Official factory film of 50's and 80's

SPRIDDLER · Post by **SPRIDDLER** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:03 pm

If you're interested in documentary film and haven't seen these you've a treat in store. Two factory films from the 50's and two from the 80's. They're from the *riumph factory but fascinating all the same.

http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.com/ ... ideos.html

stevie · Post by **stevie** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:00 am

I really enjoyed watching these, proper time capsule, thanks for the link!
Steve

jonhal · Post by **jonhal** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:41 am

Great stuff, didn't see a torque wrench in sight, no wonder they leaked so much
Probably using similar to the torque spanners I used at Rover. Wish I could get a tyre on as quick as that though.

rainmanshaun · Post by **rainmanshaun** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:36 am

Fab film clips Spriddler! have you noticed in the first clip that the rider actually moves off whilst waving goodbye to the tramp with his right hand-must have had a tight throttle twistgrip setting !

itma · Post by **itma** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:19 pm

you don't need a torque wrench to build an oil tight engine, just common sense, and a feel for the tools.

I am more bothered by the fact that Spriddler has been rummaging in a H****-D*********
forum.
Disturbing considering his nearness to Brighton

Rick.Edwards · Post by **Rick.Edwards** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:31 pm

Ken years ago i used to work with an old geezer who like Triumphs and HD'S and he used to say "Rick theres nothing wrong with a bit o C_ ck at the weekend"

39speedtwin · Post by **39speedtwin** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:51 pm

Many thanks for posting this Spriddler, great nostaglia. Is there an AMC one?