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Tempted by a Harris G80
08/10/13 at 13:02:27
Been looking for a new toy for some time.... I looked at one of these before my savage and must admit I kinda have a thing for Singles...
P.S. Yeah I know..Before anyone says...
I Lived in Plumstead in my teens so know the History....
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Re: Tempted by a Harris G80
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08/10/13 at 13:53:46
Probably be fun for motoring around town.
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Harris Matchless G80 (1987)
Engine: Rotax air-cooled, belt driven sohc, unit construction four valve single
Bore and stroke: 89 x 79.4mm (494cc)
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Power: 40bhp approx
Top speed: approx 95mph
Transmission: wet multi plate clutch with gear primary drive
Chassis: box section, oil bearing spine frame and tubular front down tubes. Box section steel swinging arm. Paoli 35mm telescopic forks with anti dive. Paoli twin rear shock absorbers
Wheels: 100/90 x 19in Michelin A48 front. Rear 110/90 x 18 Avon Roadrunner
Brakes: two 10in discs front with Brembo twin pot calipers. Rear 6˝in conical hub with single leading shoe brake
Dimensions: wheelbase 54in (1372mm)
Ground clearance: 61˝in (165mm)
Seat height: 31in (787mm)
Fuel tank capacity: 3.3gallons (15 litres)
Weight: 330lb (150kg)
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08/10/13 at 19:27:48
Looks like a whole lot of fun to me
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Re: Tempted by a Harris G80
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08/11/13 at 01:23:52
The one pictured is the one I'm considering buying.. In funny money it's about $4500.. I could find something else for that cost but I donno, I just keep going back to a Harris G80. A bit different with the Rotax that we know in Europe from MZ bikes but I've always wanted a Harris in one form or another... It's half a days ride away to have a look at and then I'll decide...
They make excellent Cafe racers but I'd keep it in original spec and just tinker with the performance... We'll see
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08/11/13 at 04:12:39
Bore and stroke: 89 x 79.4mm (494cc)
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Power: 40bhp approx
Top speed: approx 95mph
500CC & 95 MPH? Sounds like a fine little thing, & the thing looks comfortable,, not cheap, but, looks like a fine little machine.,
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Harris Matchless G80 (1987)
Engine: Rotax air-cooled, belt driven sohc, unit construction four valve single
Bore and stroke: 89 x 79.4mm (494cc)
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Power: 40bhp approx
Top speed: approx 95mph
Transmission: wet multi plate clutch with gear primary drive
Chassis: box section, oil bearing spine frame and tubular front down tubes. Box section steel swinging arm. Paoli 35mm telescopic forks with anti dive. Paoli twin rear shock absorbers
Wheels: 100/90 x 19in Michelin A48 front. Rear 110/90 x 18 Avon Roadrunner
Brakes: two 10in discs front with Brembo twin pot calipers. Rear 6˝in conical hub with single leading shoe brake
Dimensions: wheelbase 54in (1372mm)
Ground clearance: 61˝in (165mm)
Seat height: 31in (787mm)
Fuel tank capacity: 3.3gallons (15 litres)
Weight: 330lb (150kg)
Heck !!
I think I want one of them !
Can't help but wonder ??? 40 HP and only 95mph top end seem like better would be gearing to run 120 or so and have a crussing speed of keeping up on the interstate ...
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08/11/13 at 21:17:12
I like the ground clearance...
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Ground clearance: 61˝in (165mm)
"is that 4 and 5/8 or 6 and a quarter?"
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08/11/13 at 21:20:15
Izzat a trick question?
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08/12/13 at 03:36:37
Just called the seller and will have a look in a couple of weeks when I get the time to scoot over to see it.. I kinda already know it's mine.. Forgot to ask him about the kick start.. These have a left side kicker but I can't see it in the picture... I sorta wanted one with the big Matchless M on the tank as well..
p.s. Everything in the UK is expensive..
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08/12/13 at 03:50:37
Not the one I'll be looking at but a fine looking machine in Cafe Racer trim..
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