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ballisticexchris
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The other day my buddy took delivery of something as rare as I have ever seen in my life. Better than when it came out of the factory 79 years ago. I followed him home and boy did he struggle. There are 12 steps just to starting it cold.
It started on the first kick.
Throttle on the left, ignition advance on the right, right shifter handle 1 back 3 forward, left foot clutch. The trick is to use both hand grips simultaneously to modulate the throttle and timing. No spring return on either side. This bike is a real handful.
The motor is completely rebuilt and modified with brass bushings, babbitt/roller bearings. The owner wanted 95,000.00 for it. He is going through a divorce so sold it to my friend for 79,000.00. I was almost scared to even sit on it.
The thing that amazes me is how smooth the motor is. The engine builder did a fantastic job of balancing it. It has less than 20 miles on a full concours restoration. I was kind of pissed that I was the only one wearing a mask and gloves. This guy is a good friend though and I wanted to make sure he made it home safe.
It started on the first kick.
Throttle on the left, ignition advance on the right, right shifter handle 1 back 3 forward, left foot clutch. The trick is to use both hand grips simultaneously to modulate the throttle and timing. No spring return on either side. This bike is a real handful.
The motor is completely rebuilt and modified with brass bushings, babbitt/roller bearings. The owner wanted 95,000.00 for it. He is going through a divorce so sold it to my friend for 79,000.00. I was almost scared to even sit on it.
The thing that amazes me is how smooth the motor is. The engine builder did a fantastic job of balancing it. It has less than 20 miles on a full concours restoration. I was kind of pissed that I was the only one wearing a mask and gloves. This guy is a good friend though and I wanted to make sure he made it home safe.