gritineye Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Why is this beauty of interest on this forum, and has any one got one? It's on my wish list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Are those wooden wheels and would that suggest this is an american machine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Yes and yes which makes me want one even more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Yes and yes which makes me want one even more! And I thought you were attracted by the stablilisers on the rear. :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Bernard, Two names spring to mind with in-line 4 cyls, that is the Henderson (USA) and Nimbus (Denmark), but on looking at photos of those neither are quite like it, unless it is a very early model or prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 If not Henderson, might this be an Indian ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Neither of those I'm afraid Richard, it's much more practical and gorgeous than them! Not Indian either, I think you're all just guessing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think you're all just guessing now. One more guess, FN from Belgium ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 One more guess, FN from Belgium ? Richard, it's American. (Post 2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Why is this beauty of interest on this forum, and has any one got one? "Why is this beauty of interest on this forum ?" ANSWER: Because it's military. "Has any one got one ?" ANSWER: I've just PM'ed everyone on the forum and nobody has got one although Andy Fowler thinks he may have one in his attic but he's not sure. So, having answered both questions correctly maybe you could now tell us what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Well it had a different but similar name later in it's production run. Here is the previous model, don't bother right clicking it, :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) Well it had a different but similar name later in it's production run. Here is the previous model, don't bother right clicking it, :cool2: Ner-a-car :confused:, there used to be one like that from down your way, that came to rallies. The hub centre steering on the original pic made me think. Edited November 5, 2008 by Richard Farrant added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Stormin, I am attracted to the stabilizers, a genius must have styled those. Richard, I new Ner-a-car would appear, not that, it's early someone will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Is it the semi-car (not really a motor cycle, more than 2 wheels), that A.V.Roe built for his own use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) Nope, a clue, 1915 - 1922, I hope we don't have to wait for Tim to get home (wooden wheels, he'll know) And before you ask it ain't a Wolsley, there was only one of these and it was buried after the Rusian owner lost everything in the revolution and couldn't pay up. Later dug up by BL employees. note no training wheels! Edited November 5, 2008 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) "Why is this beauty of interest on this forum ?" ANSWER: Because it's military. "Has any one got one ?" ANSWER: I've just PM'ed everyone on the forum and nobody has got one although Andy Fowler thinks he may have one in his attic but he's not sure. So, having answered both questions correctly maybe you could now tell us what it is. Because it's military YES, sort of it was built and named (CLUE) to sell to the military but strangely was found to be unsuitable. Anyone got one? WRONG ANSWER at least two runners exist and one has a sidecar (presumably no training wheels) they didn't have to be members. Edited November 6, 2008 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Wilkinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sorry CW, it's not often you're wrong with bikes, but no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 No more guesses so here it is, and what a feast for your eyes! Gaze in wonder at the steering, does that bearing really slide on the curved spindle? What on earth is the purpose of the two tubes pivoted and sprung at the rear and going to the already sprung saddle? More pics here. http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/OthersItoM/pages/Militaire.htm And for a really big pic click the pic here, http://skootershooter.blogspot.com/search?q=militaire More history details here, scroll to the bottom of the page. http://www.motohistory.net/news2005/news-nov05.html Even if the military didn't want one I do, it's absolutely bloomin' marvelous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Well done mate fooled us all,i had only got up to n on the abc of m/cycles before the dizzies got me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Those left hand side pedals look to be in an awkward postion behind the footrest! Presumably clutch and brake so not just occasionally awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Those left hand side pedals look to be in an awkward postion behind the footrest!Presumably clutch and brake so not just occasionally awkward. I don't think clutch and brake are involved, clicking on the second link and then clicking on the pic will get a super size pic to study :yawn: :sleep: to try and solve this riddle, I have to say I'm not sure of my conclusions either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Well chaps have a look at this vid, it answers all (well most) of your questions! Something went wrong... And if you don't want one now you ain't right in the head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Simply fascinating. Thanks for dredging up this old thread; have enjoyed the plot and especially todays video. 1915 & WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hey Bernard, let's make a bigger version! :nut: I've got a Gardner 5LW, and Eaton box and a couple of 12.00x20s - just needs your creative input.........:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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