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I prefer the small Triumph twins to the big fellas....but I'm a less is more kind of guy.They are easier to work on...and modify - the cams can be changed without splitting the cases,and they can go from twin carb to single without changing the cyl head.Transform your bike on a saturday afternoon.I'm not one for clip-ons either,they work really well with high wide bars.Steve McQueen didn't use no stupid clip-ons on his Triumphs,Steve knew how they worked best.
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Yabut - the Harleys were sidevalve KR750s (think Briggs & Stratton). AMA rules of the day were arranged to make things pretty even between makes ie 750 sidevalve = 500 overhead valve twin = 500 ohc single (more or less)Originally Posted by Voltaire
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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The Yanks were pretty good at getting hp out of sidevalves - Harley's and Ford V8's.C R Axtel worked on the Harleys...but he also worked on the Triumphs and Nortons.There was nothing in it really....but the extra torque from 250cc and V twin traction was money in the bank compared to the more top end of an OHV.
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spoiler....I like David and Golieth stories....small English bike Vs huge American bike.......
...are you saying my rotary hoe is a sidevalve?????
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Quite possible, do you have a Harley powered cultivator?spoiler....
...are you saying my rotary hoe is a sidevalve?????
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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I didn't even realise Harris made a Tiger, I've only seen pictures of the Harris Bonneville and it showed it with a twin disc front end with brembo brakes
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
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More to the point. Do you own a cultivator powered Harley?
One hell of a ride.
You do realise what sort of dedication, skill and tools are required to keep a classic brit on the road Indy? You just don't buy one and turn into Steve.
From where to buy parts to installing them.
Some enthusiasts will naysay me, because like anything it becomes easier with experience. My Bonneville is blah blah blah - but it's an investment.
There is a significant learning curve - the nuances of the machines. Got a gear puller, decent torque wrench, all imperial sizes etc etc.?
You want to figure all that into the equations too.
You can buy my 1995 Thunderbird for 4 grand. Ohlins and Race Techs, mildly breathed on and in need of some TLC. :-)
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Restoring, riding and owning an old bike is very satisfying. I ejoy spannering on my Norton....not unplanned spannering so much but general stuff.
I'm building up a BMW R75/5 at the moment as a daily rider.....lots of research, hunting for parts, welding, painting....great stuff.
Owning a modern bike is like owning a new plasma/lcd/led TV to me....great picture...shame about the programs...
In fact I enjoy riding my Norton more than my 900SS ie....which is also for sale.
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C'mon lets ride....
I'd imagine that'd be half the fun. Some folk like a bit of a challange. There's plenty of info available on the interweb about what's required and classic bike club members willing to assist if need be. It's really just a matter of asking if you're stumped.
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Yep, the internet has made it sooo much easier than years ago. I have a Triumph file from 1990 and its all hand written letters to places and the like.
I bet Big Dave would love a classic in his shed....a late 60's Bonnie....
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One hell of a ride.
Owning a modern bike is like owning a new plasma/lcd/led TV to me....great picture...shame about the programs...
We're all different. I don't enjoy working on bikes at all. My good pals Brian & Chris thrive on it and are masters at restoration.
The cautionary tale is based on seeing some other's projects sold on as boxes of bits.
But then Indy was off to sea once too.
C'mon lets ride....
I remember dad and his mates working on old brits when I was wee'un. One memorable moment was when the Ariel Huntmaster decided burst into flames. Quick save with some rags had that under control in short order though.
One hell of a ride.
Sure I would, Bruce brings his around and I dig how primal it is. I had a mint 1976 Bonne once too. But I no longer have the dedication to maintain one - and mine sure took some. Lucas dontchaknow.Yep, the internet has made it sooo much easier than years ago. I have a Triumph file from 1990 and its all hand written letters to places and the like.
I bet Big Dave would love a classic in his shed....a late 60's Bonnie....
The Replicas require less commitment. Guzzi V7 is my current fave. Programmed just fine too. But they ain't $5k either.
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I would not mind having a spin on a few of the retro bikes...but what if I liked them....
I find the wider bars and less crouched postion to suit my low speed life..... what I like is mid range stomp....
Get some of us BFTP riders out to a Retro bike ride photo shoot.....get some real feedback from the one eyed classic owners...
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