Nimbus (motorcycle)
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The Nimbus is a Danish motorcycle produced from 1919 to 1959 by Fisker and Nielsen of Copenhagen, Denmark, also manufacturers of "Nilfisk" brand vacuum cleaners. Three basic models were produced, all
Nimbus motorcycle
Stovepipe Nimbus with sidecar
1950 Nimbus
1937 Nimbus dashboard
Swingarm
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A swingarm, originally known as a swing fork or pivoted fork, is a single or double sided mechanical device which attaches the rear wheel of a motorcycle to its body, allowing it to pivot vertically.
Nimbus (motorcycle)
…10 hp. Its top speed was around 85 km/h (53 mph) with a sidecar fitted. It had front wheel leading link sprung suspension and a technically advanced rear wheel swinging arm arrangement. The machine soon acquired the nickname of Kakkelovnsrør ("Stovepipe") due to the large diameter, round pipe between the saddle and handlebars which…
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