Comentarii la: 1971 Velocette Thruxton – Garajul lui Jay Leno

De: @lottierose8668

@lottierose8668 — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:35:51 +0000

just a pure class machine , like a spitfire plane on 2 wheels

De: @terryschwartz-qf4tc

@terryschwartz-qf4tc — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:36:27 +0000

I owned 2 Thruxtons in 1967-1968. One (red tank) hit a dump truck that changed lanes in front of me (Ouch!). I replaced it with a silver tank Thruxton. I think the muffler was called a Berklins silencer. One of the things that was unique is the instructions for starting. After “tickling” the carburetor you needed to “thrust down smartly” on the kick starter. They were imported into the US by Berliner – East Coast. A friend and his brother owned a little dealership. Friends bought Scramblers and Clubmans. Wish I still had it – it’s worth some bucks.

De: @haroldshull6848

@haroldshull6848 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 23:23:17 +0000

I'd almost forgot that comment, usually spoken at a cafe or a pub – " and it started first kick!" Always brought a grin or a questioning look. They may have thought they could stay with a 6volt system because electric start was – mmm – unnecessary. Rode Velo's regularly during the 60's & 70's. Had a Venom, Scrambler, and a Thruxton. Rode the Venom for a while as the regular ride in the late 90's and early 00's. I was working grave shift in an airline hangar in Phoenix, AZ. A bit of a juxtaposition there somewhere…Thank you, Jay, and thank you to the Goodmans, too.

De: @rwd323

@rwd323 — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:47:48 +0000

There are a few Velocettes in my family and they are all a pleasure to ride

De: @carlnapp4412

@carlnapp4412 — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:46:45 +0000

Of course, because the company was established by a German, just like Triumph.

De: @davidkettell5726

@davidkettell5726 — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:04:54 +0000

One of the finest motorcycles ever made, unique in so many ways but the sound of the exhaust is unmistakable .

De: @jjcale1976

@jjcale1976 — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:01:24 +0000

Too bad you're not Immortal like your automotive icons from your collection. Thank you for being Leno

De: @chasebrunner

@chasebrunner — Tue, 16 May 2023 18:03:34 +0000

Wow That Is A Beautiful Bike Jay I Got A 1965 Honda 305 Scrambler Still Runs

De: @coreygolpheneee

@coreygolpheneee — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:09:31 +0000

This is my favorite of the bikes he's shown

De: @Mattsavage69

@Mattsavage69 — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 03:03:52 +0000

I can see why they shut the doors, that looks like a 50’s bike.