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  1. 19th August 2020, 11:26 #1
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    Some interesting bikes

    It's chucking it down and blowing a gale outside so I'm cataloging a whole load of old images I recently digitized. For no other reason than for general interest, I've attached some photos of bikes which were at the Cambridge-Hamilton Toy Run I took part in in 1991 (I think) and at the Pukekohe classic weekend the same year. Ahhh.... nostalgia!
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    ......and a few more random photos from long ago. Pics 2,3 and 6 are my bikes.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version.  Name: 900 ss square case - 90's Toy Run.jpg  Views: 128  Size: 252.8 KB  ID: 346809   Click image for larger version.  Name: Bucket racer 2.jpg  Views: 125  Size: 599.9 KB  ID: 346810   Click image for larger version.  Name: Kangaroo Spinney 1967.jpg  Views: 114  Size: 667.2 KB  ID: 346811   Click image for larger version.  Name: Brands Hatch early 70's.jpg  Views: 110  Size: 896.4 KB  ID: 346812   Click image for larger version.  Name: Triumph sidecar - circa 1991.jpg  Views: 109  Size: 870.6 KB  ID: 346813   Click image for larger version.  Name: Geoff and Icarus 1968.jpg  Views: 145  Size: 107.5 KB  ID: 346814  
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    that GPz1100 turbo makes my very moist.
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    I think I see the issue with the Icarus dragbike. Whoever reassembled it put the cylinder head on back to front. Easy mistake, we've all done it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    I think I see the issue with the Icarus dragbike. Whoever reassembled it put the cylinder head on back to front. Easy mistake, we've all done it.

    ;-)
    Nope, not at all. But I'm not an engineer and use a servicing manual. And if available a illustrated parts break down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    that GPz1100 turbo makes my very moist.
    Wasnt that Speedpros one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    that GPz1100 turbo makes my very moist.
    The owner fired it up whilst I was standing there and it was no noisier than one with standard cans on. Bet the scenario was a bit different when it was under a decent load though

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    I think I see the issue with the Icarus dragbike. Whoever reassembled it put the cylinder head on back to front. Easy mistake, we've all done it.;-)
    Hahaha! Bet the geezer in the photo was trying to minimise intake length. Fancy making such a basic mistake. Must have been pissed as usual
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    that GPz1100 turbo makes my very moist.
    Funny. It gave me the horn.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    I think I see the issue with the Icarus dragbike. Whoever reassembled it put the cylinder head on back to front. Easy mistake, we've all done it.

    ;-)
    Ha, nice one!
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    Quote Originally Posted by husaberg View Post
    Wasnt that Speedpros one?

    He had/has a Tosh, older base than that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by F5 Dave View Post
    He had/has a Tosh, older base than that.
    okay, always assumed it was his as it was from same era.
    i have a write up on that bike somewhere it was in one of the first streetbike mags.

    single shock mounted one side of swingarm off a XR250 or similar i think.
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    Nice collection of bike pics Geoff

    The added benefit is that I feel a bit younger again now
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    Quote Originally Posted by caspernz View Post
    Nice collection of bike pics Geoff

    The added benefit is that I feel a bit younger again now
    Rob, still waiting to rediscover my Transatlantic Match Racing photos - there are some wonderful bikes among them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackbird View Post
    You should buy a KTM - the secret of eternal youth
    He should buy a KTM, shouldn't he?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackbird View Post
    Rob, still waiting to rediscover my Transatlantic Match Racing photos - there are some wonderful bikes among them.

    You should buy a KTM - the secret of eternal youth
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    He should buy a KTM, shouldn't he?
    There's something wrong with you fellas, right now I'd be wanting one of these...even if it's just as ugly in the flesh
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