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buzzy bee
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 Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject: Cyclemaster |
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Hi
I nearly bought a cyclemaster hub engine etc yesterday, but decided against it! I also just missed out on one of those motorbikes that the para trooper parachuted down with! What are these called?
All together a bit of blow, but good for my bank account!
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buzzy bee
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Sounds like it! Coudn't remember what was written on the side of it, but that sounds right, I will go and have a google!
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Scotty
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:54 am Post subject: |
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From what I've been reading and talking with various motorcycle related groups these little engines (as are all makes of these types of engine) are becoming more collectable than they were.
We have a selection of these little units, some brand new "out of the box" and some used until they're only good for display. |
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Uncle Joe
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:59 am Post subject: |
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The bike that the paratroopers used during the war was called a Welbike, and was originally made by the Excelsior company.
After the war, the bike was 'civilianised' if there is such a word, and called a Corgi. That one was made not by the original company, but by Brockhouse in sunny Southport!
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buzzy bee
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Cheers UJ, I will do some more googling later, think I need to get a cyclemaster hub, just something everyone should have I think!
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Uncle Joe
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:03 am Post subject: |
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Buzzy, if you can find one, look for a Powerwheel. They have a rotary two stroke engine. With rotary, I mean the crank stands still, and the cylinder rotates, just like some WWI aircraft....much more your style!
I knew all this useless information I have stored would become useful one day! 
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buzzy bee
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Hi
You are quite right! Insurance however is cheap, classic and all, and it should be tax exempt, so just the odd mot, just imagine going to the garage and saying mot please!
hehe
Uj, See you knew all along there would be someone like me requireing this information!
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buzzy bee
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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You!!!!
I have it watched but am currently partway through a plan, and I think the money could be better spent on that right now, so this one may need to be rescued by someone elese. It would look good in the back of one of the devon pickups, for exploring tatton park, or one of the other classic days! hehe
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buzzy bee
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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You could have both, I seem to remember two pickups......  |
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