super tech vehicles, there is a lot of cars, motorcycles across more than a century of history that deserve to be remember and jay have the great taste of showing us.... thanks jay
Thank you Mr Leno. My favourite type of video from your channel is the one where you go into detail. Restoration updates and steam engines are good too. Us gear heads are in your debt. Greetings from Vancouver Island BC Canada
So glad to Mr. Leno, who owns every car from antiques to exotics, show a love for motorcycles. I guess there's something about being a "real guy", Mr. Leno understands and he really appreciates these modes of transportation. Mr. Leno, please keep honoring 4 and 2 wheel motor vehicles and providing us with a valuable and rich history.
Jay has a very cool motorcycle collection,and a few Corvairs too!,
Yet this is really rare bike. Wonder how many exist.
Jay is such a nice Guy, i love seeing him with parts of his own collection. This thing sounnds like a bucket full of angry Hornets...and if it could really almost go 100 miles it is at least also as scary for me :D
The bike is nearly 100 years old but looks like it was designed last week, just beautiful!
Yes it's true, Scott invented the kickstarter, great video, tech spec and history of the machine, a true lover of vehicles for what they really are instead of what they are worth. You are a true gent. Mike from the UK.
My Dad's dream bike..he restored one back in the late 70's and it was really something...they don't call it the "yowling two stroke" for nothing. He fitted a Japanese oil pump that changed flow according to throttle position which made it much better than the Pilgrim pump. That 1947 model even had air forks that he fitted modern seals to.
I never would have taken my 1972 Kawasaki H-2 750 on a 100 degree day and gotten very far.It was a scary 2 stroke that only got about 20 mpg and it always kept me on my toes!Thanks Jay for another great video!
The final variation on Angus Scott's motorcycle was the Silk 700s 1975- 1979; typical styling of the late 1970s but the ultimate refinement of the Scott drivetrain(so far: there's always hope)- thanks Jay! From an old Anglophile who's favorite American motorcycle is the Crocker. I'm American by birth but grew up admiring British bikes but ended up riding Japanese built bikes with no regrets! Again Jay; thank you!
Well done, Jay. I've owned & ridden motorcycles yet I never heard of the Scott Flying Squirrel. There's always something new to learn. :)
A Always love seeing the different vehicles that you own🤠👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼
What an amazing little bike and bit of history! Love to see more old bikes and their restorations.
I had no idea you are a fellow two-stroke enthusiast, Jay! I still have my 1977 Yamaha RD400, my first new vehicle. I took a lot of ribbing about the sound and smell and smoke, but never was outran by a four-stroke of similar displacement. And, yeah, it could do 100.
Thanks for educating me about the Scott, a forerunner of the bike I will always love.
Love your channel Jay. Thanks for posting this! Brings back memories from when I was a kid. The Scott marque was ahead of it's time. My neighbor Mr. Pope had one in the 1960's. His came out of Canada I believe when he came home from WWII. Other than possible overheating as you mentioned, it was very reliable...... But you had to get the Pilgrim pump adjusted correctly or you over oiled. You carried lots of extra plugs due to fouling if it wasn't right. They had a particular sound. My neighbor described it as a "yowl." It was very recognizable coming down the street, for sure. We loved when he rode it around the neighborhood!
Jay Leno is like a Big Old Baby with His toys. And that’s what makes this show so much fun to watch. How he loves automotive items. (:
Thanks Jay! I’ve heard of the Flying Squirrels and appreciate the video. Didn’t know they were 2 strokes. I had a Suzuki GT 750. What a great bike they were.
Always a great pleasure jay thanks again
Just stumbled upon this video, great information. My grandad collected and rebuilt Scott flying squirrel motorcycles, over the years. Lovely looking bike. The thought and craftsmanship that went into these bikes, way ahead of their time. Hopefully one day I might do the same.
Jay's always so informative, and here he looks so happy!
Thanks Jay I'm not into motorbikes but every days a school day especially Tuesday when it's jaylino day thanks man
I don't normally watch Jay Leno bike vids (I'm not a motorcycle guy), but this one is cool.
Wonderful video ! This is a 100 Years old bike and still running ! Wow, thank you so much for sharing.
This is so incredible. Love these vintage bike pieces
I love this bike, thanks for filming it and showing it to us Jay!!
Love all your shows Jay. Happy that you share them with the common man.
WOW!!! GREAT video Mr Leno! Thank you so much for showing me yet another vehicle I never knew existed. Best of wishes and thanks again.
The only 2 stroke I’ve owned was in 1978,a SUZUKI GT380 3 cylinder.a very dependable bike and it would fly
My favorite kind of JLG, motorcycle, just Jay and under 20min
Jay, I did, in fact, learn something. Thanks professor Leno.
I love watching Jay Leno talk about his personal collection. The nice thing is that he is just like the rest of us who have a passion for automotive and motorcycles alike.
Thank you Jay that was marvellous . The machine has a special place in your life and I loved it, cheers
Remarkable technology from the 1920's ! Thanks for sharing this Jay !!
My grandfather told me about motorcycling in the 1920s no paved roads.👍👍👍
Fantastic overview and explanation of its features. I'm always amazed at how many original old bikes there were and I love learning about them.
Jay Leno you always been my role model to me since I was a kid, All the cars you bring into your garage you give me more and more ideas
My dad had two squirrels as a lad. They were probably around 10~15 years old when he got them. Green eyes here looking at that really nice one you have Jay :-)
jays vids are really the only thing I watch either on TV or some social media format. 👍
I always love to learn more about motorcycles and cars and your channel is great for that thank you Mr Jay leno.
I did learn something. Thanks for sharing another bit of your collection. Never knew a Flying Squirrel was a bike. And indeed it looks like fun!
i am not totally interested in motorcycles, but Jay makes everything interesting and awesome...I think it is his zest for life and his real interest in things with motors...that i find so interesting!
Great video. Jay would love the National Motorbike Museum In Birmingham UK. Its a national treasure
That’s actually a stylish nice bike. I would ride that today.
We had some real thinkers in the old days! First I've heard of that bike! I always thought the Suzuki "Water Buffalo" was the first liquid cooled motorcycle ... and here's one from the 20's!! Amazing! If I owned only that, and the Doble steamer, I'd be a happy man.😎
Here we are almost 100 years later, and FoMoCo & GM can't build a truck engine that can reach 100k miles without major engine work (timing chain on Ford, AFM lifters on GM). Boy have we regressed! It's amazing what could be built without modern regulatory strangulation ...
Wow angry popcorn at idle and such an excellent 2-stroke sound at ~3k rpm - like a ‘70s Yamaha RD! Can’t wait to see one at a bike show and know a thing or two already! My day is already made - thanks Jay!
Very cool! Love the videos of the old bikes and cars! Much more than the modern super machines.
Just goes to show you learn something new every day thanks Jay
Had no idea such a motorcycle existed. I am a big two stroke fan and fascinated to see this.
Sounds like my 14HP 1972 Yamaha CT 2. Still a blast to ride!
I love it when you produce a video about something in your own collection :)
Perfect video Mr. Leno. Thanks for showing this classic bike, I learned a lot from this.
Hi Jay, great video! I always enjoy you talking about your old stuff from your collection much more than the modern.
Dude, Jay, we always learn something from your videos. They're pretty good and your cool for continuing to do them!
Love the odd quirky vehicles Jay owns and we get to learn about. I used to ride some years ago and have lost the love for it. But, a bike like this could get me back into riding something that is part of history instead of some throw away new bike that isn't very comfortable and costs 10's of thousands of dollars. This one is light, easy to service... and the cool factor is an 11.
Awesome as always, we love your personal vehicles the most Jay. Thanks!
I really enjoy seeing these more obscure vehicles from your collection.
I love that seating position, especially that handlebar...
I love the knowledge nuggets in these videos! First time I've heard of a "Pilgrim Pump" -- had to look it up. Basically a pump with a sight glass in it to let you know it was supplying oil.
it is an over sized bicycle with a 500CC 2 stroke motor... Light weight and fun..!!
Great video and gives me a lot of inspiration to get my 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel restoration project finished
The story behind the 'expansion chamber' exhaust is quite incredible. MZ took the design and fitted it to their GP bikes in 1960-61 These bikes conquered the track, nobody could touch them, or knew why they were so fast. Ernst Degner, the MZ rider, during one race simply disappeared mid race altogether, he had purposely ridden off the track and into the back of a waiting truck setup by Suzuki. He had been payed off to steal the bike so Suzuki could get their hands on the secret, he even stuffed drawings and blueprints into his leathers.
Walter Kadden
Dear Mister Leno, i've enjoyed your channel for years now. I subscribed, I learned, I enjoyed very much. But THIS is this is the FIRST Vehicle, I am REALLY JEALOUS of! 👍 Thanx 4 the upload & greetz from Germany. Yours, Steph Haug
And now every scott left just doubled in price lol
Just wanted to say thanks for entertaining us all these years Jay, love you on Last Man Standing.
Thanks Jay, this was a real treat. Thanks for sharing.
thanks Jay I have learned something new, and watching this put some motivation into dusting off my old WL45 down in the garage, will see if my old girl starts as easily as Jay s Squirrel...