Registration - HHW 218G

Chassis No - EC1006192

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - 2,270

We understand from the vendor, that this very rare motorcycle was the subject of a concours-standard restoration courtesy of the previous keeper, and that the vendor himself has ridden it just one mile since purchasing it 5 years ago. It has been well looked after though, having been dry stored in a heated garage following the draining of the fuel tank and 2 stroke oil. In preparation of its sale, the engine oil has been renewed and a fresh Yuasa battery installed. ‘HHW 218G’ certainly looks the part with blue paintwork complementing the black of the frame. The vendor presently regards the rotary-valve two-stroke engine, gearbox, frame, suspension, paintwork, brightwork, and cycle parts as all being in ‘excellent’ order. He is now offering the bike complete new Metzeller tyres and inner tubes, the original handbook and toolkit, various pamphlets etc. Best known as a tyre manufacturer, the giant Bridgestone corporation began making motorcycles in 1958. It created models in a range of capacities, including four versions of the 100cc one – the TMX, Trail, Sport and GP; the latter of which had a rotary gearbox that allowed racers to change direct from top to first gear. However, the company ceased all motorbike manufacture in 1970 under pressure from Japan’s mainstream manufacturers, who threatened to cease purchase of Bridgestone’s tyres if the company continued making motorcycles as well.