The Project

Mostly there, ran when put away some years ago. Battery flat… and in a barn somewhere. Kicks over when it feels like it… but need to put your weight behind it. Tires hold air.. for 45 seconds… cracked rubber in some areas. Tank rust free… behind badges. Titled … when bought 40 years ago; can’t find now. Handlebars upside down.. looks like cafe racer… be a hipster! Original seat… from another model. No chain… lying on a road somewhere. No lights… so it was raced like a beaten mule. Would make a good project. Buy it, strip it down, dunk all parts in WD-40 for 18 months, crate up, move house several time toting crates around with you, finally get around to restoration, pull hair out, cry, bleed, spend too much money….

Then one day…

 

 

2 Comments to “The Project”

  1. David son..
    Did us Brits ever produce a more beautiful motorcycle than the late model Triumphs’ of the 60’s..? This is GORGEOUS.. and if a body could find a sorted one, in really good nick, for sensible money.. that’s what I buy rather than the ‘bloated’ Hinckley ‘lookeylikey.’
    This bike is what it should be.. Slender, elegant, gracious.. with the exception of the racers [G50, Manx, KTT etc..] the very BEST of britbikes. Surely..?
    Kind regards
    Bill

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