Isetta Burgman for sale. 5 wheeler!

[Bob Purton]

Hi All, didnt someone say recently that five wheels was the reserve of the Mini Comtess? Well not so as demonstrated here. Its for sale, see Isetta world forum or contact me.http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x200/fifteenwindow/IsettaBurgman

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I think I'd rather buy a sit on lawn mower than ride around on this contraption 

[Jonathan Poll]

Well. Ugh!

Looks almost as bad as my Go Kart!

My brother says it is not an Isetta, but it has a Isetta chassis, so it is. He decided to give me a small example. If I have a hand transplant, am I myself, or the owner of the hand? I just told him the chassis is like the brain, its the identity!

Worst is, my brother is at Uni in Edinburg!

Thats why he isnt a micro anorak, unlike poor little me

[Chris Thomas]

Dear Bob

If it is an Isetta Burgman one would assume that the engine, gear box, and rear suspension will be from a Suzuki Burgman scooter in an Isetta chassis. If that is the case, there are two front wheels, one rear wheel, and this little side wheel, which makes 4 wheels (not 5 or have I missed one).

Do we know what the extra little wheel is for, and how and when it operates?

Chris Thomas

[Rusty Chrome (Malcolm Parker)]

It looks like the fifth wheel is connected to an electric motor. Dynamo lights? Presumably that stylish rear bumper utilises the handlebars from the Suzuki. Assuming its still registered as an Isetta, how legal would something modified the dramatically be on the road also assuming you could find someone willing to insure it?

[Bob Purton]

 Oh yes, there is only one of them, Well my theory is that because its powered by a scooter engine it will have no reverse gear, I think the little wheel is dropped down for an electric reverse.

[Rusty Chrome (Malcolm Parker)]

I think if you're going to do away with the original bodywork, you should try for something more like this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Off-road-go-kart-TZR-125-engine-/260820946366