Bought brand new in June 1974 from Don Newell in Brisbane. Traded in my Triumph Trident 750cc. Original colour green. Repainted and done up in about 1981. Very reliable. A dream to work on. Amazingly nimble on the road. Predictable and relaxed in the dirt. Bloody heavy to pick up in the mud when fully loaded. Parts still available.
Bad points - Rear universal joint lasts only 30,000km and is very expensive. Generator bracket vibrates and cracks (I see extra strong ones are available in the States). Carbys leak fuel if the taps are left on. Sidestand grinds away before you realize your fork springs need replacing. (just thought I was getting faster!)
Non original - Tail light; shocks; Steel liners in barrels & Le Mans Mk 1 pistons; pipes; crash bars removed; spotlights added.
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