I've always loved the look of the bevel head singles and (and twins). I finally got one. A bevel twin will need to remain a dream for me, as they're above my pay grade.
The serial number says 1966, even thought the title calls it 1968, so, I'll call it a '66.
I finally got it out for a ride today and took some pictures. The clutch was out of adjustment, and also stick. I got it free, but, damn, it has a hard pull. I think that a new cable might help
It was my first experience with right-foot shift. It wasn’t bad to get used to. Adding to that the different shift pattern (1 up, 4 down) and the heal-toe shifter made it different enough that I didn’t get confused.
I didn’t try to shift the brake pedal at all, and only once did I try to use my right foot for braking,which I caught before causing a gear change.
It still needs a few things, like a mirror or two, and a working headlight. I only went a few miles down the road and back because of these crucial safety items. New tires are in order too, as these are beyond their expiration date. With the next Ephrata breakfast only a week away, this one will have to wait until June to get shown off there, as I won’t have time to address these shortcomings this week.
It’s certainly not a fast bike, but, not bad for 250 thumper. Brakes are “meh”, as one would expect from the non-2LS front brake. My ’68 Honda CL175 (175cc twin) accelerates as well, and brakes better, but, isn’t as beautiful as this.
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