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26-07-09, 18:26
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Japanese three-wheeled motorcycle
Hi,
Am posting this for a friend who has recently aquired a Japanese three-wheeled motorcycle, and is looking for any information to help in restoring it. Story is that it was brought back from Guadalcanal, sold at some point, and then sat behind a gas station in Oklahoma for decades. The data plate is missing, so we don't even know the manufacturer. Am posting this on several sites in hope that someone might have information or photos on one of these. Have found only one photo with no caption. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, David 
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26-07-09, 23:27
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Hi David:
I believe your trike is a Motorcycle, 3X2 Cargo and Personnel, Type 1 Kurogane also known by the name "Sanrinsha" I am posting a photo of it here, but cannot help further. Bill
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Dog Robber Sends Last edited by Bill Murray; 26-07-09 at 23:38.
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27-07-09, 02:04
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Absolutely wonderful! Thank you very much, Bill!
Now we have some solid information to work with. He had some hand-painted writing on the bike translated as "Nippon Oil and Machine Company" from a local elderly Japanese lady. No other markings on it anywhere. I will pass this great information on to him. I'm sure you have just made his day.  Thanks again, David
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27-07-09, 03:13
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Jap servi car
Hi David,
The photo maybe a Rikuo, a Jap copy of a Harley Davidson servi car. The Japs apprently had a factory back in the 1930's turning out HD clones. The above Black/white photo also apears in "Military Motorcycles of WW2" by Osprey/Roy Bacon which identifies it as "A Japanese Ammunition carrier as captured on the Buna front in New Guinea. Adapted from motorcycle with disc wheels all round." Also there is another small photo of 6 US soldiers riding/posing in one. The Osprey info is short and to the point but I have no idea to its accuracy but Roy Bacon is usually spot on.
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27-07-09, 04:47
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I got this off the net. Being a Harley clone, a lot of parts might work which would simplify restoration.
Wartime History The main motorcycle used by the Imperial Japanese Army was built by Sankyo, and later Rikuo (Kurogane). This motorcycle was a licence built copy of the 1937 American Harley-Davidson, with only minor changes. Powered by V-twin cyl, 1196cc air cooled driving 3 speed gear box and reverse chain drive. Many were supplied with side cars, which can be fitted with a light machine gun. Tricycles Popular in civilian life for transport, the Army also adopted motorcycle tricycles, known as Sanrinsha that used a variety of motorcycles, including the Type 97.
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set 1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis 1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun 1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends 1941 Cab 12 F15A 1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5 1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box 1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box 1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP 1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box 1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2
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27-07-09, 07:59
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Finschhafen, New Guinea 1943
 Nagasaki 1945  Milne Bay, New Guinea 1942 
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