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I'd love to have another go on a RGV250, they're little crackers and I do love a 2-stroke - finger's crossed I'll soon have my BSA back on the road. But I've always had a hankering for a Ducati 750 Paso too, and I'd love to have my old 750 Monster back in the workshop again.
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20th November 2021, 09:16 | #25 |
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I recall a Thruxton won the IoM 500cc Production TT race one year and at a quiet time of day during race week there I was flat on the tank going up the Mountain Mile thinking "this was fast" (the clock showed 115mph 'ish and all my teeth were rattling) when a 750 Honda 4 went flying past me, owner sitting bolt upright with a billowing jacket behind him disappearing into the distance....definitely end of the line for the British big pot single. Last edited by rab60bit; 21st November 2021 at 17:09.. |
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22nd November 2021, 10:38 | #28 |
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1st bike was a James with a Villers 9F engine; must have pushed it as much as rode it. Then a 1947 Norton Model 18, Roadholder forks but solid back end. (Not new) At least it had an exhaust valve lifter to help get the piston in the right place for kick starting ad a stand that swung under the back wheel so no need to balance the bike while starting. Next was a Commando 750 twin which vibrated like a pnuematic drill. Not very reliable either; it didnt like rain that seemed to get into the ignition system. Gave it up when I got a car (Mk1 Ford Cortina) but when I went to colege bought a 125 Honda which was a bit gutless but did the job and lots mpg. Only problem was a hole in the piston when on the way to London one night. Bought it home to Suffolk on the engine cover of the wife's Hillman Imp, repaired in in a day and then back to college. Dint really want to back there; I have a R75 to keep me arm, dry, vibration free, economical etc.
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Talking of kick starts... Inn th early 90's i had a 600 single, (full name Yam 600 SRX super single) twin carb 4 valve head with a dry sump arangement. This had a de comp set up and a pig to start if not used for a while. Did my fastest lap at IOM on this .... I darnt tell you what it was case it gives ya mad dreams. :-) Carrying corner speed was head of th to do list in them days.
Also on one clear day th magnets came adrift on th magneto going down to Creg ny Bar one day which was a worry... Put blue stuff on th threads latter and all was well.
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Shouldn't have been that bad . . . . provided the isolastic engine mounts were in good condition, set up and shimmed correctly.
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