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23Skidoo Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 162 UK Gender:	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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Sheriff41 Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 88 O'ahu, HI	Re: Tempted by a Harris G80 Reply #1 - 08/10/13 at 13:53:46 Probably be fun for motoring around town.
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Re: Tempted by a Harris G80
Reply #2 - 08/10/13 at 15:04:41

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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 6½in conical hub with single leading shoe brake
Dimensions: wheelbase 54in (1372mm)
Ground clearance: 61½in (165mm)
Seat height: 31in (787mm)
Fuel tank capacity: 3.3gallons (15 litres)
Weight: 330lb (150kg)

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ToesNose Serious Thumper Offline Pardon me, do you have Hot Sauce? Posts: 1993 Mooresville, NC Gender:	Re: Tempted by a Harris G80 Reply #3 - 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
Reply #4 - 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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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Tempted by a Harris G80 Reply #5 - 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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Re: Tempted by a Harris G80
Reply #6 - 08/11/13 at 20:46:31

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 6½in conical hub with single leading shoe brake
Dimensions: wheelbase 54in (1372mm)
Ground clearance: 61½in (165mm)
Seat height: 31in (787mm)
Fuel tank capacity: 3.3gallons (15 litres)
Weight: 330lb (150kg)

Heck !!

I think I want one of them ! Tongue

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 ... Huh

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Tempted by a Harris G80 Reply #7 - 08/11/13 at 21:17:12 I like the ground clearance... Quote: Ground clearance: 61½in (165mm) "is that 4 and 5/8 or 6 and a quarter?"
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Tempted by a Harris G80 Reply #8 - 08/11/13 at 21:20:15 Izzat a trick question?
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Re: Tempted by a Harris G80
Reply #9 - 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.. Sad

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23Skidoo Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 162 UK Gender:	Re: Tempted by a Harris G80 Reply #10 - 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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