I was looking in my library of bike mags for an article in HD magazine. Didn't find what I was looking for but in Nov-Dec 1995 issue I found this advert. We had discussed this bike in a thread some time ago. Just thought I would post the advert for interest....tc88b

the top pic is my old bike its got a 90 cube s@s with revtech 4 speed kick start gearbox ,i later added a motec fuel injection system for 7 grand and it put out 190hp at back wheel on dyno

my old bike

is it still in production or did it ever get produced here in Aus

is it actually made in Aus ?

 A search for Griffin Manufacturing in Google didn't bring up any relevant hits, unfortunately.

I purchased one of their t-shirts to help raise funds - i think they were adelaide based

Still got the t-shirt !

Howdy guys, I am lucky enough to have a 1996, 96ci Legend. Bought it in 98 and still have it today. I ride it like I stole it and fit the bill to keep it running accordingly. I have been riding for over 4 decaids and the I must say that my Legend is out there in a leage of its own. The handeling is very rigard untill you get into race mode where my back is hunched over a bit and the unseen bumps then are painless. I have found all I have do is hang on to the handlebars a bit tighter so I dont fall off the back. The bike holds its line. 

 Now! From what I have lead to beleave:  Griffin engineering moved to Kulua Lumpa after the 2 year warenty sent the company broke in Aussi. Ed had to go into partnership with a local, (chinese/Malay) to do business in Maylasia. I was told, (I dont know if this is gosbil or not), that while Ed was on a busness trip to the US, the slimy slophead sold a heap of bikes and cleared out, hence the end of the Legend.

 I have since stumbiled across a bunch of complete Lagends in the back of a custom bike shop in K.L. and I would like to find out who now owns these so I can purchace them and return them to ther homeland Adelaide. My problem is I cant remember where the shop is. I have been back to K.L. a couple of times but rest asured I will find them again. I am told that these bikes (23 of them) can not be put on the road by law after the court case in Malaysia. 

They look alot like a Sucker Punch Sallys Swinger

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I see the OP was an 88" engine, BUT the cam cover case look to be Evo not Twink.

I recall visiting their shop at the time, more a shed than shop. (maybe down off Churchill road, can anyone remember?) 
Their banter was tempting but from what I remember there was no manufacturing involved, rather they just bolted up aftermarket parts.
I didn't proceed on the basis I saw no reason to pay them a premium to build a parts bin bike when I could do the same for way less.

You'd wanna get em real cheap to make your efforts worthwhile.
As for compliance, strip em down, bring them in as parts, rebuild here and then run compliance like any other new custom build.

Good luck with the search.

 

Fark, I just noticed the age of the first post.
Thought it was current, damn, wonder what the outcome was, anyone know?

I reckon the pub on Churchill Rd / Regency rd corner is The Reepham.

My Griffin Legend Back in 1996

Where is it now?

not very far away

What the pub or the lovely and enhancing "Legend"? That is very very nice...

Unfortunately i rode like I stole it and it's a bit worn now, still in the shed

1994 - Heavy Duty Mag #16 Page 09 - The Legend Lives

1994 - Heavy Duty Mag #16 Page 09 - The Legend Lives