big william's world

Then the lifelong lust turned to Twin Cylinders - 

This was the first - a Honda CD 175 four stroke overhead camshaft twin. Smooth running and high revving. Mine was exactly this color. Full mudguards were good for keeping the endless English rain off the lower body but one rarely ventured out without a waterproof coat.

Note the "number plate" on the front mudguard - these became illegal shortly after this time - collisions with pedestrians demonstrated what an effective machete it made.