The Classic MotorCycle

When one becomes two…

My weak defence is that two mopeds means the opportunity for a ‘dad and lad’ ride out next spring.

Holding the Mobylette back from absolute completion has been the lack of a front mudguard. While a lack of guard or guards theoretically isn’t a MoT test failure, riding without one breaks construction and use protocols. Apparently, prosecutions are rare, but I could do without even the possibility of being pulled over.

There was also the mechanical issues to consider – without

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