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Offline thesloth

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Swap anyone?
« on: 05 Oct 2011 at 01:54 »
Anyone with a pre-war Douglas going spare, fancy aquiring a 350cc Rudge in exchange? I bought this machine at the beginning of the year with the intention of carrying out a rolling restoration. I have it on the road now with MOT etc, its great fun to ride but I'm a bit daunted by its complexity as I'm not endowed with much in the way of workshop equipment or skills.

Anything considered as a swap, but preferably at least 350cc and 1930's. Doesnt even have to be a Douglas.
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Offline ian scott

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Re: Swap anyone?
« Reply #1 on: 05 Oct 2011 at 05:36 »
Oh. If only you lived in Australia. I would swap my 2&3/4 in a flash.
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Offline graeme

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Re: Swap anyone?
« Reply #2 on: 05 Oct 2011 at 09:40 »
Pah! A 350 Rudge wouldn't hold a candle to a good 2 3/4!  :lol:
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Offline ian scott

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Re: Swap anyone?
« Reply #3 on: 05 Oct 2011 at 09:47 »
Yes and mine averages speeds well above most 2&3/4s. Usually because its on the breakdown trailer 8.. (
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Offline thesloth

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Re: Swap anyone?
« Reply #4 on: 05 Oct 2011 at 13:00 »
Erm.... something that doesnt conk out regularly is my heart's desire. I have a triumph TRW that's bombproof and I ride that to work. Maybe that's part of the reason I'm a fan of sidevalve twins.
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Offline Ian

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Re: Swap anyone?
« Reply #5 on: 05 Oct 2011 at 23:04 »
One day it will run like all the other ones - slowly but on the road !!

Quote from: ian scott on 05 Oct 2011 at 09:47
Yes and mine averages speeds well above most 2&3/4s. Usually because its on the breakdown trailer 8.. (
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