Picked this up in early 66 and what it looked like by October 1966

Old 45WLA

Young Jinda

 

 

It wasn't fast but had great "PickUP"

Thanks China, you are correct about the bars, it was the only I could think of doing them back then. The 2 levers were just for looks, but at one stage I had it connected to the advance for starting. Still had the foot clutch but I use to run mine with NO spring. a trick an ex YanK M/Police man showed me. The change on the tank! wish Harley still have it as an option. LOL

That is awesome. Timeless bike!

Love the high rise mirrors!  But there were lots of U.F.O's about in 1966, so maybe that explains it.

Also, quote( " it may not have gone fast" " border="0" src="/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wink.gif" /> ,but what really did back then?. My peddle trike went slower, so did mums Simca.

BTW Jimmy Ricar. Top name! Wish I was called that! Do women throw thier underpants and bras at you? lol.

If ya like space age mirrors check out the ones on my daily ride

Your daily ride? That is gold mate.

How much did one of those beauties cost in 66?

Thanks for the great reply mate!

The good old days indeed. I was a first year apprentice in 1980. $65 bucks a week,20 bucks board,20 bucks to pay off bike and the rest was mine.

Oh what fun you could have for $25 a week.

I hope you still have your bike/s.

Cheers

 

Yep, still playing with them

Jinda, the old bike looks cool. So does the "Flock of Seagulls" hair cut. 

LOL