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Title: Unusual G50
Post by: guest7 on June 13, 2010, 05:59:14 PM
A Matchless G50 motor in a Featherbed frame:

(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/g50_matchless.jpg)

Given how well the standard bike handles I wonder why they took the trouble?

Nice though
GC
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: BONZOID on June 14, 2010, 04:33:54 PM
Strange combination alright, perhaps the original Manx motor blew/ wore out?....Looks well, though!
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: guest7 on June 14, 2010, 09:09:03 PM
Was a G50 motor cheaper to get hold of and maintain 'back in the day'?

Looks good in the frame.

GC
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: guest7 on June 14, 2010, 09:34:09 PM
Perhaps as accident such as this 'liberated' a motor for use in another frame?

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_206TETOgLd0/SXxjS19dFqI/AAAAAAAABqY/rGOxp1blGJQ/s400/ABs+1955+7R+AJS+after+his+IOM+TT+crash,+bike+at+AMC+Plumstead-1a.jpg)

GC
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: guest27 on June 16, 2010, 11:32:43 PM
Is it an old motor or one of the new ones? Ditto frame?  Is it a Manx frame or a 'bed?

JUst wondering because if you have the cash you could build it from new parts, or a new engine in a Dommi frame etc and have a nice bike for much less than an original.

A quick google turns up replica Manx frames at £1200 to £1500 and replica G50 frames at £2500 to £3000.

There we go Replica G50 lump in Replica Manx frame - £1000 to £1500 less than replica G50.

Sorted....

R
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: themoudie on June 17, 2010, 12:13:32 AM
Aye Rog,

And what'll Steffan do with the 'Philistines' who create such 'Metisse'?  ;D

Aurevoir, Giaume :-X
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: el vencejo on June 17, 2010, 09:27:05 AM
¿ A "MORTON"?  ???
Somehow it just doesn't sound right.
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: Mark on June 17, 2010, 08:45:50 PM
Quote from: el vencejo on June 17, 2010, 09:27:05 AM
¿ A "MORTON"?  ???
Somehow it just doesn't sound right.

Nortoless!!! Capt. Nemo liked it.
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: guest7 on June 17, 2010, 08:48:41 PM
Manxless?
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: Mark on June 17, 2010, 08:51:37 PM
Quote from: onepot on June 17, 2010, 08:48:41 PM
Manxless?

Aren't we all....well most of us. :(
Title: Re: Unusual G50
Post by: guest27 on June 17, 2010, 10:30:39 PM
Quote from: el vencejo on June 17, 2010, 09:27:05 AM
¿ A "MORTON"?  ???
Somehow it just doesn't sound right.

That will be one for the "Ol' Lady" - a Mrs Morton...

R