OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums The History Forum Model Histories VICTA Models Some Victa twin Info.

Here's some technical Bulletins relating to the twin, there's some interesting info in here, in particular, there is dates.

From these, we can see that the 500 twin (Orange) was released in 75, and that by 1977 the heat shield, cranks fins and magneto cover had been added, as well as the tap moved, and changes to the carburettor.

From this, and details I have of the history of the G4 & LM carburettors, I can say that it would makes sense to me that NO 500 twins (orange/white) would have originally been fitted with an LM carburettor, further, I have found enough to have me believe that the G4 was never released during it's run (1974-1978) with the white face that includes the primer bulb.

However many will be seen with this face, as changing over was recommended.

Here is the info I have found, I will also be putting up some carby info soon.











I have also found one reference so far to help with dating the Gold Supreme, which I have heard in the past was possibly actually from around 1980.

Here is a snippet from a large, May 1980 bulletein, showing the cowls available for the current range that year.



Personally, this new info has me keen on collecting 4 different twin cylinder models:

1) The original 1975 Victa 500 Twin, with no modifications.
2) The later (circa 77) Victa 500 Twin, with the modifications.
3) The 1978 Victa Supreme (Green & White)
4) The 1980? Victa Supreme (Gold & Chocolate)

OK, so to add, I have just gone through an old book of pictures from eBay I made in 2004, and I found some more info to help pin down the Gold supreme, looks to be from the 1979-1980 model range.

These are not great photo's, but they get the message across, these are of a 1979-1980 Victa Parts code wheel.

The ever so mysteries Gold Twin that just won't find it's way to me.As every time one comes on eBay it sells for over $360.I'm not sure I could afford that for one that needs lots of work.