Off Topic, my new toy

A7RXY · May 09, 2011, 06:59:38 PM

Well it does have an engine that is not run of the mill ....:Giggle

The older ones amongst you will know what it is.

Ada7 · May 09, 2011, 07:08:35 PM

Well being a youngen i\'m not 100% sure what it is but it looks like a motorbike to me :p
Come on then, what make and model is it and whats the story behind it?

Adam

A7RXY · May 09, 2011, 07:58:54 PM

Its a 1938 Scott flying Squirrel with a 600cc water cooled 2 stroke engine. Revolutionary for its time, as the Wankel was for its time.

Ian65 · May 09, 2011, 08:01:11 PM

A Scott... pre-war I\'ll wager..... very nice... taking it to the TT Dibs?

Ian65 · May 09, 2011, 08:03:01 PM

Quote from: Ian65;761414A Scott... pre-war I\'ll wager..... very nice... taking it to the TT Dibs?

Quote from: A7RXY;761412Its a 1938 Scott flying Squirrel with a 600cc water cooled 2 stroke engine. Revolutionary for its time, as the Wankel was for its time.

I wagered right then... thought it was!

A7RXY · May 09, 2011, 08:07:35 PM

TT\'s that would be nice, got to pass my test first, never took the motorcycle test, only had scooters and they were all less than 250cc, so never needed to pass

Nik da Greek · May 09, 2011, 08:08:35 PM

I\'m not (that) old, but I knew it was Flying Squirrel. Only one I ever saw that still looked that good was at Sammy Miller\'s museum down in the New Forest. Very nice. Now get a supercharged split single NSU to compliment the collection :rollin

Ada7 · May 09, 2011, 08:26:25 PM

Is the tank made by Super Now :p

Adam

Steve-A · May 09, 2011, 10:13:06 PM

Looks like it would be rather an experience to ride!

2 strokes and rotaries do go together rather well, they both have that lovely keen revvy feeling

re japi · May 10, 2011, 03:22:41 AM

Nice...

im little curious, was it expencive...?

A7RXY · May 10, 2011, 06:28:54 AM

Quote from: re japi;761500Nice... im little curious, was it expencive...?

It was left to me by my father some 9 years ago, but has been in a friends garage since, just throught I should do something with it now.
As for value its worth a lot more than my RX7

Marcrs · May 10, 2011, 08:03:39 AM

Looks lovely mate, a large single 2 stroke is quite a different experience - as an "ex biker" I\'ve had all sorts - from old BSAs to new "superbikes"...I reckon you\'ll enjoy riding that one

CHC (RIP) · May 10, 2011, 11:41:53 PM

Appears to be in good condition Dibs - have you done anything to it yet?
If not, I can see where you get your talent for perfection from
Cliff

A7RXY · May 11, 2011, 06:19:52 AM

Hi Cliff
Its not been touched since the old boy passed, I now need to find someone that knows how to get it running, I\'ve been on the owners club forum, but they are not as forthcomming as us, but only time will tell.

Dibs