1918 Johnson Motor Wheel
Bicycle engine kits
US Patents for the Johnson Motor Wheel
Thanks
to Joost
Heesakkers in the
Here is my 1919 Johnson Motor Wheel after finishing the restoration.
Many thanks to Dave Bagne and Jeff Wilson.
Without their help it wouldn't be here. They are true craftsmen.
John Stansbury
I was the lucky winner of a Johnson Motor Wheel on eBay two months ago. It is totally complete an original down to the period of the headlight which they did not make but was purchased from independent vendors at that time. Selling them as battery kits. I also have the original Manual which is a huge help in verifying items of there kit. The bike is also a Johnson but from what I was told Johnson Motor Wheel did not make the bike. Other information on this unique engine can be had through google. The little twin 2 cycle runs perfect & very smooth. Sounds like a Maytag but runs better, especially when starting these little gems. The cylinders are in line so the con rods are offset. I have had copies made of many different parts of the Kit. The exact year is hard to determine but a good guess from the way the exhaust is made having that little 2" tube added on horizontally puts it at 1919 or1920. The bike has been painted & was originally black. The gas tank was originally black with gold decals on both side. Dave Bagne Hutchinson Minn.
Bill McIsaac's Johnson Motor Wheel
Another Johnson Motor Wheel In the making
From Joost Heesakkers in the Netherlands
Just purchased this one from England called a Economic. Basically the same as Johnson Motor wheel except for carb operation & rear engine support rods. Built under the License in Great Britain as the Economic by Victor Motors Eynsford, Kent, Marketed BY Economic Motors L.T.D. I doubt there is another of these in existence except of course for Johnson Motor wheel. This one will not be restored & it does run.
Dave Bagne Hutchinson Minn.
Background is Main Street
Grand Junction Colorado in the 1920s