Matchless G80 1959

itma · Post by **itma** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:35 pm

Was he an Irish chap with a gammy leg? worked next to a Jim like that, never knew his surname, a real cough drop he was. with a wry sense of humour
if it sound s like the man I`ll talk off board. but I don`t think my Jim rode a bike,
where did yours work?

Dave Rudd · Post by **Dave Rudd** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:40 pm

Thanks for the response, itma.

No, it sounds like your 'Jim' was a vastly different character. My uncle was not Irish, had no gammy leg and was definitely not a 'cough drop'.

Oh well, it was worth a go. Thanks anyway.

Dave

itma · Post by **itma** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:37 pm

I have some stuff however, other peoples memories of the time that may intesr you tho`, if you drop me a line with your address, the other route, and an SAE I `ll copy them for you.I was actually with the first commandos being built, rather than Matchless; it was a sad place to work, and not a happy workforce by then, all hanging on for their redundancy; some having spent a lifetime there.
A pox on Dennis Poore and Maganese Bronze ltd and all his children

m knight. · Post by **m knight.** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:41 pm

all singles should have mags, if it didnt have one from new fit one as soon as you can! starting your bike first kick with a mag is cool! If you cant start a bike with electronic ignition first kick you must be a big girl!Think of your kids they need a proper man to look up to not a big girl!

lawrence · Post by **lawrence** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:46 pm

I am tempted to invite Michael round to start my twin!