Kenny Dreer prototype 952 monoshock and pre-unit motor

jseng1 · Apr 22, 2023

Here's Kennys prototype - where it all started at 952ccs.

952cc monoshock

Kenny Dreer prototype 952 monoshock and pre-unit motor

The preunit cases with sportster gearbox

mean gene · Apr 22, 2023

Sorry won't open for me!

Fast Eddie · Apr 22, 2023

Pics were there… now gone…

KiwiShane · Apr 22, 2023

jseng1 said:
Here's Kennys prototype - where it all started at 952ccs.

952cc monoshock

The preunit cases with sportster gearbox

I'd be keen to see your photos

Fast Eddie · Apr 23, 2023

I posted a lot of Dreer era photos some time ago. Dunno what the post was called, but should be findable …

grandpaul · Apr 23, 2023

Can't see the photo, but I have the box-section monoshock rear end with big bearing MkIII cradle, bodywork and pipes on this bike...

Kenny told me he had to give everything 952-related (hollow engine) to Garner in the deal. I also had the chrome Sportster starter and enough parts to build an 880 engine (with Baisley head and Megacycle cam, vernier adjustable cam sprocket, ez-swap cam window, JE pistons, etc.). He kept the bare frame and forks to build his "last" bike (his words). I didn't want the cast wheels, I wanted wire spokes, he also sold me the front dual disc VR880 hub and FCR carbs which are on my bike in the photo (actually Amal Premiers now).

@jseng1 is this the photo? (below)

Al's#5 · Apr 23, 2023

grandpaul said:
Can't see the photo, but I have the box-section monoshock rear end with big bearing MkIII cradle, bodywork and pipes on this bike...

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Kenny told me he had to give everything 952-related (hollow engine) to Garner in the deal. I also had the chrome Sportster starter and enough parts to build an 880 engine (with Baisley head and Megacycle cam, vernier adjustable cam sprocket, ez-swap cam window, JE pistons, etc.). He kept the bare frame and forks to build his "last" bike (his words). I didn't want the cast wheels, I wanted wire spokes, he also sold me the front dual disc VR880 hub and FCR carbs which are on my bike in the photo (actually Amal Premiers now).

@jseng1 is this the photo? (below)

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Recently read a Norton history piece and not a mention of the K.D. accomplishments! Sad really as without them I doubt we'd be enjoying the 961 as is!

jseng1 · Apr 23, 2023

Sorry Guys. I tried an experiment by posting Google pics but I guess they didn't last. Here's the pics again - this time they'll stay visibile.

Voodooo · Apr 23, 2023

What’s here?

grandpaul · Apr 23, 2023

Voodooo said:
What’s here?

That may be part of a totally different rising-rate monoshock linkage than the original prototype that I have. Makes me wonder, as Kenny said he only ever built the ONE monoshock swingarm (that I have)

grandpaul · Apr 23, 2023

jseng1 said:
Sorry Guys. I tried an experiment by posting Google pics but I guess they didn't last. Here's the pics again - this time they'll stay visibile.

Yes, that's definitely a later test bike than my prototype. Those might be the FCRs that I had, the original was shown with hollow engine and dummy fuel injector bodies.

grandpaul · Apr 23, 2023

Maybe a later variant of this bike? This one has wire wheels (the OP was cast wheels), and rear upright frame tubes are not curved, etc...

Voodooo · Apr 23, 2023

grandpaul said:
That may be part of a totally different rising-rate monoshock linkage than the original prototype that I have. Makes me wonder, as Kenny said he only ever built the ONE monoshock swingarm (that I have)

That was my thought but wasn’t sure.

Were the tins made by Evan Wilcox?

jseng1 · Apr 23, 2023

Voodooo said:
What’s here?

Looks like the arrow in your edited photo is pointing at a licence plate mount and a shock reservoir????

grandpaul · Apr 24, 2023

Voodooo said:
That was my thought but wasn’t sure.

Were the tins made by Evan Wilcox?

Ain't no tins on any of those, they're all Acerbis plastic tanks with fiberglass shells.

Kenny Dreer prototype 952 monoshock and pre-unit motor

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