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What is this TT Racer?
« on: October 06, 2008, 09:36:56 AM »
Can anyone help Dave Martin who has run out of ideas in his quest to identify the bike in this picture?  It is believed to be from a mid-1920s IoM TT practice photograph.

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Re: What is this TT Racer?
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2008, 12:16:42 PM »
That's an easy one. It is the Tinkler. This was an early attempt at unit construction with a fully enclosed power unit and gear box.
The inventor took it to the IoM but I believe it only appeared in practice and didn't race.
I think the E on the racing plate stood for Experimental but I'm not sure.
I've seen drawings of the power unit in the magazines of the day but this is the first time I have ever seen it in a bike and on the road. Thanks Dave for finding the picture.
Cheers,