May Classic motorcycle mechanics

[squirrelciv]

Next months CMM has a 5 page MIRAS write up on the XBR and the Harris special version. Also a 5 page article on the Sanglas singles.

Thought some here might like to know.

[Richard]

Sanglas, I had a photograph of the 500 single in the late 70s and always thought they looked really good.

Anybody here ridden one ?

Richard

[johnr]

werent they a rotax engine ?

[johnr]

werent they a rotax engine ?

[johnr]

anyone else hear that echo???

[themoudie]

Aye John,

Sanglas engine was a Sanglas engine, so far as I am aware. Will have a dig for info and post accordingly.

Regards, Bill.

[Dave#22]

werent they a rotax engine ?
I don't think so. I saw quite a few at the Colombres Rally last year in Spain and they don't look like a Rotax......I think it's their own engine and the ones with electric start are obvious, with a huge starter motor sticking out of the crankcase.
  Dave

[Richard]

Their own engines included an impressive looking 500 single until taken over by some Japanese company - Yamaha I think, after which there were apparently some 400 twins (XS) about.

Richard

[JOOLZ]

Thanks, I will look out for that

[themoudie]

Aye Joolz,

Do you own one of these (Sanglas)?

Regards, Bill.

[002]

Used their own 500 single...also had a twin front disc setup...covered !
Not sure if it was along the lines of Honda Inboard Disc load of nonsense

And then used Yam XS400 power plant.
 
Jethro

[Steffan]

Gentlemen remove hoods in the presence of the most knowledgeable master anorak.

Jethro, you never cease to amaze me, your knowedge is truly encyclopaedic.

Steff

[Mark]

Jethro, is truly encyclopaedic.

Steff

I hope that's nothing to do with kids!

[002]

Jethro, is truly encyclopaedic.

Steff

I hope that's nothing to do with kids!

No....but it is the study of Cyclops..children !
 
Jethro

[guest40]

(Whispered in a confidence type situation)
"I think Jethro knows how to google too"


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