@SriramEfunds ......

Right sir......

Actually I got the bike restored in Mangalore. As it had electrical problems, took it to Coimbatore to Muthu sir's garage for further repairs.

The previous mechanic tried all sort of things like used Hero Honda CDi unit etc......completely screwed up the system.

Its still waiting for complete engine overhauling and electrical repairs.

cheers

Girishpv - The picture of Cornet where someone is at the garage revving hard, have seen this same pic in Powertrain Muthu sir's thread. Am I correct?
Is there a connection?

1967 Lambretta Li150 S3

1967 Lambretta Li150 Series 3

Engine - 148cc , Two stroke single cylinder air cooled
Bore - 57mm
Stroke - 58mm
Compression ratio - 7.5
Transmission - 4 speed
Power - 6.6bhp @ 5300rpm
Weight - 231lbs


PS - Front horn cast badge and side panel badges are already bought

@harishkumar......there are many more vehicles that I still don't know

Over the years, by research, reading and with the help of Guru's like Muthu Kumar and many more , I keep on recording details of every vehicle whenever available.

I am still a small fish in the ocean......

PS : correct.....good u still remember Kannada

Hero Panther ........(subject to correction from experts)

Produced by - Majestic Auto Ltd, Ludhiana Punjab

The two stroke air cooled petrol engine delivers power of 2.5 bhp @ 4500 rpm. The engine capacity 49 cc and its light weight of 57 kg.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


ENGINE
POWER 2.5 bhp at 4500 rpm
TYPE Single Cylinder Two Stroke air cooled Petrol Engine.
BORE 40 mm
STROKE 39 mm
DISPLACEMENT 49 CC
TRANSMISSION Single Speed
STARTING SYSTEM Kick Start
CHASSIS FRAME TYPE TUBULAR
WHEEL BASE 1135 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 150 mm
DRY WEIGHT 57 Kgs
SUSPENSION

FRONT Telescopic with Springs
REAR Swinging Fork with hydraulic Shock Absorbers.
BRAKES

FRONT Internal Expanding Brake Drum Dia 80 mm
REAR Internal Expanding Brake Drum Dia 100 mm
TYRES FRONT 2.5 x 19" 6 Ply
REAR 2.5 x 19" 6 Ply
IGNITION Electronic (CDI)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 V, 40 W
MAX. SPEED 50 Kmph
CLUTCH Centrifugal Automatic
TANK CAPACITY (LTRS.) 2.75
MILEAGE 81 (KMPL under ideal test conditions)

@girishpv
Tell me one bike you do not know!!!!
I'm generally good with bike knowledge around my friends circle but you will make me look like a puny Suvega in front of the mighty R1. BTW I guess you know a moped called panther. Ane idea sire??

PS: Naanu mangaluru baruvaga nodonri(I aint' sure if it is correct since its been a long time since I left karnataka).

Split Single Engine

TWN Cornet .....continues .....

Split Single Engine

The concept was adopted by Ing Zoller in 1931 and was to make DKW (Germany) the dominant racing motorcycle in the Lightweight and Junior classes during the pre war years.
The idea of a split single was to have the exhaust port open before the transfer ports then close before the transfer ports thus preventing loss of fresh charge out the exhaust. The traditional two-stroke engine allowed the charge to flow straight across the cylinder and out of the exhaust port with the exiting burnt gasses despite port angling and schnerle ports. This layout gave a smooth power delivery with no 'four stoking' and excellent high end performance. Good tractability from low revs and 20% improvement on fuel consumption.
A major drawback of the design was the mass of the pistons and con-rods when compared to a conventional single leading to vibration, which could also lead to other problems on the bike. Also high fuel consumption on high performance machines.

1955 TWN Cornet

TWN (Triumph Werke Nurnberg)


German triumph bicycle of works AG, , Nurnberg. Siegfried Bettman a co-founder of the British Triumph motorcycles formed a subsidiary in Nurnberg, the "German Triumph bicycle Works AG" in 1896, and in 1903 like its English partner began the production of motorcycles. In 1909 following a fall in demand for motorcycles they started production of the Triumph typewriters. By 1928/29 Triumph had become the third largest manufacturer with 13,500 units produced after DKW and Zuendapp, and in the year 1929, they separated from Triumph Coventry, and continued to develop and produce 350cc versions using Sachs and MAG 2 stroke engines. But due to legal arguments with Triumph UK the German Triumph models were exported under the Orial badge, and after protest from a French company of the same name they changed to "TWN" for Triumph of Works Nurnberg. Resuming production in 1948 after the II world war with a range of utility two-stroke split singles of 125cc to 350cc, some with rotary valves. They also branched into the production of moped and scooter models. In the autumn 1956 Triumph teamed up with Hercules and Eagle (Frankfurt) but production was however short lived and the company was taken over by Grundig in 1957, reverting to the manufacture of type-writers.



1955 TWN CornetTechnical details


Manufacturer:
Year: 1896-1957
Engine: 197cc, 2 strokes Split single
Transmission: 4 speed
Weight: 266 lbs


Please note : This bike has many mixed parts from different models, still got electrical problems, starts but after few run overheats and stops......so kept idle now for future restoration...... Muthu sir.....one more for you

I am glad for saving this bike ending up in scrap yard

1950 Ambassador Popular


Ambassador Motorcycles was a British motorcycle manufacturer. Founded by racer Kaye Don after the Second World War, the company produced lightweight motorcycles with Villiers and JAP engines and imported Zundapps from Germany. Production started in 1947 with a 197 cc Villiers-engine bikes. In 1953 a model was produced with electric starters and the first Ambassador twin appeared in 1957. The company was taken over by DMW in 1963 who continued production until they closed the company in 1965


Technical details


Popular Series II: 1950-55,
Engine - Villiers 6E 197cc (1950-53),
8E 197cc (1954-55),
2 strokes,
Transmission: 3 speed,
Weight: 196lbs

Thank you revvhard ....

cbr!!!!!!! my favourite bike!!!!
that is an amazing collection sir..waiting to see pictures of the rest of it!!!!

Siddharth....Thank you very much.

You are most welcome to Mangalore.....I will be in Mangalore at that time, just drop a message or mail. Will be my pleasure to welcome you guys

Liked your modified version of Deewar dialogue ....will note it down...hahaha

cheers

Vintage cars and bikes are always a head-turner and every Yamaha, Ducati or any bike or car owner has to bear the risk of being utterly neglected in front of them....

Sir, your collection is awsome... glued to this thread to read and learn....

I am amazed by the power, engine capacity of the vintage cars... i never thought them to be so powerfull at least in engine terms...

Planning a ride of South India in Jan 2012... Mangalore added and with your permission the opportunity to see the collection of these gems....

On a lighter note.. from the dialogue of the movie Deewar... a new guy may say... Mera Pass Merc hai, audit hai, BMW hai, Ducatti hai... tumhare pass kya hai... an you can just say... mere pass insab ke BAAP hein..

2000 Honda Cbr900RR Fireblade

Here is my recent buy......Honda Cbr900RR Fireblade

Owning an SBK was long awaited dream......

Please send the Morris....I will get it done better than mine....
and keep with me....

Sure, will post ASAP.....
cheers

There you are Frank!!
Please recommend GPV to restore my Morris 1000 like this
@ GPV : plz post pics of your Yummies.in top priority ...our Frank is a Yamaha Boy you know !!