Widowmaker II.....
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:53 pm
Now the Thou has gone, and given my abject failure to source a Shed, I wanted something to fiddle with over the Winter, wasn't really looking for another oil burner but this quite rare 1972 (73 model) H1D came up on the bay at the right price, so I pulled the trigger.
Bike is an old resto which was a decent job, but has suffered from years of inactivity in various garages, so needs some fettling here and there. Also given she's a rarer Euro model I want to replace all the wrong Yank stuff. Then it'll be a good strip and detail to give her her bling back.
Took her for a run today and was VERY impressed with how quick she is, at 5K the front wheel lifted with ease. Sadly the same can't be said for the front brake which wouldn't stop an empty toddlers pram, Not helped by a NOS front disc which has a new shine even I'd be proud of.
Pic is a little flattering, but overall very happy.
Bike is an old resto which was a decent job, but has suffered from years of inactivity in various garages, so needs some fettling here and there. Also given she's a rarer Euro model I want to replace all the wrong Yank stuff. Then it'll be a good strip and detail to give her her bling back.
Took her for a run today and was VERY impressed with how quick she is, at 5K the front wheel lifted with ease. Sadly the same can't be said for the front brake which wouldn't stop an empty toddlers pram, Not helped by a NOS front disc which has a new shine even I'd be proud of.
Pic is a little flattering, but overall very happy.
