Well as in the title really, my newly acquired Greeves, which is thought to be a Wessex with a total conversion to an Anglian, is now after a total strip and refurb ready for action again. The bike, for many years has been sat in a collection. I managed to buy this one from the very kind gentleman who was reluctant to sell but was in full favour of the bike being put back into action. So she is now ready and is entered in her first trial this Sunday at Thorrington, Essex. I am a member of the Eastern Fourstroke Association and their trials are all about Pre 65/70. In fact most clubs in the Norfolk and Suffolk area cater very well for pre 65/70 bikes. The bike has the Ceriani forks which work well but I have upgraded the springs to the progressive type. New rear adjustable shocks by NJB set at 330 mm length with very little sag and 40lbs springs work really nicely. I have now ridden the bike at my local trials ground and I can report after a few adjustments here and there it is riding really well. I will also add that this Greeves does handle equally as well as my 156cc Fantic 200 which I ride most weekends. It does perform much better than the Fantic on step hill sections and that second gear is just amazing. Very pleased with the bike certainly looking forward to the first trial and getting this bike (as promised to the previous owner) back into service as it was designed and made for. Not only is the bike a pre- 70 so is the rider.
More later.
Regards, Ken Carroll. New GRA Member.
More later.
Regards, Ken Carroll. New GRA Member.
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