Mid 1960's British motorcycle safety video

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Mid 1960's British motorcycle safety video

#1 Unread post by Grey Thumper »

Jeez these bikes look incredibly cool . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atDFqxHLctE
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#2 Unread post by a_hippie »

That was a great find on youtube! Love the real sound fx they used too!

Thanks for posting the link!

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This is gold!
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#4 Unread post by Grey Thumper »

Charming, isn't it?

Can anyone identify the bikes? Two singles, a Triumph and a Matchless I think, but other than that, I'm pretty clueless.
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Why not a Moto Guzzi? :)
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Totally digging those gauntleted leather mittens. I want a pair.
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#7 Unread post by JackoftheGreen »

I dunno, this video seems awfully dangerous...

Encouraging everyone to drive on the wrong side of the road like that.

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#8 Unread post by Grey Thumper »

MmeMagpie wrote:Totally digging those gauntleted leather mittens. I want a pair.
+1. They look like Captain America's gloves.
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Matchless G2 250 single and a Triumph tiger cub 200 single.

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