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"Capable of running with Honda's 750, BSA's A75 could have been developed much further. Handsome and distinctive, the Rocket 3 was produced between 1968-1975 and is powered by an inline, air-cooled, 2v 740cc 3 fit with 9.5 pistons, three Amal 26mm carbs and battery/coil ignition. Chain primary, 4-speeds, kick. Chassis specs include BSA's traditional tele/twinshock double cradle, this adding a front disc in 1972. Fast and fun when right. 500-lb 115-mph."


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Skub wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 8:53 pm Yamaha TX500
That's rather nice!
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The nicest Harley I've ever seen. 8-)


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Skub wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 8:49 pm The nicest Harley I've ever seen. 8-)


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Been on the sherry?
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weeksy wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 10:06 pm
Been on the sherry?
It's just missing a little mystery box at the headstock to make it perfect. :1
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Skub wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 8:49 pm The nicest Harley I've ever seen. 8-)


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Similar(ish) effect to the late 1960s Floyd Clymer Indian Scout Munch-framed prototype.

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Crushed nuts sir ?
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Found this one while driving around Biarritz yesterday
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Who need any fork travel,eh!
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Skub wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 8:16 pm Who need any fork travel,eh!
The forks are so corroded they probably don't move.
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I'm not sold on the tail unit,but that aside....

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The forks are so horrible I had to do a close-up!
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Why has it got racing wets on it?
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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 8:53 pm Why has it got racing wets on it?
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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 8:53 pm Why has it got racing wets on it?
It matches all the fins innit.
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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 8:53 pm Why has it got racing wets on it?
Owner lives in Scotland?
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Engine may be 90 deg out but hello
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2002 Suzuki SV650 £1250..... :shock:

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I like this.

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