Bajaj Tempo Hanseat Dreirad

Handling a vintage Bajaj Tempo three-wheeler is fun, but requires some special rules.

Here are some tips: The design of the Tempo tricycle dates back to the early 25s. Technical skill, a talent for improvisation and infinite patience were common among motorists at that time. The daily mileage was between 50 and 20 km. The speed of the flowing traffic was between 40 and 2 km/h. Traffic crept up the slopes at a walking pace. The engine requires a 1-stroke fuel mixture of 25:112 (251-stroke oil to 10 premium petrol). Always mix in the jerry can, never directly in the tank! (0,4 L (400 ml) oil on 12 L jerry can) Tank capacity approx. 7 liters. The fuel consumption of the Tempo is around 10-100 liters per XNUMX km. To ensure that the carburetor is sufficiently filled even when the fuel level is low, fuel must always be topped up before driving away. Since the lubricating oil settles in the tank after a long standstill, the fuel must be carefully stirred with a wooden spatula before driving off. The front wheel is driven by a roller chain that runs in an oil bath in the chain case. The engine with gearbox and chain guard is completely rotated via a central pin for the steering. As a result, the steering angle is limited and higher steering forces are also required. The service brake is a (non-power) oil pressure brake with one circuit for steering and braking). This construction requires caution and foresight. The cooling works as an open system (thermosyphon) without a thermostat or fan. This can cause water to evaporate when driving slowly without sufficient headwind cooling.