Protar AJS 7R 350cc (1/9)

[paddy]

Basically they are leading link forks. the wheel rocks against a damper/spring on the bottom of the forks instead of the forks travelling up and down. Advantage is the forks are rigid so much stronger, the set up is lighter. Maybe not as good on sharp corners where the bike leans over so you often see leading link forks on sidecar outfits.
The tank is hand beaten, race bikes in those days were tools, not the laboratory, clinical designs of today

 

[Sharkmouth]

The tank is hand beaten, race bikes in those days were tools, not the laboratory, clinical designs of today

I thought it was done by the driver to squeeze his knees together (as well as his butt cheeks at break neck speeds).

 

[centaur567]

I thought it was done by the driver to squeeze his knees together (as well as his butt cheeks at break neck speeds).

That's called the "pucker factor". Gary S.

 

[Sharkmouth]

That's called the "pucker factor". Gary S.

Yes, quite true! When your cheeks pucker the butt's a sucker... The suction cup effect on a seat!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

That "seat" such as it is, could NOT be comfortable. Great job on the bike Paddy! Your bike knowledge is really showing through on these builds.

One thing, I opened this thread and this photo gave me a panic attack. Glad it was a fuzzy photo and not fuzzy eyes.

 

[paddy]

Best i can do

these are half mm graduations