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The G5 was a step backward for Honda, I knew several owners who'd had major problems with cam bush wear ....there weren't any
jock Kerr used to do a 180cc kit for the CB125, must have been great fun while it lastedmy mate had one with a Jock Kerr 400cc conversion.
Used Hillman imp pistons.
he though he was a fast kid - until it came to a corner
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I bought this today. A 1955 Douglas Dragonfly 350cc twin. It rides beautifully and is so comfortable.
Whilst I was at the vendors house he mentioned he was selling something else so I bought that too! A 1956 NSU 250cc Supermax. It's tidy and runs well. Just needs a bit of finishing here and there. Amazingly good brakes though for the age of it. It's got an unusual overhead camshaft which is driven by a rod/crank in a similar way to a steam engine's wheels. 
Whilst I was at the vendors house he mentioned he was selling something else so I bought that too!
A 1956 NSU 250cc Supermax. It's tidy and runs well. Just needs a bit of finishing here and there. Amazingly good brakes though for the age of it. It's got an unusual overhead camshaft which is driven by a rod/crank in a similar way to a steam engine's wheels. 
Intersting bikes Andy, look forward to seeing them in the flesh...
I'm surprised any of those survived. I had one of those when I was 17, managed to T bone a car on it writing the car, the bike and nearly myself off in the process.
Nice to see one in such good condition.
Nice to see one in such good condition.
Wrote off my new G5 back in 1986 so last year acquired an identical full nut & bolt restoration (after having some liquid refreshment
The foot clutch makes for interesting riding.
Lovely restoration job on the Indian, but why the "Hipster Bobber" tyres and shorty mudguards? They ruin it IMHO
Could have been worse I suppose - exhaust wrap anyone?
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Could have been worse I suppose - exhaust wrap anyone?
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That's a very nice restoration he's done there Andy,
I have a few spares knocking about somewhere, not a lot, but he's very welcome to them,
Cheers Graham
I have a few spares knocking about somewhere, not a lot, but he's very welcome to them,
Cheers Graham
He has based it on an Indian dirt track racer:
Nice one Graham, I have passed the message on
Here's my 90s. Can't believe I've owned for getting on to 10 years now. Impossible to find when I was looking, and then a friend of a friend contact led to this. Sept 1974 build, unmolested, original paint (original painters initials painted on underside of the tank) etc. 23k miles from new. Very enjoyable to ride, and surprisingly fast given the 'characterful' brakes on these older bikes!
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I sit corrected - tyres looked "wrong" for the road but are obviously correct for the "look". I'll get me coat......
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I purchased a brand spanking new Norton Commando 750 Roadster back in 1973 at the age of 17. I remember collecting in from Pride and Clarke in SW London and then riding it up to Newark to visit my sister and then returning to Taunton down the Fosse Way. I went round Europe on it in 74 and then traded it for my Z! in early 75. So when one came up last week for a bargain price, I couldn't resist. I was helped by Paula of course, as a Commando was the first bike she ever rode pillion on. It's been covered in some sort of gooey protective spray (not ACF 50) and needs a good spruce up but, as you can see from the photos it' starting to look very nice. With a Z1, CBX1000, GT750 Kettle, R90/6 my 1970's collection is almost complete!. It was a great and very exiting era of motorcycling band I'm enjoying every moment spent on them.
I was helped by Paula of course, as a Commando was the first bike she ever rode pillion on. It's been covered in some sort of gooey protective spray (not ACF 50) and needs a good spruce up but, as you can see from the photos it' starting to look very nice. With a Z1, CBX1000, GT750 Kettle, R90/6 my 1970's collection is almost complete!. It was a great and very exiting era of motorcycling band I'm enjoying every moment spent on them. Attachments
That does look nice with those valanced rims
Nice looking bike Andy, hope your right ankle's OK....
Lovely Andy, good to see you are no longer submerged
I sold my T3 to Old Rat of this very Parish
I can't wait to see what he's done to it
I can't wait to see what he's done to it
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