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BikerGran
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« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2013, 08:02:48 PM »
When I used to travel all over on my own doing the Round Britain Rally, first on the bike then the trike, I was often acosted by elderly gents who had half a dozen Brit bikes in the shed at home.  Had some fascinating conversations about what they used to get up to!
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« Reply #16 on: November 06, 2013, 12:38:05 AM »
Well i still have this,Along with three others to build.

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British Biking on BBC iplayer
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« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2013, 10:23:11 PM »
That is rather splendid isn't it.
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« Reply #18 on: November 06, 2013, 11:39:03 PM »
That is lovely (dribble) Looks to be a 3t deluxe ( dribble ).
I would kiss it and love it and call it George and then I would trike it Grin
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« Reply #19 on: November 07, 2013, 12:44:16 AM »
Hi Olds,It's a 1947 500cc speed twin.
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« Reply #20 on: November 07, 2013, 07:50:50 AM »
Sorry, my bad. Embarrassed I didn't count the number of cooling fins  Grin Grin Grin Grin
And before the owners club come around with pitch forks and a noose, the trike bit was a joke, honest Wink
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« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2013, 12:27:32 PM »
Found this old piccie of me and my "gang" back in 1969. My mate has just built his A10 into a chop, we all had cafe racers 'til then. Me with a tie and my future missus in not a lot!
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« Reply #22 on: November 08, 2013, 09:56:14 PM »
Cool photo!
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« Reply #23 on: November 08, 2013, 10:30:15 PM »
Cool missus. Grin
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« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2013, 02:04:47 PM »
yep, I was well trapped. She is 60 now and not quite as trim, but still cooks a mean breakfast Wink
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