Cars and bikes I’ve come across in my travels

[PeterJansens]

Ernesto I had one of those when I was 17 . Same model ,same colour but it looks like that one has shaft drive fitted or is it just the angle of the shot ?

I think the chain runs in an oil bath. I have seen one of those an a 3C many moons ago.

 

[Andy J]

It looked like it had just come from a rally cross event...

 

[chrisk]

Ernesto I had one of those when I was 17 . Same model ,same colour but it looks like that one has shaft drive fitted or is it just the angle of the shot ?

Wow, I don’t think Australia ever saw a shaft drive version, it’s the first one I’ve ever seen.

 

[sfcpiet]

Ernesto I had one of those when I was 17 . Same model ,same colour but it looks like that one has shaft drive fitted or is it just the angle of the shot ?

The infamous "Becker Fettkasten", Becker grease-filled chain case. All the rage in Germany at a time when chain technology was sadly lacking. Worked OK on smaller not-so-fast bikes, bikes ridden at high speeds often literally baked their chain, lots of heat developed inside. A royal pita cleaning those out to replace the knackered chain!

BTW, Laverda offered a very similar set-up for the cast wheel triples and 750 twins along with a version for the 500, turned out not too popular...

O-ring chains soon proved to be a better alternative.

piet

 

[chrisk]

The infamous "Becker Fettkasten", Becker grease-filled chain case. All the rage in Germany at a time when chain technology was sadly lacking. Worked OK on smaller not-so-fast bikes, bikes ridden at high speeds often literally baked their chain, lots of heat developed inside. A royal pita cleaning those out to replace the knackered chain!

BTW, Laverda offered a very similar set-up for the cast wheel triples and 750 twins along with a version for the 500, turned out not too popular...

O-ring chains soon proved to be a better alternative.

piet

My street cred is being tarnished, there I was thinking it was a shaftie. Okay, I might be able to redeem myself by saying
‘It’s definitely a shaftie…. don’t take me seriously, I’m just joking’

 

[Ernesto]

BTW, Laverda offered a very similar set-up for the cast wheel triples and 750 twins along with a version for the 500, turned out not too popular...

Yes, but not grease-filled. Just to keep dust and dirt away from the chain. And, as a bonus, keeping the wheel clean.
Wasn*t there also a version for Chotts?

Ernesto

 

[Paul Marx]

Yes, but not grease-filled. Just to keep dust and dirt away from the chain. And, as a bonus, keeping the wheel clean.
Wasn*t there also a version for Chotts?

Ernesto

Standard fitment I think.
Paul

 

[Tippie]

The standard guard on SF with the lower section was really good for protecting the chain. Had to drop mine with the wider 17" rear.

 

[sfcpiet]

Standard fitment I think.
Paul

Yes, standard on the Chott and 2TR models.

piet

 

[growler]

Yes, standard on the Chott and 2TR models.

piet

Just for info Ariete still stock these for Chott’s

 

[Alzero]

How long since Honda sold a two stroke street bike?

 

[Gerald]

Bet the inside of that Honda 2 stroke is in better condition than the outside.....

 

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[hooksey]

 

[piranha-bro2]

9-cylinder italiani!

 

[ozijotati]

Well done getting out and about. Nice gaggle of Morini’s there
Tom

 

[78jotadave]

So that's where all the Morini's live. That's a sharp-looking EH in there

 

[3CBRG]

With added louvres on front guards/fenders/wings for added performance. I did one like this but in light blue metallic. Installed a tri-matic out of a HQ. Great body style. A better take on Chevrolet's Nova.

 

[piranha-bro2]

With added louvres on front guards/fenders/wings for added performance.

The EH was regarded as Holden's most stylish. Louvres/vents theme borrowed from the later Monaros. Nice.

 

[The Sock]

Popped down to The Black Swan this morning.
These were among the beauties:



On the way home, I passed half a dozen Vincents on the M25. I guess there must be a do on, somewhere in the South East.