Also: No pedals in view, and almost certainly no clutch as we understand clutches. So, like, stall at every full stop, then paddlefoot to start again? -- If so, brakes would be way down my list of improvements.
I think the thing is kool-looking though; and it must have looked positively magisterial rolling down the road, bearing a well-dressed, well-fed, well-off rider + passenger (or two).
real mean ladies would ride in the sidecars while you take them fancy store shopping. I would wear a monocle and smoke a pipe while driving them around town- https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0WAAAOSw1Lphst81/s-l1600.jpg
The Wilkinson TMC (Touring Motor Cycle) was a very advanced motorcycle for the time. The 848cc four-cylinder engine provided a smooth torquey ride. The engine was fired up not by a kick start, but through a handle which is pulled upwards to engage the flywheel, spinning the engine. The fuel tank is mounted at the rear of the motorcycle, supported by the mudguard. Approximately 200 were built.
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Rear drum only? Doesn't look like very much brakes for such a heavy machine.
Don in Oregon
1912, stopping was less important than going:-)
Also: No pedals in view, and almost certainly no clutch as we understand clutches. So, like, stall at every full stop, then paddlefoot to start again? -- If so, brakes would be way down my list of improvements.
I think the thing is kool-looking though; and it must have looked positively magisterial rolling down the road, bearing a well-dressed, well-fed, well-off rider + passenger (or two).
real mean ladies would ride in the sidecars while you take them fancy store shopping. I would wear a monocle and smoke a pipe while driving them around town-
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0WAAAOSw1Lphst81/s-l1600.jpg
Purring along with that 4 cylinder engine... mature lady in a hat beside you, yes, king of the road...
Looks like a Ner-A-Car on steroids!
The Wilkinson TMC (Touring Motor Cycle) was a very advanced motorcycle for the time. The 848cc four-cylinder engine provided a smooth torquey ride. The engine was fired up not by a kick start, but through a handle which is pulled upwards to engage the flywheel, spinning the engine. The fuel tank is mounted at the rear of the motorcycle, supported by the mudguard. Approximately 200 were built.
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