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Electra X special
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 4:36 pm
by Roy P
Hi, can anybody help as regards the history of my bike and who originally built it and why.
The bike is an Electra X engine in what I believe to be a 2005 bullet 65 classic rolling chassis, chrome tank and mudguards and TLS front brake. I bought it eight years ago from a lady in Chesterfield (if I remember right) whose husband had tragically passed away. I bought it as a non runner as the lady's son could not get it running.
Any help or information much appreciated.
Thanks Roy.
Electra X special
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:11 am
by RoSy
Some one on here will know, but they will probably want a lot more information and photo's.
Electra X special
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 1:37 pm
by Barry_Q
I have seen a picture of a Model 2005 Sixty-5. It's exactly as you describe. Sadly, I know next to nothing about them, but 'trouble shooting' the bike is still the same. IE: Has it got a spark? Is the spark in the right place? Etc. etc.
Electra X special
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 2:56 pm
by Adrian
Roy,
since you bought the bike eight years ago I'm guessing you have it up and running by now. The different electrical systems with the Electra-X and Sixty-5 are probably what foxed the late owner's son.
I'm sorry I can't help with the history of this bitsa, but something very similar, the AVL Classic, was actually a recognised model for the USA market though never officially sold here. I think the only obvious difference would be the tin fork shrouds instead of the Sixty-5's gaiters.
https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/wp-cont ... pg?d=1&i=1
If the bike is still a non-runner please let us know.
A.
Electra X special
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:28 pm
by Roy P
Thanks Adrian, it's definitely a bike that has been put together from two bike's and it does have the fork gaiters also the 65 style tool boxes. I used it for a couple of years then it lay under cover at the bottom of the garage with an holed piston. I have totally striped and rebuilt the engine and very near finished the rest of the bike, I intend to start using it again when the weather picks up next year. Always take a bike away with us towed behind the motorhome.
Electra X special
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:33 pm
by Roy P
Sorry guys, I've found out that the previous owner was a Fred Gibson from Alfreton in Derbyshire. Any further information appreciated. Thanks Roy.
