A pleasure to see these motorcycles ridden and to be informed about them by a gentleman of such passion and experienced knowledge...A treat,pure and simple...
40 years ago & more I knew Norman & Rebecca "Rena" Taylor. Before WWII they lived near Shipley & told me that they recollected that all the Scott Flying Squirrels were test ridden before being accepted at the factory as right. They said they knew the rider, a chap they knew as "Scott Harry", would come yowling along the road and they'd wave as he came by. RIP Mr. & Mrs. Taylor.
My Grandmother fell in love with my Grandfather because he rode one of these in the late 1920's... I suppose I wouldn't be here if not for these bikes!!
some old biks are interesting because they are old. This old bike is interesting because it is technology ahead of it's time, and it is undeniably beautiful.
I've loved British motorcycles all my life, yet never bothered to learn that much about the 'Scott' but this very professional and interesting video makes me want to.
My father had six of these plus another half a dozen in bits, I think they all ended up in the Kingswood dump in the 1980's along with many other two stroke engines my mini pick up and my three Durkopp scooters. I think My old man must have had a moment of madness as he loved those Scots. He did the same thing with a collection of early motor mowers in the nineties.In spite of my pleas to donate them to a museum. I cannot imagine why he did it completely out of character or maybe not I remember back in the 60's him giving away his collection of ex TT bikes but at least they went to a new home.
More unbelievable than extraordinary still have trouble understanding the why's and wherefores but each of these occasions was marked by a move of house and probably driven by my mother.
I completely understand that if not all, at least, some motorcycles do have a soul. In fact I think that more than understand it, it's important to feel and enjoy it. In your videos it is very pleasant to see how you are able to transmit all your passion and knowledge in a very tanquil and warm way. That's how the classics must be appreciated I suppose. It's good to see a Scott running beautifully. I had the opportunity to see one of them in Brooklands and I was amazed. It's easy to know why that old journalist, Ixion of the MotorCycle, elected one of those bikes as his favorite. Regards from Brazil.
I don't know how Brits were so intelligent in making motorcycle but I can see dedication,hardwork,labour and sweat in making just beautiful piece of art I would just be lost while riding beauties like this.
Despite my RUclips name,i was named after this motorcycle.my father,after much buying and selling of other motorcycles in the 50s finally had enough to buy one.however,he then met my mother, they got wed,and soon their was a lump that was a developing me.money was short and my mother suggested selling the Scott,"Never" said my father,and so the Scott was duly sold and a short while after i entered this world( oldchurch hospital i believe) and was duly named Scott.sorry for the long story but i'm proud of the heritage of my namesake motorcycle and happy that i wasn't born a decade or so later as i may have been named honda.
Great story behind your name - you coud have been named Alfred or Squirrel. Hopefully your dad managed to buy another Scott later in life and or you have one yourself.
@@hoxtonmoto hello there.unfortunatly my father died very young,but not before passing on his passion for unusual machines,( Morgan 3 wheeler,velocette,rudge,ariel square4, Vincent) but i never did get round to restoring a scott,i did however complete one of his dreams and ride through asia( india,thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia) in a kilt.the troubles in the middle east prevented me from riding from england to oz as he planned.
I really like your motorcycle reviews. The thing I like most is seeing and hearing the bikes being ridden properly. This is something that is missing when visiting a classic bike collection /museum. This Scott looks like a joy to ride
At 0:35 Scott had served an engineering apprenticeship and at shipbuilders Douglas & Grant in Kirkcaldy, Fife, worth mentioning only as his early Two Stroke engine design, led to small water cooled, inboard boat engines made by Stuart Turner who still make small steam engines to this day.
Don gives it one kick then gets on and rides away as if the Scott was manufactured last week. A beautiful machine. "Love at first sight. I still love my wife too," states Don. Well said.
@@hoxtonmoto It's hard to believe a design so advanced existed in the 20's (albeit late 20's). I'm not fresh on bike design history but the frame geometry, using the engine as an integral structural element and even the telescoping forks are largely associated with later eras in my mind. Even the use of the radiator (and the execution of the design) speaks volumes about the quality of the design effort. Last, it's a great example of "form follows function" I believe.
I am not a motorcycle fanatic at all, but I find your videos extremely interesting and informative. Thank you so much. I have just subscribed to your channel.
I remember my brother having one when I was around 22, he had a sidecar adult/child, he would pull away in a cloud of white smoke, he said the only trouble he had was forever getting the back wheel re-spoked (retightened) but it sure was a super motorcycle,
Water, sorry liquid cooled 2 stroke it looks so modern. Always loved these bikes from the first time I saw them as a kid in the 70's when I used to go to vintage events and the TT and such with my oldman. Old bikes weren't so valuable back then, so they were usually un-restored daily drivers covered in oil and road muck being ridden by some scruffy long hair in a Belstaff suit emblazoned with with wee enamel badges from places like the 1966 Dutch TT or from previous IOM TT and the such. It was such a modern design the Silk used the engine as a basis for their bikes in the 70's. The Scott doesn't seem to sound like other 2 smokers either, it doesn't seem to have that ring-diggedy-ding-ding-ding sound that you associate with 2 strokes.
Does anyone still own HW 8754 ? It used to be my father's. 500/600 cc, he used to swap engines for the winter. It was a 1929 I seem to recollect. I remember as a child so many cold and rain-soaked hours on the pillion, dreaming of a motor car.
My old dad (RIP) always longed after a Flying Squirrel, he never got one but always raved about them
These bikes were YEARS ahead of their time!!
I agree and to think something in the 20s had autolube as standard, is fascinating.
A pleasure to see these motorcycles ridden and to be informed about them by a gentleman of such passion and experienced knowledge...A treat,pure and simple...
40 years ago & more I knew Norman & Rebecca "Rena" Taylor. Before WWII they lived near Shipley & told me that they recollected that all the Scott Flying Squirrels were test ridden before being accepted at the factory as right. They said they knew the rider, a chap they knew as "Scott Harry", would come yowling along the road and they'd wave as he came by. RIP Mr. & Mrs. Taylor.
It’s simply amazing that this old bike runs like modern ones on the street.
There are many old and new things to learn in the world.
Best sounding two-stroke I've ever heard. Lovely, innovative bike. Thanks so much for the presentation.
I agree, the sound is so good... probably, because it is not high revving, for a 2-stroke!😊
What a great video, so professionally presented. A pure enjoyement to watch.
What a beautiful motorcycle. And I do love the sound of the exhaust.
delightful video - highly informative too. Perfect mix of passion and measured enthusiasm. thank you
I saw a 1926 in a museum yesterday. It was spectacular!
It's nice to see an old bike being ridden with proper enthusiasm!
Couldn't agree more!
So ahead of its time, beautiful
My Grandmother fell in love with my Grandfather because he rode one of these in the late 1920's... I suppose I wouldn't be here if not for these bikes!!
Lmfao!! Facts
some old biks are interesting because they are old. This old bike is interesting because it is technology ahead of it's time, and it is undeniably beautiful.
Yes, amazing that engine design was used in a bike in the 1920's.
I've loved British motorcycles all my life, yet never bothered to learn that much about the 'Scott' but this very professional and interesting video makes me want to.
Sooo..have you learned much about the Scott?
My father had six of these plus another half a dozen in bits, I think they all ended up in the Kingswood dump in the 1980's along with many other two stroke engines my mini pick up and my three Durkopp scooters. I think My old man must have had a moment of madness as he loved those Scots. He did the same thing with a collection of early motor mowers in the nineties.In spite of my pleas to donate them to a museum. I cannot imagine why he did it completely out of character or maybe not I remember back in the 60's him giving away his collection of ex TT bikes but at least they went to a new home.
Extraordinary story
More unbelievable than extraordinary still have trouble understanding the why's and wherefores but each of these occasions was marked by a move of house and probably driven by my mother.
Thanks for the wonderful video enjoyed It and what a beautiful motorcycle,
Glad you enjoyed it
Vielen Dank.Ich bin sehr angetan.
I completely understand that if not all, at least, some motorcycles do have a soul. In fact I think that more than understand it, it's important to feel and enjoy it. In your videos it is very pleasant to see how you are able to transmit all your passion and knowledge in a very tanquil and warm way. That's how the classics must be appreciated I suppose. It's good to see a Scott running beautifully. I had the opportunity to see one of them in Brooklands and I was amazed. It's easy to know why that old journalist, Ixion of the MotorCycle, elected one of those bikes as his favorite. Regards from Brazil.
I don't know how Brits were so intelligent in making motorcycle but I can see dedication,hardwork,labour and sweat in making just beautiful piece of art I would just be lost while riding beauties like this.
Despite my RUclips name,i was named after this motorcycle.my father,after much buying and selling of other motorcycles in the 50s finally had enough to buy one.however,he then met my mother, they got wed,and soon their was a lump that was a developing me.money was short and my mother suggested selling the Scott,"Never" said my father,and so the Scott was duly sold and a short while after i entered this world( oldchurch hospital i believe) and was duly named Scott.sorry for the long story but i'm proud of the heritage of my namesake motorcycle and happy that i wasn't born a decade or so later as i may have been named honda.
Great story behind your name - you coud have been named Alfred or Squirrel. Hopefully your dad managed to buy another Scott later in life and or you have one yourself.
@@hoxtonmoto hello there.unfortunatly my father died very young,but not before passing on his passion for unusual machines,( Morgan 3 wheeler,velocette,rudge,ariel square4, Vincent) but i never did get round to restoring a scott,i did however complete one of his dreams and ride through asia( india,thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia) in a kilt.the troubles in the middle east prevented me from riding from england to oz as he planned.
I really like your motorcycle reviews. The thing I like most is seeing and hearing the bikes being ridden properly. This is something that is missing when visiting a classic bike collection /museum. This Scott looks like a joy to ride
"...I still love my wife too..." Nice recovery there mr H!! hahahahaha
Great video. I didn't know we produced a water cooled 2-stroke, and that was nearly 100 years ago!
Stunning bike i would love one
What a splendid machine and equally splendid review.
At 0:35 Scott had served an engineering apprenticeship and at shipbuilders Douglas & Grant in Kirkcaldy, Fife, worth mentioning only as his early Two Stroke engine design, led to small water cooled, inboard boat engines made by Stuart Turner who still make small steam engines to this day.
Don gives it one kick then gets on and rides away as if the Scott was manufactured last week. A beautiful machine. "Love at first sight. I still love my wife too," states Don. Well said.
Love these videos, great presenter, shame he's not still doing more of these classic motorcycle reviews.
A superb bike, very unconventional in many ways, but Alfred Scott was a brilliant engineer, and there's nothing quite like the inimitable Scott yowl!
Great Review, love the Scotts as well!
excellent video, it is always a pleasure to enjoy your excellent work I never miss your videos, greetings from Mexico
I like vintage bikes
It's indeed a very beautiful looking motorcycle.
First time I've seen one -- incredible bike! I like everything about it except the sound.
Glad you like it!
@@hoxtonmoto It's hard to believe a design so advanced existed in the 20's (albeit late 20's). I'm not fresh on bike design history but the frame geometry, using the engine as an integral structural element and even the telescoping forks are largely associated with later eras in my mind. Even the use of the radiator (and the execution of the design) speaks volumes about the quality of the design effort. Last, it's a great example of "form follows function" I believe.
Love it ... the grand daddy of my old Elsie
I am not a motorcycle fanatic at all, but I find your videos extremely interesting and informative. Thank you so much. I have just subscribed to your channel.
Thank you very much!
Sounds like a four stroke going down the road! Sound great!
Thank you , an inspiring review.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video
Thanks!
Sounds like a modern four, none of the typical two-stroke sputter at low revs or on the overrun.
I don't usually like two strokes ... but I make an exception with the Scott
...me too! Lovely sound!
What a beautiful motorcycle it is...
I owned a 1962 600cc swinging arm model ,a lovely machine.i went to the TT twice on it both in sidecar and solo form.
Don's my hero
🎉❤❤
Simply beautiful
i want this so much
Great!
Sounds like an electrical power station...hummm Awesome photography.
I ❤ 2T
This was as an excellent presentation of a fantastic motorcycle.They just do not make them like this anymore.
Very very nice bike!
love it!
Fantastic.
I remember my brother having one when I was around 22, he had a sidecar adult/child, he would pull away in a cloud of white smoke, he said the only trouble he had was forever getting the back wheel re-spoked (retightened) but it sure was a super motorcycle,
Thank you! AND, I believe you! Lovely motorcycle, not just this one of course! I take it, you collect wonderful motorcycles, not wives!😊! Good man!
Fantastic!
Good old chap! Would like you to drive my Morgan Aero in return for riding your Scott!!!
When was this filmed and who is that guy? This is an excellent video and what a fantastic bike.
The video was filmed in 2001 with motorcycle enthusiast Don Hunt.
Nice from Singapore
Water, sorry liquid cooled 2 stroke it looks so modern. Always loved these bikes from the first time I saw them as a kid in the 70's when I used to go to vintage events and the TT and such with my oldman. Old bikes weren't so valuable back then, so they were usually un-restored daily drivers covered in oil and road muck being ridden by some scruffy long hair in a Belstaff suit emblazoned with with wee enamel badges from places like the 1966 Dutch TT or from previous IOM TT and the such. It was such a modern design the Silk used the engine as a basis for their bikes in the 70's. The Scott doesn't seem to sound like other 2 smokers either, it doesn't seem to have that ring-diggedy-ding-ding-ding sound that you associate with 2 strokes.
Always remember Owen Tyler RIP
Sounds like a Triumph T 100. Quite unlike a 2 stroke.
nice one
after this i want to do something like that!
I would really love one of these motorcycles. I mean Really. I dread to think how much one would be expected to pay for one.
Does anyone still own HW 8754 ? It used to be my father's. 500/600 cc, he used to swap engines for the winter. It was a 1929 I seem to recollect. I remember as a child so many cold and rain-soaked hours on the pillion, dreaming of a motor car.
Mark harrison I looked up HW 8754 on RAC registration finder but alas nothing on record! Sorry
Fast bike
Am I the only one here, that thinks he looks like the old fella from the film Up when he's riding his bike's?
That guy couldn't possibly be more English.
For Gods sake STOP TALKING and let us hear the beautiful sound of the exhaust !!
I'm here to listen to Don Hunt talking. It's a crime against humanity to film that few videos with Don.
🤣
Wonderful classical 2-smoker...
Indeed!