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August 2005
subject: motorcycle magazine circa1936
Email: andersonbisland<at>aol.com
message: there is an issue of Motorcycle magazine with the front cover
picture showing a couple with their motorcycle and sidecar having a picnic
beside the road in Glencoe. this was before the road was made, it was only
a dirt track.
the couple in the photo are my parents and I have mislaid my copy of
the magazine would anyone have a copy they are willing to part with?
July 2005
subject: New Zealand Motor Cyclist Magazine
Email: acrazjo<at>aol.com
message: Howdy, can you tell me anything about the New Zealand Motor
Cyclist Magazine first issued in Oct. 1947. I just found the first 3 issues
of this awesome magazine. Thanks much, links, anything would be helpful.
I'm struggling to find them listed anywhere. Joe
Information Required March 2004
"Motor Cycle" Magazine, 5th March 1942
I hope that you, or some reader, may be able to assist me. My parents
were both keen riders and were dispatch riders during the War. My father
also used to ride at Brands Hatch. When my parents migrated to Australia
in 1949, they bought very little with them, other than a dismantled Ariel
motorbike, which put in good service for many years.
In the copy I am enquiring about, my mother and a small group of colleagues
were photographed with an accompanying article. Unfortunately the ravages
of time have made it almost undecipherable. I wonder if there is any possibility
anyone would have access to a copy of 'Motor Cycle' 5th March 1942 article,
'Produced Efficiency' page 329. My mother is riding the bike ENH 495. I
would be most appreciative if anyone could tell me how I could locate and/or
obtain a copy of this article.
Sandra Parker, Darwin Australia
sandra at ntsearch.com.au |
Information Required Feb 2001
Norton Dominator Shortstroke Racer
I have read many articles in motorcycling mags over 20 years regarding
the 1960 or '61 Norton 500cc Twin Dominator which placed 3rd at the
Isle of Man TT. What I have never been able to find in print is the
technical details of this piece of motorcycling history. Bore/Stroke, valve
sizes, etc. The racer had 73mm bore (750 Norton bore) and had been short
stroked to bring the engine back to 500cc.
From articles I have read the original barrels on the Domi Racer were
in fact one fin less on the barrels (3mm) shorter then the standard
Norton Dominator barrel. I would be very pleased if someone
could produce the original engine specs as I would like to build
a replica of this machine.
Ron Newitt ronaldlnewitt at one.net.au
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Wanted Feb 2001
I am seeking the number one issue of CYCLE
Magazine. My
collection starts with Vol 2 May 1950, and so it is my
understanding the magazine published its first issue in April of 1950.
Edward Lamb lambo5 at ix.netcom.com |
Information Required Feb 2001
Merlonghi Motorcycles
I would like to find information on Merlonghi motorcycles which were
manufactured around 1930 thru the 1940's.
Monica Merlonghi Wilson monica4 at optonline.net
More on this subject at Cybermotorcycle.com |
Information Required 12/2000
Anglo-Dane Motorcycles
My wife's great, great, grandfather (H.C. Fredriksen) started a company
that built the very first motorcycles in Europe. They were Anglo-Dane.
The
company only lasted a few years (til his death). This was about 1890.
Can anyone help with further information?
Contact Frank Hansen Frankandholly at aol.com |
Information Required 12/2000
Kenzler-Waverly Motorcycles
I'm looking for an advertisement for a motorcycle built by Kenzler-Waverley
in 1911 called 'The Jefferson' or the 'P.E.M.'. They were located in Jefferson,
WI. I'm told there's a copy in a 1911 edition of Motorcycle Illustrated.
Susan Kenzler susan at uwm.edu |
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Wanted 11/00
I'm trying to find a book for my father about his 1954 Ariel Square
Four. It's by Roy Harper and is titled 'Ariel Square 4', with about 80
pages. As I'm in Texas the book is especially hard to find.
marrilee at hotmail.com
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Wanted 10/00
Motorcycle Racer magazine from the mid 70's-mid 80's.
Also copies of Motocourse prior to 1982.
Very keen on articles relating to Transatlantic Trophy.
NicCartwright at aol.com |
Information Required 11/2000
Embro Cycle and Motor Company
My Great Grandfather and his brother ran a Cycle \ Motor shop in Hull
at the turn of the century called the Embro Cycle and Motor Company (Ellis
Mansell Brothers), they manufactured a cycle called "The Embro" which was
on occasion fitted with a "Minerva" motor . Mr Dick Ellis (great, great,
uncle) won the BSA reliability trail some time before 1910 - he also won
the bronze medal, and rode the Lands End to John O'groats and many other
trials.
They were agents for Hazelwood, Sparkrite and others (including car
manufacturers) and were personal friends of William Morris, W. Morgan,
G.Armstrong etc. Among the events associated with "Embro" were the
Staxton Hill Climb founded by Dick, The EMBRO CUP (Donated 1909) which
I believe is still being ridden for (trials), the "Rosetta Bowl", and latterly
The Dick Ellis Memorial Shield.
I am interested in any information about "The Embro" Cycle \ Autocycle,
Dick Ellis, or the Embro Cycle and Motor Company.
Tony Ellis EllisA at BP.com |
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