Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Feet up!

I’m quite pleased with the results with the TR750 so far, but there’s already a few bits which are not quite what I envisaged or working how I’d like. A consistent issue is how to get everything to work together as it should and in a safe way – and that means the controls.

Now I have to ‘fess’ up, age is creeping up on me and I’m no racing snake, the odd pint of real ale and bacon butties have done their best to shape the frame! As can probably be seen from earlier pics the clip-ons have a slight rise and are not halfway down the forks. There’s no way I can ride a race bike these days and some level of comfort is essential. Further to this my knees are not good, one

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