Why was she a beast? I mean I am asking in all humility, because my experience of those German machines was considerably underwhelming. Wind up the throttle to the stop and they were not much quicker than a Royal Enfield 500. And the Zundapp was a 750 twin. Pardon me if I have hurt any feelings.
Interesting your comment on the girder fork. My uncle rode a 16h for 20 years. He was a technician for Indian Airlines. He loved to dismantle that Norton fork and then rebuild it so the 16h would be perfect for Christmas.
Owned a WD 1943 16H in the early 80's. Sold it and bought a BMW R60/5. Still regret it, but I wanted to ride not repairing...... Nowadays they are way to expensive for my budget.
A bike mechanic who actually knows what he is talking about when it comes to old British bikes, these guys are getting harder and harder to find. Excellent video though.
I used to have a 1947 (or possibly 1949) Zundapp with horizontally opposed cylinders and a hand gear shifter. What a beast it was.
Why was she a beast? I mean I am asking in all humility, because my experience of those German machines was considerably underwhelming. Wind up the throttle to the stop and they were not much quicker than a Royal Enfield 500. And the Zundapp was a 750 twin.
Pardon me if I have hurt any feelings.
I don't mean to denigrate Enfield. They are handsome, reliable, enjoyable singles. Glad that they preserve a window to the past of motorcycling.
No hurt feelings. It was a beast in its size and proportion not necessarily performance.
Interesting your comment on the girder fork. My uncle rode a 16h for 20 years. He was a technician for Indian Airlines. He loved to dismantle that Norton fork and then rebuild it so the 16h would be perfect for Christmas.
" The mighty one"
I enjoy your videos Dave, keep them coming mate.
Nice one Dave
Cheer for watching Chris!
Great bike and would love 1 one day!! tho i have got a 1932 bsa w33=6
love the girder fork bikes
Great!! We have two on our channel
Awesome. :-)
Owned a WD 1943 16H in the early 80's. Sold it and bought a BMW R60/5. Still regret it, but I wanted to ride not repairing......
Nowadays they are way to expensive for my budget.
Sort the tank out and get used to the oil lovely little bike
What a blessing the first Honda electric start bikes were.
A bike mechanic who actually knows what he is talking about when it comes to old British bikes, these guys are getting harder and harder to find. Excellent video though.
Thanks for your nice comments Paul!
dont start it on the stand its a good way to bust the stand ttfn&ty
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