Bomber
Gear 
A New Ride
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Post by Bomber on Jul 26, 2012 17:22:22 GMT
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Post by Monstermachines on Jul 26, 2012 19:46:47 GMT
You are right about no helmet, I never wear one but generally make the lad put one on, he slipped through the net here by following me out.
It's of uncertain ancestry;
The headstock and forks are old, the main tube, rear stay and wheels are more modern.
I think it was put together in the fifties or sixties.
I bought it at a Bonhams classic car auction last year in a bit of a state and rebuilt it.
I know a guy with a very very nice original Rudge who has turned down 5 grand for his.
Mine is probably worth around a grand if the odd replica going through eBay is anything to go by.
The front tyre cost £130 so bits aren't cheap!
If you come over I'll give you a lesson, it's a bit of an art to be honest.
Getting up is tricky, riding is medium to tricky and getting off is a t*** until you get the hang of it.
I bought a baby one to learn on but it's not the same because you can put your foot down.
My wife has video evidence of how steep the learning curve is....
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charlie
Gear
If you don't limp, you aint shit
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Post by charlie on Jul 26, 2012 20:03:42 GMT
Seems a long way to fall, but i doubt it's gonna hurt as much as hitting a moving Escort head on at sixty on a Kawasaki...
I reckon there was lots of beer/laudanum involved in Victorian transportation.
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Post by Monstermachines on Jul 26, 2012 20:45:54 GMT
Mmmmmm, laudanum now that's an idea...
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