They had a two part tank connected underneath by a tube, but since the tube was below the carb, there was a hand pump in the top of the right-hand tank. The engine was a 1.8hp 80cc.
I doubt they would make a very good touring bike!
The difference between the U.S. and Britain?
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Re: The difference between the U.S. and Britain?
The British sure had a lot of different two-wheelers to use in WWII. This one is called the Welbike. I was made to fit into a canister for airdrop. The can had sheet metal "crush" end to cushion it's landing. The engine was made by Villiers. After the war there were several clones of this bike for economical transportation. Several companies made similar ones all over the world. Thousands can still be found in India. Most of the British versions became convenient scooters for getting around military bases.
They had a two part tank connected underneath by a tube, but since the tube was below the carb, there was a hand pump in the top of the right-hand tank. The engine was a 1.8hp 80cc.
I doubt they would make a very good touring bike!
They had a two part tank connected underneath by a tube, but since the tube was below the carb, there was a hand pump in the top of the right-hand tank. The engine was a 1.8hp 80cc.
I doubt they would make a very good touring bike!