The Most Original Black Lightning on the Planet?

[davidd]

What do you think about this machine?

Ernst,

Very lovely bike!

David

 

[Flylow]

How many have NOS 20" and 21" racing tyres. I got these from Franc Trento who had two sets.
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NOS 20" Rear, plus 20" Front

 

[Flylow]

I like the Remark: "Show finish as far as possible". Was it prepared as a show model?
Avon 350-20 tires are available. I recently purchased two for projects.

Avon SM Original 350-20

Avon’s Safety Mileage tyre (often referred to a ‘SM’) is the company’s classic crossply tyre. A popular choice for postwar riders in the UK, it has remained in production ever since, and is available in a range of sizes that make it ideal for many classic bikes. Traditionally fitted as a rear...

www.vintagetyres.com

Good for 146 MPH if you shave it down a bit.

 

[TouringGodet]

NOS 20" Rear, plus 20" Front

Interesting how the sidewall lettering differs on those racing tires, compared to John’s photo.

 

[Little Honda]

Interesting how the sidewall lettering differs on those racing tires, compared to John’s photo.

Tyre manufacturers seem to have to obey to actual tyre marking restrictions conc. registration for road use.

 

[TouringGodet]

I am referring to the way the “Avon” and “Racing Motor Cycle” is moulded in.

 

[TouringGodet]

I believe these Lightnings, to a fair degree, are unrestored COSMETICALLY:

Joe Simpson
Reg Dearden
Rollie Free
Jack Ehret
Burns & Wright
Len Hardy

Please correct me if you know otherwise, or if you know of others.

Edit - after looking back at some photos, maybe not the Joe Simpson bike

 

[mercurycrest]

Here's another.....

 

[vibrac]

That garden and the summer house saw a lot of Vincent's in various stages of undress, even I got a few big lumps from there (at a price!)

 

[Bill Thomas]

I woz there !, Got a cheap Comet Engine and a few Twin Gears, Nice place.