classic motorcycle forum
Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Gav12 on August 02, 2008, 12:15:32 AM
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Owner of a 90 year old Triumph claims bike played a part in ending WW1
http://www.itvlocal.com/wales/news/?player=WAL_News_15&void=217996
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hmmn.its quite telling that he states "carbon" was put in the acetylene container whereas any knowledgeable owner would know it should be calcium carbide.
There were thousands of Model H triumphs supplied to the war office.and this just happens to be the one ???
Seems like just another mislead buyer sold false provenance when they bought a bike.
Or am I just a cynic ?
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Just out of interest, G A Dalby was my Grandfather. Lou Dalby Ex BSA Test and Inspection