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10-03-2020, 04:15 AM | #16 |
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10-03-2020, 08:27 AM | #17 |
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Join Date: May 2013
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Bike: M900sie
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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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10-03-2020, 12:30 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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