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[Adam]

Yes, Simon. It was known as a Rootes Blower and it provided the exhaust scavenging that two strokes need as there was insufficient (or no) crankcase compression to purge the exhaust gasses. Adam

[Ian Martin]

Poor centre stand design is not just a problem from back in the day, or for that matter the Enfield R&D boys. I have a 2008 Honda Varadero with a factory-fit centre stand bought as an "extra" at a cost in excess of £100. Same problem, the bike has to be lifted onto the stand and requires a super human effort and the addition of a home made "lifting handle". On the other hand my brothers BMW RT simply rolls unto its stand with so little effort anyone could use it.
I resent having to redesign and re-manufacture this bloody stand but being a gentleman of a certain age I will have to do so before I do myself and/or the bike some serious damage!