Readers Rides: Simon Jones' Rickman Metisse
By Team TMX on 21st Aug 19
Not content with showing off just one of his bikes, last weeks Readers Rides contributor Simon Jones has sent in his Rickman Metisse BSA 441 Victor Scrambler 1967/68.
The bike has been professionally built for competition use, although Simon says it is a very cherished and appreciated machine.
BSA Rickman Metisse Specs
Metisse chassis and red fibreglass body work
Ceriani forks
Gremica front and rear alloy hubs
Works USA rear shocks
Akront alloy wheel rims with s/s spokes
Swedish Gunner Gasser throttle
Period handlebars with Domino levers
NEB balanced crank
NEB clutch
Amal carburettor
All-new bearings, shafts,oil seals, gaskets and bushes
Close-ratio Victor GP gearbox with high first-gear
Electronic ignition
SRM high-comp piston with taper rings
Alloy square barrel
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