Sachs Motorcycles Sachs Motorcycles Sachs Motorcycles is a German-based motorcycle manufacturer, founded in 1886 in Schweinfurt as "Schweinfurter Präzisions-Kugellagerwerke Fichtel & Sachs", formerly known as "Fichtel & Sachs", "Mannesmann Sachs" and later just "Sachs". It is one of the world's oldest motorcycle manufacturers, and manufactured their first motorcycle in 1904. Peugeot, the oldest extant, began manufacture in 1898. Indian Motorcycle began producing bikes in 1901.Triumph produced bikes in 1902 and Harley-Davidson and Husqvarna both in 1903. The company produced ball bearings, motorcycle engines and bicycle parts. Sachs Motorcycles was a subsidiary producing motorcycles, mopeds, motorised bicycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The manufacturing
Sun (motorcycle) 1961 the factory was closed and production moved to the Raleigh factory at Nottingham. The 'Sun' name was for some time used to badge Raleigh cycles which had been returned to the factory for rectification work. http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Sun_Cycle_and_Fittings_Co http://dogdragons.com/dogdragons/a-2-z/s/sun-motorcycles-1911-1961.html Sun (motorcycle) The Sun Cycle & Fittings Co. Ltd. was an English manufacturer of motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles. The company was based in Aston, Birmingham. The company was founded as James Parkes & Son, a brass foundry producing lamp fittings and various other products. In 1885 the company started to manufacture frames and fittings for the bicycle trade. In 1897, the company