Looking well at the recent Laxey Bike Show........
Showing posts with label L.E. Velocette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label L.E. Velocette. Show all posts
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Saturday, 20 October 2012
the answer......1952 L.E. Velocette
Richard's '52 L.E. Velocette
This bike belonged to my friend's late father, who purchased it second-hand from Andrew's Motorcycles, Belfast in 1954.
L.E. stands for Little Engine, designed as a "Motorcycle for Everyman" it was hoped it would appeal to both men and women.
As you can see it's a horizontally opposed twin cylinder. The needs of the commuter were very much at the fore of the design, with a pull starter and hand gearchange that would save scuffing your shoes nor impede high heels. Polished Aluminium legshields combined with footboards, provided weather protection.
The initial Mk 1 cost £126.00 and it's 150cc's produced 6bhp.
This bike still runs but is spared the daily commute.
This bike belonged to my friend's late father, who purchased it second-hand from Andrew's Motorcycles, Belfast in 1954.
L.E. stands for Little Engine, designed as a "Motorcycle for Everyman" it was hoped it would appeal to both men and women.
As you can see it's a horizontally opposed twin cylinder. The needs of the commuter were very much at the fore of the design, with a pull starter and hand gearchange that would save scuffing your shoes nor impede high heels. Polished Aluminium legshields combined with footboards, provided weather protection.
The initial Mk 1 cost £126.00 and it's 150cc's produced 6bhp.
This bike still runs but is spared the daily commute.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
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