One classic swapped for another

[Hudson]

Nickel plated oil in frame Don.

You can see why I am anxious for arrival.

Paint was specd by Steve McQueen. The color was thought to remind him of his time as a Marine. It looks magnificent in person.

Did a few upgrades on this one.

 

[Panman]

Hope he puts a kick start rubber on it for you. Is it going to run a Amal Carb? Electronic ignition?

 

[Hudson]

Yes, rubber being added! Amal carb and electronic ignition included. Starts nicely last time I rode a similar 750.

 

[boyitgobob]

Just looking thru YouTube now and came across “Henry Cole - Worlds Greatest Motorcycle Rides”. I have a hard time listening to Henry at length but watching him riding around the Balkans on a similar Metisse was worth it. Looks like a beautiful bike in motion and a very enjoyable ride.

 

[Niehart]

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Henry+Cole+-+Worlds+Greatest+Motorcycle+Rides&view=detail&mid=0315BA94B1A0E6CB26720315BA94B1A0E6CB2672&FORM=VIRE

 

[Hudson]

Henry's a great guy - he even let me ride his Metisse when I last visited Gerry. His show, The Motorcycle Show, is on Netflix for streaming. He's just landed in South Africa this week to film a new season.

 

[Niehart]

WELL, what the heck, no pictures of you standing beside your new ride. Come on man ....

 

[Panman]

WELL, what the heck, no pictures of you standing beside your new ride. Come on man ....

It still needs to clear customs.

 

[escapefjrtist]

WELL, what the heck, no pictures of you standing beside your new ride. Come on man ....

It still needs to clear customs.

...good thing Hudson has property to roost around on!!

--G

 

[dcarver]

..and lots of oil stocked up..

JSNS and https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/****.gif

Hugs n' Kisses

 

[Hudson]

Sorry, I was having fun this weekend getting to know the bike and learning its quirks.

Arrived in a crate via air freight, which I picked up from the airport.

750cc's of parallel twin goodness:

I had Metisse add a few upgrades, including this vented front hub and twin pull brakes, to suit its road-going aspirations (the standard Desert Racer is an Enduro focused scrambler)

Like any beautiful creature, best viewed from behind:

 

[Hudson]

Here's a start up video. *Warning, adjust your volume level down!

 

[dcarver]

A good video.,.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Schweet...can't wait to check it out!

--G

 

[dcarver]

Free rides, one and all!