Readers’ Letters

Aermacchi and Harley

I enjoyed immensely James Adam Bolton’s story on the Aermacchi/ Harley connection in the July edition of The Classic MotorCycle. It is nice to see these excellent machines described in such a positive manner.

I have both a 1968 Harley SS250 Sprint (four-speed), and a 1973 Harley SS350 Sprint (five-speed with electric start). Both are very different machines and tremendous fun to ride.

I would like to point out a couple of small inaccuracies in the article. Photo three of the gear change states Aermacchi retained right side gearchange through to the end of production.

Actually, for 1973 and 1974 (the last years of the 350), the gearchange was moved to the left-hand side of the engine in keeping with the Japanese bikes. I know since I own one! It also means I have to remember which Harley Aermacchi I am riding, or I get a surprise when applying the foot brake!

Rob Gardner, via email.

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