Topic: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road

[jas67]

Proper 92 km shakedown run on the Morini this morning.  Travelled through Drouin, Poowong and Strzelecki (Victoria, Australia). The bike didn't miss a beat.  Stopped at an interesting front yard in Poowong (the clown is a nice touch)...

Morinis are big smiles per mile!

[C317414]

My 74 850 Commando Roadster and my wife on her 2020 Royal Enfield INT650. 

[Sgt.Pinback]

XS750

[MauiK3]

Nice Yamaha!

[Terry in Australia]

I took my Sporty for a quick 90 miler yesterday, and had a ball.

Sportster Sunday 5 February 2023 4 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

[simon#42]

strange , i always remembered xs750s as being big but next to that bmw it looks tiny

[C317414]

My 67 Triumph TR6C:

[Terry in Australia]

My 67 Triumph TR6

Nice, I love those pipes!

[Stev-o]

My 67 Triumph TR6

Nice, I love those pipes!

+1  nice bike!   How do you like the handling?

[Sgt.Pinback]

Z1000

[MauiK3]

That Commando is a thing of beauty. One of the prettiest motorcycles ever built.

[C317414]

My 67 Triumph TR6

Nice, I love those pipes!

+1  nice bike!   How do you like the handling?

Pre-oil in the frame Triumphs are light weight and quick turning.  They are a lot of fun on mountain roads with tight turns.  Up through 68, the front brake was ineffective.  I upgraded mine to the 1968 twin leading shoe brake.  All that's required is the backing plate, shoes, and different cable. 

[Trevor from Warragul]

I'm trying to get in as many rides as possible before the horrible cold weather hits. This is just North of Fumina South (Victoria, Australia), in some beautiful rainforest. A very big and graceful brown bird flew ahead of me at one stage, I'm not sure what it was, but it did make me say "Wow!" out loud.

[newday777]

My 74 850 Commando Roadster and my wife on her 2020 Royal Enfield INT650.

That Commando looks good in red.
I get to ride my friend's black 74 to exercise it now and then and take it to bike night. It's a fun ride.

[C317414]

I'm trying to get in as many rides as possible before the horrible cold weather hits. This is just North of Fumina South (Victoria, Australia), in some beautiful rainforest. A very big and graceful brown bird flew ahead of me at one stage, I'm not sure what it was, but it did make me say "Wow!" out loud.

I've always wanted a Morini V-twin.  They are not very common in the US.  The ones for sale are usually very nice and way over-priced, or candidates for a total restoration.

[C317414]

My 74 850 Commando Roadster and my wife on her 2020 Royal Enfield INT650.

That Commando looks good in red.
I get to ride my friend's black 74 to exercise it now and then and take it to bike night. It's a fun ride.

Thanks.   They are sure fun to ride.

About 25 years ago, I traded a basket case 1954 Norton Model-7 to a friend in exchange for a paint job.  The original candy-apple red was faded on top of the tank, and showing the silver base coat.  He did a great job matching the original color.   I had a hot-rod pin-striper redo the pin stripes, using a friend's original Commando sheetmetal as a guide.

[jas67]

I guess technically, it IS a SOHC4 (OK, two cams, one over each head).

[Terry in Australia]

I guess technically, it IS a SOHC4 (OK, two cams, one over each head).

Probably the best looking Goldwing made, I had a ‘75 model in 1983, but sadly it was a dog with many issues. I’d swap my 6 cylinder Valkyrie for a good one though, on the few trouble free rides I had on mine, it was a joy to ride.

[jas67]

I guess technically, it IS a SOHC4 (OK, two cams, one over each head).

Probably the best looking Goldwing made, I had a ‘75 model in 1983, but sadly it was a dog with many issues. I’d swap my 6 cylinder Valkyrie for a good one though, on the few trouble free rides I had on mine, it was a joy to ride.

This one is a '75 as well.   It has been very well cared for by the original owner, who I purchased it from.  I will try to do the same.

It runs very well, though, is not particularly fuel efficient.  I think I'm averaging about 35 MPG.   Maybe it would use less fuel if I rode it more like a cruiser than a sport bike (620 lb sport bike, LOL).

[Terry in Australia]

I guess technically, it IS a SOHC4 (OK, two cams, one over each head).

Probably the best looking Goldwing made, I had a ‘75 model in 1983, but sadly it was a dog with many issues. I’d swap my 6 cylinder Valkyrie for a good one though, on the few trouble free rides I had on mine, it was a joy to ride.

This one is a '75 as well.   It has been very well cared for by the original owner, who I purchased it from.  I will try to do the same.

It runs very well, though, is not particularly fuel efficient.  I think I'm averaging about 35 MPG.   Maybe it would use less fuel if I rode it more like a cruiser than a sport bike (620 lb sport bike, LOL).

They were a fantastic bike mate, tuebine smooth with great brakes and good ergonomics for a tall rider like me. I don’t think Honda could decide back then whether it was going to evolve into a tourer or a sports bike, although it was pretty heavy so I guess it was best that it continued to evolve as a tourer. I better stop thinking about them, or I might start looking for another one…..

[Trevor from Warragul]

I've always wanted a Morini V-twin.  They are not very common in the US

I'm Secretary of the Classic Italian Motorcycle Association of Australia (Vic) Inc.  There are 18 Morini V-twins on historic plates through the club. Considering Victoria has a population of only 6.7 million, I reckon that's pretty good!

[Stev-o]

I've always wanted a Morini V-twin.  They are not very common in the US

I'm Secretary of the Classic Italian Motorcycle Association of Australia (Vic) Inc.  There are 18 Morini V-twins on historic plates through the club. Considering Victoria has a population of only 6.7 million, I reckon that's pretty good!

Yeah, thats a great lookin' bike, Trevor.  650cc?  I bet it handles great, how is the performance compared to a CB750?

[Stev-o]

Went out for "doughnuts" on the Z1!

[Terry in Australia]

I've always wanted a Morini V-twin.  They are not very common in the US

I'm Secretary of the Classic Italian Motorcycle Association of Australia (Vic) Inc.  There are 18 Morini V-twins on historic plates through the club. Considering Victoria has a population of only 6.7 million, I reckon that's pretty good!

Yeah, thats a great lookin' bike, Trevor.  650cc?  I bet it handles great, how is the performance compared to a CB750?

It’s a 350 Steve, Morini’s came in 350 and 500cc engine capacities. I had the pleasure of seeing Trevor’s bike collection a couple of weeks ago, and they’re all immaculate.

[Trevor from Warragul]

Yeah, thats a great lookin' bike, Trevor.  650cc?  I bet it handles great, how is the performance compared to a CB750?

Yep, only 350cc. However, the handling makes it a very potent weapon in the hills!

I had the pleasure of seeing Trevor’s bike collection a couple of weeks ago, and they’re all immaculate

It's amazing what a deep clean can do! I really enjoy my garage cleaning time, radio on, sitting on the floor, with a can of furniture spray cleaner and a roll of cleaning cloths...  it's also incredible the difference replacing ancillary items (twist grips, gear change levers, mirrors, rusty bolts, etc) can make.