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Old 10-03-2020, 05:15 AM   #16
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I managed to get the film back from the chemist extra quick this morning and as it happens I only managed to take one good snap.. Don't you just hate those "image out of focus" stickers!?

I saw this pretty little thing at Ramsey (The bike not Grumpy!). I would have no trouble at all living with that.. (The bike not Grumpy.)

.....educate me chaps, is that two levers on the left hand side of the handlebar or a trick of the light?
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Old 10-03-2020, 09:27 AM   #17
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Yes I spotted that Mike. I can only assume that the lower lever is a de-compressor, or valve lifter to assist in kick starting.
This would not work on Desmo valve gear, but I think I am right in saying that the 350 has bevel driven overhead cam(s) with conventional coil or hairspring valve springs.
When emzedder spots this he will divulge the true facts..
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Old 10-03-2020, 01:30 PM   #18
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That's an early 1970's MKIII, had a 350 version new from Mick Walker. They produced 250, 350 & 450 versions in blue, with hairpin valve springs and in yellow with desmo heads. There was also a 230cc version for the French market, some of which arrived in the UK. And it is indeed a decompresser lever. It handled beautifully, the cynical suggestion being that the engine output was too low to cause problems for the frame/suspension. I have a fond memory of watching a brand new bike fired up for it's pdi and the chrome exhaust turning yellow then blue for the first foot within 10 minutes.
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