Post by tedsmini on Nov 5, 2006 0:01:04 GMT -5
When I was just a lad I really wanted on of these. You could buy the engine kit and bolt it to a Schwinn or Columbia (now called beach cruisers). The company halted production in the 60's and started in '39. In 1999 a company in Texas started making a retro model. It's 150cc's and develops about 2HP. It starts by pedalling and releasing the compression release. It is real stone edge technology, a side valve that accomplishes adjustment by grinding the valve stems. They now have an auto clutch, nothing like ours, just v belts and tension pullies and a small centrifugal
clutch. Brakes aren't inpressive but it's not really meant for traffic. But I have a lot of 2 lane roads. It gets 120mpg and about 25-to 30 mph. I guess the real reason I want one is I used to dream about having one when I was a kid. It's not practical but that's not my cryteria. It's pure nostalgia. Flame away
clutch. Brakes aren't inpressive but it's not really meant for traffic. But I have a lot of 2 lane roads. It gets 120mpg and about 25-to 30 mph. I guess the real reason I want one is I used to dream about having one when I was a kid. It's not practical but that's not my cryteria. It's pure nostalgia. Flame away
I love those toys, even though i hate white walls that retrobike looks good, great find ;D ;D
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