I've made numerous posts here, since the first of this year, about my '73 750 Hi-Rider to roadster conversion. Am happy to report I've now taken it out for it's maiden ride. Although I've kept the first few shakedown rides very short and close to home, it was very rewarding. This being my first early brit bike, still getting a feel for the "backwards" shift and brake arrangement so kept it very low speed. Although I've posted previously about the new EMGO peashooters being a bit loud for my taste, I must admit they sound great when accelerating. My 17 year old grandson took it for a short spin and came back with a grin on his face. He commented about the great sound of each pipe being heard behind his ears, and the bottom end torque. I'm no super tuner but this thing is responsive and pulls hard with a slight twist of the throttle. I recently had a Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 sport, injected twin which had great torque, but this thing feels like it pulls as well as that thing did, down low anyway. Although I've still got a long way to go, am now motovited to continue doing work on this project to move this bike along toward completion. Thanks to all here who have offered help, advice, and guidance.
'73 750 progress report
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