New Douglas Pidcock's 1922 Electrical Motorcycle

Originally built from a Douglas two 3/4 frame too thence modified amongst Mr Pidcocks ain frame

Mr Pidock converted the motorbike to role on his daily journeying to last at a technology scientific discipline society inwards Peterborough during the fourth dimension of petrol rationing.

The wheel was featured inwards Motor Cycling magazine inwards 1942 too 1943

Speed is selected yesteryear a lever iii positions 6v, 12v too 18v too the clutch lever operating a Lucas solenoid switch to convey inwards the motor. The motor is a Morris lorry starter motor.

Thanks Kim!  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/douglas-pidcock-1922-electric-motorcycle-18v-3-speed-vintage-/232296558758

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